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Chanel Herringbone

CHANEL Herringbone Beige Bag
CHANEL Herringbone Beige Bag

CHANEL Herringbone Beige Bag

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

CHANEL herringbone beige calfskin leather bag. Beige fabric lining. Magnetic clasp for large

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Fall 2015 Women's Herringbone Cashmere Wool Short Coat
Chanel Vintage Fall 2015 Women's Herringbone Cashmere Wool Short Coat

Chanel Vintage Fall 2015 Women's Herringbone Cashmere Wool Short Coat

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in London, GB

Utterly exquisite Chanel short coat from the Fall 2015 collection. Unworn. Superbly crafted from

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1990s French Coats

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Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW
Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW

Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Gorgeous Chanel Flap bag with herringbone pattern in golden beige caviar leather, cream colored

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Chevron Blue Herringbone Quilted Lambskin Leather Gold Metal Flap Bag
Chanel Chevron Blue Herringbone Quilted Lambskin Leather Gold Metal Flap Bag

Chanel Chevron Blue Herringbone Quilted Lambskin Leather Gold Metal Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Blue Material: Lambskin Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface:Minor Scratches Corners:Minor Scratches Edges:Minor Scratches Handles/Straps:Mi...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Yellow herringbone quilted lamb, GHW
Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Yellow herringbone quilted lamb, GHW

Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Yellow herringbone quilted lamb, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Splendid​ ​"Must-have"​ ​Chanel​ ​Timeless​ ​Medium​ ​25cm​ ​V​ ​stitched​ ​double​ ​flap

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Timeless shoulder bag in Navy Blue Chevron leather , PHW
Chanel Timeless shoulder bag in Navy Blue Chevron leather , PHW

Chanel Timeless shoulder bag in Navy Blue Chevron leather , PHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Splendid​ ​"Must-have"​ ​Chanel​ ​Handbag​ ​Classic​ ​25cm​ ​Herringbone​ ​Quilted​ ​Lambskin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Herringbone Coat
Chanel Herringbone Coat

Chanel Herringbone Coat

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Size: Size: 40 FR

Chanel Herringbone Coat

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

A true heritage Chanel coat. Monochrome herringbone wool is tailored to a youthful design

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

CHANEL black & white wool HERRINGBONE Blazer Jacket M
CHANEL black & white wool HERRINGBONE Blazer Jacket M

CHANEL black & white wool HERRINGBONE Blazer Jacket M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

Chanel herringbone boucle blazer in black and off-white wool (93%) and nylon (7%). With rounded

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2010s Blazers

Chanel Mini Bag in Blue Leather with Herringbone Pattern
Chanel Mini Bag in Blue Leather with Herringbone Pattern

Chanel Mini Bag in Blue Leather with Herringbone Pattern

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Mini Chanel bag in blue leather with herringbone pattern. The interior is lined in fabric with a

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

CHANEL grey wool blend Herringbone Knit Jacket 42 L 08A
CHANEL grey wool blend Herringbone Knit Jacket 42 L 08A

CHANEL grey wool blend Herringbone Knit Jacket 42 L 08A

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel knitted Herringbone jacket in black, white and light grey wool (90%) and

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CHANEL 04A Jacket Black Herringbone Trim in Black White Chevron 46  8 / 10
CHANEL 04A Jacket Black Herringbone Trim in Black White Chevron 46  8 / 10

CHANEL 04A Jacket Black Herringbone Trim in Black White Chevron 46 8 / 10

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic CHANEL 04A stunning black jacket. Fabulous styling on this jet black jacket

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21st Century and Contemporary French Single-Breasted Jackets

Chanel Light Blu Leather Shoulder Bag
Chanel Light Blu Leather Shoulder Bag

Chanel Light Blu Leather Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Chanel bag in light blue herringbone powder leather with gold hardware. Closing with classic CC

