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Chanel Two-tone Cc Logo Paris Edition Flap 224337 Black Quilted Satin Shoulder B
Chanel Two-tone Cc Logo Paris Edition Flap 224337 Black Quilted Satin Shoulder B

Chanel Two-tone Cc Logo Paris Edition Flap 224337 Black Quilted Satin Shoulder B

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

: 5.5" Shoulder strap drop: 17" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.75/10 or AB ) Includes Chanel

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Limited edition Chanel Boy Mini Versailles shoulder bag in ecru leather, MGHW
Limited edition Chanel Boy Mini Versailles shoulder bag in ecru leather, MGHW

Limited edition Chanel Boy Mini Versailles shoulder bag in ecru leather, MGHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Splendid​ ​&​ ​Rare​ ​Chanel​ ​Mini​ ​Boy​ ​limited​ ​edition​ ​Versailles​ ​Cruise​ ​Collection

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Limited Edition Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Pink Tweed, MCHW
Limited Edition Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Pink Tweed, MCHW

Limited Edition Chanel Timeless double flap shoulder bag in Pink Tweed, MCHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

champagne metal Inner lining in grey leather, a double patch pocket, 1 lipstick liner Signature: "Chanel®

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Chanel Paris-Dubai limited edition
Chanel Paris-Dubai limited edition

Chanel Paris-Dubai limited edition

By Chanel

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

Borsa Chanel Paris - Dubai edizione limitata misura jumbo Dotata di scatola codice 20xxxxxx anno

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic Double Flap Lambskin Paris Edition
Chanel Classic Double Flap Lambskin Paris Edition

Chanel Classic Double Flap Lambskin Paris Edition

By Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

From the collection of Savineti we offer this rare Chanel Classic Paris Edition: - Brand: Chanel

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Chanel Silver Coated Paris Biarritz Limited edition
Chanel Silver Coated Paris Biarritz Limited edition

Chanel Silver Coated Paris Biarritz Limited edition

By Chanel

Located in Capri, IT

where Coco Chanel opened her boutique in 1915. The Kaiser designed the line for the Parisian jet set who

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Chanel 2.55 bag Paris-Salzburg 2015 Limited Edition
Chanel 2.55 bag Paris-Salzburg 2015 Limited Edition

Chanel 2.55 bag Paris-Salzburg 2015 Limited Edition

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

card. 2015 Paris-Salzburg Collection, Limited Edition, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld

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Chanel Paris-Londres Limited Edition 2.55 Reissue Beaded Bag
Chanel Paris-Londres Limited Edition 2.55 Reissue Beaded Bag

Chanel Paris-Londres Limited Edition 2.55 Reissue Beaded Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Rare Item  - Chanel Paris-Londres Limited Edition 2.55 Reissue Beaded Bag From 2008-2009 Paris

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Chanel Limited Edition Paris- Shanghai China Doll Clutch Bag
Chanel Limited Edition Paris- Shanghai China Doll Clutch Bag

Chanel Limited Edition Paris- Shanghai China Doll Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Paris-Shanghai Lucite Matryoshka Evening Bag Finished with crystal embellishments, pearl trim and

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Chanel Limited Two-Tone Paris Edition Beige Classic Flap 1220c43
Chanel Limited Two-Tone Paris Edition Beige Classic Flap 1220c43

Chanel Limited Two-Tone Paris Edition Beige Classic Flap 1220c43

By Chanel

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Chanel Limited Two-Tone Paris Edition Beige Classic Flap 1220c43 Made In: France Measurements

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CHANEL Paris/Byzance Limited Edition Lesage Tweed Jewel Encrusted Flap Bag

CHANEL Paris/Byzance Limited Edition Lesage Tweed Jewel Encrusted Flap Bag

By Chanel

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CHANEL 2011 Limited Edition Paris/Lesage Tweed Reissue 2.55 Flap Bag With Stones And Chain

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Chanel Limited Two-Tone Paris Edition Medium Large Classic Flap 1222c41
Chanel Limited Two-Tone Paris Edition Medium Large Classic Flap 1222c41

Chanel Limited Two-Tone Paris Edition Medium Large Classic Flap 1222c41

By Chanel

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Chanel Limited Two-Tone Paris Edition Medium Large Classic Flap 1222c41 Date Code/Serial Number

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Chanel Limited Ed Purple Quilted Leather Paris-Londres Satchel Bag
Chanel Limited Ed Purple Quilted Leather Paris-Londres Satchel Bag

Chanel Limited Ed Purple Quilted Leather Paris-Londres Satchel Bag

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

Chanel Limited Edition 'Paris-Londres' satchel bag. Period/Era: 2008. Silver metal hardware. Purple

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Limited Edition Chanel Paris-Bombay  Parcel Bag
Limited Edition Chanel Paris-Bombay  Parcel Bag

Limited Edition Chanel Paris-Bombay Parcel Bag

By Chanel

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charm, this parcel bag from Chanel is part of the 2011/12 Paris-Bombay collection. Colour: White & Gold

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Chanel Small Reissue Charm Paris Icons Mini Flap Bag Limited Edition
Chanel Small Reissue Charm Paris Icons Mini Flap Bag Limited Edition

Chanel Small Reissue Charm Paris Icons Mini Flap Bag Limited Edition

By Chanel

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Quilted Chanel black lambskin charmed flap with mademoiselle closure and reissue chain Year: 2012

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Chanel Limited Edition Black Shanghai Jumbo 2.55 Reissue Bag
Chanel Limited Edition Black Shanghai Jumbo 2.55 Reissue Bag

Chanel Limited Edition Black Shanghai Jumbo 2.55 Reissue Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

