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Chanel Floral Pattern 228703 Black Canvas Shoulder Bag
Chanel Floral Pattern 228703 Black Canvas Shoulder Bag

Chanel Floral Pattern 228703 Black Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 8887674 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 5" Height: 10" Shoulder strap drop: 9.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Serial Seal St...

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20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW
Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW

Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Gorgeous Chanel Flap bag with herringbone pattern in golden beige caviar leather, cream colored stitching, gold-tone metal hardware, golden beige caviar leather handle for a shoulder...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2-55 Purple Satin Shoulder Bag with Crocodile Pattern, 2000s
Chanel 2-55 Purple Satin Shoulder Bag with Crocodile Pattern, 2000s

Chanel 2-55 Purple Satin Shoulder Bag with Crocodile Pattern, 2000s

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Paris, FR

CHANEL (Made in France) Medium-sized 2-55 bag in purple silk satin stitched with a quilted crocodile pattern and embellished with a mademoiselle gilt clasp and a sliding handle gilt ...

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Beige Grid Patterned Suede Bag
Chanel Beige Grid Patterned Suede Bag

Chanel Beige Grid Patterned Suede Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Beige suede grid patterned bag by Chanel. Interior zip pocket. Open top. 11" length, 1" height, 5" depth, 14.5" shoulder strap drop.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Bag in Silk Multicolored Geometric Patterns
CHANEL Bag in Silk Multicolored Geometric Patterns

CHANEL Bag in Silk Multicolored Geometric Patterns

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel bag in geometric silk multicolored. Silver plated hardware. CC clasp. Worn crossover or shoulder. Hologram: 2002 .... no authenticity card. Shoulder strap: 109 cm Will b...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Blue Denim "CC" Printed Pattern Tote Bag
Chanel Blue Denim "CC" Printed Pattern Tote Bag

Chanel Blue Denim "CC" Printed Pattern Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Year 2002 to 2003 Chanel blue denim "CC" logo printed pattern tote bag.

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Mini Bag in Blue Leather with Herringbone Pattern
Chanel Mini Bag in Blue Leather with Herringbone Pattern

Chanel Mini Bag in Blue Leather with Herringbone Pattern

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Mini Chanel bag in blue leather with herringbone pattern.

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Coral Boy Bag
Chanel Coral Boy Bag

Chanel Coral Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Athens, GA

Chanel Coral Boy Bag Chevron pattern lambskin leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Coral Boy Bag
Chanel Coral Boy Bag

Chanel Coral Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Athens, GA

Chanel Coral Boy Bag Chevron pattern lambskin leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Red Calfskin Boy Bag
Chanel Red Calfskin Boy Bag

Chanel Red Calfskin Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

True red calfskin is quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern. Boy Bag welted frame with Ruthenium signature push lock plaque closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Caviar Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Black Caviar Medium Boy Bag

Chanel Black Caviar Medium Boy Bag

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H 6 in W 10 in D 2.5 in

Chanel Black Caviar Medium Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Further quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern with Boy Bag welted frame.

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2010s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Leather Large Boy Bag
Chanel Black Leather Large Boy Bag

Chanel Black Leather Large Boy Bag

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H 9 in W 11.75 in D 3 in

Chanel Black Leather Large Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Black leather is quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern. Boy Bag welted frame with gold double CC push lock plaque closure.

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Lambskin Large Boy Bag
Chanel Black Lambskin Large Boy Bag

Chanel Black Lambskin Large Boy Bag

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H 8.5 in D 4 in L 12 in

Chanel Black Lambskin Large Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Black lambskin is quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern. Boy Bag welted leather frame.

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Gold Leather Gripoix Tassel Evening Bag
Chanel Gold Leather Gripoix Tassel Evening Bag

Chanel Gold Leather Gripoix Tassel Evening Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Gold Gripoix Tassel Evening Bag is in mint condition.

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Graphite Grey Caviar Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Graphite Grey Caviar Medium Boy Bag

Chanel Graphite Grey Caviar Medium Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Further quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern with Boy Bag welted frame.

