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Chanel Oversize Sunglasses

Chanel, Grey oversized sunglasses
Chanel, Grey oversized sunglasses

Chanel, Grey oversized sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Chanel, Grey oversized sunglasses. The item is in very good condition. A few very small scratches

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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Y2K Chanel Red Oversized Round Tinted Sunglasses
Y2K Chanel Red Oversized Round Tinted Sunglasses

Y2K Chanel Red Oversized Round Tinted Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Y2K Chanel Red Oversized Round Tinted Sunglasses, a perfect blend of nostalgic

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sunglasses

Chanel  Vintage Oversized Glasses
Chanel  Vintage Oversized Glasses

Chanel Vintage Oversized Glasses

By Chanel

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Chanel Tortoiseshell Vintage Sunglasses Mark Chanel Model 5170 c. 501/3C Lens material PASTA With

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1990s French Sunglasses

Vintage Chanel Sunglasses, bi colour frames, cased
Vintage Chanel Sunglasses, bi colour frames, cased

Vintage Chanel Sunglasses, bi colour frames, cased

By Chanel

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous pair of Chanel oversized style sunglasses. Grey / blue gradient tinted lenses with

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21st Century and Contemporary European Sunglasses

Thierry Mugler Black Button-Up Dress With Silk Sleeves circa 1990s
Thierry Mugler Black Button-Up Dress With Silk Sleeves circa 1990s

Thierry Mugler Black Button-Up Dress With Silk Sleeves circa 1990s

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Laurent leather boots, Chanel quilted handbags, and Balenciaga oversized sunglasses, making it ideal for a

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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Louis Vuitton Giant By The Pool Empreinte Marshmallow Leather Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Giant By The Pool Empreinte Marshmallow Leather Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Giant By The Pool Empreinte Marshmallow Leather Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

such as a Chanel tweed blazer, Gucci oversized sunglasses, or Prada sleek trousers, creating a refined

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

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Chanel Oversized Sunglasses
Chanel Oversized Sunglasses

Chanel Oversized Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Amman, JO

. Details: Style: Oversized sunglasses Frame Color: Black Temple Detail: Gold-tone arms with Chanel logo

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

Chanel Oversized Tinted Sunglasses
Chanel Oversized Tinted Sunglasses

Chanel Oversized Tinted Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Crafted in France from pure black acetate, these sunglasses elevate a classic silhouette with round

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

Chanel Round Oversized Sunglasses
Chanel Round Oversized Sunglasses

Chanel Round Oversized Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Glasgow, GB

Large round framed sunglasses from Chanel. Rounded shape with tortoisehell frame and legs, with a

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21st Century and Contemporary European Sunglasses

Chanel Black Oversized CC Sunglasses
Chanel Black Oversized CC Sunglasses

Chanel Black Oversized CC Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Black acetate oversized sunglasses by Chanel. Grey tinted lenses. Silver-tone and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

Chanel 'CC' Logo Detail Oversized Sunglasses
Chanel 'CC' Logo Detail Oversized Sunglasses

Chanel 'CC' Logo Detail Oversized Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel 'CC' Logo Detail Oversized Sunglasses Brown sunglasses designed in a rectangular shape with

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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Chanel Brown & Tortoise "CC" Oversized Sunglasses
Chanel Brown & Tortoise "CC" Oversized Sunglasses

Chanel Brown & Tortoise "CC" Oversized Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Brown & Tortoise "CC" Oversized Sunglasses. They have a Tortoise Shell print on the temples

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Late 20th Century French Sunglasses

Chanel Black CC Logo Oversized Sunglasses
Chanel Black CC Logo Oversized Sunglasses

Chanel Black CC Logo Oversized Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Sunglasses Oversized D-Frame Mirrored lenses CC Logo on the arms Made in Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Chanel Black Interlocking CC Oversized Sunglasses
Chanel Black Interlocking CC Oversized Sunglasses

Chanel Black Interlocking CC Oversized Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

. Details Black Plastic Oversized round sunglasses Tinted grey gradient lenses Interlocking

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sunglasses

Chanel Green CC Logo Oversize Sunglasses
Chanel Green CC Logo Oversize Sunglasses

Chanel Green CC Logo Oversize Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the sunglasses is evident on this used Chanel

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sunglasses

Chanel Pink & Green Oversized Square Sunglasses
Chanel Pink & Green Oversized Square Sunglasses

Chanel Pink & Green Oversized Square Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the sunglasses is evident. Light scratching across both

