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Chanel Long Clutch

Chanel Long Zip Quilted Black Patent Leather Gala Clutch
Chanel Long Zip Quilted Black Patent Leather Gala Clutch

Chanel Long Zip Quilted Black Patent Leather Gala Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

2008 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver Hardware Classic Chanel interwoven chain wristlet Chanel CC Charm

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Chanel 1989 Black Silk Extra Long Elongated Classic Flap Clutch
Chanel 1989 Black Silk Extra Long Elongated Classic Flap Clutch

Chanel 1989 Black Silk Extra Long Elongated Classic Flap Clutch

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel Vintage 1989 Runway Quilted CC Triple Turn-Lock Extra Long Clutch An iconic Chanel runway

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1980s Clutches

Chanel 1989 Black Velvet Extra Long Elongated Classic Flap Clutch
Chanel 1989 Black Velvet Extra Long Elongated Classic Flap Clutch

Chanel 1989 Black Velvet Extra Long Elongated Classic Flap Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 80's Black Velvet Elongated Vintage Clutch 1989 {VINTAGE 35 Years} Gold hardware CC turn

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1980s French Clutches

Chanel 1989 Black Lambskin Extra Long Elongated Classic Flap Clutch
Chanel 1989 Black Lambskin Extra Long Elongated Classic Flap Clutch

Chanel 1989 Black Lambskin Extra Long Elongated Classic Flap Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel black lambskin extra long elongated classic flap clutch 1989 {VINTAGE 35 Years} Giant long

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1980s French Clutches

Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag
Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag

Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 2008 Blue Metallic Long Quilted Clutch Classic Flap Bag Year: 2008 Champagne gold hardware

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2008 Patent Leather Long Zip Quilted Gala Clutch Bag
Chanel 2008 Patent Leather Long Zip Quilted Gala Clutch Bag

Chanel 2008 Patent Leather Long Zip Quilted Gala Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

2008 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver Hardware Classic Chanel interwoven chain wristlet Chanel CC Charm

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Chanel Black Lambskin Long Clutch Bag
Chanel Black Lambskin Long Clutch Bag

Chanel Black Lambskin Long Clutch Bag

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H 7 in D 1 in L 15 in

Chanel Black Lambskin Long Clutch Bag

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This Chanel clutch bag is constructed of soft and supple black lambskin leather. It features

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Chanel Reissue 2.55 Box Chain Clutch Crocodile Long
Chanel Reissue 2.55 Box Chain Clutch Crocodile Long

Chanel Reissue 2.55 Box Chain Clutch Crocodile Long

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H 5 in W 11 in D 1.5 in

Chanel Reissue 2.55 Box Chain Clutch Crocodile Long

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Clutch Crocodile Long Exterior Material: Crocodile Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Long Wallet Cc Flap 1cj1022 Burnt Orange Enamel Clutch
Chanel Long Wallet Cc Flap 1cj1022 Burnt Orange Enamel Clutch

Chanel Long Wallet Cc Flap 1cj1022 Burnt Orange Enamel Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 6250986 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 0.5" Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6/10 or C ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Signs of We...

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20th Century French Clutches

Chanel White Lizard Skin Half Moon Long Tassel Clutch Bag, 1980s
Chanel White Lizard Skin Half Moon Long Tassel Clutch Bag, 1980s

Chanel White Lizard Skin Half Moon Long Tassel Clutch Bag, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in Hiroshima City, JP

shaped clutch bag with extra long tassel. This is one of a kind, collectible vintage Chanel . Never out

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1980s Italian Clutches

Chanel Cambon Quilted Lambskin Ligne Yen Bifold Long Wallet 233090 Clutch
Chanel Cambon Quilted Lambskin Ligne Yen Bifold Long Wallet 233090 Clutch

Chanel Cambon Quilted Lambskin Ligne Yen Bifold Long Wallet 233090 Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 13953711 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 4" Width: 0.7" Height: 7.08" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Retail $995 Sig...

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20th Century Italian Clutches

Chanel Classic Flap Iridescent Blue-purple Long Wallet 230784 Cotton Clutch
Chanel Classic Flap Iridescent Blue-purple Long Wallet 230784 Cotton Clutch

Chanel Classic Flap Iridescent Blue-purple Long Wallet 230784 Cotton Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 18160112 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Signs of W...

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20th Century Italian Clutches

Chanel Quilted Chocolate Bar Bifold Long Wallet 226494 Silver Leather Clutch
Chanel Quilted Chocolate Bar Bifold Long Wallet 226494 Silver Leather Clutch

Chanel Quilted Chocolate Bar Bifold Long Wallet 226494 Silver Leather Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 10557129 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 0.5" Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Signs of Wear: Exte...

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20th Century Italian Clutches

Chanel Chainmail  Leather Long Boy Clutch
Chanel Chainmail  Leather Long Boy Clutch

Chanel Chainmail Leather Long Boy Clutch

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H 5.12 in D 2.37 in L 11.82 in

Chanel Chainmail Leather Long Boy Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel 2013 Black Long Chain Mail Le Boy Clutch Bag Features metallic gunmetal-silver leather and

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2010s Clutches

Chanel Black Leather Quilted Long Boy Clutch Bag
Chanel Black Leather Quilted Long Boy Clutch Bag

Chanel Black Leather Quilted Long Boy Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Chanel Boy Long in black quilted leather and silver hardware. It has a chain handle that will allow

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2013 Black Long Chain Mail Le Boy Clutch Bag
Chanel 2013 Black Long Chain Mail Le Boy Clutch Bag