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2010s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Blue Caviar Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Navy Blue Caviar Medium Boy Bag

Chanel Navy Blue Caviar Medium Boy Bag

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H 6 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

Chanel Navy Blue Caviar Medium Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Further quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern with Boy Bag welted frame.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Blush Pink Leather Medium Boy Bag
Chanel Blush Pink Leather Medium Boy Bag

Chanel Blush Pink Leather Medium Boy Bag

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H 6 in D 3.5 in L 10 in

Chanel Blush Pink Leather Medium Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ballerina pink leather is quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern. Boy Bag welted frame adds structure.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel White Canvas Fluo Flap Boy Bag
Chanel White Canvas Fluo Flap Boy Bag

Chanel White Canvas Fluo Flap Boy Bag

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H 5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in

Chanel White Canvas Fluo Flap Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ecru canvas is quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern. Boy Bag welted frame in black and neon limey yellow.

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2010s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Sleeveless Knit Top W/Diamond Pattern, Circa 1990
Chanel Black Sleeveless Knit Top W/Diamond Pattern, Circa 1990

Chanel Black Sleeveless Knit Top W/Diamond Pattern, Circa 1990

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a black open stretch knit sleeveless top with a diamond patten by Chanel, from the 1990's. The top has a high neckline, and a key hole on the back neck. Size 38

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1990s French Sleeveless Shirts

Chanel Red Leather Boy Bag Clutch with Chain
Chanel Red Leather Boy Bag Clutch with Chain

Chanel Red Leather Boy Bag Clutch with Chain

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lipstick red leather is quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern. Boy Bag welted frame with signature Boy plaque in ruthenium hardware that conceals a simple magnetic sn...

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Early 90s Beige Lambskin Gold Chain Flap Bag
Chanel Early 90s Beige Lambskin Gold Chain Flap Bag

Chanel Early 90s Beige Lambskin Gold Chain Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage early 90s Chanel beige lambskin wave pattern flap bag with gold chain.

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Cream and Black Leather Special Edition Boy Bag
Chanel Cream and Black Leather Special Edition Boy Bag

Chanel Cream and Black Leather Special Edition Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Cream leather is quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern. Black Boy Bag welted frame with unique accents in navy blue and red.

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel
Chanel

Chanel

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Chanel

By Chanel

Located in New Hope, PA

Rich burgundy leather is quilted in the signature Chanel diamond pattern. The bag has the double C logo on the front and a gilt metal chain strap.

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Tortoise Pattern Resin Chain Bag
Chanel Tortoise Pattern Resin Chain Bag

Chanel Tortoise Pattern Resin Chain Bag

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H 4.5 in D 3.5 in L 5.5 in

Chanel Tortoise Pattern Resin Chain Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Tortoise Patterned Resin Shoulder Bag- Pristine Condition; appears never carried.

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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Giraffe Pattern Calf Hair Flap Bag Ltd. Ed.
Chanel Giraffe Pattern Calf Hair Flap Bag Ltd. Ed.

Chanel Giraffe Pattern Calf Hair Flap Bag Ltd. Ed.

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Giraffe Calf Hair Flap Bag is in pristine condition.

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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Calfskin Braided Jacket Large Boy Bag
Chanel Black Calfskin Braided Jacket Large Boy Bag

Chanel Black Calfskin Braided Jacket Large Boy Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Black aged calfskin is intentionally distressed and further quilted in signature Chanel diamond stitched pattern. Boy Bag welted frame has gold chain and leather entwined braided ed...

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Coco Chanel Black Satin Gold Tassel Gripoix Evening Bag
Vintage Coco Chanel Black Satin Gold Tassel Gripoix Evening Bag

Vintage Coco Chanel Black Satin Gold Tassel Gripoix Evening Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Extremely scarce vintage Chanel black satin-silk and leather "pouchette" evening bag - comprised of quilted silk outlined in leather with Chanel's signature diamond pattern.

