Chanel Vintage Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Lambskin
Chanel Vintage Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Front Pocket Camera Bag Quilted Lambskin
Chanel Medallion Charm Flap Bag Chevron Wrinkled Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Chanel Model: Medallion Charm Flap Bag Chevron Wrinkled Lambskin
Chanel Boy Double Zip Clutch with Chain Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
3.5", Width 7", Depth 1", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Double Zip Clutch with Chain
Chanel Airlines Classic Double Flap Bag Printed Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Airlines Classic Double Flap Bag Printed Lambskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Paris in Rome Drawstring Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 7", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Paris in Rome Drawstring Bag
Chanel Ultimate Stitch Flap Shoulder Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 9.5", Height 6", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Ultimate Stitch Flap
Chanel La Pausa Evening Bag Chevron Lambskin with Applique
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Card Measurements: Height 5", Width 7", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: La Pausa
Chanel Paris-Seoul Flap Bag Crochet and Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel
Chanel Paris-Seoul Flap Bag Crochet and Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Paris-Seoul Flap Bag Crochet and Lambskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather, Textile
Chanel Paris-Seoul Flap Bag Crochet and Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Paris-Seoul Flap Bag Crochet and Lambskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather, Textile
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 6", Width 8", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Top Handle Flap Bag
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Quilted Perforated Lambskin New Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Quilted Perforated Lambskin New Medium Exterior Material
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 6", Width 8", Depth 3" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Top Handle Flap Bag
Chanel Vintage Square Classic Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements: Height 6", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel
Chanel Boy Flap Bag Iridescent Chevron Lambskin Old Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag Iridescent Chevron Lambskin Old Medium
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Perforated Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Perforated Lambskin
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Perforated Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Perforated
Chanel Medallion Charm Flap Bag Chevron Wrinkled Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 6", Width 10.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Chanel
Chanel Airlines Classic Double Flap Bag Printed Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 3", Strap Drop 16.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Airlines Classic Double Flap Bag Printed Lambskin
Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
3", Strap Drop 16.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Lambskin
Chanel CC Chic Double Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
23" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Chic Double Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Jacket Boy Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin with Tweed Smal
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Jacket Boy Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin with Tweed Small, crafted from metallic silver
Chanel CC Allure Vanity Case with Chain Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Vanity Case with Chain Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Interior
Chanel Evening Art Camera Bag Plexiglass Embellished Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Evening Art Camera Bag Plexiglass Embellished Quilted Lambskin Small merges
Chanel East West Mademoiselle Accordion Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Mademoiselle Accordion Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray
Chanel Stud Wars Drawstring Bucket Bag Embellished Chevron Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Stud Wars Drawstring Bucket Bag Embellished Chevron Lambskin Mini Exterior Material
Chanel Chain Phone Holder Crossbody Bag Quilted Perforated Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
3", Width 5.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Chain Phone Holder Crossbody Bag Quilted
Chanel Boy Flap Bag with Strap Quilted Lambskin Old Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 9.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 15-20" Designer: Chanel Model: Boy Flap Bag with
Chanel Piercing Chain Flap Bag CC Studded Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Chain Flap Bag CC Studded Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray
Chanel Paris-Dubai Medals Flap Bag Embellished Quilted Perforated Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Paris-Dubai Medals Flap Bag Embellished Quilted Perforated Lambskin Medium Exterior
Chanel Piercing Chain Flap Bag CC Studded Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Chain Flap Bag CC Studded Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray
Chanel Coco Splash Shopping Tote Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Coco Splash Shopping Tote Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium is a highlight
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium, crafted from clear quilted PVC
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium, crafted from clear quilted PVC
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium, crafted from clear quilted PVC
Chanel Coco Splash Shopping Tote Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Splash Shopping Tote Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium, crafted in multicolor
Stunning Chanel Handbag in white quilted lambskin & triple silver chain !
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Chanel Parfums bag in white quilted lambskin, triple silver metal chain interlaced with
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium, crafted from green and pink
Chanel Vintage White Lambskin Mini Flap GHW Handbag No. 4
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: CHANEL Style: Vintage Mini Flap Bag Handles: Gold Chain Intertwined with White Lambskin
Chanel Classic Single Flap Top Handle Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Chanel
Chanel Top Handle Flap Coin Purse with Chain Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Top Handle Flap Coin Purse with Chain Quilted Lambskin Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Top Handle Flap Coin Purse with Chain Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
21.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Top Handle Flap Coin Purse with Chain Quilted Lambskin Exterior Material
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 4.5", Width 8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco
Chanel Pearl Strap Round Clutch with Chain Quilted Iridescent Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Pearl Strap Round Clutch with Chain Quilted Iridescent Lambskin Exterior Material
Chanel Monochrome Lambskin And Patent Leather Knee Boots Size 40.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Perfect for the winter season, these Chanel knee boots are going to be your best buy. Crafted in
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Paris-New York Travel Bag Quilted Distressed Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 7" Designer: Chanel Model: Paris-New York Travel Bag Quilted Distressed Lambskin Small Exterior
Vintage CHANEL classic 2.55 black lambskin double chain shoulder bag.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980's vintage CHANEL classic 2.55 black lambskin double chain shoulder bag with golden CC closure
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Small Exterior
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Small
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Small Exterior
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 12", Height 6.5", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Splash Flap
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium Exterior
Chanel Paris-Shanghai Fan Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Lambskin Maxi
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Paris-Shanghai Fan Flap Bag Quilted Metallic Lambskin Maxi Exterior Material
Chanel Coco Splash Shopping Tote Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
15.5", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Splash Shopping Tote Quilted PVC With
Chanel Coco Splash Flap Bag Quilted PVC With Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
12", Height 6", Width 10.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Splash Flap Bag
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.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.
In the hands of Karl Lagerfeld, even running errands became a chic exercise.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
How do you tell if a Chanel purse is a knockoff or the real deal? We spoke with handbag experts Alexa Ridolfi and Gerry Gallagher about how to authenticate a Chanel bag. Of course, you don’t have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where all our sellers are highly vetted.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.