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Chanel Gripoix Handbag

Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a
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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel  Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
Chanel  Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
$5,100
H 6 in W 8.3 in D 1.75 in L 17 in
Chanel Gripoix and Satin Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Chanel Gripoix collectable bag. In perfect condition. The purse is made of satin, the chain
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Gripoix and Satin Evening Bag
Chanel Gripoix and Satin Evening Bag
$9,300
H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 2 in
Mini Camera Chanel With Bijoux Gripoix Print
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Details : the textile part is a design of vintage gripoix jewelry, a symbol of Chanel creations in the 80s
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1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Dark Brown Suede Gripoix Jewels Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Dark Brown Suede Gripoix Jewels Evening Bag is in mint condition. A very rare
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

1990s Chanel Silk Gripoix Jewel Print Blue Leather Tassel Chain Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In her prime, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel mingled amongst the elite. Having funded many of her ventures
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 1991 Vintage Purple Quilted Suede Jeweled Gripoix Flap Bag 24k GHW 68151
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68151 Chanel 1991 Vintage Purple Quilted Suede Jeweled Gripoix Flap Bag 24k GHW is a
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Very Rare Vintage 1990s Black Satin Quilted Flower Gripoix Jewel Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare Chanel mini Gripoix flower satin flap bag. 24K gold plated. Beautiful vintage condition
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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Chanel Gripoix Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and iconic piece of Chanel history is enriched in this astounding Chanel vintage flap. This
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1970s Italian Handbags and Purses

Chanel Vintage Gripoix Suede Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
An extremely rare & hard to find Chanel suede bag features Gripoix detail on the front flap, gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Handbags and Purses

Chanel Vintage Gripoix Suede Crossbody Bag
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Suede Crossbody Bag
H 3.75 in W 1.75 in L 7.25 in
Chanel Pink Satin Gripoix Vintage Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Dazzle up a little black dress with the vintage Chanel pink satin gripoix evening bag. Magenta
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20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

1980s CHANEL Gripoix and silk Flap bag
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
STUNNING to Die for Vintage Chanel flap bag with Gripoix Stone on front setting Minor Scratches
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Chain Gripoix Stone 18cr0426 Black Quilted Cotton Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 10669894 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 3.75" Handle drop: 10.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION (9.5/10 or A+ ) Includes Serial...
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Vintage CHANEL brown suede chain shoulder bag with gripoix stones and cc mark.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
CHANEL, a gripoix jeweled shoulder bag with gold tone chains. This is the very luxurious Chanel jewelry
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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic Gripoix Quilted Half Moon Crescent Flap 215653 Ivory Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code:0508542 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 2" Height: 5.5" Shoulder strap drop: 19" OVERALL GOOD COND...
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20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Evening Clutch With Gripoix Magnetic Snap Closure
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Chanel black quilted velvet evening clutch with Gripoix magnetic snap closure, burgundy leather
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Chanel Purse With Gripoix Stones
By Chanel
Located in Austin, TX
1970s Chanel brown silk quilted purse with gripoix stones and chain strap. "CC
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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel S/S Gripoix Satin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your evening look with this stunning Chanel bag! Circa 2009 from their S/S collection, this
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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel S/S Gripoix Satin Flap Bag
Chanel S/S Gripoix Satin Flap Bag
H 4 in W 1.5 in L 10 in
Chanel Gold Leather Gripoix Tassel Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Gold Gripoix Tassel Evening Bag is in mint condition. An early vintage piece, the Gripoix
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Chanel Rarest Paris / Monaco Gripoix Detail Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
A rarest find! Collectible Chanel minaudière with brand's signature jewel Gripoix embellishment
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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Satin Gripoix Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
An elegant piece with a stunning gripoix on the front and faux pearls attached on the side. This
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL - Doll Clutch Rare Minaudiere Bag Moscow Matryoshka CC Gripoix Wristlet
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Doll Clutch Rare Minaudiere Bag Moscow Matryoshka CC Gripoix Wristlet Height: 7 in
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Rare 1980s Chanel Black Satin Green Gripoix Stone Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Lovely vintage early 1980s quilted black satin Chanel evening bag with green gripoix glass
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CHANEL Paris-Byzance Black Satin Gripoix Jeweled 2.55 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Paris-Byzance Black Satin Jeweled 2.55 Flap Bag Made in: France Year of
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Chanel Blue Lambskin with Silk Gripoix Accessories Pattern Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel blue lambskin with silk gripoix accessories pattern tassel shoulder bag
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Chanel Red Lambskin with Silk Gripoix Accessories Pattern Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel red lambskin with silk gripoix accessories pattern tassel shoulder bag
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Chanel Black Satin Quilted Crossbody Bag with a Red and Green Gripoix Jewel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel crossbody bag Made in France Black quilted satin Attached red and green gripoix (poured
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Vintage Chanel Gripoix Large Printed Canvas and Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s Rare
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
RARE Vintage Chanel Gripoix large printed canvas and leather shoulder bag from the 1980s. An early
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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Rare Vintage Chanel Gripoix & Gold Chain Satin Evening Bag / Purse
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A rare Chanel Gripoix collectable satin evening bag From the early 1990s. The chain strap is made
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1990s Shoulder Bags

