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Chanel Gold Chain Belt With Cut Out Symbols and Words
Chanel Gold Chain Belt With Cut Out Symbols and Words

Chanel Gold Chain Belt With Cut Out Symbols and Words

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel gold chain belt with cut out symbols and words (Chanel, Coco, Paris, No 5

Category

1990s French Belts

Chanel Gold Chain Belt With Cut Out Symbols and Words
Chanel Gold Chain Belt With Cut Out Symbols and Words

Chanel Gold Chain Belt With Cut Out Symbols and Words

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel gold chain belt with cut out symbols and words (Chanel, Coco, Paris, No 5

Category

1990s French Belts

Chanel Coin crown sautoir necklace 1980 Paris
Chanel Coin crown sautoir necklace 1980 Paris

Chanel Coin crown sautoir necklace 1980 Paris

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel oval Coin with Chanel symbol under a crown. Chanel inscription wrote all around the coin

Category

Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Chanel Gold Metallic Calfskin Quilted Paris Charms Shoulder Bag
Chanel Gold Metallic Calfskin Quilted Paris Charms Shoulder Bag

Chanel Gold Metallic Calfskin Quilted Paris Charms Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

•Unique Lucky Charms Detailing—a playful mix of metal Chanel symbols adorning the quilted leather

Category

2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL gold 22S SPINNING WHEEL PEARL & STRASS Brooch
CHANEL gold 22S SPINNING WHEEL PEARL & STRASS Brooch

CHANEL gold 22S SPINNING WHEEL PEARL & STRASS Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

statement piece. Adorned with shimmering strass, the wheel features iconic Chanel symbols, including the CC

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Chanel Music Motif Charm Chain Necklace S/S 2004
Chanel Music Motif Charm Chain Necklace S/S 2004

Chanel Music Motif Charm Chain Necklace S/S 2004

By Chanel

Located in West Hartford, CT

vinyl records, cassette tapes, headphones, and classic Chanel symbols. The brooch, made of enameled

Category

Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces

Chanel Preloved Silver Symbols Wallet
Chanel Preloved Silver Symbols Wallet

Chanel Preloved Silver Symbols Wallet

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel silver symbols large wallet. Preloved condition, minor wear on corners and interior scuffs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Chanel White Coral Celest Symbols Shawl
Chanel White Coral Celest Symbols Shawl

Chanel White Coral Celest Symbols Shawl

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel brand new 65% cashmere 35% silk white, coral and celeste shawl. Iconic symbols design. New

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

Chanel 2021 Logo Symbols Skirt - Size 38
Chanel 2021 Logo Symbols Skirt - Size 38

Chanel 2021 Logo Symbols Skirt - Size 38

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Absolutely stunning Chanel 2021 Logo Symbols Skirt in size 38. This skirt is in very good condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pencil Skirts

2004-2005 Chanel Rose Pink Lambskin Precious Symbols Handbag
2004-2005 Chanel Rose Pink Lambskin Precious Symbols Handbag

2004-2005 Chanel Rose Pink Lambskin Precious Symbols Handbag

By Chanel

Located in Ardmore, PA

2004-2005 Chanel Rose Pink Lambskin Precious Symbols Handbag with Dustbag No card - tag in tact

Category

Early 2000s Pouches and Wristlets

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag
Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of

Category

2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag
Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag

Chanel Rare Precious Symbols Needlepoint East West Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

This shoulder bag features a tweed body patchwork with Classic Chanel Icons, gold-tone chain straps

Category

2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Lambskin Chain Embellished Clutch
Chanel Lambskin Chain Embellished Clutch

Chanel Lambskin Chain Embellished Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

instantly recognizable detail, reaffirming the clutch's status as a symbol of Chanel's timeless style. Unzip

Category

Early 2000s French Clutches

CHANEL Globalization Iconic Navy Tweed Jacket 34 FR
CHANEL Globalization Iconic Navy Tweed Jacket 34 FR

CHANEL Globalization Iconic Navy Tweed Jacket 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

unique CC logo Globe buttons, each a symbol of Chanel’s timeless orbit and cross-cultural poise

Category

2010s Jackets

CHANEL Paris / London Collectors Grunge Jeans 36 FR
CHANEL Paris / London Collectors Grunge Jeans 36 FR

CHANEL Paris / London Collectors Grunge Jeans 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

sealed with a discreet CC logo button at the center front, a symbol of Chanel even within the language of

Category

2010s Jeans

CHANEL Camellia Motif Lesage Tweed Ensemble 38 FR
CHANEL Camellia Motif Lesage Tweed Ensemble 38 FR

CHANEL Camellia Motif Lesage Tweed Ensemble 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

~The camellia is Chanel’s most charged symbol — and here it is rendered with uncommon scale and density

Category

Early 2000s Jackets

Chanel Limited Edition Graffiti Flower Power Nubuck Messenger
Chanel Limited Edition Graffiti Flower Power Nubuck Messenger

