Coco 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?

Coco 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.

What is Coco Chanel most famous for?

Coco 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.

What was Coco Chanel's most famous design?

Coco Chanel's most famous design is arguably either the 2.55 Flap Bag or the little black dress. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. At the time, Vogue referred to it as Chanel's Ford, a reference to the Henry Ford Co. automobiles that were reshaping the automobile industry. Similarly, the little black dress was a landmark in fashion design. The earliest designs for the 2.55 Flap Bag date back to the 1920s, when Chanel began dabbling in designs for a woman's handbag that included a shoulder strap. In 1955, she finally introduced the bag, which gained fame as the first-ever shoulder bag (or one of the earliest) and it remains iconic to this day. Shop a diverse assortment of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.

What bag did Coco Chanel use?

Coco 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.

Who took over Chanel after Coco died?

After 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.

How many Chanell Coco Handles are there?

There 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.

When was the first Coco Chanel fashion show?

The 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.

Why did Coco Chanel make the quilted purse?

Coco 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.

When did Coco Chanel make the little black dress popular?

Coco 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.

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CoCo Chanel Glass Enamel Flower Belt

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

CoCo Chanel massive deep ruby, emerald pate de verre and crystal flower belt. One of CoCo Chanels

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Vintage 1960s French More Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

CoCo Chanel Glass Enamel Flower Belt

H 2.5 in L 26 in

Coco Chanel Round Corn Side Table 1950s

By Coco Chanel

Located in Munich, DE

1950s. Historically, Salvador Dali gave Coco Chanel a similar table for her Paris apartment on Rue

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Gueridon

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Metal

Coco Chanel Round Corn Side Table 1950s

H 16.15 in Dm 17.33 in

Pair of Coco Chanel Style Sheaf of Wheat Side Tables

By Coco Chanel

Located in Dallas, TX

the famous Coco Chanel tables, this pair of original vintage tables is lacquered in white, and feature

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Pair of Coco Chanel Style Sheaf of Wheat Side Tables

H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in

1960's Coco Chanel Style Sheaf Of Wheat Gilt Side Table

By Coco Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1960's Coco Chanel Style Sheaf Of Wheat Gilt Side Table Italy, circa 1960s A stunning piece of

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

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Metal

1960's Coco Chanel Style Sheaf Of Wheat Gilt Side Table

H 20.5 in Dm 21.5 in

Coco Chanel Style Round Drink Table Gilt Iron Sheaf of Roses Glass Top Italy 60s

By Coco Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Hollywood Regency Coco Chanel style side, end or drink table in gilt iron roses on stems with glass

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

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Iron

Coco Chanel Style Round Drink Table Gilt Iron Sheaf of Roses Glass Top Italy 60s

H 20 in Dm 16 in

Stunning Coco Chanel Style Gilt Wheat Side End Table Hollywood Regency

By Coco Chanel

Located in Antwerp, BE

wheat table with round glass top. Styled after the famous Coco Chanel tables this original vintage

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency End Tables

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Metal

Stunning Coco Chanel Style Gilt Wheat Side End Table Hollywood Regency

H 20.48 in Dm 27.17 in

Chanel Coco Period Glass Bead and Rhinestones Earrings

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel -Gilty metal clip earrings with a glass bead and rhinestones. Jewel from the Coco Chane's

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Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Coco Period Glass Bead and Rhinestones Earrings

Dm 0.99 in

Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Haute Couture Belt. Designed as a series of swag chains with emerald

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1960s French Baroque Revival Belts

Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt

H 4 in D 2 in L 28 in

Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Haute Couture Belt. Designed as a series of swag chains with emerald

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1960s French Belts

Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt

W 4 in D 2 in

Chanel Pearly Pearls and Green Glass Paste Belt, Coco period

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Pearly pearls and green glass paste belt. Additional information: Dimensions: Length

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1960s French Belts

Chanel Pearly Pearls and Green Glass Paste Belt, Coco period

L 33.86 in

CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Chanel poured glass enamel flower necklace. Made by Maison Gripoix of opaline and opal

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Vintage 1950s French Romantic Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel

CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace

Gold Gild Metal Wheat Sheaf Round Glass Top Side Occasional Table Stand

By Coco Chanel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Decorative Italian gilt metal wheat sheaf side table stand.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Gold Gild Metal Wheat Sheaf Round Glass Top Side Occasional Table Stand

H 19 in Dm 22 in

Rare Vintage Bottle of Perfume Extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th Century.