Vintage Coco Chanel Black Satin Gold Tassel Gripoix Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Extremely scarce vintage Chanel black satin-silk and leather "pouchette" evening bag - comprised of
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

RARE Chanel Gripoix Beaded Black Leather Chain Trim Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Chanel Gripoix Beaded Black Leather Chain Trim Classic Flap Bag in excellent condition. Black
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 1991 Vintage Black Quilted Satin Jeweled Gripoix Flap Bag GHW 67830
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67830 Chanel 1991 Vintage Black Quilted Satin Jeweled Gripoix Flap Bag GHW is a
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Wonderful 1990s 90s Rare Vintage Chanel Gripoix Bucket Bag Chain Logo Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage Chanel canvas bucket bag, with signature Gripoix print throughout! Gold and
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Chanel Clutch Bag Green Leather Mirror CC Logo Minaudière Handbag Tube Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - 2003 Pill Box Clutch with Semi Precious Stone strap One of the most rare &
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Early 2000s French Clutches

Chanel Clutch Bag - Green Leather Mirror CC Logo Minaudiere Handbag Tube Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - 2003 Pill Box Clutch with Semi Precious Stone strap One of the most rare
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Early 2000s French Clutches

CHANEL QUILTED SATIN CLUTCH WITH GRIPOIX
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel quilted satin clutch with gripoix and rhinestone tassel. Stamped Chanel Made in Italy. Comes
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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches

CHANEL QUILTED SATIN CLUTCH WITH GRIPOIX
CHANEL QUILTED SATIN CLUTCH WITH GRIPOIX
H 2.75 in W 6.7 in D 2.8 in
Chanel Black Velvet Gripoix Vintage Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Black Vintage Velvet Gripoix Evening Bag - pristine condition; a beautiful collectible
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Vintage Gripoix Tote Chevron Suede Mini
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Vintage Gripoix Tote Chevron Suede Mini, crafted from black chevron suede, features
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Chanel Vintage Gripoix Tassel Zip Clutch Quilted Satin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 3", Width 7.5", Depth 1" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Gripoix Tassel Zip Clutch Quilted
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Black Satin Gripoix Vintage Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel Vintage Black Gripoix Evening Bag- PRISTINE Crafted in black satin with a bejeweled focal
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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Vintage Gripoix Evening Bag Quilted Satin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Chanel Model: Vintage Gripoix Evening
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Horoscope Navy Blue Metal Gripoix Gold Crystal Small Mini Minaudière Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2007 Collection Metal Gripoix Crystal Leather Trim Gold Tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Unique Chanel Greek 2017 Cruise Collection Clutch with Gripoix style stones
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
for sale a unique clutch fom Chanel from last crusie collection. of course this collection is not
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

80's Vintage Chanel Black Quilted Bag with Gripoix Style Stones
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Almost like a jewel, lovely vintage 80's black lambskin leather bag with goldne hardware with green and red stones Really good vintage condition, no major sign of use, just some ligh...
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Python Brown Leather Bag Semi Precious Stones Gripoix CC Silver Snakeskin
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Small Snakeskin Flap Bag Color: Brown Material: Python / Semi Precious Stones
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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Python Brown Leather Bag Semi Precious Stones Gripoix CC Silver Snakeskin
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Small Snakeskin Flap Bag Color: Brown Material: Python / Semi Precious Stones
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Gold-tone Metal Multicolor Lab-created Stones CC Logo Gripoix Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel CC Gripoix necklace features gold-tone metal hardware, an interlocking CC logo adorned with
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20th Century Jewelry Rolls

Chanel Gold-tone Metal Multicolor Lab-created Stones CC Logo Gripoix Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel CC Gripoix necklace features gold-tone metal hardware, an interlocking CC logo adorned with
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20th Century Jewelry Rolls

Vintage ✿*゚CHANEL BLACK Chain Gripoix Glass Pearl Lambskin Clutch Bag Handbag
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
This double long jewelled chained is so sumptuously adorned with Gripoix glass beads, faux pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Velvet Pearl Gripoix Crossbody Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a statement in this one of a kind Chanel velvet evening bag. This bag features black velvet
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Chanel Gripoix Black Lambskin East West Evening Clutch Bag - Rare
By Chanel
Located in Singapore, SG
Rarely available as this was a seasonal piece. Chanel has discontinued it's East West flap. It can
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Green Satin Clutch with Gripoix Ornament and Quilted Chunky Gold Chain
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Chanel Green Satin Clutch with Gripoix Ornament and Quilted Chunky Gold Chain. I believe this is
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1980s French Clutches

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Chanel Gripoix Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary chanel gripoix handbag for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Gold and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a chanel gripoix handbag from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Chanel Gripoix Handbag?

On average, a chanel gripoix handbag on 1stDibs sells for $2,750, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $12,750 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.

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.