Chanel Limited Edition Graffiti Flower Power Nubuck Messenger

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

. Featuring white woven strap with signature 'CC' logo, 'Chanel' inscription and 'Peace' symbol prints

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Mini Camera Chanel With Bijoux Gripoix Print
Mini Camera Chanel With Bijoux Gripoix Print

Mini Camera Chanel With Bijoux Gripoix Print

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Details : the textile part is a design of vintage gripoix jewelry, a symbol of Chanel creations in the 80s

Category

1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL nude beige Caviar leather CLASSIC LARGE Shoulder Bag
CHANEL nude beige Caviar leather CLASSIC LARGE Shoulder Bag

CHANEL nude beige Caviar leather CLASSIC LARGE Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

both practicality and sophistication, making this an enduring symbol of Chanel’s heritage and

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Caviar Quilted Jumbo Double Flap Black
Chanel Caviar Quilted Jumbo Double Flap Black

Chanel Caviar Quilted Jumbo Double Flap Black

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

stitched quilting, this bag is the embodiment of classic Chanel design. The diamond quilting is a symbol of

Category

2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Camellia Black Satin Bow Brooch circa 1990s
Chanel Camellia Black Satin Bow Brooch circa 1990s

Chanel Camellia Black Satin Bow Brooch circa 1990s

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

camellia, a signature symbol of the Chanel brand, adding a delicate contrast and a touch of femininity

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Pearl Drop Earrings
Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Pearl Drop Earrings

Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Pearl Drop Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

symbol of Chanel's timeless elegance and luxury. The arrangement in a ball shape cascading elegantly adds

Category

Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

CHANEL 13K$ COCO Brasserie Statement Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL 13K$ COCO Brasserie Statement Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL 13K$ COCO Brasserie Statement Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

Chanel’s eternal motif — symbols of purity, balance, and the metaphysics of simplicity — Inside, the black

Category

2010s Jackets

Chanel Comete Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Vintage Necklace
Chanel Comete Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Vintage Necklace

Chanel Comete Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Vintage Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Feasterville, PA

and a poetic symbol of Chanel’s enduring artistry.

Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Black Denim Coco Mark Tote Bag circa Y2K
Chanel Black Denim Coco Mark Tote Bag circa Y2K

Chanel Black Denim Coco Mark Tote Bag circa Y2K

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

interlocking CC logo stitched prominently on the front serves as a signature symbol of Chanel’s heritage and

Category

Early 2000s Tote Bags

Chanel Vintage Yellow Printed Silk Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia
Chanel Vintage Yellow Printed Silk Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia

Chanel Vintage Yellow Printed Silk Flower Brooch Pin Camelia Camellia

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

house's refined femininity. The Camellia - a symbol of Chanel's enduring muse - blooms here in soft yellow

Category

1990s French Wallets and Small Accessories

CHANEL 4K$ Keira Knightley Style Lesage Tweed Skirt 34 FR
CHANEL 4K$ Keira Knightley Style Lesage Tweed Skirt 34 FR

CHANEL 4K$ Keira Knightley Style Lesage Tweed Skirt 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

charm crowned with eagles, symbol of Chanel’s eternal audacity, guarding the wearer like mythic

Category

2010s Pencil Skirts

Chanel Reissue 2.55 Lucky Charm Double Flap Leather Bag
Chanel Reissue 2.55 Lucky Charm Double Flap Leather Bag

Chanel Reissue 2.55 Lucky Charm Double Flap Leather Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Limited Edition - Chanel Reissue 2.55 Lucky Charm Double Flap Leather Bag Black shoulder bag

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

2009 CHANEL Calfskin Leather Mini Shopper Tote Bag Black
2009 CHANEL Calfskin Leather Mini Shopper Tote Bag Black

2009 CHANEL Calfskin Leather Mini Shopper Tote Bag Black

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

to an interior lined with black and white jacquard embroidered with Chanel’s iconic symbols. Made in

Category

Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Coco Neige Lucky Charms Cashmere & Wool Blend Sweater 2018
Chanel Black Coco Neige Lucky Charms Cashmere & Wool Blend Sweater 2018

Chanel Black Coco Neige Lucky Charms Cashmere & Wool Blend Sweater 2018

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

. 5 perfume bottles, the iconic Coco Chanel silhouette, and other whimsical symbols. These decorative

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers

Chanel Coco Crush Beige Gold Mini Band - 18k Etched Wedding Ring Size 6
Chanel Coco Crush Beige Gold Mini Band - 18k Etched Wedding Ring Size 6

Chanel Coco Crush Beige Gold Mini Band - 18k Etched Wedding Ring Size 6

By Chanel

Located in Greensboro, NC

: Au750, Chanel, hallmarks, copyright symbol, B31268 52 Condition: Pre-Owned Condition Note: The band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 18kt White Gold Diamond Onyx Flower Brooch Set, Circa 1990
Chanel 18kt White Gold Diamond Onyx Flower Brooch Set, Circa 1990

