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Chanel Lambskin Briefcase

Chanel Black Lambskin Gold Top Handle Business Portfolio Briefcase
Chanel Black Lambskin Gold Top Handle Business Portfolio Briefcase

Chanel Black Lambskin Gold Top Handle Business Portfolio Briefcase

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Top Handle Business Portfolio Briefcase Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years

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1990s French Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Extra Large Quilted Lambskin Portfolio Flap with Gold CC Clasp
Chanel Extra Large Quilted Lambskin Portfolio Flap with Gold CC Clasp

Chanel Extra Large Quilted Lambskin Portfolio Flap with Gold CC Clasp

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel extra large quilted lambskin portfolio flap with gold CC clasp 1991 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold

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1990s Italian Briefcases and Attachés

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Chanel Vintage Double Sided Lambskin Briefcase
Chanel Vintage Double Sided Lambskin Briefcase

Chanel Vintage Double Sided Lambskin Briefcase

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H 11 in W 3 in L 14.5 in

Chanel Vintage Double Sided Lambskin Briefcase

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

Step into the office in style in this uber-chic and hard to find Chanel double sided briefcase

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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses

Chanel Large Quilted Lambskin Briefcase Luggage Suitcase Travel 855459
Chanel Large Quilted Lambskin Briefcase Luggage Suitcase Travel 855459

Chanel Large Quilted Lambskin Briefcase Luggage Suitcase Travel 855459

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18" Width: 6.5" Height: 12" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Pre-Serial Era Accessories: Luggage Tag Signs of We...

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20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Lambskin Leather Vintage Classic Briefcase Bag
Chanel Lambskin Leather Vintage Classic Briefcase Bag

Chanel Lambskin Leather Vintage Classic Briefcase Bag

By Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

From the collection of Savineti we offer this Chanel Lambskin Briefcase: - Brand: Chanel - Model

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1990s French Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel extra large quilted lambskin briefcase with gold CC clasp
Chanel extra large quilted lambskin briefcase with gold CC clasp

Chanel extra large quilted lambskin briefcase with gold CC clasp

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel extra large quilted lambskin briefcase with gold CC clasp 1991 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold

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1990s Italian Briefcases and Attachés

1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Briefcase
1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Briefcase

1995 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Briefcase

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Briefcase Reference: HB1930 Serial Number

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1990s French Briefcases and Attachés

2005 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Briefcase
2005 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Briefcase

2005 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Briefcase

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Briefcase Reference: HB2136 Serial Number

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1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Breifcase
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Breifcase

1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Breifcase

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning Chanel briefcase from the 1990s. Black quilted lambskin leather with an envelope front and

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CHANEL Vintage 90's Black Quilted Lambskin Attache GHW
CHANEL Vintage 90's Black Quilted Lambskin Attache GHW

CHANEL Vintage 90's Black Quilted Lambskin Attache GHW

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Vintage 90's Black Quilted Lambskin Attache Features large CC twist lock closure

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1990s French Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Extra Large Quilted Lambskin Portfolio Flap with Gold CC Clasp
Chanel Extra Large Quilted Lambskin Portfolio Flap with Gold CC Clasp

Chanel Extra Large Quilted Lambskin Portfolio Flap with Gold CC Clasp

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel extra large quilted lambskin portfolio flap with gold CC clasp 1991 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold

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Chanel Briefcase in Black Lambskin leather
Chanel Briefcase in Black Lambskin leather

Chanel Briefcase in Black Lambskin leather

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice perfect for business Chanel brifcase in black lambskin leather and golden hardware

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Early 1900s French Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Vintage CC Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large
Chanel Vintage CC Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

Chanel Vintage CC Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Vintage CC Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large, crafted from black quilted lambskin

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Vintage CC Convertible Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large
Chanel Vintage CC Convertible Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

Chanel Vintage CC Convertible Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Vintage CC Convertible Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large, features leather top handle

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Vintage Convertible Briefcase Bag Chevron Lambskin Large
Chanel Vintage Convertible Briefcase Bag Chevron Lambskin Large

Chanel Vintage Convertible Briefcase Bag Chevron Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Convertible Briefcase Bag Chevron Lambskin Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Maxi Jumbo  Briefcase in Black Lambskin leather
Chanel Maxi Jumbo  Briefcase in Black Lambskin leather