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sunglasses

Chanel Pink & Green Oversized Square Sunglasses
Chanel Pink & Green Oversized Square Sunglasses

Chanel Pink & Green Oversized Square Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the sunglasses is evident. Light scratching across both

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sunglasses

Chanel Vintage Rhinestone Oversized Runway Sunglasses, 1990s
Chanel Vintage Rhinestone Oversized Runway Sunglasses, 1990s

Chanel Vintage Rhinestone Oversized Runway Sunglasses, 1990s

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Chanel oversized black sunglasses with rhinestones and CC logos. Collection 1995. Worn on

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1990s French Sunglasses

Iconic Chanel Chain & Leather Oversized Black Sunglasses 1992
Iconic Chanel Chain & Leather Oversized Black Sunglasses 1992

Iconic Chanel Chain & Leather Oversized Black Sunglasses 1992

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic vintage Chanel black oversized sunglasses with signature chain across brow. Collection 1992

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1990s French Sunglasses

Chanel Pre-Fall Tweed Sunglasses
Chanel Pre-Fall Tweed Sunglasses

Chanel Pre-Fall Tweed Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

pre-fall collection, these Chanel oversized tweed sunglasses are for the more daring fashionista

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2010s Italian Sunglasses

Chanel Jumbo Patent Double Flap
Chanel Jumbo Patent Double Flap

Chanel Jumbo Patent Double Flap

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H 7.5 in L 11.75 in

Chanel Jumbo Patent Double Flap

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

jacket and your favorite oversized Chanel sunglasses to complete the look! Circa 2010+ & Made in Italy

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Oversized Sunglasses
Chanel Black Oversized Sunglasses

Chanel Black Oversized Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Black Oversized Sunglasses with rhinestone "CC" design on the temple. They are in impeccable

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

Chanel Swarovski Ski Mask Oversized Magnetic Sunglasses
Chanel Swarovski Ski Mask Oversized Magnetic Sunglasses

Chanel Swarovski Ski Mask Oversized Magnetic Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Chanel Swarovski Ski Mask Oversized Magnetic Sunglasses Beautiful Chanel ski mask oversized

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Early 2000s Sunglasses

Chanel Oversized Black & White Square Logo Sunglasses
Chanel Oversized Black & White Square Logo Sunglasses

Chanel Oversized Black & White Square Logo Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These are an iconic two-tone Chanel sunglasses that needs to be yours! A classic silhouette with a

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2010s French Sunglasses

Chanel Oversized Tortoise Sunglasses With Wooden Logo Temples
Chanel Oversized Tortoise Sunglasses With Wooden Logo Temples

Chanel Oversized Tortoise Sunglasses With Wooden Logo Temples

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Oversized Tortoise Sunglasses With Wooden Logo Temples Brown, oversized round sunglasses in

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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Chanel Vintage Oversize Gold Mirror Ski Sunglasses c2000s
Chanel Vintage Oversize Gold Mirror Ski Sunglasses c2000s

Chanel Vintage Oversize Gold Mirror Ski Sunglasses c2000s

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chanel Vintage Oversize Gold Mirror Lens Ski Sunglasses c2000s in good condition. Gold reflective

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Early 2000s Sunglasses

Chanel Oversize Black Quilted Glasses
Chanel Oversize Black Quilted Glasses

Chanel Oversize Black Quilted Glasses

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1980s Chanel oversize black celluloid quilted sunglasses with large side logos. Small fit. Comes

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1990s Italian Sunglasses

Chanel Rare 1980's Gold Chain Sunglasses
Chanel Rare 1980's Gold Chain Sunglasses

Chanel Rare 1980's Gold Chain Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1980s Chanel black oversize celluloid sunglasses with gold-plated chain interlaced with black

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1980s French Sunglasses

Chanel CC Logo Oversize Sunglass Plastic Purple Gray
Chanel CC Logo Oversize Sunglass Plastic Purple Gray

Chanel CC Logo Oversize Sunglass Plastic Purple Gray

By Chanel

Located in Indianapolis, IN

The Chanel CC Logo Oversize Sunglasses in Plastic Purple Gray are a bold and stylish accessory that

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2010s Sunglasses

CHANEL 2012 Oval With pearl detail Sunglasses Retail $675
CHANEL 2012 Oval With pearl detail Sunglasses Retail $675

CHANEL 2012 Oval With pearl detail Sunglasses Retail $675

By Chanel

Located in Westmount, Quebec

Chanel oversize Sunglasses Like new condition Comes with Chanel Sunglass Case worn handful of