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

glass bottle of perfume extract by Chanel, Coco Mademoiselle, 20th century. H: 28cm, W: 18,5cm, D: 8,5cm

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20th Century French Modern Bottles

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Glass

Rare Vintage Bottle of Perfume Extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th Century.

H 11.03 in W 7.29 in D 3.35 in

Coco Chanel coffee-table

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Coco Chanel coffee table, France, gold-plated, 1970s. It has a faceted glass top. H: 54cm. W: 45cm.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Iron

Coco Chanel coffee-table

H 21.26 in Dm 17.72 in

CoCo Chanel Pate De Verre Poured Byzantine Glass Belt, Workshop Maison Gripoix

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Coco Chanel Byzatine style segmented belt of poured glass elements in signature ruby and emerald

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Vintage 1950s French Byzantine More Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

CoCo Chanel Pate De Verre Poured Byzantine Glass Belt, Workshop Maison Gripoix

L 34 in

Small French "Sheaf of Wheat" Side/Console Table in Gilded metal

By Coco Chanel

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

. Salvador Dali gave Coco Chanel similar tables for her Paris apartment on Rue Cambon where they had a

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Metal

Small French "Sheaf of Wheat" Side/Console Table in Gilded metal

H 20.48 in W 19.3 in D 9.26 in

Coco Chanel Pate de Verre Belt, Workshop Gripoix

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Coco Chanel segmented belt of poured glass elements in signature ruby and emerald pate de verre

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1950s French Belts

Coco Chanel Pate de Verre Belt, Workshop Gripoix

L 34 in

Vintage coco chanel coffee table, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage Coco Chanel coffee table. The table is named after the famous fashion queen Gabrielle

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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage coco chanel coffee table, 1960s

H 18.51 in Dm 31.5 in

Metal & Glass Shade Wheat Sheaf Chandelier Tole Toleware Coco Chanel Style

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt and verdigris tole wheat sheaf chandelier in Coco Chanel Style

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Metal & Glass Shade Wheat Sheaf Chandelier Tole Toleware Coco Chanel Style

H 27 in Dm 21 in

Gilt Metal & Glass Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount Chandelier Coco Chanel Style

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole sunburst starburst Flush mount in Coco Chanel Style, the

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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

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Metal

Gilt Metal & Glass Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount Chandelier Coco Chanel Style

H 6.5 in Dm 28 in

Gilt Metal & Glass Drop Four Light Chandelier Toleware Coco Chanel Style Italy

By Banci Firenze

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt and tole water drop chandelier in Coco Chanel Style, the

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Gilt Metal & Glass Drop Four Light Chandelier Toleware Coco Chanel Style Italy

H 36 in Dm 17 in

Coffee table "Coco Chanel" by Goossens, Circa 1970

By Robert Goossens, Hans Kögl

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Cartier. He worked as an independent artisan and in the 1950s began making jewelry for Gabrielle Coco

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee table "Coco Chanel" by Goossens, Circa 1970

H 18.51 in Dm 31.5 in

Coco Chanel 'Sheaf of Wheat' Coffee or Side Table with Glass Top Mid Century

By Robert Goossens

Located in Tilburg, NL

Coco Chanel 'Sheaf of Wheat' Coffee or Side Table with Glass Top Mid Century This is a beautiful

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Coco Chanel 'Sheaf of Wheat' Coffee or Side Table with Glass Top Mid Century

H 21.07 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Hollywood Regency Coco Chanel Coffee Table Hans Kogl, 1970

