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Chanel Woc Vintage

CHANEL Timeless WOC Medium Black Lambskin Leather Handbag 1986–1988
CHANEL Timeless WOC Medium Black Lambskin Leather Handbag 1986–1988

CHANEL Timeless WOC Medium Black Lambskin Leather Handbag 1986–1988

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Magnifique sac à main CHANEL modèle Timeless WOC Mini, confectionné en cuir d’agneau uni noir et

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1980s Chanel Woc Vintage

CHANEL Timeless WOC Mini Black Lambskin Leather Handbag 1997–1999
CHANEL Timeless WOC Mini Black Lambskin Leather Handbag 1997–1999

CHANEL Timeless WOC Mini Black Lambskin Leather Handbag 1997–1999

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Magnifique sac à main CHANEL modèle Timeless WOC Mini, confectionné en cuir d’agneau uni noir et

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1990s Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Silver New Line Wallet on Chain Bag WOC 2ccs114
Chanel Silver New Line Wallet on Chain Bag WOC 2ccs114

Chanel Silver New Line Wallet on Chain Bag WOC 2ccs114

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 6385786 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 22" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Ser...

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20th Century Chanel Woc Vintage

CHANEL Timeless Medium Wallet on Chain Black Lambskin Leather 1996–1997
CHANEL Timeless Medium Wallet on Chain Black Lambskin Leather 1996–1997

CHANEL Timeless Medium Wallet on Chain Black Lambskin Leather 1996–1997

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Magnifique sac à main CHANEL modèle Timeless WOC Medium, réalisé en cuir d’agneau noir souple et

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1990s Chanel Woc Vintage

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Chanel Wallet on Chain (WOC) in black lambskin leather
Chanel Wallet on Chain (WOC) in black lambskin leather

Chanel Wallet on Chain (WOC) in black lambskin leather

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H 4.73 in D 1.58 in L 7.49 in

Chanel Wallet on Chain (WOC) in black lambskin leather

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel Wallet on Chain (WOC) in black lambskin leather. The hardware is silver-colored. The bag

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1990s French Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel WOC Beige New Line Wallet on Chain Flap 8cc99
Chanel WOC Beige New Line Wallet on Chain Flap 8cc99

Chanel WOC Beige New Line Wallet on Chain Flap 8cc99

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

7.5"W x 5.5"H x 1.5"D Strap Drop 23" EXCELLENT CONDITION (9/10 or A) Includes Serial seal Sticker and Box Minor rubs

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20th Century Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel East West Reissue WOC Wallet on Chain 208912
Chanel East West Reissue WOC Wallet on Chain 208912

Chanel East West Reissue WOC Wallet on Chain 208912

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: 6969882 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 1.5" Height: 4.25" Shoulder strap drop: 12" OVERALL VERY GOOD...

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20th Century Chanel Woc Vintage

2016 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Wallet-On-Chain WOC
2016 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Wallet-On-Chain WOC

2016 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Wallet-On-Chain WOC

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Wallet-on-Chain WOC This CHANEL Wallet-On-Chain is in

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20th Century French Chanel Woc Vintage

CHANEL Red Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Wallet-on-Chain WOC
CHANEL Red Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Wallet-on-Chain WOC

CHANEL Red Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Wallet-on-Chain WOC

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Red Caviar Leather Vintage Timeless Wallet-on-Chain WOC Serial Number: 3924500 Age (Circa

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1990s Italian Chanel Woc Vintage

2015 Chanel Turquoise Quilted Patent Leather Reissue Wallet-On-Chain WOC
2015 Chanel Turquoise Quilted Patent Leather Reissue Wallet-On-Chain WOC

2015 Chanel Turquoise Quilted Patent Leather Reissue Wallet-On-Chain WOC

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Turquoise Quilted Patent Leather Reissue Wallet-On-Chain WOC Reference: HB1523 Serial

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20th Century Spanish Chanel Woc Vintage

2017 Chanel Gold Quilted Metallic Calfskin Leather Wallet-On-Chain Woc
2017 Chanel Gold Quilted Metallic Calfskin Leather Wallet-On-Chain Woc

