A 1988 Iconic Chanel Matelasse Cream Lamb Skin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic vintage Chanel Matelassé shoulder bag is a stunning example of timeless luxury, crafted in Italy from incredibly soft cream lambskin leather, the front features an ele...
Vintage Chanel Quilted Byzantine Cuff Bracelet, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel Matelasse hinged cuff bracelet in gold plate from the 1980s.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Matelassé Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Glasgow, GB
From circa 1986, this Vintage Flap handbag from Chanel isCrafted in navy matelassé lambskin leather and features a gold plated chain shoulder strap interlaced with navy leather.
Chanel Lucky Charms Matelasse Cocomark Brooch circa 1994
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Lucky Charms Matelasse Cocomark Brooch from circa 1994 is a distinctive and whimsical piece that captures the playful yet luxurious spirit of Chanel jewelry from the early...
Chanel Black Duma Backpack Matelasse Medium Quilted Lambskin leather
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
From the 1996–1997 collection, this medium-sized version retains the softly structured proportions that made the style so coveted, balancing casual ease with unmistakable Chanel refi...
Vintage Chanel Lagerfeld Era Statement Matelassé CC Logo Brooch 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Chanel CC Brooch with the iconic matelassé design.
Chanel Vintage Gold Matelassé Diamond Crystals Check Chunky Statement Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Iconic Classic Matelassé Diamond Crystals Check Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel 1986 Vintage Matelassé Gripoix Iconic Rare Blue Gold Sapphire Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1986 Unisex Gripoix Sapphire Clear Blue Matelassé Quilted Logo CC Coco Round Circle Cabochon Symmetric Fan Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good cond...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Iconic Gold Coco Matelassé Quilted Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Karl Lagerfeld Large Iconic Classic Matelassé Quilted Logo CC Coco Clip Earrings Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Large Gold Iconic Waffle Matelassé Quilted Long Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Iconic Trio 3 Waffle Matelassé Quilted Diamond Cube Drop Dangle Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Rare Gold Iconic Matelassé Quilted Circle Hoop Versatile Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Massive Iconic Matelassé Quilted Circle Hoop Drop Versatile Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Versatile earrings.
Gold-filled
Chanel Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Iconic Matelassé Medium CC Quilted Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Unisex Vintage Classic Iconic Matelassé Quilted Medium Size Glow Logo CC Coco Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Gold Oversized Matelassé Quilted CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Karl Lagerfeld Unisex Classic Iconic Oversized Matelassé Quilted Glow Large Logo CC Coco Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1980s Gold Iconic Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Rhombus Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Iconic Classic Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Rhombus Crush Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1980s Gold Matelassé Quilted Diamond Long Necklace Belt Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic Large Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Rhombus Crush Pendant Chain Rope Elegant Modernist Long Necklace Belt Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excell...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1992 Haute Couture Matelassé Coco Coin Quilted Flap Bag Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1992 Iconic Classic Matelassé Logo CC Coco Quilted Flap Bag Coin 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS Crown Drop Dangle Swing Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very ...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1996 Iconic Gold Matelassé Quilted CC Coco Round Circle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1996 96 A Iconic Unisex Matelassé Quilted CC Coco Logo Circle Round Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Rare 1988 Iconic Matelassé Quilted Medallion Round Gold CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1988 Unisex Logo CC Coco Matelassé Quilted Medallion Round Circle Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
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Chanel Vintage 1994 Iconic Gold Matelassé Glow Logo CC Coco Round Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage Unisex 94 P 1994 Iconic Classic Matelassé Glow Logo CC Coco Round Circle Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition, but only light colour ...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Iconic Logo CC Coco Pendant Matelassé Quilted Gold Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Pendant Matelassé Quilted Pendant Adjustable Hinged Chain Long Double Layer Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Ton...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Rare Gold 1991 Matelassé Quilted Flap Bag Logo Coin Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1991 Iconic Classic Matelassé Logo CC Coco Quilted Flap Bag Coin 31 RUE CAMBON PARIS Crown Drop Dangle Swing Chunky Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Good ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Statement Matelassé CC Logo Earrings Rare KARL LAGERFELD 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Behind it lies the intricate matelassé texture - a quilted rhombus pattern first introduced on Chanel’s legendary 2.55 handbag, and now a signature House motif.
Chanel Coco Crush 18k White Gold Diamond Quilted Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
At the heart of this piece is the architectural pendant, a testament to Chanel's signature matelassé motif. This compact rectangular plaque of white gold is intricately carved with t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
MINT. Vintage CHANEL gold tone classic chanel matelasse bag style pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Free gift wrapping. 90's vintage Chanel classic style pin brooch with chanel's iconic matelasse style.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
Chanel 1980s Baby Blue Matelasse Suit
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chanel suit in baby blue matelasse. Fully lined with signature gold chain trim.
