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Chanel Thong Sandal

Chanel Tweed Pearl CC Thong Sandals
Chanel Tweed Pearl CC Thong Sandals

Chanel Tweed Pearl CC Thong Sandals

By Chanel

Located in Dallas, TX

Chanel Tweed Pearl CC Thong Sandals Color: Ivory Size: 38.5 Condition: Fair Iconic Chanel thong

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2010s Sandals

Chanel 2020 Light Purple & Pink Tweed & Mesh Thong Sandals
Chanel 2020 Light Purple & Pink Tweed & Mesh Thong Sandals

Chanel 2020 Light Purple & Pink Tweed & Mesh Thong Sandals

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Chanel 2020 Light Purple & Pink Tweed & Mesh Thong Sandals are a stunning fusion of modern

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Interlocking CC Rhinestone Thong Sandals
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Interlocking CC Rhinestone Thong Sandals

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Interlocking CC Rhinestone Thong Sandals

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into luxury with the Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Interlocking CC Rhinestone Thong Sandals, a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Brown Chanel Leather CC Thong Sandals Size 38.5
Brown Chanel Leather CC Thong Sandals Size 38.5

Brown Chanel Leather CC Thong Sandals Size 38.5

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Brown leather CC thong sandals by Chanel. Silver-tone hardware. Buckle closures at ankle straps

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21st Century and Contemporary French Strap Sandals

Chanel Size 39.5 C Gold + Black Beaded Leather Logo CC Thong Sandals
Chanel Size 39.5 C Gold + Black Beaded Leather Logo CC Thong Sandals

Chanel Size 39.5 C Gold + Black Beaded Leather Logo CC Thong Sandals

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic Chanel gold and black beaded leather thong sandals ! Only worn once, with slight wear to the

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Chanel Studded Thong Leather Sandals
Chanel Studded Thong Leather Sandals

Chanel Studded Thong Leather Sandals

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

Just in time for summer! Step into the sand in this ultra chic teal Chanel thong sandals. These

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Chanel Terry Cloth Thong Sandals
Chanel Terry Cloth Thong Sandals

Chanel Terry Cloth Thong Sandals

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

Perfect for a walk on the beach--these Chanel sandals are a summertime essential! Featured in white

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

CHANEL navy blue canvas 24S LUREX Thong Sandals Shoes 39
CHANEL navy blue canvas 24S LUREX Thong Sandals Shoes 39

CHANEL navy blue canvas 24S LUREX Thong Sandals Shoes 39

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel thong sandals are crafted in navy blue and silver glitter canvas, a

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Chanel Black Leather Thong Sandals
Chanel Black Leather Thong Sandals

Chanel Black Leather Thong Sandals

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Black leather thong sandals by Chanel. Adjustable ankle strap. T-strap accented

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sandals

Chanel Black Chain Logo Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39
Chanel Black Chain Logo Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39

Chanel Black Chain Logo Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

and heel of the sandals. The brand label on the insole is slightly faded on this on this used Chanel

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Chanel Black Chain Logo Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39
Chanel Black Chain Logo Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39

Chanel Black Chain Logo Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

and heel of the sandals. The brand label on the insole is slightly faded on this on this used Chanel

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Chanel Black Chain Logo Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39
Chanel Black Chain Logo Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39

Chanel Black Chain Logo Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

and heel of the sandals. The brand label on the insole is slightly faded on this on this used Chanel

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Chanel Gold Leather Chain Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39
Chanel Gold Leather Chain Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39

Chanel Gold Leather Chain Detail Thong Sandals Size IT 39

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

on this used Chanel designer resale item. Details Gold Leather Sandals Strappy

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Chanel Black Leather Star Studded Thong Sandals Size IT 37.5
Chanel Black Leather Star Studded Thong Sandals Size IT 37.5

Chanel Black Leather Star Studded Thong Sandals Size IT 37.5

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Black Leather Sandals Open toe Thong strap Star studded detail Adjustable

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Chanel Black Patent Leather CC Thong Sandals Size IT 38.5
Chanel Black Patent Leather CC Thong Sandals Size IT 38.5

Chanel Black Patent Leather CC Thong Sandals Size IT 38.5

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

leather Thong sandals Open toe Flat heel CC logo on strap Ankle buckled strap closure Quilted cork

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Blue Leather Denim Print Floral Accent Thong Sandals Size IT 39
Blue Leather Denim Print Floral Accent Thong Sandals Size IT 39

Blue Leather Denim Print Floral Accent Thong Sandals Size IT 39

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Blue Leather Thong sandals Denim print Open toe Flat heel Floral accent on straps with pearl

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Chanel Thong CC Logo Slingback Sandals
Chanel Thong CC Logo Slingback Sandals

Chanel Thong CC Logo Slingback Sandals

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel Thong Slingback Sandals Sz.37.5 No box. No dust bag.

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Chanel Navy Rubber Thong Sandals - 38
Chanel Navy Rubber Thong Sandals - 38

Chanel Navy Rubber Thong Sandals - 38

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These Chanel rubber thong sandals are navy and red. On the strap, there is a red Chanel logo. They

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CHANEL black rubber LOGO PEARL THONG Sandals Shoes 38
CHANEL black rubber LOGO PEARL THONG Sandals Shoes 38

CHANEL black rubber LOGO PEARL THONG Sandals Shoes 38

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel logo pearls thong sandals in black rubber. Have been worn and are in

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Chanel Calfskin Chain CC 19c Thong Flat Sandals Size 38
Chanel Calfskin Chain CC 19c Thong Flat Sandals Size 38

Chanel Calfskin Chain CC 19c Thong Flat Sandals Size 38

By Chanel

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

100% Authentic  These stylish slip-on sandal slides feature a pink leather insole, leather straps

