Chanel Black Quilted Trapeze Flap Shoulder Bag 1990
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Black Quilted Trapeze Flap Shoulder Bag is a stunning vintage piece that exemplifies
Chanel Black Quilted Trapeze Flap Shoulder Bag 1990
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel Black Quilted Trapeze Flap Shoulder Bag is a stunning vintage piece that exemplifies
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Trim Leather Trapeze Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Chanel crossbody bag in black leather with Quilted leather trim. Structured design. Period
$4,210
H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Cream Caviar Leather Vintage Braided Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Cream Caviar Leather Vintage Braided Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details
Chanel Cruise 2005 Trapeze Quilted Black Coco CC Camellia Crest 05C Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This mini trapeze Chanel bag from Cruise 2005 collection is a rare gem and a true classic. The
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H 8.08 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Trapeze Single Flap Bag
Chanel Black Caviar Trapeze Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black caviar leather trapeze shoulder bag. 2 interior zipped pockets. Shoulder drop 11
Chanel Black Caviar Trapeze Shoulder Bag circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simple and timeless black Chanel shoulder bag circa late 1990s. This is a great staple piece for
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Trapeze Flap Shoulder Bag with Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Chanel Quilted 'Trapeze' Flap Shoulder Bag in black color from 1990 circa. Features a flap
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Trapeze Flap Shoulder Bag with Wallet
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Chanel Quilted 'Trapeze' Flap Shoulder Bag in black color from 1990 circa. Features a flap
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H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2370 Serial
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H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB2944
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H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in
Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference
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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Beige & White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Trapeze Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Beige & White Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Pouch
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H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
1990 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Wallet Xupes Reference
CHANEL 15K Paris Salzburg turquoise tweed gold chain trapeze flared jacket FR42
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 15K Paris Salzburg turquoise tweed gold chain trapeze flared jacket FR42 Brand: Chanel
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H 15 in W 21 in D 6 in
CHANEL Purple Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: HB4191 Serial Number: 1826683 Age (Circa): 1989 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag
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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Pouch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Pouch Xupes
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H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Wallet Xupes Reference
CHANEL black quilted leather VINTAGE TRAPEZE Flap Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel Vintage trapeze shaped flap bag in black quilted leather with a open pocket on the back side
Chanel Trench
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel, black taffeta, "trapeze" shaped trench with attached belt. Belt crisscrosses in the back
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H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
1989 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Classic Single Flap Bag with Wallet Xupes Reference
Ultra Rare Chanel Trapeze navy blue shoulder bag and gold hardware
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
CHANEL Trapeze navy blue Leather Shoulder bag Very rare bag. Date: 1989/1991. Made in France
1980s Chanel Trapeze Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Chanel linen and cotton blend trapeze skirt. High-waisted model, front closure with golden buttons
Rare Chanel Trapeze bicolor navy blue/red handbag in leather with its wallet
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
CHANEL Trapeze Bicolor navy blue and red quilted leather Shoulder bag Very rare bag. Circa's 1990
Rare Chanel Trapeze bicolor white/blue navy handbag in leather with its wallet
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
CHANEL Trapeze Bicolor White and Deep Blue Leather Shoulder bag Very rare bag. Vintage bag from
1980s Chanel Blue Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Chanel trapeze midi navy blue cotton skirt, front closure with golden button, belt loops, front
Chanel Vintage Red Silk Trapeze Coat
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This eyecatching Chanel coat features a beautiful a-line shape for an elegant and feminine fit, and
Chanel Tote Bag with Chain Trim - black leather
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Baarn, NL
Trapeze shaped Chanel bag from the fall collection of 2007. This one has a rather large size, it
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H 7.48 in W 7.87 in D 2.56 in
1980s- Early 1990s Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag with Gilt Chain
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL Lovely trapeze shoulder bag composed of black quilted lambskin leather handbag adorned with
1980s Chanel Blue Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Chanel trapeze midi navy blue cotton skirt, front closure with golden button, belt loops, front
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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 3 in
RARE FIND Chanel 23cm Black Quilted Lambskin 'Kelly Shaped' Bag / Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A very Rare find !! In pristine condition- A Black Chanel Quilted 'Sac Trapeze' , 'Kelly Shaped
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Christian Dior by John Galliano orange and maroon sweater dress set, fw 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano orange and maroon knitted ensemble comprising: rib-knit maxi dress with turtle neck and oversized crochet-knit sweater with bat wing sleeves and large...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Prada Green Bag In Fox And Lizard
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
It can be carried by hand in a clutch and on the shoulder with its removable strap in green lizard and ruthenium metal chain. The interior is in pale pink beige lambskin with two sma...
$16,865
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$44,050
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black full-length coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Mongolian lamb with lace overlay ▪ Heavyweight ▪ Large button fastening at the waist ▪ 100% lamb, lace - 100%...
Opulent Jeweled Serpent Clasp Evening Bag
Located in University City, MO
Opulent jeweled serpent clasp evening bag The elegant evening bag is designed with a crystal encrusted serpent clasp The embossed chocolate brown vinyl covering emulates re...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
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.