Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 12.5", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 12.5", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
, underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
underneath flap, moderate wear on rear pocket opening edge, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
interior, creasing underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements
Chanel CC Chain Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
-", Height 8", Width 6", Depth 4", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Chain Flap Backpack Quilted
Chanel CC Chain Flap Bag Multicolor Sequins Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
flap, minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
. Moderate scuffs and indentations underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
flap, light wear on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Measurements
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Patent Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 12.5", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Patent Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Patent Mini Exterior Material
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Patent Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted
Chanel Beauty Lock Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
flap, small marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card, Box, Dust Bag
Chanel Airlines CC Flap Bag Printed Leather Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 20" Designer: Chanel Model: Airlines CC Flap Bag Printed Leather Mini Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini, crafted in beige quilted caviar leather
Chanel Wallet on Chain Flap Quilted Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Wallet on Chain Flap Quilted Calfskin Mini combines Chanel's traditional
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted
Chanel French Riviera Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 9", Depth 2", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Chanel Model: French Riviera Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Mini
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Orange Interior
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Single Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior Color: Blue Interior Material
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Purple Interior
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Single Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Mini Exterior Material: Jersey Exterior Color: Green Interior Material
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior Color: Red Interior
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Single Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior Color: Blue Interior Material
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Single Flap Bag Quilted Tweed Mini Exterior Material: Tweed Exterior Color: Blue Interior Material
Chanel Reissue 2.55 Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gold, Metallic Interior
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red
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Chanel CC Chain Flap Bag Quilted Suede Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
flap, heavy wear and balding on exterior edges. Wear on strap and in interior, scratches on hardware
Chanel French Riviera Flap Bag Quilted Calfskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 10", Height 7", Width 9", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Chanel Model: French Riviera Flap
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
, underneath flap and in interior, wear on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust
Chanel Incognito Square Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
underneath flap, small marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card, Box, Dust
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Chanel Simply CC Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 25.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Simply CC Flap Bag Quilted
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Mini is a timeless essential for any
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Jersey Mini is a timeless essential for any
Chanel Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Drawstring CC Flap Backpack Quilted Lambskin Mini, crafted in bronze quilted lambskin
Chanel Fuchsia Quilted Lambskin Square Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Square Mini Classic flap bag of fuchsia lambskin leather with silver tone hardware. This
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material
Chanel Incognito Square Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
22" Designer: Chanel Model: Incognito Square Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Patent Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Patent Mini Exterior Material: Patent Leather
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Simply CC Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
underneath flap, light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements
Chanel Simply CC Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
underneath flap, light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card Measurements
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
15.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather
Chanel Reissue 2.55 Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Model: Reissue 2.55 Flap Bag Quilted Sheepskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Metallic
Chanel Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Classic Single Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Incognito Square Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Incognito Square Flap Bag Quilted Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.
In the hands of Karl Lagerfeld, even running errands became a chic exercise.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
How do you tell if a Chanel purse is a knockoff or the real deal? We spoke with handbag experts Alexa Ridolfi and Gerry Gallagher about how to authenticate a Chanel bag. Of course, you don’t have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where all our sellers are highly vetted.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.