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black tweed and Mongolian lambs wool coat, fw 2008
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black tweed and Mongolian lambs wool coat, fw 2008

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black tweed and Mongolian lambs wool coat, fw 2008

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in London, GB

▪ Chanel black herringbone tweed full-length coat ▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Edged with

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Chanel 96A Herringbone Jacket
Chanel 96A Herringbone Jacket

Chanel 96A Herringbone Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel 96A brown wool herringbone jacket. Brown domed buttons with gold CC logo. 60% wool, 20

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1990s French Jackets

Chanel 06A Herringbone Skirt Suit
Chanel 06A Herringbone Skirt Suit

Chanel 06A Herringbone Skirt Suit

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel 2006 Fall herringbone wool runway skirt suit. Tagged size FR 38 (USA 6). 100% wool. To fit

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Chanel 06A Wool Herringbone Skirt Suit
Chanel 06A Wool Herringbone Skirt Suit

Chanel 06A Wool Herringbone Skirt Suit

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel Fall 2006 black and ivory wool herringbone skirt suit. Classic pencil skirt with fitted

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Early 2000s French Skirt Suits

Chanel 06A Wool Herringbone Skirt Suit
Chanel 06A Wool Herringbone Skirt Suit

Chanel 06A Wool Herringbone Skirt Suit

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel Fall 2006 black and ivory wool herringbone skirt suit. Classic pencil skirt with fitted

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Early 2000s French Skirt Suits

Chanel Black Herringbone Chevron Calfskin Large Boy Bag
Chanel Black Herringbone Chevron Calfskin Large Boy Bag

Chanel Black Herringbone Chevron Calfskin Large Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel black Herringbone Chevron Large Boy bag of calfskin leather with aged ruthenium hardware

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2008 Chanel 2PC Burgundy/Grey Herringbone Printed SKirt Suit
2008 Chanel 2PC Burgundy/Grey Herringbone Printed SKirt Suit

2008 Chanel 2PC Burgundy/Grey Herringbone Printed SKirt Suit

By Chanel

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Chanel 2 PC burgundy/grey herringbone printed skirt suit. 4-Pocket blazer W/ toggle-button/snap

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21st Century and Contemporary Skirt Suits

Chanel Black Wool Fitted Herringbone Tailored Jacket - US 00
Chanel Black Wool Fitted Herringbone Tailored Jacket - US 00

Chanel Black Wool Fitted Herringbone Tailored Jacket - US 00

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Black Wool Textured Herringbone Pattern Jacket - Fall/winter 2006 collection - Fully lined

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Chanel Dark Beige Herringbone Chevron Calfskin Large Boy Bag
Chanel Dark Beige Herringbone Chevron Calfskin Large Boy Bag

Chanel Dark Beige Herringbone Chevron Calfskin Large Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel dark beige herringbone chevron calfskin Large Boy bag with aged ruthenium hardware. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

Amazing Chanel Camera shoulder bag in black herringbone leather, GHW
Amazing Chanel Camera shoulder bag in black herringbone leather, GHW

Amazing Chanel Camera shoulder bag in black herringbone leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Chanel Camera Front Pocket bag in black herringbone leather, gold-tone metal hardware, gold-tone

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Boy Old Medium shoulder bag in 4 colors herringbone, GHW
Chanel Boy Old Medium shoulder bag in 4 colors herringbone, GHW

Chanel Boy Old Medium shoulder bag in 4 colors herringbone, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Gorgeous & rare Chanel Boy Old Medium 4 color herringbone shoulder bag in off-white lambskin

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW
Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW

Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Gorgeous Chanel Flap bag with herringbone pattern in golden beige caviar leather, cream colored

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in white herringbone quilted lamb, GHW
Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in white herringbone quilted lamb, GHW

Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in white herringbone quilted lamb, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare​ ​Chanel​ ​Timeless/Classic​ ​medium​ ​25​ ​cm​ ​double​ ​flap​ ​shoulder​ ​bag​ ​in​ ​white