Chanel 2013 Black Long Chain Mail Le Boy Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel 2013 Black Long Chain Mail Le Boy Clutch Bag Chanel Long Black Chain Mail Clutch Made

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

CHANEL '90s Red Quilted Long Envelope Clutch/Pouch
CHANEL '90s Red Quilted Long Envelope Clutch/Pouch

CHANEL '90s Red Quilted Long Envelope Clutch/Pouch

Located in New York, NY

: Excellent with the exception of a small water mark to the inside of the flap. -Includes: Chanel

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1990s French Clutches

1990 Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage Extra Long Classic Clutch
1990 Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage Extra Long Classic Clutch

1990 Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage Extra Long Classic Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Black Quilted Satin Vintage Extra Long Classic Clutch Reference: HB2406 Serial Number

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1990s French Clutches

Chanel Wallet Classic Long Black Caviar Leather New
Chanel Wallet Classic Long Black Caviar Leather New

Chanel Wallet Classic Long Black Caviar Leather New

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Chanel Classic Flap Long black clutch style wallet in quilted caviar leather

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2010s French Wallets

Chanel Frame Clutch Patent Long
Chanel Frame Clutch Patent Long

Chanel Frame Clutch Patent Long

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H 4 in W 9 in D 2 in

Chanel Frame Clutch Patent Long

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Frame Clutch Patent Long, crafted from black patent leather, features a framed top and

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21st Century and Contemporary Pouches and Wristlets

Chanel Camellia Clasp Clutch Quilted Lambskin Long
Chanel Camellia Clasp Clutch Quilted Lambskin Long

Chanel Camellia Clasp Clutch Quilted Lambskin Long

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Accessories Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 12", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Camellia Clasp Clutch

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Chainmail and Leather Long Boy Clutch
Chanel Chainmail and Leather Long Boy Clutch

Chanel Chainmail and Leather Long Boy Clutch

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Metallic Chainmail and Leather Long Boy Clutch. Features metallic gunmetal-silver leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Burgundy Quilted Leather CC Long Clutch
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Leather CC Long Clutch

Chanel Burgundy Quilted Leather CC Long Clutch

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H 3.94 in W 0.79 in L 12.01 in

Chanel Burgundy Quilted Leather CC Long Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Chanel clutch is a luxurious accessory crafted from rich, deep burgundy leather. Its quilted

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2010s Italian Clutches

Chanel Vintage Pearl Chain Flap Clutch Crocodile Long
Chanel Vintage Pearl Chain Flap Clutch Crocodile Long

Chanel Vintage Pearl Chain Flap Clutch Crocodile Long

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This Chanel Vintage Pearl Chain Flap Clutch Crocodile Long, crafted in genuine sleek black

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel CC Clasp Frame Clutch Quilted Lambskin Long
Chanel CC Clasp Frame Clutch Quilted Lambskin Long

Chanel CC Clasp Frame Clutch Quilted Lambskin Long

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Chanel CC Clasp Frame Clutch Quilted Lambskin Long is the perfect piece to pair with

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Strass CC Clutch Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Long
Chanel Strass CC Clutch Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Long

Chanel Strass CC Clutch Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Long

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Chanel Strass CC Clutch Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Long is a sumptuous accessory

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Small Quilted Velvet Clutch with Long Chain
Chanel Small Quilted Velvet Clutch with Long Chain

Chanel Small Quilted Velvet Clutch with Long Chain

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Small Quilted Velvet Clutch with Long Chain has been hand-finished by skilled artisans in

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Small Quilted Velvet Clutch with Long Chain
Chanel Small Quilted Velvet Clutch with Long Chain

Chanel Small Quilted Velvet Clutch with Long Chain

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

on the front closure. Interwoven silver-tone metal and pink leather long chain. Zipped inner pocket

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel CC Clasp Frame Clutch Quilted Satin Extra Long
Chanel CC Clasp Frame Clutch Quilted Satin Extra Long

Chanel CC Clasp Frame Clutch Quilted Satin Extra Long

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Clutch Quilted Satin Extra Long Exterior Material: Satin Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Satin

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Black Leather/PVC and Tweed Mosaic Long Flap Clutch
Chanel Black Leather/PVC and Tweed Mosaic Long Flap Clutch

Chanel Black Leather/PVC and Tweed Mosaic Long Flap Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a style statement with this elegant long clutch from Chanel on your arm. This lovely clutch

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2010s Italian Clutches

Chanel Black Patent Leather Quilted Long Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
Chanel Black Patent Leather Quilted Long Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag

Chanel Black Patent Leather Quilted Long Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Patent leather Gunmetal hardware Snap closure Made in Italy Measures 13" L x 6" H x 1.5" D

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Long Zip Wallet / Clutch
Chanel Long Zip Wallet / Clutch

Chanel Long Zip Wallet / Clutch

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Quilted Silver Chanel Wallet with Silver Hardware. Authenticy Card 15415285 denotes the years 2011

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets

Chanel Quilted Lambskin Bifold Long Flap Wallet 230169 Black Leather Clutch
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Bifold Long Flap Wallet 230169 Black Leather Clutch

Chanel Quilted Lambskin Bifold Long Flap Wallet 230169 Black Leather Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 4859833 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.8" Width: 0.5" Height: 3.93" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal Sticker Signs...

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20th Century French Wallets

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By Chanel

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By Cartier

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Chanel NIB Tricolor Shearling Jumbo Flap

Chanel NIB Tricolor Shearling Jumbo Flap

By Chanel

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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Chanel Long Clutch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel long clutch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Red and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a chanel long clutch 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. 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 Long Clutch?

On average, a chanel long clutch on 1stDibs sells for $3,420, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $49,920 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.

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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.