Chanel Maxi Jumbo Briefcase in Black Lambskin leather

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Totally awesome Chanel Briefcase in black leather and golden hardware. Briefcase from the 90's

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Early 1900s French Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Vintage Chain Handle Double Pocket Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large
Chanel Vintage Chain Handle Double Pocket Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

Chanel Vintage Chain Handle Double Pocket Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Vintage Chain Handle Double Pocket Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large, crafted in black

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Vintage Double CC Turnlock Briefcase Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
Chanel Vintage Double CC Turnlock Briefcase Bag Quilted Lambskin Small

Chanel Vintage Double CC Turnlock Briefcase Bag Quilted Lambskin Small

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

15.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Double CC Turnlock Briefcase Bag Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Classy Chanel vintage Briefcase in black quilted lambskin leather, GHW
Classy Chanel vintage Briefcase in black quilted lambskin leather, GHW

Classy Chanel vintage Briefcase in black quilted lambskin leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Classy Chanel Briefcase in black quilted lambskin leather, gold metal hardware, a simple black

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1990s French Briefcases and Attachés

Classy Chanel vintage Briefcase in Navy blue quilted lambskin leather, GHW
Classy Chanel vintage Briefcase in Navy blue quilted lambskin leather, GHW

Classy Chanel vintage Briefcase in Navy blue quilted lambskin leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Chanel Briefcase bag in navy blue quilted lambskin leather , gold metal trim, handle and shoulder

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1990s French Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Vintage Briefcase Lambskin Large
Chanel Vintage Briefcase Lambskin Large

Chanel Vintage Briefcase Lambskin Large

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H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 3 in

Chanel Vintage Briefcase Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This ultra sophisticated Chanel Vintage Lambskin Briefcase in Large is a must-have for any

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Chanel Cambon Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large
Chanel Cambon Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

Chanel Cambon Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Chanel Cambon Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large is a chic and stylish bag from the

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage CC Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large
Chanel Vintage CC Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

Chanel Vintage CC Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Vintage CC Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large, crafted from black quilted lambskin

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Chanel briefcase style handbag in brown quilted lambskin !
Chanel briefcase style handbag in brown quilted lambskin !

Chanel briefcase style handbag in brown quilted lambskin !

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Chanel briefcase style bag in brown quilted lambskin leather, carried by central handle in brown

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage CC Convertible Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large
Chanel Vintage CC Convertible Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

Chanel Vintage CC Convertible Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

: Vintage CC Convertible Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin Classic Executive Briefcase Bag
Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin Classic Executive Briefcase Bag

Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin Classic Executive Briefcase Bag

By Chanel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Here's your chance to own this fabulous CHANEL Black Quilted Leather Classic Vintage Briefcase

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20th Century Italian Handbags and Purses

Chanel Vintage Diamond Stitch Lock Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large
Chanel Vintage Diamond Stitch Lock Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

Chanel Vintage Diamond Stitch Lock Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

: Vintage Diamond Stitch Lock Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Chain Handle Double Pocket Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large
Chanel Vintage Chain Handle Double Pocket Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

Chanel Vintage Chain Handle Double Pocket Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Chanel Vintage Chain Handle Double Pocket Briefcase Quilted Lambskin Large exudes a

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Chanel Orange Lambskin Briefcase
Chanel Orange Lambskin Briefcase

Chanel Orange Lambskin Briefcase

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H 13.5 in W 14.63 in D 2.25 in

Chanel Orange Lambskin Briefcase

By Chanel

Located in Westport, CT

Chanel Orange Lambskin Briefcase

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1990s French Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Lambskin iPad Tablet Tech Accessory Carrying Case
Chanel Lambskin iPad Tablet Tech Accessory Carrying Case

Chanel Lambskin iPad Tablet Tech Accessory Carrying Case

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

accessories in style! Lambskin Silver hardware Date code 14182097 Made in Italy Measures 10.4" W x 8.3

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Briefcases and Attachés

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Chanel Lambskin Briefcase For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary chanel lambskin briefcase you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range 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 blue, orange and more. You’re likely to find the perfect chanel lambskin briefcase among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Chanel Lambskin Briefcase?

Prices for a chanel lambskin briefcase can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $5,000 and can go as high as $24,920, while, on average they fetch $9,420.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.