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2010s French Shoes

Vintage Interlocking CC Logo Satin Thong Slip On Flat Sandals 37
Vintage Interlocking CC Logo Satin Thong Slip On Flat Sandals 37

Vintage Interlocking CC Logo Satin Thong Slip On Flat Sandals 37

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Vintage Chanel CC Enamel Logo Black Satin Flat Sandals Color Multi Size 37EU Heel Height .5in

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Chanel Pink Thong Sandals
Chanel Pink Thong Sandals

Chanel Pink Thong Sandals

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Pink thong sandals by Chanel. Slip-on style. Condition: Pre-owned. Never worn

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Chanel Cloth & Leather Camellia Flower Thong Sandals
Chanel Cloth & Leather Camellia Flower Thong Sandals

Chanel Cloth & Leather Camellia Flower Thong Sandals

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Cloth & Leather Camellia Flower Thong Sandals Black over sized Camellia flower flat sandals

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

CHANEL Black Rubber Thong Sandals sz 37
CHANEL Black Rubber Thong Sandals sz 37

CHANEL Black Rubber Thong Sandals sz 37

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Black Rubber Thong Sandals Features Camelia flower at toe Made in: Italy Color: Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Chanel Red & White Rubber Kitten Heel Thong Sandals sz 36.5
Chanel Red & White Rubber Kitten Heel Thong Sandals sz 36.5

Chanel Red & White Rubber Kitten Heel Thong Sandals sz 36.5

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Red & White Rubber Kitten Heel Thong Sandals Features light blue and navy stripes through

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Chanel Tan Woven Thong Ankle Strap Sandals
Chanel Tan Woven Thong Ankle Strap Sandals

Chanel Tan Woven Thong Ankle Strap Sandals

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Tan, light orange, and pink woven leather thong sandals by Chanel. Gold-tone chain

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Chanel Vintage 2000's Chanel Rubber Thong Sandals
Chanel Vintage 2000's Chanel Rubber Thong Sandals

Chanel Vintage 2000's Chanel Rubber Thong Sandals

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Step into nostalgia with these vintage Chanel rubber thong sandals from the early 2000s. Featuring

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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Chanel Red Thong Sandals
Chanel Red Thong Sandals

Chanel Red Thong Sandals

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

Chanel Thong sandals feature beige and red color combination denim with a diamond shaped stitching on the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Strap Sandals

Chanel Black-White Jelly Camellia Thong Sandals Size 41
Chanel Black-White Jelly Camellia Thong Sandals Size 41

Chanel Black-White Jelly Camellia Thong Sandals Size 41

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Your casual styles will look more luxe and polished with these thong sandals from Chanel. They are

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2010s Italian Sandals

Chanel Black Jelly Camellia Thong Sandals Size 42
Chanel Black Jelly Camellia Thong Sandals Size 42

Chanel Black Jelly Camellia Thong Sandals Size 42

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Add a chic touch to all our attires with these cute sandals from Chanel. They are designed using

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2010s Italian Sandals

Chanel Black Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 40
Chanel Black Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 40

Chanel Black Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 40

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Comfort coupled with fashion creates wonders and these sandals from Chanel are a true example of

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2010s French Sandals

Chanel Green Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 40
Chanel Green Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 40

Chanel Green Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 40

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Comfort coupled with fashion creates wonders and these sandals from Chanel are a true example of

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2010s Italian Sandals

Chanel Blue Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 40
Chanel Blue Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 40

Chanel Blue Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 40

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This summer, give an edge to your outfit by stepping out in these thong sandals from the house of

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2010s Italian Sandals

Chanel Burgundy Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 37.5
Chanel Burgundy Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 37.5

Chanel Burgundy Leather Camellia Thong Sandals Size 37.5

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These designer sandals from the house of Chanel are ideal for those days when you have to spend

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2010s Italian Sandals

Chanel Black/White Leather Thong Sandals Size 41
Chanel Black/White Leather Thong Sandals Size 41

Chanel Black/White Leather Thong Sandals Size 41

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Wear these designer sandals to spruce up any outfit. They are versatile chic and can be easily

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2010s Sandals

Chanel Black Leather Embellished Thong Sandals Size 38
Chanel Black Leather Embellished Thong Sandals Size 38

Chanel Black Leather Embellished Thong Sandals Size 38

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Perfectly sewn and finished to ensure an elegant look and fit, these Chanel flats are a purchase

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2010s Sandals

Chanel Black Jelly Camellia Embellished Thong Sandals Size 41
Chanel Black Jelly Camellia Embellished Thong Sandals Size 41

Chanel Black Jelly Camellia Embellished Thong Sandals Size 41

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Experience total comfort and iconic style with these thong sandals from the House of Chanel. They

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2010s Italian Sandals

Chanel Black Jelly Camellia Embellished Thong Sandals Size 41
Chanel Black Jelly Camellia Embellished Thong Sandals Size 41

Chanel Black Jelly Camellia Embellished Thong Sandals Size 41

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Experience total comfort and iconic style with these thong sandals from the House of Chanel. They

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2010s Italian Sandals

Chanel Gold Leather CC Camellia Thong Sandals Size 39.5
Chanel Gold Leather CC Camellia Thong Sandals Size 39.5

Chanel Gold Leather CC Camellia Thong Sandals Size 39.5

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Brighten up a casual look with these stunning sandals from Chanel. Crafted from gold leather, these

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2010s Italian Sandals

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Chanel Thong Sandal For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary chanel thong sandal for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages.

How Much is a Chanel Thong Sandal?

On average, a chanel thong sandal on 1stDibs sells for $504, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $1,057 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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.

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Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.

The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?

Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.

A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.