Chanel Mini Flap Bag Mini Black Glitter Sequins
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Mini Flap Bag Mini Black Glitter Sequins These are professional photos of the actual bag
Chanel Mini Flap Bag Mini Black Glitter Sequins
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Mini Flap Bag Mini Black Glitter Sequins These are professional photos of the actual bag
Chanel Mini Timeless Mini Shoulder Bag In Red Quilted Leather - '90s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
Mini Chanel Timeless Mini Shoulder Bag In Red Quilted Leather with an iconic leather-interwoven
Chanel Chain Around Mini Dark Blue Clutch Mini Classic Flap
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel dark navy mini chain around clutch flap Spring 2004 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Silver Hardware
CHANEL Mini vintage gold bag
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
CHANEL. Mini Chanel classic timeless bag. Rare and sought-after model. Vintage Karl Lagerfeld era
Chanel mini 2.55 bag 2020
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted pink/red tweed mini 2.55 bag with a golden metal chain handle
CHANEL Mini bag vintage velvet
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
CHANEL Mini Chanel bag in black velvet. Vintage. It shows signs of wear, the chain is slightly
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
Chanel Mini Kelly Shopping bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Mini Kelly Shopping Bag is made from shiny aged calfskin with a quilted design. It
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
Chanel Metallic Silver Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Chanel Metallic Silver Lambskin Shoulder Mini with black lining with original 24K gold
Chanel Mini Flap Timeless Crema
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Timeless Mini Flap Vintage, realizzata in pelle liscia color crema
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the
Chanel 1994 CC Mini Champagne Gold Waist Mini Classic Flap Belt Bum Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel CC Mini Flap Belt Bag Year: 1994 {Vintage 30 Years} Gold hardware Champagne quilted
Chanel Quilted Velvet Crescent Mini
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Quilted Vintage Velvet Crescent shaped Mini with piped corded edges. Lined in signature
Chanel Vintage Mini Wrist Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Vintage gold mini wrist bag with a golden chain made like a super elegant bracelet. The
Chanel 19 Flap Mini Fanny Pack Tiffany
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Marsupio firmato Chanel, modello 19 Flap nella misura mini, realizzato in pelle trapuntato nella
Extra Mini Black Chanel Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Extra Mini Black Chanel Flap Bag. Coveted icon in miniature form, this vintage Chanel Mini Classic
Mini Chanel 2.55 Black Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing black 2.55 CHANEL with double compartment delivered in its original CHANEL dustbag Made in Italy Gender: woman Material: creased calf leather Interior: burgundy leather Color...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Mini Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Mini Boy Bag SKU: 150312 Condition: Pre-owned Condition
Chanel Black Crumpled Calfskin PVC Mini Backpack
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Crumpled Calfskin PVC Mini Backpack SKU: 150332 MSRP: 3400.00 USD
1992/1993 Chanel Pink Vintage Mini Pochette
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Vintage from 1992/1993 Mini quilted Lamb leather Pink color Golden chain Zip closure Internal zip
Chanel Mini Chain-Around Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Crossbody Bag, in Caramel lambskin with Interlocking CC Logo, quilted pattern, silver-tone hardware, chain link shoulder straps, grosgrain lining and a single interior pocket ...
