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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

Category

1990s French Belts

VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Black Leather Half Coat Vintage
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Black Leather Half Coat Vintage

VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Black Leather Half Coat Vintage

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Italy, no size-cleaning label. Styled with : A chanel vintage Lion necklace, a Chanel vintage belt, A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coats

Chanel Lion Clip On Earrings
Chanel Lion Clip On Earrings

Chanel Lion Clip On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Mastic Beach, NY

VINTAGE CHANEL EARRINGS *signed* Genuine Gold Chanel Lion Medallion with Logo Clip-on French

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Chanel Lion Crest Brooch
Chanel Lion Crest Brooch

Chanel Lion Crest Brooch

Unavailable|$575

Chanel Lion Crest Brooch

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel round brooch featuring rampant lions and exotic landscape. High carat gold plated metal

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Lion-Brushed Cashmere Sweater
Chanel Lion-Brushed Cashmere Sweater

Chanel Lion-Brushed Cashmere Sweater

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Seattle, WA

Exquisite artisanal piece from Chanel. The Lion graphic is hand-painted, this sweater is designed

Category

2010s French Pullovers

Chanel hammered lion cross brooch of the 80s
Chanel hammered lion cross brooch of the 80s

Chanel hammered lion cross brooch of the 80s

By Chanel

Located in Verviers, BE

Collectable and with the Chanel lion icone hammered cross brooch of the late 80s. Made of gilt

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

CHANEL Leo Flap Chevron Lion Clasp RARE Bag
CHANEL Leo Flap Chevron Lion Clasp RARE Bag

CHANEL Leo Flap Chevron Lion Clasp RARE Bag

By Chanel

Located in Tampa, FL

This is an authentic CHANEL Leo Flap Chevron Lion Clasp RARE Bag. It is done in absolutely gorgeous

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses

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

Category

1960s French Skirt Suits

Chanel Blue & Lavendar Boucle Skirt Suit
Chanel Blue & Lavendar Boucle Skirt Suit

Chanel Blue & Lavendar Boucle Skirt Suit

By Chanel

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

vintage Chanel bouclé suit. The blazer is almost regal with the iconic Chanel lion on each of the black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Skirt Suits

Chanel Vintage Lion Clip-On Earrings
Chanel Vintage Lion Clip-On Earrings

Chanel Vintage Lion Clip-On Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Roslyn, NY

Gold-tone metal. Featuring lion and "Chanel" at front. Clip-on closures. Collection 23.

Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Chanel Long Sautoir Necklace With Lion Motifs
Vintage Chanel Long Sautoir Necklace With Lion Motifs

Vintage Chanel Long Sautoir Necklace With Lion Motifs

By Chanel

Located in Hoffman Estates, IL

Vintage Chanel long sautoir necklace with lion motifs and Chanel logos. Specifications: Length: 68

Category

1990s French Chain Necklaces

Chanel Brooch Gold Plated and Black Stones Lion
Chanel Brooch Gold Plated and Black Stones Lion

Chanel Brooch Gold Plated and Black Stones Lion

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Chanel brooch in golden metal with black strass with the shape of a lion head. really good

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

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

Category

Early 2000s Clutches

Chanel long 68 Inch Sautoir necklace with Lion motifs
Chanel long 68 Inch Sautoir necklace with Lion motifs

Chanel long 68 Inch Sautoir necklace with Lion motifs

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Chanel long sautoir necklace with lion motifs and Chanel logos.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Rope Necklaces

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

Category

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

Chanel Red Lambskin Medium 2.55 Double Flap Charms Limited Edition - Rare
Chanel Red Lambskin Medium 2.55 Double Flap Charms Limited Edition - Rare

Chanel Red Lambskin Medium 2.55 Double Flap Charms Limited Edition - Rare

By Chanel

Located in Singapore, SG

little charms were all Gabrielle Chanel’s favourites, which include the lion (she was born a Leo), the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Evening Bags and Minaudières

Accessocraft Silver Lion's Head Doorknocker Earrings
Accessocraft Silver Lion's Head Doorknocker Earrings

Accessocraft Silver Lion's Head Doorknocker Earrings

Located in Mastic Beach, NY

wrath of the lions! Designers, including CHANEL, are embracing this concept, and symbol, as seen in the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Chanel Lion Belt
Chanel Lion Belt

Chanel Lion Belt

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel lion belt.From 2001 collection.Excellent like new condition. Made in France.Lion head and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

CHANEL Lion Head Brooch
CHANEL Lion Head Brooch

CHANEL Lion Head Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Splendid Vintage Chanel lion head brooch. Condition : very good Made in France Model : brooch

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage CHANEL Lion Crest Logo Medallion Earrings
Vintage CHANEL Lion Crest Logo Medallion Earrings

Vintage CHANEL Lion Crest Logo Medallion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Lion Crest Logo Medallion Earrings Measurements: Height: 1 inch (2.5 cm) Width: 1

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Iconic CHANEL Lion Crest Disc Cuff Bracelet
Vintage Iconic CHANEL Lion Crest Disc Cuff Bracelet

Vintage Iconic CHANEL Lion Crest Disc Cuff Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Iconic CHANEL Lion Crest Disc Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height: 1 3/8 inches (centre

Category

20th Century French Cuff Bracelets

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

Category

1980s French Belts

Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Sun Multi Chain Cuff Bracelet
Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Sun Multi Chain Cuff Bracelet

Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Sun Multi Chain Cuff Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Lion Head Sun Multi Chain Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Lion Head: 1.77 inches (4.5

Category

20th Century French Cuff Bracelets

Chanel lion necklace
Chanel lion necklace

Chanel lion necklace

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal short necklace representing lion heads. Jewelry from the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel lion necklace
Chanel lion necklace

Chanel lion necklace

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Short golden metal necklace decorated with lion heads and costume pearls

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel 'lions' necklace
Chanel 'lions' necklace

Chanel 'lions' necklace

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Short golden metal necklace with lion head charms and costume pearls

Category

Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces

Chanel Lion Necklace, 1980s
Chanel Lion Necklace, 1980s

Chanel Lion Necklace, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir / necklace with costume pearls and lion heads

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Chanel Lion Head Belt
Chanel Lion Head Belt

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

Category

1970s French Belts

Chanel lion buttons Jacket
Chanel lion buttons Jacket

Chanel lion buttons Jacket

Located in Carnate, IT

Chanel jacket. Made of cotton, polyester and viscose. Silk lined. Very rare and precious buttons

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Blazers

Chanel Lion Head Earrings Haute Couture
Chanel Lion Head Earrings Haute Couture

Chanel Lion Head Earrings Haute Couture

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Haute couture golden metal clip-on earrings representing a lion head with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Earrings

Vintage Coco Chanel Lion Medallion Pearl Necklace
Vintage Coco Chanel Lion Medallion Pearl Necklace

Vintage Coco Chanel Lion Medallion Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage Coco Chanel gilt metal lion medallion faux glass pearl bead glass necklace, Chanel circa

Category

Vintage 1980s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Chanel Lion Five Station Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Chanel Lion Five Station Yellow Gold Link Necklace

Chanel Lion Five Station Yellow Gold Link Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Lion Five Station Link Necklace by Chanel. With 5 stations 22mm x 26mm each

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1980's Vintage Chanel Lions Head Gold Necklace
1980's Vintage Chanel Lions Head Gold Necklace

1980's Vintage Chanel Lions Head Gold Necklace

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel 80s long necklace with lionshead pendant. Coco Chanel was a leo and it is a recurring

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Chanel lion belt by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1980
Chanel lion belt by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1980

Chanel lion belt by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1980

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - A Collection circa 1980 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Golden metal and

Category

1980s French Belts

Vintage Chanel Lion Head Earrings Clip Style Rare 1970s
Vintage Chanel Lion Head Earrings Clip Style Rare 1970s

Vintage Chanel Lion Head Earrings Clip Style Rare 1970s

By Chanel

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

These fabulous snarling lion head earrings were made by Chanel in the 1970s. Acquired from the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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

Category

20th Century French Belts

Chanel Lion Head Safety Pin Brooch, Maison Goossens
Chanel Lion Head Safety Pin Brooch, Maison Goossens

Chanel Lion Head Safety Pin Brooch, Maison Goossens

Located in Riverdale, NY

Coco Chanel synthesizes her favorite "Go To" motifs into one brooch. The lion (her Astrological

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

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

CHANEL blue cashmere LION PRINT Sweater 38 S
CHANEL blue cashmere LION PRINT Sweater 38 S

CHANEL blue cashmere LION PRINT Sweater 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

Chanel lion-print sweater in dark blue cashmere (100%) with white print. Has been worn and is in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pullovers

Vintage Chanel Clip On Earrings Gold Tone Lion Head and Molten Glass
Vintage Chanel Clip On Earrings Gold Tone Lion Head and Molten Glass

Vintage Chanel Clip On Earrings Gold Tone Lion Head and Molten Glass

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Amazing collectible vintage piece !!! The iconic Chanel's lion head on earrings. Made of gilt metal

Category

Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Category

1970s French Skirt Suits

Chanel Diamond Charm Bracelet, Five Charms, 18 Karat
Chanel Diamond Charm Bracelet, Five Charms, 18 Karat

Chanel Diamond Charm Bracelet, Five Charms, 18 Karat

By Chanel

Located in Honolulu, HI

” door charm. 18K yellow gold Chanel Lion charm with two diamonds on the front and back. 18K yellow gold

Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Classic Lion Earrings
Chanel Classic Lion Earrings

Chanel Classic Lion Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

The most classic earrings from Chanel of lions heads in quatrefoil wreath formation. One of her

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel necklace 'lion head'
Chanel necklace 'lion head'

Chanel necklace 'lion head'

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with 'lion head' medallions. Condition: Very good

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Vintage Lion Print Scarf
Chanel Vintage Lion Print Scarf

Chanel Vintage Lion Print Scarf

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Vintage Lion Print Scarf. Multicolour silk lion print scarf from Chanel Vintage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

CHANEL gilt earrings with Lions

CHANEL gilt earrings with Lions

By Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gilt earrings with 'CHANEL' font and lions from Chanel. Ca. 1990. Clip backs. 1.25" in diameter

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

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Chanel Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate chanel lion for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gilt metal and gold plate — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 214 vintage or 25 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a chanel lion from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A chanel lion can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead alternatives. Most of our chanel lion for sale are for women, but there are 39 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Chanel Lion?

On average, a chanel lion at 1stDibs sells for $1,689, while they’re typically $229 on the low end and $165,243 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Chanel
  • 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 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
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 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.