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Chanel Leather Strap Handbag

Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag
Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag

Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag These are professional photos of the

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Leather Leather Chain Straps
Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Leather Leather Chain Straps

Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Leather Leather Chain Straps

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Chanel Deauville Tote Medium Pink Leather Leather Chain Straps These are professional photos of the

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Hobo Bag – Chain Strap & CC Logo
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Hobo Bag – Chain Strap & CC Logo

Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Hobo Bag – Chain Strap & CC Logo

By Chanel

Located in Amman, JO

Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Hobo Bag – Chain Strap & CC Logo Classic meets casual in this

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hobo Bags

Chanel Vanity Case Chip-On Wood Leather Box with Chain Strap AS2927
Chanel Vanity Case Chip-On Wood Leather Box with Chain Strap AS2927

Chanel Vanity Case Chip-On Wood Leather Box with Chain Strap AS2927

By Chanel

Located in Aventura, FL

shape is trimmed in black cowhide, showcasing exquisite detailing. Featuring the signature CHANEL

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

CHANEL black leather IPHONE 13 PRO MAX Case w PEARL STRAP
CHANEL black leather IPHONE 13 PRO MAX Case w PEARL STRAP

CHANEL black leather IPHONE 13 PRO MAX Case w PEARL STRAP

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel iPhone 13 Pro Max case in black quilted lambskin leather is the epitome

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tech Accessories and Cases

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Chanel Cream Quilted Leather "Camera" Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
Chanel Cream Quilted Leather "Camera" Chain Strap Shoulder Bag

Chanel Cream Quilted Leather "Camera" Chain Strap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Everyday camera bag from Chanel's fall 2005 collection. Soft lambskin leather construction. Silver

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag

Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Caviar leather Chanel bag featuring flat shoulder straps with interwoven chain-leather detailing

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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel White & Black Leather Quilted Colorblock Chain Strap 'CC' Tote
Chanel White & Black Leather Quilted Colorblock Chain Strap 'CC' Tote

Chanel White & Black Leather Quilted Colorblock Chain Strap 'CC' Tote

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Chanel tote featuring interwoven chain-leather shoulder straps, an interlocking 'CC' detail at

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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vanity Brown Caviar Leather Large Cosmetic Bag + Strap
Chanel Vanity Brown Caviar Leather Large Cosmetic Bag + Strap

Chanel Vanity Brown Caviar Leather Large Cosmetic Bag + Strap

By Chanel

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Large Chanel vanity cosmetic bag in brown caviar leather. Access is secured with double zipper

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Gray Taupe Suede Leather Chain Strap Camellia Flower Shoulder Bag
Chanel Gray Taupe Suede Leather Chain Strap Camellia Flower Shoulder Bag

Chanel Gray Taupe Suede Leather Chain Strap Camellia Flower Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Chanel two-toned suede bag featuring a camellia flower pattern embossed design. Leather shoulder

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Metallic Gray & Gold Tone Leather Chain Strap Box Shoulder Bag
Chanel Metallic Gray & Gold Tone Leather Chain Strap Box Shoulder Bag

Chanel Metallic Gray & Gold Tone Leather Chain Strap Box Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Chanel box bag featuring a gold-tone chain shoulder strap, a metallic finish, logo engraved push

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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Chain Strap Mini Boy "WOC" Crossbody Bag
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Chain Strap Mini Boy "WOC" Crossbody Bag

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Chain Strap Mini Boy "WOC" Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

. Leather woven chain strap. Hidden front flat compartment. Gunmetal hardware. Front flap with hidden zip

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Orange & Purple Patent Leather Chain Strap Iconic 'CC' Flap Bag
Chanel Orange & Purple Patent Leather Chain Strap Iconic 'CC' Flap Bag

Chanel Orange & Purple Patent Leather Chain Strap Iconic 'CC' Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

closure, elegant quilting, a curved back pocket, and a chain-leather interwoven shoulder strap

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Chanel Boston Brown Leather Large Travel Bag + Straps
Vintage Chanel Boston Brown Leather Large Travel Bag + Straps

Vintage Chanel Boston Brown Leather Large Travel Bag + Straps

By Chanel

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Chanel Boston speedy travel bag in brown calfskin leather. Main area is secured with zipper. Inside

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1990s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Vintage Chanel Boston Brown Leather XL Travel Bag + Strap
Vintage Chanel Boston Brown Leather XL Travel Bag + Strap

Vintage Chanel Boston Brown Leather XL Travel Bag + Strap

By Chanel

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Chanel Boston travel bag in brown quilted calfskin leather. Main area is secured with zipper

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1980s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Vintage Mint Green Quilted Lambskin Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
Vintage Mint Green Quilted Lambskin Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag

Vintage Mint Green Quilted Lambskin Leather Chain Strap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

leather construction. Gold-tone hardware. Leather woven chain straps. Stitched 'CC' logo at base. Top zip

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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Double Straps Handbag
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Double Straps Handbag

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Double Straps Handbag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel black quilted textured lambskin leather double straps handbag from year 2008 to 2009

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag
Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag

Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Chanel Cambon Large Pink Calfskin Leather Double Strap Handbag These are professional photos of the

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Topstitch Quilted Cream Leather Flap CC Chain Strap Handbag
CHANEL Topstitch Quilted Cream Leather Flap CC Chain Strap Handbag

CHANEL Topstitch Quilted Cream Leather Flap CC Chain Strap Handbag

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

This rare CHANEL medium shoulder bag comes in creamy beige leather with all over thick top stitch