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

Chanel over size Sunglass
Chanel over size Sunglass

Chanel over size Sunglass

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, CA

perfect blend of contemporary fashion and retro charm.These Chanel Oversize Sunglasses are not just an

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2010s Italian Sunglasses

Chanel Vintage Rare Oversized Round Sunglasses
Chanel Vintage Rare Oversized Round Sunglasses

Chanel Vintage Rare Oversized Round Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

Extremely rare Chanel vintage round oversized brown sunglasses are essential to a chic summer

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Late 20th Century Italian Sunglasses

Chanel Transparent Mirrored Oversize Square Sunglasses
Chanel Transparent Mirrored Oversize Square Sunglasses

Chanel Transparent Mirrored Oversize Square Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Fun sunglasses featuring a square frame, oversize silhouette, mirrored lenses with a gradient tint

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sunglasses

Chanel Black Tweed Print Oversize Sunglasses
Chanel Black Tweed Print Oversize Sunglasses

Chanel Black Tweed Print Oversize Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Black Sunglasses with Metal Logo and Tweed Motif -Logo to the sides -Luxurious classic

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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Chanel Monochrome/ Grey Gradient 9081 Oversized Sunglasses
Chanel Monochrome/ Grey Gradient 9081 Oversized Sunglasses

Chanel Monochrome/ Grey Gradient 9081 Oversized Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Embrace sunny days in full style with these chic sunglasses by Chanel. Created with expertise, they

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2010s French Sunglasses

Chanel Brown & Beige Bi-colour Square Oversized Sunglasses
Chanel Brown & Beige Bi-colour Square Oversized Sunglasses

Chanel Brown & Beige Bi-colour Square Oversized Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Brown & Beige Bi-colour Square Oversized Sunglasses - Brown & beige oversized sunglasses

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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Chanel Oversize Black Sunglasses With Double C Logo on Temples
Chanel Oversize Black Sunglasses With Double C Logo on Temples

Chanel Oversize Black Sunglasses With Double C Logo on Temples

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Oversize Black Sunglasses are feminine, glamorous, and oh, so stylish! Features black outer

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sunglasses

Chanel Black Sunglasses
Chanel Black Sunglasses

Chanel Black Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Black oversized Chanel sunglasses with strass encrusted logo on the sides.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Sunglasses

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

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Chanel Oversize Sunglasses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of chanel oversize sunglasses. Our collection of chanel oversize sunglasses includes a variety of colors, spanning gray, brown, purple and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of chanel oversize sunglasses over the years, but those made by Chanel, Burberry and D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Chanel Oversize Sunglasses?

The prices for chanel oversize sunglasses start at $205 and top out at $4,560 with these items, on average, selling for $549.

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.

Finding the Right Sunglasses for You

A pair of vintage designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble.

No matter your age or general fashion sensibility, wearing sunglasses may already be part of your regular outdoor routine owing to their practicality. Most sunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays — and not merely on sunny days. Glasses that utilize color-enhancing lenses, which feature specific coatings or filter tints, can limit the amount of light coming through, while polarized lenses substantially reduce glare.

So while their usefulness is well known, let’s face it, a good pair of sunglasses can be stylish too.

People have been making a statement with iconic eyewear for a while — sunglasses garnered popularity with the Hollywood set in the early 1900s, when it wasn’t uncommon for a hip actress to be photographed in a pair of her sharpest shades.

Today, we’re still talking about the sunglasses that Audrey Hepburn — the original trendsetter — donned in the opening scene of 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She emerges from the flagship store of the legendary luxury house referenced in the film’s title in a pair of glamorous dark tortoiseshell frames designed by London eyewear firm Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses. The brand was a keeper for Hepburn — in 1967, she famously wore a pair of Goldsmith’s Yuhu wraparound frames in the poster for Stanley Donen’s film Two for the Road.

Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — perhaps you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men. Good frames are a surefire way to take your style to the next level.

When shopping for the right pair of sunglasses, consider the color and shape of the frames (as well as the shape of your face), how dark or light the lenses are — or tint, if you’re leaning toward a chic gradient lens. Take your time, spring for more than one pair because different moods call for different shades and, while you’re at it, make sure you know how to spot a pair of fake Ray-Ban sunglasses before you make that purchase.

On 1stDibs, our collection of vintage designer sunglasses features classics from Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and other brands as well as a wide range that can be sorted by color — find sleek black sunglasses, brown pairs and a whole lot of other eye-catching options, whether it’s sunny outside or not.