CHANEL Rare necklace - Gold Toned Matelasse - Strass Faceted Crystals - 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare 1980's Chanel gold-toned necklace with matelasse pattern engraved onto chain.
Crystal, Other
Unavailable
H 9.8 in W 3.1 in L 10.8 in
Chanel Large Classic Quilted Matelasse Flap 867200 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
LEATHER ColorBLACK Approximate SizeWx27.5cm(10.8inch) Hx13.5cm(5.3inch) Dx8cm(3.1inch) Handle Drop / Strap DropHanle Drop : - / Strap Lengh : 25cm(9.8inch) Outside Pocket2pokets Insi...
Chanel Vintage Matelasse 25 Double Flap Black Leather Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black Material: Quilted Lambskin Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects Surface: Obvious Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratches Edges: Minor Stains Handles/St...
Chanel Vintage Matelasse 25 Double Flap Black Leather Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black Material: Quilted Lambskin Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects Surface: Obvious Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor Stains Handles/Str...
Unavailable
Chanel Early Couture Dress and Coat Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lifetime Coco Chanel ensemble of Fuschia silk Matelasse with rose motif.
Vintage Roberta di Camerino, AMBASSADOR collection, classic 2.55 style chain bag
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
The purse reminds of CHANEL’s iconic 2.55 matelasse design, featuring a golden “R” logo motif on the flap.
Chanel Matelasse Gold Wide Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Chanel's renowned quilted design is on full display in the design of this band ring from Chanel's Matelasse collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Matelasse H0009, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Matelasse Reference #: H0009. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Black 19 MM.
Chanel Matelasse Quilted Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Chanel
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Chanel Matelasse quilted stainless steel wristwatch, circa 1990s, fits a small wrist.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Chanel Matelasse White Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The marvelous diamond pattern is brilliantly applied to neatly cut across the impeccably gleaming surface of splendid 18K white gold in this elegant and stylish bracelet from Chanel ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Matelasse Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
Chic diamond and 18K white gold hoop earrings from the "Matelasse" collection, by Chanel. They feature high grade round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Matelasse Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Matelasse" Diamond Band Ring by Chanel. With 36 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS clarity, G color.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Matelasse Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Aesthetically ingenious and immaculately crafted from finest materials to ensure irresistible and long-lasting beauty, this 18K white gold necklace from Chanel is adorned with 0.50ct...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Matelasse Quilted Flexible Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Quilted Flexible "Matelasse" Band Ring by Chanel. Details: Width: 7mm Weight: 15.2 grams Ring Size: 9.25 Stamped Hallmarks: CHANEL, 20I 6155, 750, T59, frenc...
18k Gold
Chanel Matelasse Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Matelasse Ruby Band Ring by Chanel. With 1 Ruby 5mm x 4mm Details: Size:5 Width: 6.5mm Weight: 11.8 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Chanel 750 15G417 *Free Shipping within...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Chanel Matelasse White Gold Wide Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Striking lines slice through the immaculately gleaming 18K white gold surface to create the magnificent diamond pattern in this sublime ring from Cartier Ring Size: 9.0 (59) Band ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Matelasse 1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This engagement ring from Chanel is absolutely divine! The shanks are made of platinum and are carved with the famed Matelasse design.
White Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Matelasse Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 6
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chanel ruby bang ring set in 18K yellow gold with Matelasse pattern.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Chanel Matelasse Black Quilted Patent Leather Gold Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This vintage 90s Chanel shoulder bag features a quilted patent leather body, gold-tone shoulder chains, a top zip closure, and an interior zip pocket. - Made in France. - Size: 2...
Chanel 18K Yellow Gold Matelasse No.5 Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chanel Matelasse No.5 pendant in sold 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Black Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Matelasse Chain Shoulder Bag in black toile has gold hardware and a chain link shoulder strap and a classic CC logo on the front.
CHANEL interlocking 'CC' matelasse gilt metal earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Iconic Chanel interlocking 'CC' matelasse earrings in gilt metal.
1990's Chanel Black Sequin Matelasse Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990's Chanel black sequin matelasse jacket with a diamond pattern throughout.
Chanel Black Quilted Matelasse Lambskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel black quilted Matelasse lambskin shoulder bag
Chanel Orange Matelasse Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Chanel shoulder bag features a orange patent leather body, black "CC" logo flap, silver-tone chain strap, front flap and push lock closure, and interior zip pocket. ...
Chanel Black Leather Matelasse Duffel Bag Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This vintage 90s black Metelasse shoulder duffel bag features a leather body, exterior front flap pocket, exterior back zip pocket, rolled leather handles, top zip closure, and int...
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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