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Leather Vintage Clutch with Strap
Chanel Black Leather Vintage Clutch with Strap

Chanel Black Leather Vintage Clutch with Strap

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Black Leather Large Vintage Clutch with Strap- MINT Condition Black leather large clutch is

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20th Century Clutches

Chanel Navy Blue Leather Vintage Clutch with strap
Chanel Navy Blue Leather Vintage Clutch with strap

Chanel Navy Blue Leather Vintage Clutch with strap

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Navy Leather Vintage Clutch- MINT Beautiful deep navy blue leather is quilted in signature

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Late 20th Century Clutches

Chanel Cambon Clutch Pink Leather Black Strap
Chanel Cambon Clutch Pink Leather Black Strap

Chanel Cambon Clutch Pink Leather Black Strap

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Chanel Cambon Clutch Pink Leather Black Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel White patent leather bowler bag with resin chain strap
Chanel White patent leather bowler bag with resin chain strap

Chanel White patent leather bowler bag with resin chain strap

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel White patent leather bowler bag with resin chain strap. This bag is in good pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Chanel DIstressed & Quilted Ivory Leather 2.55 'Rita' Bag w. Chain Strap
Chanel DIstressed & Quilted Ivory Leather 2.55 'Rita' Bag w. Chain Strap

Chanel DIstressed & Quilted Ivory Leather 2.55 'Rita' Bag w. Chain Strap

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

c.2011 Distressed ivory leather with antiqued silvertone hardware. Front flap with concealed

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

1990 Chanel Black Cavair Leather Vintage Timeless Single Strap Backpack
1990 Chanel Black Cavair Leather Vintage Timeless Single Strap Backpack

1990 Chanel Black Cavair Leather Vintage Timeless Single Strap Backpack

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Single Strap Backpack Reference: HB2489 Serial Number

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1990s Italian Backpacks

Chanel Pink Pebbled Leather Executive Tote Bag with Strap
Chanel Pink Pebbled Leather Executive Tote Bag with Strap

Chanel Pink Pebbled Leather Executive Tote Bag with Strap

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

Stunning Chanel 'Executive' Tote Bag in pink pebbled leather. Silver metal CC - CHANEL logo on the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Patent Leather Double Shoulder Strap Bag, 1980s
Chanel Black Patent Leather Double Shoulder Strap Bag, 1980s

Chanel Black Patent Leather Double Shoulder Strap Bag, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A bag that never goes out of style, Chanel black patent leather shoulder bag with double straps and

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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Pink Pebbled Leather Executive Tote Bag with Strap
Chanel Pink Pebbled Leather Executive Tote Bag with Strap

Chanel Pink Pebbled Leather Executive Tote Bag with Strap

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

Stunning Chanel 'Executive' Tote Bag in pink pebbled leather. Silver metal CC - CHANEL logo on the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Flap Bag with Silver Chain Leather Strap
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Flap Bag with Silver Chain Leather Strap

Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Flap Bag with Silver Chain Leather Strap

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel black quilted patent leather flap bag with silver chain leather strap. You can carry it as

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Black Canvas/Leather Tote W/Double Chain Shoulder Strap
CHANEL Black Canvas/Leather Tote W/Double Chain Shoulder Strap

CHANEL Black Canvas/Leather Tote W/Double Chain Shoulder Strap

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Black Canvas/Leather Tote W/Double Chain Age: c. 1986-1988 Made in Italy Materials

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Leather Fold Top Gold Chain Strap Tote Bag
Chanel Black Leather Fold Top Gold Chain Strap Tote Bag

Chanel Black Leather Fold Top Gold Chain Strap Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel black leather tote bag. - Leather strap with gold-tone chains. - Fold-over top with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Yellow Lambskin Leather Cross Shoulder Strap Flap Bag
Chanel Yellow Lambskin Leather Cross Shoulder Strap Flap Bag

Chanel Yellow Lambskin Leather Cross Shoulder Strap Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel yellow lambskin leather shoulder strap flap bag. - Featuring "CC"

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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel White Caviar Leather Vanity Bag with Strap
Chanel White Caviar Leather Vanity Bag with Strap

Chanel White Caviar Leather Vanity Bag with Strap

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel white caviar leather vanity bag with strap. Featuring a come with gold lock

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1990s Italian Cosmetic Bags

Chanel Black Leather Crossbody Bag with Resin Tortoise Chain Strap
Chanel Black Leather Crossbody Bag with Resin Tortoise Chain Strap

Chanel Black Leather Crossbody Bag with Resin Tortoise Chain Strap

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Black Leather Tortoise Chain Crossbody Bag is in beautiful vintage condition

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL Jumbo Black Patent Leather Handbag With Large CC   Mint
CHANEL Jumbo Black Patent Leather Handbag With Large CC   Mint

CHANEL Jumbo Black Patent Leather Handbag With Large CC Mint

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel black patent leather handbag. Strap could be used as single or doubled .... Excellent mint

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Leather 10inch Classic Flap with Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
Chanel Black Leather 10inch Classic Flap with Chain Strap Shoulder Bag

Chanel Black Leather 10inch Classic Flap with Chain Strap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

GORGEOUS Chanel Black Leather Classic Flap with Chain Strap Shoulder Bag in excellent condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

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By Hermès

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Chanel Leather Strap Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel leather strap handbag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. Finding the perfect chanel leather strap handbag 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. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Chanel Leather Strap Handbag?

Prices for a chanel leather strap handbag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $595 and can go as high as $7,800, while, on average they fetch $2,295.

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.

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.