By Hans Kögl

Located in Oirlo, LI

Hollywood Regency Coco chanel coffee table Hans Kogl, 1970. Great design Coco Chanel

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Hollywood Regency Coco Chanel Coffee Table Hans Kogl, 1970

H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Mid Century Coco Chanel Hollywood Regency Gilt Coffee Table

By Maison Baguès

Located in Waxahachie, TX

. Crowned by a round glass top. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Coco Chanel–styled pieces, this

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Coco Chanel Hollywood Regency Gilt Coffee Table

H 16 in Dm 35 in

Hans Kögl, "Coco Chanel" - metal wheatsheaf side table, Hollywood Regency

By Hans Kögl

Located in Stockholm, SE

. Coco Chanel had the larger model of this table in her home/hotel room at The Ritz Paris, therefore the

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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Side Tables

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Metal

Hans Kögl, "Coco Chanel" - metal wheatsheaf side table, Hollywood Regency

H 21.46 in Dm 23.63 in

Coco Chanel sheaf of wheat side table- Hollywood Regency Style

By Robert Goossens

Located in The Hague, NL

This sheaf of wheat side table named 'Coco Chanel' is just as elegant en stylish as she was. It

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

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Gold Plate, Metal

Coco Chanel sheaf of wheat side table- Hollywood Regency Style

H 20.08 in Dm 23.63 in

Vintage gilt metal sheaf of wheat coco chanel coffee table, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage Coco Chanel coffee table or side table The table is named after the famous fashion queen

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage gilt metal sheaf of wheat coco chanel coffee table, 1960s

H 21.66 in Dm 25.6 in

Iconic Hollywood Regency Gilt Gold Coco Chanel style Wheat Side Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Once gracing Coco Chanel's rue Cambon apartment, this iconic "sheaf of wheat" occasional or end

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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Iconic Hollywood Regency Gilt Gold Coco Chanel style Wheat Side Table

H 16 in Dm 36 in

Hollywood Regency Gilded Coco Chanel Style Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table

Located in Doornspijk, NL

wheat, with a round glass top. This is the kind of table the famous French designer Coco Chanel had in

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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hollywood Regency Gilded Coco Chanel Style Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table

H 16.74 in Dm 22.45 in

Exceptional Large Round Low Table. Similar table at Coco Chanel’s appartement.

Located in Paris, FR

1960. Similar table at Coco Chanel’s appartement. Dimensions  H 57cm (22”) / L 130cm (51”) 

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20th Century French Gueridon

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Large Round Low Table. Similar table at Coco Chanel’s appartement.

H 22.45 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in

"Dripping Dots - Coco Chanel in St. Barths" Contemporary Perfume Bottle Painting

By Cindy Shaoul

Located in New York, NY

This piece is part of an exciting new collection depicting iconic "Coco Chanel" with the artists

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Canvas

Cindy Shaoul
"Dripping Dots - Coco Chanel in St. Barths" Contemporary Perfume Bottle Painting, 2022

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.5 in

Golden Metal Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Coco Chanel Style Coffee Table 1970

Located in Vienna, AT

top. Coco Chanel used a similar model in her famed apartment in Paris. While the sheaf of wheat base

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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Golden Metal Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Coco Chanel Style Coffee Table 1970

H 21.66 in Dm 27.56 in

Hollywood Regency Style Gold Vintage Coco Chanel Style Coffee Table France 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

beautiful with patina, while the glass plate has no scratches or signs of use. Coco Chanel used this type of

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Hollywood Regency Style Gold Vintage Coco Chanel Style Coffee Table France 1970s

H 18.31 in Dm 21.66 in

Triptych mirror covered in leather from Coco Chanel workshop, Art Deco, 1930's

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Exceptional triptych mirror from Coco Chanel workshop. This is one of several leather-wrapped

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Triptych mirror covered in leather from Coco Chanel workshop, Art Deco, 1930's

H 68.12 in W 58.27 in D 1.97 in

Faux Metal Bamboo Base Racetrack Oval 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!