2017 Chanel Gold Quilted Metallic Calfskin Leather Wallet-On-Chain Woc

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Gold Quilted Metallic Calfskin Leather Wallet-On-Chain WOC with Rose Gold Trim This CHANEL

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20th Century Italian Chanel Woc Vintage

2017 Chanel Red Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Wallet-On-Chain WOC
2017 Chanel Red Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Wallet-On-Chain WOC

2017 Chanel Red Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Wallet-On-Chain WOC

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Red Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Wallet-On-Chain WOC This CHANEL Wallet-on-Chain is in

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20th Century Italian Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Nude Beige Caviar Leather Wallet on Chain Flap Crossbody WOC 861270
Chanel Nude Beige Caviar Leather Wallet on Chain Flap Crossbody WOC 861270

Chanel Nude Beige Caviar Leather Wallet on Chain Flap Crossbody WOC 861270

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Serial Seal Sticker (Outside) Minor rubs and marks at the exterior, most at corners (Inside) Minor marks and rubs Width (inch) : 7.48 inch(a...

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20th Century Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Silver Quilted Lambskin Wallet On Chain
Chanel Silver Quilted Lambskin Wallet On Chain

Chanel Silver Quilted Lambskin Wallet On Chain

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H 4.93 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in

Chanel Silver Quilted Lambskin Wallet On Chain

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"CHANEL Silver Quilted Metallic Lambskin Wallet-On-Chain WOC This CHANEL Wallet-on-Chain is

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20th Century French Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Timeless Wallet on Chain Small Lambskin Black circa 1990
Chanel Timeless Wallet on Chain Small Lambskin Black circa 1990

Chanel Timeless Wallet on Chain Small Lambskin Black circa 1990

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL Timeless WOC Small in black leather with gold-tone hardware. The bag has a snap closure

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1990s Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Timeless Wallet on Chain Medium Lambskin Black 1991–1994
Chanel Timeless Wallet on Chain Medium Lambskin Black 1991–1994

Chanel Timeless Wallet on Chain Medium Lambskin Black 1991–1994

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL Timeless WOC Medium in black leather with gold-tone hardware. The bag has a snap closure

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1990s Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Black Leather CC Embossed Crossbody WOC
Chanel Black Leather CC Embossed Crossbody WOC

Chanel Black Leather CC Embossed Crossbody WOC

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H 4.5 in W 1.5 in D 2.5 in L 5 in

Chanel Black Leather CC Embossed Crossbody WOC

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Chanel Black Leather CC Embossed Crossbody Wallet on Chain circa 1996-97 is the epitome of

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1990s Italian Chanel Woc Vintage

1990s Chanel Rue 31 Cambon Canvas Woc Red Cross Body Bag
1990s Chanel Rue 31 Cambon Canvas Woc Red Cross Body Bag

1990s Chanel Rue 31 Cambon Canvas Woc Red Cross Body Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

1990's Red canvas Chanel Rue Cambon Canvas WOC shoulder bag with white logo detail throughout

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1990s French Chanel Woc Vintage

Vintage WOC red leather short strap
Vintage WOC red leather short strap

Vintage WOC red leather short strap

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H 4.85 in W 7.49 in D 0.99 in

Vintage WOC red leather short strap

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Vintage Chanel Wallet on Chain model bag in bright red quilted leather, flap closed by press stud

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1990s French Chanel Woc Vintage

Vintage 1996 Chanel  WOC in Blue denim
Vintage 1996 Chanel  WOC in Blue denim

Vintage 1996 Chanel WOC in Blue denim

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

1996 Vintage Chanel jean WOC with crossbody chain. Good vintage condition but shows ssome use

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1980s French Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel WOC Black Lambskin Leather Reissue Chain Wallet
Chanel WOC Black Lambskin Leather Reissue Chain Wallet

Chanel WOC Black Lambskin Leather Reissue Chain Wallet

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Chanel black lambskin leather wallet on chain with leather, silver-tone hardware, three interior

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Mid-20th Century Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Pink Leather WOC Crossbody Bag
Chanel Pink Leather WOC Crossbody Bag

Chanel Pink Leather WOC Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Chanel Pink Leather WOC Crossbody Bag with silver-tone hardware, single leather and chain-link

