Chanel Y2K Quilted Mini Crossbody Half Moon Crossbody Sling Bag – Pink Leather
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Channel early-2000s luxury with this adorable Chanel Y2K mini crossbody bag. Crafted in pink quilted leather, this compact piece features the house's iconic diamond stitching, a gold...
Chanel Black Quilted Jersey Mini Classic Flap Chain Belt Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: CHANEL Chain Belt Shoulder Bag Wallet Mini Matrasse Black canvas France Accessories: ID card, dust ...
Chanel Mini Square Classic Flap Bag Yellow Quilted Lambskin with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bright and unmistakably joyful, this Chanel Mini Square Flap transforms the house’s timeless silhouette through a vivid yellow lambskin finish that feels both playful and refined.
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag With Acrylic Chain Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag With Acrylic Chain Top Handle is a timeless and versatile accessory that embodies elegance and luxury.
Chanel Vintage Denim Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Chanel mini bag crafted from quilted blue denim, featuring gold-tone hardware and a single shoulder strap.
Chanel Paris Rome Mini Trapezio Flap Bag Taupe Quilted Sheepskin Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Paris Rome Mini Trapezio Flap Bag Taupe Quilted Sheepskin Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Chanel Mini Square Classic Flap Bag Pink Quilted Lambskin with Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming in scale and timeless in execution, this Chanel Mini Square Flap captures the house’s iconic elegance in a compact, jewel-like silhouette.
Chanel Vintage 90's Micro Mini Metallic Silver Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Micro Mini Metallic Silver Quilted Classic Flap Bag
Chanel 2012 Diamond Quilted Square Body CC Gold Mini Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Gold Mini Diamond Quilted CC Crossbody Bag circa 2012-2013 gold-tone leather square body diamond quilting gold-tone hardware signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastening fol...
Chanel 1990 Vintage Diamond Quilted Belt Waist Mini Classic Sequin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1990 Vintage Diamond Quilted Belt Waist Mini Sequin Classic Flap Bag Circa 1990 {Vintage 33 Years} Gold hardware Diamond quilted sequin Classic interlocking CC logo Fold ove...
Chanel 2002 Vintage Edgy Punk Fringe Chain Quilted Mini Tote Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2002 Vintage Edgy Punk Fringe Chain Quilted Mini Tote Crossbody Bag Year: 2002-2003 {Vintage 22 Years} Silver hardware Square quilted lambskin Nylon printed microfiber inter...
Chanel Pink & Green Quilted Lambskin Rectangular Mini Flap Bag with Top Handle
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink & Green Quilted Lambskin Rectangular Mini Flap Bag with Top Handle Product Details Xupes Ref: CB908 Brand: Chanel Model: Rectangular Mini Flap Bag with Top Handle Ty...
Chanel Vintage 80's Micro Mini Metallic Gold Quilted Lambskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 80's Micro Mini Metallic Gold Quilted Lambskin Flap Bag Chain-link And Leather Strap CC Turnlock Closure Lambskin Leather Leather Lining Gold Hardware Made in France
Chanel Hot Red Quilted Patent Leather Micro Mini Jewelry Box Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini Red Quilted Patent Leather Jewelry Box Crossbody Bag Patent leather Red Leather interwoven chain strap Top lid opening with magnetic snap closure Gold tone hardwar...
Chanel 2012 Small Mini Quilted Black Limited Edition Crossbody Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Small Mini Quilted Black Limited Edition Crossbody Classic Flap Bag Year: 2012 {Vintage 12 Years} Silver hardware Black Leather Interlocking CC Logo, Quilted Pattern & Cha...
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Gold Bronze Metallic Lambskin Mini Quilted Classic Flap Bag Year: 1991-1994 {Vintage 20+ Years} Gold hardware Bijoux chain link strap Diamond quilted lambskin l...
Chanel Classic Flap Rare Quilted Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Silver hardware Silver lined interior 1 Interior pockets 4...