By McGuire, Coco Chanel, Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Italian Fauxl Bamboo Gold Gilt Metal Base Racetrack Oval 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Faux Metal Bamboo Base Racetrack Oval 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!

H 17 in W 46 in D 28 in

Vintage Chanel Rare Gripoix pendant, 1950s

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Very rare Chanel oval pendant poured with Gripoix glass. Coco Chanel years. Period: 1950s Signed

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Vintage 1950s French Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Rare Gripoix pendant, 1950s

"Dripping Dots - Coco Chanel" Colorful Pop Art Chanel Perfume Bottle Painting

By Cindy Shaoul

Located in New York, NY

This piece is part of an exciting new collection depicting iconic "Chanel N°5" with the artists

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board

Cindy Shaoul
"Dripping Dots - Coco Chanel" Colorful Pop Art Chanel Perfume Bottle Painting, 2018

H 13 in W 10 in D 1 in

Coco Chanel Gripoix Poured Glass Flower Faux Turquoise and Ruby Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This special RARE and magnificent early statement necklace by Coco Chanel is simply put, among the

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Vintage 1930s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Coco Chanel Gripoix Poured Glass Flower Faux Turquoise and Ruby Necklace

Coffee Table "Blora", Root Wood with Stainless Steel Legs and Tempered Glass

By Coco Chanel

Located in Linz, AT

with stunning erosion detail, with a tempered glass plate (10mm) on the top and legs made of stainless

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2010s Austrian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Coffee Table "Blora", Root Wood with Stainless Steel Legs and Tempered Glass

H 16.9 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Chanel 1970s Gripoix Glass Vintage Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Wigan, GB

, but primarily because of its 'Maltese Cross' style design and use of Gripoix glass. Coco Chanel liked

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Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel 1970s Gripoix Glass Vintage Necklace

L 14.97 in

Sheaf of Wheat Sofa Table Coco Chanel Robert Goossens

By Robert Goossens

Located in Sames, FR

for Coco Chanel and Yves St Laurent in the 70th. Gilt Iron with a smoked glass top.

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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Sheaf of Wheat Sofa Table Coco Chanel Robert Goossens

H 18.9 in Dm 33.47 in

Mid-Century Coco Chanel Style Gilt Metal Coffee Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Mid-Century Coco Chanel Style Sheath of Wheat Wheat Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Oval Glass top

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Plate

Mid-Century Coco Chanel Style Gilt Metal Coffee Table

H 16.5 in W 51 in D 25.5 in

Mogul Glass Gilt Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

styles influenced the work of Coco Chanel. The glass on this piece appears well made but it's origin is

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Early 20th Century Unknown More Necklaces

Mogul Glass Gilt Necklace

W 1 in L 16.5 in

Louis ROUSSELET, Brooch in glass beads, FRANCE 1940, vintage

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Other

Louis ROUSSELET, Brooch in glass beads, FRANCE 1940, vintage

H 3.15 in W 2.17 in D 0.79 in

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to

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Vintage 1940s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

Dm 1.19 in

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to

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Vintage 1940s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

Dm 1.19 in

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to

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Vintage 1940s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, in glass, FRANCE 1940

Dm 1.19 in

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, glass paste flower, FRANCE 1960

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

which he gave his name and whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who

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Vintage 1960s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Louis ROUSSELET, Old clip-on Earrings, glass paste flower, FRANCE 1960

H 1.58 in W 1.38 in

Madeleine RIVIÈRE by the workshop of Louis ROUSSELET, old brooch, vintage 30s

By Louis Rousselet

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

whose specialty was imitation enamel and pearl glass beads. Coco Chanel, who then wanted to promote

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Other

Madeleine RIVIÈRE by the workshop of Louis ROUSSELET, old brooch, vintage 30s

H 2.96 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in

Vintage Early Coco Chanel Glass and Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Important early Coco Chanel fringe metal chain statement necklace - comprised out of hundreds of

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Mid-20th Century French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Vintage Early Coco Chanel Glass and Pearl Necklace

H 5.25 in L 15 in

Coco Chanel “Fasce Di Grano” Small Table Glass Golden Natural Iron, 1955

By Coco Chanel

Located in Milano, IT

Coco Chanel Fasce di Grano” small table with glass top and golden natural iron, 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Tables

Materials

Iron

Coco Chanel “Fasce Di Grano” Small Table Glass Golden Natural Iron, 1955

H 25.99 in Dm 28.75 in

Faux-Bamboo Gilt Metal Drinks Trolley. French work Attributed to Coco Chanel.