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Timeless Medium double flap bag in black herringbone quilted lamb, GHW
Chanel Timeless Medium double flap bag in black herringbone quilted lamb, GHW

Chanel Timeless Medium double flap bag in black herringbone quilted lamb, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare​ ​Chanel​ ​Timeless​ ​medium​ ​double​ ​flap​ ​shoulder​ ​bag​ ​in​ ​black​ ​herringbone

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic shoulder flap bag in black herringbone quilted lamb leather, GHW
Chanel Classic shoulder flap bag in black herringbone quilted lamb leather, GHW

Chanel Classic shoulder flap bag in black herringbone quilted lamb leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Gorgeous​ ​Chanel​ ​Timeless/Classic​ ​single​ ​flap​ ​shoulder​ ​bag​ ​in​ ​black​ ​herringbone

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Wonderful Herringbone leather trimmed coat
Chanel Wonderful Herringbone leather trimmed coat

Chanel Wonderful Herringbone leather trimmed coat

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Beautiful Herringbone Boucle Wool Coat from CHANEL This is absolutely stunning

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1990s French Coats

Amazing Chanel Vanity Case Bag with gold hardware
Amazing Chanel Vanity Case Bag with gold hardware

Amazing Chanel Vanity Case Bag with gold hardware

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Chic Vanity Case Chanel in black patent herringbone quilted leather, gold metal trim, black

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 07A Turquoise Tweed Skirt and Sweater Set
Chanel 07A Turquoise Tweed Skirt and Sweater Set

Chanel 07A Turquoise Tweed Skirt and Sweater Set

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel 07A turquoise tweed herringbone skirt and matching runway sweater. Sweater is 70% wool, 30

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Skirt Suits

Chanel Navy & Grey Herringbone Jacket
Chanel Navy & Grey Herringbone Jacket

Chanel Navy & Grey Herringbone Jacket

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Size: 46 French sizing

Chanel Navy & Grey Herringbone Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Navy and grey wool herringbone tweed 4-pocket button jacket. Metal logo shank buttons at front

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

Chanel 2013 Python Trim & Herringbone Dark Grey Jacket FR38
Chanel 2013 Python Trim & Herringbone Dark Grey Jacket FR38

Chanel 2013 Python Trim & Herringbone Dark Grey Jacket FR38

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

This Chanel jacket is from 2013 Pre-Fall Scottish theme collection. It is fully edged in metallic

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blazers

2008 FW CHANEL Black and White Herringbone Weaved Wool Jacket
2008 FW CHANEL Black and White Herringbone Weaved Wool Jacket

2008 FW CHANEL Black and White Herringbone Weaved Wool Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Milan, Italy

This black, grey and white Jacket by CHANEL from Fall-winter 2008, has wool weaved making a

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Chanel Timeless Medium double flap bag in beige herringbone quilted lamb, GHW
Chanel Timeless Medium double flap bag in beige herringbone quilted lamb, GHW

Chanel Timeless Medium double flap bag in beige herringbone quilted lamb, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare​​ ​​Chanel​​ ​​Timeless​​ ​​medium​​ ​​double​​ ​​flap​​ ​​shoulder​​ ​​bag​​ ​​in​​ ​​beige

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL PARIS Herringbone stripe jacket with CC trims
CHANEL PARIS Herringbone stripe jacket with CC trims

CHANEL PARIS Herringbone stripe jacket with CC trims

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Excellent condition, CHANEL PARIS, bold, herringbone striped jacket with embroidered, 'CC' border

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

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Chanel Herringbone For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel herringbone you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Purple and more. Finding the perfect chanel herringbone may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site.

How Much is a Chanel Herringbone?

Prices for a chanel herringbone can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $6,500, while, on average they fetch $2,350.

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In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.

The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.

Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.

But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.

In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. 

Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.

Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. 

After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.

Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.

Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.