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Chanel Runway Clutch

Chanel Black Metallic Minaudière Double Circle Runway Clutch
Chanel Black Metallic Minaudière Double Circle Runway Clutch

Chanel Black Metallic Minaudière Double Circle Runway Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Gold lambskin Chanel and white patent leather 70's style clutch with white cc enamel detail 2007

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Chanel Vintage 2006 Runway Double Circle Clutch Minaudière Bag
Chanel Vintage 2006 Runway Double Circle Clutch Minaudière Bag

Chanel Vintage 2006 Runway Double Circle Clutch Minaudière Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Vintage 2006 Double Circle Clutch circa 2006 white/gold-tone leather signature

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag

Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Minaudière Celeste Lucite Beaded Crystal Vintage Rare Blue Green Beads Spring 1997 Green

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 2013 Runway Hand Through White Quilted Lambskin Clutch Bag
Chanel 2013 Runway Hand Through White Quilted Lambskin Clutch Bag

Chanel 2013 Runway Hand Through White Quilted Lambskin Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Soft black and white quilted lambskin leather with CC detail and posterior hand slot Spring 2013 Silver hardware Interior centered zipper pocket Classic magnetic closure Made in It...

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2010s Italian Clutches

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CHANEL Black Medium 2.55 Reissue Lambskin Leather Roll Clutch 2011 Runway
CHANEL Black Medium 2.55 Reissue Lambskin Leather Roll Clutch 2011 Runway

CHANEL Black Medium 2.55 Reissue Lambskin Leather Roll Clutch 2011 Runway

By Chanel, Chanel Boutique

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Description: This is a gorgeous Chanel Black Medium 2.55 Reissue Lambskin Leather Roll Clutch from

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2010s Clutches

Chanel Runway Metal Gold Cage Star Minaudiere Mini Shoulder Clutch Bag
Chanel Runway Metal Gold Cage Star Minaudiere Mini Shoulder Clutch Bag

Chanel Runway Metal Gold Cage Star Minaudiere Mini Shoulder Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Condition From 2023 Collection Metal Leather Measures 4.75" W x 4.5" H x 1.25" D SHoulder Strap Drop 24" Includes Dust Bag 100% Authenticity Guaranteed

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Black Tweed Rhinestone Clutch- Runway
Chanel Black Tweed Rhinestone Clutch- Runway

Chanel Black Tweed Rhinestone Clutch- Runway

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Black Tweed and Rhinestone Runway Clutch- Pristine Enhanced with ornate crystals and a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Chanel Black Tweed and Rhinestone Runway Clutch
Chanel Black Tweed and Rhinestone Runway Clutch

Chanel Black Tweed and Rhinestone Runway Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Black Tweed and Rhinestone Runway Clutch is in pristine condition. Enhanced

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1990s French Clutches

Chanel Limited Edition Runway cruise 2018 black owl lucite clutch
Chanel Limited Edition Runway cruise 2018 black owl lucite clutch

Chanel Limited Edition Runway cruise 2018 black owl lucite clutch

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel highly collectible limited edition runway cruise 2018 black lucite and gold owl bag. Can be

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Chanel Runway Minaudière Ombre Pink & Orange Hard Shell Handbag Clutch
Chanel Runway Minaudière Ombre Pink & Orange Hard Shell Handbag Clutch

Chanel Runway Minaudière Ombre Pink & Orange Hard Shell Handbag Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

From the collection of Savineti we offer this rare runway Chanel Minaudière handbag/clutch: - Brand

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2010s French Clutches

Chanel Runway Hammered Gold Metal Bullion Bar Minaudiere Clutch 1CJ1230
Chanel Runway Hammered Gold Metal Bullion Bar Minaudiere Clutch 1CJ1230

Chanel Runway Hammered Gold Metal Bullion Bar Minaudiere Clutch 1CJ1230

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 10689119 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 5.5" Width: 1.25" Height: 2.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Accessories: Serial Sticker,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other

Chanel Gold Sequin Paillette Quilted Folded Clutch-RUNWAY
Chanel Gold Sequin Paillette Quilted Folded Clutch-RUNWAY

Chanel Gold Sequin Paillette Quilted Folded Clutch-RUNWAY

By Chanel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

collection. This fabulous clutch will surely turn heads in timeless Chanel style. This is a runway piece

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Rare Runway 2018 Crystals Minaudières Clutch Crossbody Bag
Chanel Rare Runway 2018 Crystals Minaudières Clutch Crossbody Bag

Chanel Rare Runway 2018 Crystals Minaudières Clutch Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The ultimate in luxurious bag making luxury craftsmanship. The Iconic House of Chanel always

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Runway Container Clutch/ Shoulder Bag Karl Lagerfeld NEW
Chanel Runway Container Clutch/ Shoulder Bag Karl Lagerfeld NEW

Chanel Runway Container Clutch/ Shoulder Bag Karl Lagerfeld NEW

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

From the collection of Savineti we offer this Chanel Container Clutch/ shoulder bag from the

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2010s Italian Clutches

Chanel Runway Container Clutch / Shoulder Bag Karl Lagerfeld NEW
Chanel Runway Container Clutch / Shoulder Bag Karl Lagerfeld NEW

Chanel Runway Container Clutch / Shoulder Bag Karl Lagerfeld NEW

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

From the collection of Savineti we offer this Chanel Container Clutch/ shoulder bag from the

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Globe Clutch- Runway collectible
Chanel Black Globe Clutch- Runway collectible

Chanel Black Globe Clutch- Runway collectible

By Chanel

Located in Malibu, CA

Chanel Black Globe Wristlet- PRISTINE Collectible runway piece from the 2013 Fall Winter

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Runway Chanel Paris- Dubai Cruise Collection Clutch.
Runway Chanel Paris- Dubai Cruise Collection Clutch.

