Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Caviar Mini, crafted in black caviar leather, features
Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Caviar Mini, crafted in black caviar leather, features
Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Lambskin Small, crafted in black lambskin leather with
Chanel Square Stitch Tassel Hobo Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Square Stitch Tassel Hobo Quilted Leather Large showcases a classic and
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Mini, crafted in black quilted leather
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium, crafted in black quilted leather
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium, crafted in black quilted leather
Chanel CC Tassel Bowler Bag Quilted Canvas Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel CC Tassel Bowler Bag Quilted Canvas Small, crafted from blue quilted caviar leather
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium, crafted in blue quilted leather
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Mini, crafted in black quilted leather
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Large, crafted in black quilted leather
Chanel Vintage Tassel Camera Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Tassel Camera Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium, crafted in black chevron lambskin
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium is a timeless and iconic
Chanel Vintage Tassel Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Tassel Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Mini, crafted from black quilted lambskin
Chanel Coco Tassel Camera Case Quilted Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Coco Tassel Camera Case Quilted Caviar Small, crafted in black quilted matte caviar
Chanel Vintage Tassel Box Bag Quilted Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Tassel Box Bag Quilted Leather Small, crafted from black diamond quilted
Chanel Vintage Tassel Box Bag Quilted Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Tassel Box Bag Quilted Leather Small, crafted from black diamond quilted
Chanel Vintage Tassel Box Bag Quilted Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Tassel Box Bag Quilted Leather Small, crafted from black diamond quilted
Chanel Vintage Tassel Box Bag Quilted Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Tassel Box Bag Quilted Leather Small, crafted from black diamond quilted
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Patent Medium, crafted in black quilted patent
Chanel Square Stitch Tassel Hobo Quilted Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Square Stitch Tassel Hobo Quilted Leather Small, crafted from black quilted leather
Chanel CC Tassel Drawstring Shoulder Bag Python Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel CC Tassel Drawstring Shoulder Bag Python Medium is a rare piece perfect to
Chanel CC Tassel Drawstring Shoulder Bag Python Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel CC Tassel Drawstring Shoulder Bag Python Medium is a rare piece perfect to
Chanel Vintage Tassel Quilted Satin Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Tassel Flap Bag Quilted Satin Small is a timeless accessory perfect
Chanel Vintage Tassel Flap Bag Quilted Satin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Tassel Flap Bag Quilted Satin Small is a timeless accessory perfect
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
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Small is a timeless and iconic
Chanel Square Stitch Tassel Hobo Quilted Leather Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Square Stitch Tassel Hobo Quilted Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel CC Tassel Bowler Bag Quilted Caviar Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 10", Width 9", Depth 4" Designer: Chanel Model: CC Tassel Bowler Bag Quilted Caviar Small Exterior
Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
edges and opening. Wear on tassel, strap and in interior, scratches and moderate tarnish on hardware
Chanel Lax Tassel Convertible Duffle Pebbled Leather Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
splitting on handle wax edges, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Tassel, With Strap
CHANEL Navy Diamond Quilted Tassel Crossbody Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic CHANEL Navy Diamond Quilted Tassel Crossbody Camera Bag. Done in supple
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Patent Medium adds a luxurious touch to any
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium is a timeless accessory made
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Patent Medium is a timeless and iconic
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Patent Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Patent
Chanel Blue Lambskin Chevron Tassel Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Blue chevron-quilted lambskin leather vintage Chanel CC Camera bag with gold-tone hardware, chain
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium is a timeless and iconic
Chanel Beige Quilted Suede Small Tassel Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Beige quilted suede vintage Chanel camera bag with gold-tone hardware, single chain-link shoulder
Chanel Beige Quilted Suede Small Tassel Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Beige quilted suede vintage Chanel camera bag with gold-tone hardware, single chain-link shoulder
Chanel Coco Tassel Camera Case Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Card Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 6.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco
Chanel Coco Tassel Camera Case Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
hardware. Accessories: Box Measurements: Height 4", Width 6.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21.5" Designer: Chanel
Chanel Coco Tassel Camera Case Quilted Caviar Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Coco Tassel Camera Case Quilted Caviar Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Chanel Vintage Diamond Tassel Crossbody Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Diamond Tassel Crossbody Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior
Chanel Vintage Diamond Tassel Crossbody Quilted Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Diamond Tassel Crossbody Quilted Lambskin Small Exterior
Vintage Beige Chanel Messenger Bag with long tassel
By Chanel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this Vintage CHANEL messenger long should bag. The soft beige leather is in
Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Height 5", Width 6", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag
Chanel Vintage Tassel Camera Bag Chevron Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
11.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Tassel Camera Bag Chevron Lambskin
Chanel - Vintage Tassel Shoulder Bag Black Quilted Leather
By Chanel
Located in Dublin, IE
tone hardware. Top zip closure with leather tassel zipper toggle. Black leather lined interior with one
Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
. Accessories: Box Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model
Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Suede Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Suede Mini Exterior Material: Suede Exterior Color
Chanel Vintage Tassel Camera Bag Quilted Tweed Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Tassel Camera Bag Quilted Tweed Small
Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
. Accessories: Box Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Camera Tassel Bag Quilted Leather Medium
Chanel Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage CC Tassel Camera Bag Lambskin Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
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.