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Chanel Lion Head

Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Multi Chain Belt
Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Multi Chain Belt

Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Multi Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Multi Chain Belt Measurements: Medallion: 1.18 inches (3 cm) Wearable

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20th Century French Belts

Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag
Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag

Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Exceptional Piece - Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag Black, round shaped evening bag

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel belt 'lion head'
Chanel belt 'lion head'

Chanel belt 'lion head'

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated belt ending with a lion head medallion

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1980s French Belts

Chanel 2009 Moscow Lion Head Minaudière
Chanel 2009 Moscow Lion Head Minaudière

Chanel 2009 Moscow Lion Head Minaudière

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel 2009 Moscow Lion Head Minaudière Clutch Bag Approximate measurements pulled from online

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Early 2000s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Vintage Lion Head Medallion Gold Toned Belt
Chanel Vintage Lion Head Medallion Gold Toned Belt

Chanel Vintage Lion Head Medallion Gold Toned Belt

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL vintage rare gold toned multi chain belt featuring seven 3D iconic lion head medallions

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20th Century French Belts

Vintage CHANEL Logo Sun Lion Head Medallion Necklace Belt
Vintage CHANEL Logo Sun Lion Head Medallion Necklace Belt

Vintage CHANEL Logo Sun Lion Head Medallion Necklace Belt

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Logo Sun Lion Head Medallion Necklace Belt Measurements: Lion Medallions: 1.89

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20th Century French Belts

1961 Chanel Haute Couture Iconic Skirt Suit
1961 Chanel Haute Couture Iconic Skirt Suit

1961 Chanel Haute Couture Iconic Skirt Suit

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

epitome of elegance and classic Chanel design. This version has lions head buttons, Mademoiselle Chanels

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1960s French Skirt Suits

Vintage 1994 CHANEL Lucky Charm Leather Chain Necklace Belt
Vintage 1994 CHANEL Lucky Charm Leather Chain Necklace Belt

Vintage 1994 CHANEL Lucky Charm Leather Chain Necklace Belt

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

(Chanel’s favourite flower), Lion heads (Chanel’s star sign was Leo the lion) and the iconic 2.55 quilted

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1990s French Belts

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Chanel Two Piece Skirt Suit, 1960s
Chanel Two Piece Skirt Suit, 1960s

Chanel Two Piece Skirt Suit, 1960s

By Chanel

Located in Houston, TX

finished with signature Chanel lion’s head buttons. It includes a jacket with front pockets and button

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1960s French Skirt Suits

Very Rare Minaudiere Chanel Moscow Lion Head Clutch
Very Rare Minaudiere Chanel Moscow Lion Head Clutch

Very Rare Minaudiere Chanel Moscow Lion Head Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

throughout. The Lion heads are in honor of Coco Chanel’s zodiac sign, Leo. Custom order piece. Only six made

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Early 2000s Clutches

Chanel Riding Boots with Gold Gilt Jewelled Heel
Chanel Riding Boots with Gold Gilt Jewelled Heel

Chanel Riding Boots with Gold Gilt Jewelled Heel

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

shaped spurs in gold metal with various Chanel codes: lion heads, stars ,flowers. The knee high boot

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Chanel Black Leather Riding Boots with Silver Metal Jewelled Heel
Chanel Black Leather Riding Boots with Silver Metal Jewelled Heel

Chanel Black Leather Riding Boots with Silver Metal Jewelled Heel

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

shaped spurs in silver metal with various Chanel codes: lion heads, stars ,flowers. The knee high boot

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Medallion Belt
Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Medallion Belt

Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Medallion Belt

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Medallion Belt Chanel was born under the sign of LEO (19 Aug 1883) and

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1980s French Belts

Chanel Lion Head Belt
Chanel Lion Head Belt

Chanel Lion Head Belt

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W 0.99 in L 29.53 in

Chanel Lion Head Belt

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel (Made in France) Belt comprised of gilded metal chains. Additional information: Dimensions

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1970s French Belts

Chanel "Lion Head" Belt in Gold-Plated Metal, 1980s
Chanel "Lion Head" Belt in Gold-Plated Metal, 1980s