Runway Chanel Paris- Dubai Cruise Collection Clutch.

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

For sale clutch from the Paris Dubai cruise collection. It is mande in black leather and steel. It

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2010s French Clutches

Chanel Shearling Patchwork Comic Runway Handbag Multi Clutch
Chanel Shearling Patchwork Comic Runway Handbag Multi Clutch

Chanel Shearling Patchwork Comic Runway Handbag Multi Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand new. This bag has been crafted from a mix of shearling and lambskin. Made in Italy. Tags, cards, dustbag and box.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Chanel Runway Metal Gold Cage Star Minaudiere Mini Shoulder Clutch Bag
Chanel Runway Metal Gold Cage Star Minaudiere Mini Shoulder Clutch Bag

Chanel Runway Metal Gold Cage Star Minaudiere Mini Shoulder Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Condition From 2023 Collection Metal Leather Measures 4.75" W x 4.5" H x 1.25" D SHoulder Strap Drop 24" Includes Dust Bag 100% Authenticity Guaranteed

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel New Runway Clear Gold Chain Evening 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag
Chanel New Runway Clear Gold Chain Evening 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag

Chanel New Runway Clear Gold Chain Evening 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Chanel New Rare Runway Clear Gold Chain Evening 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box Plexiglass Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel New Rare Runway Brown Canteen 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag
Chanel New Rare Runway Brown Canteen 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag

Chanel New Rare Runway Brown Canteen 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Chanel New Rare Runway Brown Canteen 2 in 1 Clutch Shoulder Evening Bag Woven Leather trim

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Chanel Runway Small Clear Plexi Round Silver Leather Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
Chanel Runway Small Clear Plexi Round Silver Leather Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag

Chanel Runway Small Clear Plexi Round Silver Leather Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Plexiglass Crystal Leather Silver-tone hardware Push-lock closure Shoulder strap drop 21" Measures 4.25" W x 4.25" H x 2" D 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is the prem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel NEW Runway Black Crystal Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag in Box
Chanel NEW Runway Black Crystal Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag in Box

Chanel NEW Runway Black Crystal Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag in Box

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Leather Crystal Leather Satin lining Push-lock closure Made in France Shoulder strap drop 22.5" Measures 10" W x 5" H x 2" D Includes dust bag and box 100% authenticity guarante...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Runway Clear Plexi Block Cube Silver Leather Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
Chanel Runway Clear Plexi Block Cube Silver Leather Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag

Chanel Runway Clear Plexi Block Cube Silver Leather Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Plexiglass Crystal Leather Silver-tone hardware Satin lining Crystal push-lock closure Shoulder strap drop 28" Measures 7" W x 4" H x 2.5" D 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND L...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel NEW Runway Black Leather Gold Brooch Envelope Evening Clutch Bag in Box
Chanel NEW Runway Black Leather Gold Brooch Envelope Evening Clutch Bag in Box

Chanel NEW Runway Black Leather Gold Brooch Envelope Evening Clutch Bag in Box

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Snap closure Made in France Measures 12" W x 5" H x 2" D Includes dust bag, authenticity card and box 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFO...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Runway Shell Black Acrylic Gold 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box
Chanel Runway Shell Black Acrylic Gold 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box

Chanel Runway Shell Black Acrylic Gold 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Acrylic Gold tone hardware Satin lining Push lock closure Date code present Shoulder strap drop 19.5" Measures 7" W x 6" H x 1.5" D Includes authenticity card, dust bag and box 100%...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel 12C Gold Python and Rhinestone Clutch Bag
Chanel 12C Gold Python and Rhinestone Clutch Bag

Chanel 12C Gold Python and Rhinestone Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel 2012 Resort runway collection clutch purse. Champagne gold python skin with Swarovski

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Chanel Nude 2016 Leather Clutch. sample from Runway
Chanel Nude 2016 Leather Clutch. sample from Runway

Chanel Nude 2016 Leather Clutch. sample from Runway

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Chanel nude cluthc in leather with a inner pocket. Almost new. Size 8,5 x 5 inches Marked

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2010s French Clutches

Chanel Runway Black Small Quilted Patent Luggage Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
Chanel Runway Black Small Quilted Patent Luggage Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag

Chanel Runway Black Small Quilted Patent Luggage Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Resin Patent Leather Silver-tone hardware Push-lock closure Leather lining Shoulder strap drop 25" Measures 4.5" W x 6" H x 1.75" D 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

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By Oscar De La Renta

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By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

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By Alexander McQueen

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

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By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

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By Hermès

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Chanel Runway Clutch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel runway clutch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in beige and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, orange and more. If you’re looking for a chanel runway clutch 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. Finding a chanel runway clutch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Chanel Runway Clutch?

On average, a chanel runway clutch on 1stDibs sells for $9,920, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $34,920 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.

Finding the Right Handbags And Purses 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.