1990s Rare Extra Mini Chanel Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare and sought after Chanel extra mini crossbody bag Vintage 1989/1991 period Classic flap model
Chanel Spring Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch Chanel Spring 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years
Chanel Quilted Canvas Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel black mini flap bag with gold hardware and diamond canvas quilting, fabric and chain
Chanel Multicolor Python Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multicolor Python Mini Flap Bag signed, pink brown, and orange skin, with interlaced
Chanel Sequin Reissue Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Mini Easy Sequin Reissue Flap Bag from the Spring 2010 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld. Sequins
Rare Chanel Black Lambskin Mini Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very cute collectible mini chanel logo tote in black lambskin. Series #12. Good condition with
Chanel Kelly Mini Nano Black Velvet bag
By Chanel
Located in London, England
Chanel Kelly Mini Nano Black Velvet bag. Black velvet leather exterior, Gold-tone hardware CC turn
Chanel Runway Mini Denimpression Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
shape and interlocking CC bring the class and the denim and mini size bring the edgy and cool. The bag
CHANEL Purple Lizard Mini Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage CHANEL Purple Lizard Mini Belt Bag. The hardware is in matte silver metal. Worn on the
Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Mini Kelly
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A true '90s icon, this minimalist mini is a must-have in any Chanel collectors collection. Crafted
Chanel Blue Velvet Mini Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel blue velvet mini cross body bag. Shoulder strap 23". Comes with hologram, id card and
Chanel Mini Paris/New York Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel mini black distressed leather Paris/New York mini bag. Shoulder drop, 16"L. Collection
Chanel White Quilted Caviar Mini Chanel 25 Hobo
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel White Quilted Caviar Mini Chanel 25 Hobo SKU: Z151704 Condition: Pre-owned
Chanel 22 Mini Shiny Calfskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely Chanel 22 Mini Bag. The exterior is crafted in quilted black shiny calfskin leather with
Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Mini Chanel 22 Hobo
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Mini Chanel 22 Hobo SKU: 150435 MSRP: 5300.00 USD
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Black Lambskin Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Black Lambskin Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual
Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Mini Chanel 22 Hobo
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Calfskin Mini Chanel 22 Hobo SKU: Z151442 MSRP: 5900.00 USD
Chanel Violet Clair Quilted Lambskin Rectangle Mini Flap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Violet Clair Quilted Lambskin Rectangle Mini Flap SKU: 150352 MSRP: 5400.00
Chanel Series 23 Bubblegum Pink Crocodile Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Series 23 Bubblegum Pink Crocodile Mini Bag - Excellent condition, no signs of wear
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Flap Bag SKU: 150009 MSRP: 5200.00 USD
Chanel Tweed and Pearl Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, England
Chanel, bag, "Mini flap bag" 2017-2018. A beautiful Chanel Tweed Cosmos Pearl Mini Flap Bag. This
Chanel Electric Blue Tweed Mini Rectangular Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Electric Blue Tweed Mini Rectangular Flap Bag SKU: 150749 Condition: Pre
Chanel Extra Mini Royal Blue Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Mini Flap Bag in Royal blue, diamond quilted lambskin leather. This bag has the classic
Chanel Denim Mini Quilt Flap Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Denim Quilted Flap Bag features a soft quilt denim and a gold chain link threaded shoulder strap and CC turn lock. Interior has one Zipper pockets and patch pockets. Shoul...
Chanel Mini Trendy CC Bowler Bag Grey
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Light grey - Top zip fastening - Single top handle - Chain-link shoulder strap - Gold-tone logo lettering - Debossed logo to the top - Condition: Very Good This pre-owned item is i...
Chanel Coral Chevron Calfskin Mini Rectangular Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Coral Chevron Calfskin Mini Rectangular Flap Bag SKU: 147736 MSRP: 5400.00
Chanel Chevron Pink Lambskin Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Chevron Pink Lambskin Mini Flap Bag SKU: 127979 MSRP: 4200.00 Condition: Pre
Chanel Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautiful vintage Chanel Spring 1997 find! This is a major conversation piece as there won't be a single person who won't notice this gem. Black acrylic body with a push-lock closu...
Mini Camera Chanel With Bijoux Gripoix Print
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Chanel Mini Camera , delivered in its Chanel dustbag. Condition: very good Made in Italy
Chanel Satin and Calfskin Mini Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and Chic Chanel Satin and Calfskin Mini Shoulder Bag circa 1990's. Black silk satin
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
Chanel So Black Chevron Lambskin Mini Square Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel So Black Chevron Lambskin Mini Square Flap Bag SKU: 150678 MSRP: 5200.00 USD
Chanel Black Multicolor Quilted Tweed Mini Rectangular Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Multicolor Quilted Tweed Mini Rectangular Flap Bag SKU: 150826 MSRP
Chanel Light Green Quilted Lambskin Mini Rectangular Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Light Green Quilted Lambskin Mini Rectangular Flap Bag SKU: 150822 Condition
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.