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20th Century Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Blue White Denim Deauville WOC Shoulder Bag
Chanel Blue White Denim Deauville WOC Shoulder Bag

Chanel Blue White Denim Deauville WOC Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Chanel Blue White Denim Deauville WOC Shoulder Bag with denim, silver-tone hardware, interior slip

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20th Century Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Pink Caviar Leather WOC Chain Shoulder Bag
Chanel Pink Caviar Leather WOC Chain Shoulder Bag

Chanel Pink Caviar Leather WOC Chain Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Chanel Pink Caviar Leather WOC Chain Shoulder Bag with silver-tone hardware, single chain-link and

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20th Century Chanel Woc Vintage

Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Bag Style WOC
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Bag Style WOC

Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Bag Style WOC

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice vintage Chanel bag in excellent condition in lambskin leather and golden hardware

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1980s French Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Black Caviar Leather Wallet On Shoulder Chain WOC
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Wallet On Shoulder Chain WOC

Chanel Black Caviar Leather Wallet On Shoulder Chain WOC

By Chanel

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Chanel black caviar leather wallet on chain. It has flap top with a secure stud and 1 zipper pocket

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Late 20th Century Italian Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Black Lizard Gold WOC Clutch Evening Flap Shoulder Bag
Chanel Black Lizard Gold WOC Clutch Evening Flap Shoulder Bag

Chanel Black Lizard Gold WOC Clutch Evening Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Chanel Black Lizard Gold WOC Wallet on Chain Clutch Evening Flap Shoulder Bag Lizard Gold tone

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Late 20th Century French Chanel Woc Vintage

Chanel Timeless 19cm Wallet On Chain  WOC Black Caviar Leather
Chanel Timeless 19cm Wallet On Chain  WOC Black Caviar Leather

Chanel Timeless 19cm Wallet On Chain WOC Black Caviar Leather

By Chanel

Located in Dublin, IE

Chanel Caviar Timeless CC Wallet On Chain 19cm in black grained leather with long chain strap

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20th Century French Chanel Woc Vintage

Vintage  Chanel  Wallet on Chain in Black Patented Leather
Vintage  Chanel  Wallet on Chain in Black Patented Leather

Vintage Chanel Wallet on Chain in Black Patented Leather

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

1996 Vintage Chanel jean WOC with crossbody chain. Good vintage condition but shows ssome use

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1980s French Chanel Woc Vintage

Vintage 1991 Chanel Mini Nano Shoulder Bag in Blue denim
Vintage 1991 Chanel Mini Nano Shoulder Bag in Blue denim

Vintage 1991 Chanel Mini Nano Shoulder Bag in Blue denim

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

1996 Vintage Chanel jean WOC with crossbody chain. Good vintage condition but shows some use

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1990s French Chanel Woc Vintage

CHANEL Caviar WOC Wallet On Chain Black Shoulder Crossbody Bag
CHANEL Caviar WOC Wallet On Chain Black Shoulder Crossbody Bag

CHANEL Caviar WOC Wallet On Chain Black Shoulder Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP

An authentic CHANEL Caviar Wallet On Chain WOC Black Shoulder Bag Crossbody. The color is Black

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1990s Italian Chanel Woc Vintage

CHANEL 2014 Wallet on Chain WOC Shoulder Bag Clutch Black Lambskin
CHANEL 2014 Wallet on Chain WOC Shoulder Bag Clutch Black Lambskin

CHANEL 2014 Wallet on Chain WOC Shoulder Bag Clutch Black Lambskin

By Chanel

Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP

Condition & Ratings Overall: 8 of 10 The outside is in excellent condition with minimal signs of use only. Very slight scratches. The inside is also excellent and very clean. Al...

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1980s Italian Chanel Woc Vintage

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By Christian Dior

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By Cartier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

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By Chanel

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By Chanel

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

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$4,499

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By Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

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2010s French Chanel Woc Vintage

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Chanel Woc Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel woc vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Pink and more. Finding the perfect chanel woc vintage may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Finding a chanel woc vintage for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Chanel Woc Vintage?

On average, a chanel woc vintage on 1stDibs sells for $2,143, while they’re typically $799 on the low end and $9,920 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.