Coco Chanel Contemporary
1990s European Contemporary Brooches
2010s French Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Mixed Media, Panel
2010s Contemporary More Prints
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Bangles
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Lenticular
1990s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Epoxy Resin, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas, Paint
1990s French Baroque Revival Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Canvas
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Aluminum
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic, Textile
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Textile, Canvas, Acrylic
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
1990s French Shoes
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Resin, Oil
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
Claire Denarie-SoffiettiFrench Contemporary Art by Claire Denarie-Soffietti - Myrrhe Eglantine, 2020
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Claire Denarie-SoffiettiFrench Contemporary Art by Claire Denarie-Soffietti - Burst into Bloom, 2023
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Satin, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Tables
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Tables
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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- Who is Coco Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How was Coco Chanel influential?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Coco Chanel was influential because she reimagined apparel typically reserved for men, like blazers in feminine cuts and softer fabrics. 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. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chanel pieces from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a number of Chanel Coco Handle bags available. The bag, also known as the Flap Bag with Handle, comes in mini, small, standard and large sizes. Classic materials include grained calfskin and smooth lambskin. Chanel also produced the bag in tweed and velvet in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel handbags.
- What bag did Coco Chanel use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Coco Chanel used many bags over the course of her life, but there is little information about which specific bags she carried. There are accounts that the acclaimed designer sported her iconic 2.55 Flap Bag, which was the first bag to ever feature a shoulder strap when it debuted in 1955. Some say that she used the hidden zipper compartment in the quilted shoulder bag to hide love letters from an admirer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chanel bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024After Coco died, Yvonne Dudel, Jean Cazaubon and Philippe Guibourgé took over Chanel. During the early 1970s, Jacques Wertheimer purchased the controlling interest in the French fashion house, and his son, Alain Wertheimer, took over for him in 1974. Karl Lagerfeld became the creative director of Chanel in 1983 and served in the role until his death in 2019. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Coco Chanel made the quilted purse known as the 2.55 to solve a problem. The handbags that were available during the early 20th century were often hard to carry because they only had handles. Chanel added a chain strap to the 2.55, giving women the freedom to sling it over their shoulders for easy carrying. As to why the 2.55 featured diamond quilting, she was enamored with the pattern, which she first encountered on saddle cloths, groom's jackets and horse blankets at a friend's stables, and introduced it to her designs in the 1920s. By the time the 2.55 debuted in 1955, diamond quilting had become synonymous with the French fashion house. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Chanel bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024The first Coco Chanel fashion shows were reportedly held on rue Cambon in Paris.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in the French capital at 31 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. The ground floor housed the boutique, while the area upstairs was utilized for a salon for couture fittings as well as a space for models to show off Chanel's present collections.
Find vintage Chanel handbags, clothing and accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Coco Chanel first made the little black dress popular in 1926. That year, Vogue magazine referred to the dress as Chanel’s Model T as a way to describe how the approachable design was something the average woman could wear, just as Ford’s Model T automobile made it possible for more everyday people to own a car. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chanel dresses.