Chanel 18kt White Gold Diamond Onyx Flower Brooch Set, Circa 1990

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

iconic Chanel camelia flower—a symbol cherished by Mademoiselle Chanel for its unscented winter bloom and

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988
Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988

Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

In addition to other signature design details, the camellia flower is another symbol of Chanel

Category

1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHANEL 2002 Red White Blue CC Surf Wave Print Stretch Short Sleeve Top
CHANEL 2002 Red White Blue CC Surf Wave Print Stretch Short Sleeve Top

CHANEL 2002 Red White Blue CC Surf Wave Print Stretch Short Sleeve Top

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Thiensville, WI

print over white base. Iconic Chanel logo and symbols in red. Large "CHANEL" logo at front and back

Category

Early 2000s French T-Shirts

Showgirl (other sizes available)

Showgirl (other sizes available)

By The Guys With The Same Name

Located in New York, NY

Archival pigment print featuring sexy woman's legs with pretty dog and chanel symbols. Pink themed

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Double-Sided Chanel Advertising Sign, Acrylic, Modern, 1990s
Double-Sided Chanel Advertising Sign, Acrylic, Modern, 1990s

Double-Sided Chanel Advertising Sign, Acrylic, Modern, 1990s

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

on an oversized Chanel perfume bottle – an iconic symbol of elegance and timeless style. The scene

Category

1990s European Modern Prints

Materials

Acrylic

20th Century French Chandelier - Inspired By Coco Chanel
20th Century French Chandelier - Inspired By Coco Chanel

20th Century French Chandelier - Inspired By Coco Chanel

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 20th-century French chandelier embodies elegance inspired by Coco Chanel’s signature aesthetic

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century French Chandelier - Inspired By Coco Chanel
20th Century French Chandelier - Inspired By Coco Chanel

20th Century French Chandelier - Inspired By Coco Chanel

Located in Atlanta, GA

a beautifully naturalistic wheat sheaf motif, which was one of Chanel’s favorite symbols. The

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Chanel 4K$ Keirah Knightley Style Black Tweed Skirt 34 FR
Chanel 4K$ Keirah Knightley Style Black Tweed Skirt 34 FR

Chanel 4K$ Keirah Knightley Style Black Tweed Skirt 34 FR

Located in Dubai, AE

charm crowned with eagles, symbol of Chanel’s imperial audacity, guarding the wearer like mythic

Category

Early 2000s Pencil Skirts

1946 Ring 0.45 ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 7US / 3.2gr
1946 Ring 0.45 ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 7US / 3.2gr

1946 Ring 0.45 ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 7US / 3.2gr

Located in SE

Karlskrona on jewelry and Silver items - today the symbol of Chanel that apparently copied that Swedish

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Rare Chanel Runway Gold-Tone Logo Necklace, 1993
Rare Chanel Runway Gold-Tone Logo Necklace, 1993

Rare Chanel Runway Gold-Tone Logo Necklace, 1993

By Chanel

Located in Bethesda, MD

Egoiste. Both sides of some of the medallions have Chanel symbols.

Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel 2006 Spring Gunmetal Chain Link Circle Cut Out Logo Charm Bracelet
Chanel 2006 Spring Gunmetal Chain Link Circle Cut Out Logo Charm Bracelet

Chanel 2006 Spring Gunmetal Chain Link Circle Cut Out Logo Charm Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

. Circular charms with cut out Chanel symbols. Lobster claw clasp closure. Comes with box. Measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets

Chanel Precious Symbols Wallet
Chanel Precious Symbols Wallet

Chanel Precious Symbols Wallet

By Chanel

Located in Roslyn, NY

Yellowish nude quilted leather featuring embossed symbols throughout. Silver-tone hardware. Front

Category

2010s Wallets

Chanel Gold-Plated Quilted Logo Earrings, 1988
Chanel Gold-Plated Quilted Logo Earrings, 1988

Chanel Gold-Plated Quilted Logo Earrings, 1988

By Chanel

Located in London, Chelsea

iconic Chanel symbols, the ‘CC’ logo and the quilting. Chanel marked on the back. These striking earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Limited Edition Precious Symbols Classic Flap Medium
Chanel Limited Edition Precious Symbols Classic Flap Medium

Chanel Limited Edition Precious Symbols Classic Flap Medium

By Chanel

Located in Dover, DE

SIZE: 26/15/6 cm, Chain 115 cm BRAND: CHANEL MODEL: Chanel Limited Edition Precious Symbols Classic

Category

2010s Shoulder Bags

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Chanel Symbols For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of chanel symbols available on 1stDibs. Our collection of chanel symbols includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Orange and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. 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 are Chanel Symbols?

The prices for chanel symbols start at $245 and top out at $15,000 with these items, on average, selling for $999.

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.

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.