CHANEL Limited Edition Paris Shanghai Collection Black Quilted Leather Jumbo 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag

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Vintage Chanel Paris Limited Edition 2.55 Double Flap Classic
Vintage Chanel Paris Limited Edition 2.55 Double Flap Classic

Vintage Chanel Paris Limited Edition 2.55 Double Flap Classic

By Chanel

Located in Hiroshima City, JP

Chanel Paris Limited Edition 2.55 Double Flap Classic bag. Limited Edition. Features a double flap

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COLLECTOR Limited Edition Chanel Bag Collection Paris Venise / Like new
COLLECTOR Limited Edition Chanel Bag Collection Paris Venise / Like new

COLLECTOR Limited Edition Chanel Bag Collection Paris Venise / Like new

By Chanel

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Collector Edition Limited Gorgeous black glossy leather handbag from the Paris-Venice collection

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LIMITED EDITION RUNWAY CHANEL Bag GUN HOLSTER PARIS -DALLAS COLLECTION
LIMITED EDITION RUNWAY CHANEL Bag GUN HOLSTER PARIS -DALLAS COLLECTION

LIMITED EDITION RUNWAY CHANEL Bag GUN HOLSTER PARIS -DALLAS COLLECTION

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

LIMITED EDITION CHANEL GUN HOLSTER BAG. PERFECT CROSS BODY, DAY OR NIGHT. THIS IS FROM THE PRE-FALL

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Chanel Timeless medium 25cm limited edition in black leather, SHW
Chanel Timeless medium 25cm limited edition in black leather, SHW

Chanel Timeless medium 25cm limited edition in black leather, SHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Amazing Chanel Timeless medium 25cm shoulder double flap bag limited edition in black quilted

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Limited edition Chanel Mini Lego Brick shoulder flap bag in Black leather, RHW
Limited edition Chanel Mini Lego Brick shoulder flap bag in Black leather, RHW

Limited edition Chanel Mini Lego Brick shoulder flap bag in Black leather, RHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​&​ ​Rare​ ​limited​ ​edition​ ​Chanel​ ​mini​ ​lego​ ​brick​ ​shoulder​ ​flap​ ​bag

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Limited edition Chanel Lego Brick shoulder flap bag in Coral & Red leather, SHW
Limited edition Chanel Lego Brick shoulder flap bag in Coral & Red leather, SHW

Limited edition Chanel Lego Brick shoulder flap bag in Coral & Red leather, SHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​&​ ​Rare​ ​lego​ ​brick​ ​horizontal​ ​limited​ ​edition​ ​Chanel​ ​shoulder​ ​bag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Limited Edition Chanel Boy Old medium shoulder bag in Nude quilted leather, AGHW
Limited Edition Chanel Boy Old medium shoulder bag in Nude quilted leather, AGHW

Limited Edition Chanel Boy Old medium shoulder bag in Nude quilted leather, AGHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Splendid​ ​&​ ​Rare​ ​Chanel​ ​Boy​ ​old​ ​medium​ ​limited​ ​edition​ ​by​ ​Karl​ ​Lagerfeld

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Limited Edition/Chanel 2.55 shoulder bag in Raffia and navy blue canvas, SHW
Limited Edition/Chanel 2.55 shoulder bag in Raffia and navy blue canvas, SHW

Limited Edition/Chanel 2.55 shoulder bag in Raffia and navy blue canvas, SHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

. Lining in blue canvas , 1 patch pocket, 1 zipped pocket. Signature: "Chanel®", Paris Made in France" Date

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Limited edition Chanel Lego Brick shoulder flap bag in black&white leather, SHW
Limited edition Chanel Lego Brick shoulder flap bag in black&white leather, SHW

Limited edition Chanel Lego Brick shoulder flap bag in black&white leather, SHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​​ ​​&​​ ​​Rare​​ ​​Chanel​ ​brick​​ ​​lego​​ ​shoulder​ ​flap​ ​bag​ ​in​ ​​quilted

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Flap Two Tone Hardware Quilted Lambskin Medium
Chanel Vintage Flap Two Tone Hardware Quilted Lambskin Medium

Chanel Vintage Flap Two Tone Hardware Quilted Lambskin Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This authentic limited edition Paris Chanel Vintage Flap is distinctive with its contrast brown

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21st Century and Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Chanel Vintage Flap Two Tone Hardware Quilted Lambskin Medium
Chanel Vintage Flap Two Tone Hardware Quilted Lambskin Medium

Chanel Vintage Flap Two Tone Hardware Quilted Lambskin Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

This authentic limited edition Paris Chanel Vintage Flap is distinctive with its contrast brown

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Union Jack 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag, Limited Edition "London/Paris"
Chanel Union Jack 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag, Limited Edition "London/Paris"

Chanel Union Jack 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag, Limited Edition "London/Paris"

By Chanel

Located in West Hartford, CT

rare and iconic limited edition from the "London/Paris" collection. Crafted from a striking combination

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Chanel Paris-Dallas Boy Flap Bag Limited Edition Metallized Strass Old Medium
Chanel Paris-Dallas Boy Flap Bag Limited Edition Metallized Strass Old Medium

Chanel Paris-Dallas Boy Flap Bag Limited Edition Metallized Strass Old Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Model: Paris-Dallas Boy Flap Bag Limited Edition Metallized Strass Old Medium Exterior Material: Leather

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Chanel Paris Edition For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel paris edition 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 Beige, Gray and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect chanel paris edition may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding a chanel paris edition for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Chanel Paris Edition?

On average, a chanel paris edition on 1stDibs sells for $5,798, while they’re typically $1,081 on the low end and $14,920 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.