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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Brown Cream Camelia Pattern Fabric Flap Shoulder Bag
Chanel Brown Cream Camelia Pattern Fabric Flap Shoulder Bag

Chanel Brown Cream Camelia Pattern Fabric Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Crafted out of cream and brown Camelia fabric pattern, silver-tone hardware, and turn lock CC at front flap. Inner cream fabric lining. 22104MSC

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Brown Cream Camelia Pattern Fabric Flap Shoulder Bag
Chanel Brown Cream Camelia Pattern Fabric Flap Shoulder Bag

Chanel Brown Cream Camelia Pattern Fabric Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Crafted out of cream and brown Camelia fabric pattern, silver-tone hardware, and turn lock CC at front flap. Inner cream fabric lining. 22104MSC

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Lapin Fur Brown Criss Cross Pattern Chain Tote Bag
Chanel Lapin Fur Brown Criss Cross Pattern Chain Tote Bag

Chanel Lapin Fur Brown Criss Cross Pattern Chain Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Chanel Tote Bag made with soft brown rabbit or "lapin" fur with a black criss cross pattern.

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Rare Chanel Mini Flap bag with herringbone pattern in taupe lambskin leather, GHW
Rare Chanel Mini Flap bag with herringbone pattern in taupe lambskin leather, GHW

Rare Chanel Mini Flap bag with herringbone pattern in taupe lambskin leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare & Charming Chanel Mini Flap bag with herringbone pattern in taupe lambskin leather, gold-tone metal hardware, a tubular taupe leather handle with flange for shoulder and shoulde...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel elegant bag in salmon pink leather with camellia pattern
Chanel elegant bag in salmon pink leather with camellia pattern

Chanel elegant bag in salmon pink leather with camellia pattern

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

CHANEL (Made in Italy) Elegant lambskin leather bag in salmon pink color embossed with camellia and CC logo pattern.

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Canvas Grafiiti Bag. Good Condition
Chanel Canvas Grafiiti Bag. Good Condition

Chanel Canvas Grafiiti Bag. Good Condition

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice and trendy Chanel Canvas Bag in Grafiiti pattern. Good condition but it presents some light signs of use Size ( without handles): 29*28 cm Sold with card.

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2010s French Tote Bags

Chanel Black Vintage Mini Roll Bag W/ Tassel
Chanel Black Vintage Mini Roll Bag W/ Tassel

Chanel Black Vintage Mini Roll Bag W/ Tassel

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H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in

Chanel Black Vintage Mini Roll Bag W/ Tassel

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel vintage black leather "pouchette" roll bag comprised of quilted leather with Chanel's signature diamond pattern.

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Late 20th Century French Novelty Bags

Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini
Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini

Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from black satin in Chanel's iconic diamond quilted pattern, this bag features a feminine silhouette, dual woven-in leather chain straps, interlocking CC logo charm, and silv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini
Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini

Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from black satin in Chanel's iconic diamond quilted pattern, this bag features a feminine silhouette, dual woven-in leather chain straps, interlocking CC logo charm, and silv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini
Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini

Chanel CC Charm Shoulder Bag Quilted Satin Mini

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from black satin in Chanel's iconic diamond quilted pattern, this bag features a feminine silhouette, dual woven-in leather chain straps, interlocking CC logo charm, and silv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Chanel Paris new York Canvas Grafiiti Bag. Excellent Condition
Chanel Paris new York Canvas Grafiiti Bag. Excellent Condition

Chanel Paris new York Canvas Grafiiti Bag. Excellent Condition

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice and trendy Chanel Canvas Bag in Grafiiti pattern. Really good condition Size ( without handles): 12*12*11 inchles

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2010s French Tote Bags

Chanel Burgundy Quilted Glazed Leather Straight Line Flap Bag
Chanel Burgundy Quilted Glazed Leather Straight Line Flap Bag

Chanel Burgundy Quilted Glazed Leather Straight Line Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

It is crafted from glazed leather and enhanced with the brand's signature quilt pattern. The Chanel shoulder bag has a short chain handle and a long shoulder chain, a CC twist-lock i...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Red White Stripe Canvas Half Moon Shoulder Bag
Chanel Red White Stripe Canvas Half Moon Shoulder Bag

Chanel Red White Stripe Canvas Half Moon Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Red and white canvas in striped pattern Chanel Half Moon shoulder bag with darkened silver-tone hardware, fringe details, woven canvas and chain-link shoulder strap, interlocking CC ...