Chanel "Lion Head" Belt in Gold-Plated Metal, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Belt in gold-plated metal festooned with 17 sun-shaped patterns and lion

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20th Century French Belts

1980s Vintage Chanel Gold Toned Lion Leather Chain Belt
1980s Vintage Chanel Gold Toned Lion Leather Chain Belt

1980s Vintage Chanel Gold Toned Lion Leather Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

1980s Chanel gold toned chain interlaced with black leather featuring an iconic Chanel lion head

Category

1980s Belts

Vintage Chanel Tweed  Suit
Vintage Chanel Tweed  Suit

Vintage Chanel Tweed Suit

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

with classic Chanel lion head buttons and a mandarin collar with corded trim and signature Chanel

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1970s French Skirt Suits

Chanel Golden "Lion Head" Belt
Chanel Golden "Lion Head" Belt

Chanel Golden "Lion Head" Belt

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel -Golden metal belt and buckle featuring a lion's head. Additional information: Dimensions

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1970s French Belts

Chanel 24k Gold Plated Lion Head Chain Necklace 70cc726s
Chanel 24k Gold Plated Lion Head Chain Necklace 70cc726s

Chanel 24k Gold Plated Lion Head Chain Necklace 70cc726s

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 24" Width: 1.75" Height: 14" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Signs of Wear: Hardware: Very Minor Scratches SKU : 70...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other

Chanel 2015 Black/Navy/Red Lions Head Jacket rt. $14, 250
Chanel 2015 Black/Navy/Red Lions Head Jacket rt. $14, 250

Chanel 2015 Black/Navy/Red Lions Head Jacket rt. $14, 250

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Features metallic threading and beads throughout. 14 goldtone lion head button on the front with 4

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blazers

CHANEL 2000 Classic Collar Woven Jacket Beige Cream Tweed
CHANEL 2000 Classic Collar Woven Jacket Beige Cream Tweed

CHANEL 2000 Classic Collar Woven Jacket Beige Cream Tweed

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

worn. Styled in the photos with a CHANEL Vintage Lion Head Medallion Necklace Circa 1980s W/Box for

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Early 2000s French Blazers

Chanel 11K$ Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Jacket 40 FR
Chanel 11K$ Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Jacket 40 FR

Chanel 11K$ Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Jacket 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

charm crowned with a lion’s head, Chanel’s eternal emblem of force and sovereignty — Inside, the

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2010s Jackets

1970's Chanel Haute Couture Boucle Dress and Jacket Set
1970's Chanel Haute Couture Boucle Dress and Jacket Set

1970's Chanel Haute Couture Boucle Dress and Jacket Set

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

complimented with a classically tailored Chanel jacket with lions head buttons, patch pockets and matching

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1970s French Skirt Suits

CHANEL 1990s CC-Buttons Single-Breasted Jacket Suit Red Tweed Bouclé
CHANEL 1990s CC-Buttons Single-Breasted Jacket Suit Red Tweed Bouclé

CHANEL 1990s CC-Buttons Single-Breasted Jacket Suit Red Tweed Bouclé

By Chanel Boutique, Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chain Necklace W/Pendant and with a CHANEL Vintage Lion Head Medallion Necklace Circa 1980s W/Box for

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1990s French Skirt Suits

CHANEL 1997 Navy Blue Wool Blazer CC Logo Button Single Breasted Jacket
CHANEL 1997 Navy Blue Wool Blazer CC Logo Button Single Breasted Jacket

CHANEL 1997 Navy Blue Wool Blazer CC Logo Button Single Breasted Jacket

By Chanel Boutique, Chanel

Located in London, GB

Vintage Gold Quilted and with a CHANEL Vintage Lion Head Medallion Necklace Circa 1980s W/Box for sale

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1990s French Blazers

Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Belt Multi Chain Rare 70s
Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Belt Multi Chain Rare 70s

Vintage Chanel Lion Head Medallion Belt Multi Chain Rare 70s

By Chanel

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage Chanel lion head medallion multi chain belt, circa the late 70s. Made

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1970s French Belts

Chanel Lion Head Pearl Silver Satin Clutch
Chanel Lion Head Pearl Silver Satin Clutch