By Coco Chanel

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

rare model. This is a French work attributed to Coco Chanel. Circa 1970

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Faux-Bamboo Gilt Metal Drinks Trolley. French work Attributed to Coco Chanel.

H 29.49 in W 31.3 in D 17.72 in

French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Wheat Leaf Coffee/Side Table, Coco Chanel Style

By Coco Chanel

Located in Dallas, TX

, in perfect condition. French Mid-Century Modern gilt metal table, Coco Chanel style.

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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Wheat Leaf Coffee/Side Table, Coco Chanel Style

H 20 in Dm 25.5 in

Coco Chanel French Coffee Table by Maison Bagues, 1950s

By Maison Baguès, Coco Chanel

Located in Hilversum, NL

Coco Chanel French coffee table, sheaf of wheat with rare oval glass, 1950s. This wheat sheaf side

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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Coco Chanel French Coffee Table by Maison Bagues, 1950s

H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in

Coco Chanel Side Tables

By Chanel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of Coco Chanel side tables, gilt wheat sheaf. France, 1970s. Measures: Ø 80 cm H 50 cm.

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coco Chanel Side Tables

H 19.69 in Dm 31.5 in

Vintage Green Glass Diamante Coco Chanel Button Earrings

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage Coco Chanel green glass diamante button clip-on earrings - signed Chanel made in France

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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Green Glass Diamante Coco Chanel Button Earrings

H 0.75 in L 0.75 in

Coco Chanel Style Wheat Coffee Table in Gold

By Chanel

Located in Berlin, BE

Coco Chanel style coffee table base in gold-plated metal in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Coco Chanel Style Wheat Coffee Table in Gold

H 16.93 in Dm 25.6 in L 16.93 in

Coco Chanel Green and Red Art Deco Glass Necklace circa 1930

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Exquisite Coco Chanel statement necklace by Maison Gripoix featuring an Art Deco fringe design

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Coco Chanel Green and Red Art Deco Glass Necklace circa 1930

H 3 in L 15.5 in

Coco Chanel Baroque Gilt Pearl and Color Glass Collar Circa 1930

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Exquisite and scarce Coco Chanel collar - the necklace is comprised of four rows of thick gilt

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Coco Chanel Baroque Gilt Pearl and Color Glass Collar Circa 1930

H 2.25 in L 17 in

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Who is Coco Chanel?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
Coco 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?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Coco 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.
What is Coco Chanel most famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Coco 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.
What was Coco Chanel's most famous design?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Coco Chanel's most famous design is arguably either the 2.55 Flap Bag or the little black dress. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. At the time, Vogue referred to it as Chanel's Ford, a reference to the Henry Ford Co. automobiles that were reshaping the automobile industry. Similarly, the little black dress was a landmark in fashion design. The earliest designs for the 2.55 Flap Bag date back to the 1920s, when Chanel began dabbling in designs for a woman's handbag that included a shoulder strap. In 1955, she finally introduced the bag, which gained fame as the first-ever shoulder bag (or one of the earliest) and it remains iconic to this day. Shop a diverse assortment of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
What bag did Coco Chanel use?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
Coco 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.
Who took over Chanel after Coco died?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
After 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.
How many Chanell Coco Handles are there?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There 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.
When was the first Coco Chanel fashion show?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
The 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.

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Why did Coco Chanel make the quilted purse?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
Coco 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.
When did Coco Chanel make the little black dress popular?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Coco 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.