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20th Century Shoulder Bags

Chanel shoulder bag in black chevron quilted leather, GHW
Chanel shoulder bag in black chevron quilted leather, GHW

Chanel shoulder bag in black chevron quilted leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Chanel bag with chevron pattern in black lambskin, gold plated metal hardware Double golden metal handles intertwined with beige black leather for shoulder or hand support ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Leather CC Flap Shoulder Bag
Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Leather CC Flap Shoulder Bag

Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Leather CC Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Black quilted Lambskin leather in Chevron pattern Chanel CC Flap shoulder bag with gold-tone hardware, woven chain-link and leather long shoulder strap, small interlocking CC logo en...

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20th Century Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW
Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW

Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in gold herringbone caviar leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Gorgeous Chanel Flap bag with herringbone pattern in golden beige caviar leather, cream colored stitching, gold-tone metal hardware, golden beige caviar leather handle for a shoulder...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Caviar Medium
Chanel Just Mademoiselle Caviar Medium

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Caviar Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from sumptuous black caviar leather in Chanel's iconic diamond stitch pattern, this bag features a feminine shell-silhouette, silver-tone hardware, interlocking CC logo charm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Quilted Patent Large
Chanel Just Mademoiselle Quilted Patent Large

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Quilted Patent Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from beautiful neutral taupe patent leather in Chanel's iconic diamond stitch pattern, this bag features woven-in leather chain straps with pads, silver-tone hardware accents...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Quilted Patent Medium
Chanel Just Mademoiselle Quilted Patent Medium

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Quilted Patent Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from sumptuous black patent leather in Chanel's iconic diamond stitch pattern, this bag features a feminine shell-silhouette, silver-tone hardware, interlocking CC logo charm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Calfskin Medium
Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Calfskin Medium

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Calfskin Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from sumptuous taupe calfskin leather in Chanel's iconic diamond stitch pattern, this bag features Chanel reissue chains, a feminine shell-silhouette and aged silver-tone har...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Lambskin Medium
Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Lambskin Medium

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Lambskin Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from black lambskin leather in Chanel's iconic diamond stitch pattern, this bag features Chanel Reissue chain straps and aged gold-tone hardware accents.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Calfskin Medium
Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Calfskin Medium

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Calfskin Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from sumptuous taupe metallic calfskin leather in Chanel's iconic diamond stitch pattern, this bag features Chanel reissue chains, a feminine shell-silhouette and aged silver...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Leather Medium

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Leather Medium

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from sumptuous black leather in Chanel's iconic diamond stitch pattern, this bag features Chanel reissue chains, a feminine shell-silhouette and gold-tone hardware accents.

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Lambskin Large
Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Lambskin Large

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Lambskin Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from beautiful beige lambskin leather in Chanel's iconic diamond stitch pattern, this bag features Chanel Reissue Chain straps, aged gold-tone hardware accents, interlocking ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Patent Large
Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Patent Large

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Patent Large

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from beautiful black patent leather in Chanel's iconic diamond stitch pattern, this bag features Chanel Reissue Chain straps, silver-tone hardware accents, interlocking CC lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Patent Small
Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Patent Small

Chanel Just Mademoiselle Handbag Quilted Patent Small

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

Crafted from black patent leather in Chanel's iconic diamond quilt pattern, this bag features Chanel mademoiselle chain straps, a feminine shell-silhouette, interlocking CC logo char...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

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Chanel Patterned Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel patterned bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Beige, Black, White and more. If you’re looking for a chanel patterned bag 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 Patterned Bag?

On average, a chanel patterned bag on 1stDibs sells for $3,223, while they’re typically $268 on the low end and $8,950 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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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.