Chanel Lion Head Pearl Silver Satin Clutch

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H 6.3 in D 2.76 in L 8.67 in

Chanel Lion Head Pearl Silver Satin Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

This authentic Chanel Leo Lion Clutch Quilted Satin Small presented in the brand's Cruise 2010-2011

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2010s Clutches

CHANEL Red/Blue Tweed Plaid Wrap Skirt w. Fringe Trim sz.38
CHANEL Red/Blue Tweed Plaid Wrap Skirt w. Fringe Trim sz.38

CHANEL Red/Blue Tweed Plaid Wrap Skirt w. Fringe Trim sz.38

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Features tweed trim and single Chanel lion head button -Made in: Italy -Year of Production

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrap Skirts

Chanel Vintage Lion Heads Buckle Chain Belt
Chanel Vintage Lion Heads Buckle Chain Belt

Chanel Vintage Lion Heads Buckle Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL vintage rare chain belt featuring a rectangular buckle with 6 lion heads. Period : 1954

Category

20th Century French Belts

Sexy 1970s Chanel Gold Lion's Head Stud Belt
Sexy 1970s Chanel Gold Lion's Head Stud Belt

Sexy 1970s Chanel Gold Lion's Head Stud Belt

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Incredible 1970s Chanel belt in a brilliant gold metal! Large lions head pyramid buckle accent at

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1970s French Belts

Chanel Red & Goldtone Lion-Head Set of 6 12mm Buttons
Chanel Red & Goldtone Lion-Head Set of 6 12mm Buttons

Chanel Red & Goldtone Lion-Head Set of 6 12mm Buttons

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Red & Goldtone Lion-Head Buttons Features set of six 12mm buttons Color: Red, gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Miscellaneous

Chanel Purple Lambskin Leather Lion's Head Classic Flap Shoulder Bag
Chanel Purple Lambskin Leather Lion's Head Classic Flap Shoulder Bag

Chanel Purple Lambskin Leather Lion's Head Classic Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Rare silver lions head twisting mouth closure. Purple leather and nylon lined interior holds 2 slit

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Size 10 Two Tone Purple Lion Head Button Cashmere Cardigan
CHANEL Size 10 Two Tone Purple Lion Head Button Cashmere Cardigan

CHANEL Size 10 Two Tone Purple Lion Head Button Cashmere Cardigan

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

patch pockets, and silver tone lion head buttons. Made in The UK. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cardigans

CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

charm crowned with a lion’s head, Chanel’s eternal emblem of force and sovereignty — Inside, the

Category

2010s Jackets

CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Jacket 40 FR
CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Jacket 40 FR

CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Cosmopolite Lesage Tweed Jacket 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

charm crowned with a lion’s head, Chanel’s eternal emblem of force and sovereignty — Inside, the

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel Lion-head Mini Crossbody
Chanel Lion-head Mini Crossbody

Chanel Lion-head Mini Crossbody

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H 4.4 in D 1.7 in L 4.7 in

Chanel Lion-head Mini Crossbody

By Chanel

Located in Westmount, Quebec

Specifics: Chanel mini single strap quilted purse with gold hardware. Features giant lions head

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20th Century French Handbags and Purses

Chanel 2019 Lion Head Gold Tone Brooch
Chanel 2019 Lion Head Gold Tone Brooch

Chanel 2019 Lion Head Gold Tone Brooch

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This brooch by Chanel from 2019 collection is shaped to resemble a lion’s head, it has been crafted

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21st Century and Contemporary Miscellaneous

Chanel lion heads gold gilded belt, circa 1980
Chanel lion heads gold gilded belt, circa 1980

Chanel lion heads gold gilded belt, circa 1980

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

features a beautifully moulded lion head. Chanel's iconic symbols, the interlocking C's framed the lion

Category

1980s French Belts

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Chanel Lion Head For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel lion head you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Purple and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel lion head may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Chanel and Robert Goossens for Chanel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 Lion Head?

Prices for a chanel lion head can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $160 and can go as high as $5,500, while, on average they fetch $1,517.

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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.