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Square Mini Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Square Mini Top Handle Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1596 Brand: Chanel Model: Square Mini Top Handle Flap Bag Type: Top Handle...
Chanel Mini Vanity with Chain Caviar Quilted Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Chanel Vanity With Chain bag Makeup bag Italian caviar skin. Accessories: Dust bag. size: Width:16cm,height:10cm Designer: Chanel Model: vanity Exterior Material: Lea...
CHANEL black quilted leather 2021 21S PEARL MINI VANITY Bag w CHAIN
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel mini vanity bag in black caviar leather embellished with CC logo pearl and wrist chain. Has been carried once and is in virtually new condition. 2021 Spring/S...
Chanel Limited Edition 2020 Pink Caviar Quilted Micro Mini Flap Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Pink Caviar Quilted Micro Mini Flap Waist Belt Bag Airpods Pro with Pink Hardware As seen on Kim Kardashian 2020 Virgine Viard Pink hardware Pink quilted caviar leather Cla...
Chanel 2013 Small Mini Kelly Top Handle Quilted Caviar Reissue Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Small Mini Kelly Top Handle Quilted Caviar Reissue Classic Flap Bag Year: 2013 Antique gold hardware Black quilted caviar leather Top handle mini kelly with faux reissue ...
Chanel 2020 White Caviar Quilted Micro Mini Flap Waist Belt So Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2020 White Caviar Quilted Micro Mini Flap Waist Belt Bag Airpods Pro with Black Hardware Black hardware White quilted caviar leather Classic interwoven leather chain CC logo ...
Chanel Mini Boston Black Quilted Caviar Grain Calfskin Bag, 2005/2006
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black quilted caviar grain calfskin bowling bag. Golden metal elements. A 2005/2006 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dime...
Chanel Cruise 2005 Trapeze Quilted Black Coco CC Camellia Crest 05C Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This mini trapeze Chanel bag from Cruise 2005 collection is a rare gem and a true classic.
Chanel 1991 Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Classic Interwoven top handle Detachable classic interwoven cha...
Chanel 2013 Paris Dallas Classic Flap Small Mini Quilted Saddle Black Nubuck Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Small Mini Quilted Saddle Black Nubuck Leather Bag Pre-Fall 2013 Diamond stitched nubuck leather Ruthenium classic interwoven chain Classic CC turn lock Satin-c...
Vintage Chanel Black Satin Quilted Gold Diamond CC with Tassel Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage mini bag in black satin with gold detailing. Overall in good vintage condition still. Series #1. Comes as is with the holo intact. Minor marks on the satin surface.
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Mini Flap Bag Aged Calfskin Quilted Coin Charms Italy Black
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag mini Charms Reissue Quilted Aged Calfskin Origin Italy，The interior of the bag has been treated with color spray, and there are signs of use around th...
Vintage Chanel 1997 Lambskin Mini Flap Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel mini lambskin leather quilted box flap bag circa 1990. made of black leather quilted canvas, two internal pockets and a large one at the back . front flap leather and ...
1990s Vintage Red Satin Quilted Camellia Mini Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage mini satin camellia bag from the 90s. Beautiful vibrant red with classic camellia flower embellishment. Minor rubbing on the corners. The camellia detail has slightly flatten...
CHANEL nude caviar leather quilted CC pocket bucket crossbody chain bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL nude caviar leather quilted CC pocket bucket crossbody chain bag Reference: AAWC/A01588 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Material: Leather Color: Nude, Gold Pattern: Sol...
Very Rare Vintage 1990s Black Satin Quilted Flower Gripoix Jewel Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare Chanel mini Gripoix flower satin flap bag. 24K gold plated. Beautiful vintage condition, with marks and scuffs on the bag. Series #1. Comes with its hologram intact, card a...
Chanel Vintage Gold Mini CrossBody Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel gold lambskin mini quilted Flap Bag and a gold chain link threaded shoulder strap and CC turn lock.
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.