Spring 2004 CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld Runway White Crochet Knit Shoulder Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
recognizable white Chanel flap bag in an unusual boho-style crochet knit design from Karl Lagerfeld's Spring
Chanel Vintage Red Quilted Lambskin Belt Bag, Karl Lagerfeld Era, Made in Italy
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
the Karl Lagerfeld era of the late 1980s to early 1990s. This rare waist bag features the iconic gold
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Black Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black quilted lambskin leather shoulder bag featuring quilted smooth black
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Navy Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld navy quilted lambskin leather shoulder bag featuring quilted smooth navy
2009 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Biarritz Grey Wool Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld grey wool “Paris-Biarritz” tote bag featuring a diamond quilted pattern
$16,583
Chanel Vanity bag 1986-1988
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black quilted lamb leather oval vanity bag. Golden cc fastening and
Chanel 2007 Runway Karl Lagerfeld Vintage White Dual Twin Chain Mini Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Runway Karl Lagerfeld Vintage White Dual Twin Chain Mini Tote Bag 2007 {Vintage 17 Years
$10,334
Chanel bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black crocodile 'camera' bag. Zipper and golden metal double handle
$6,369
Chanel bag 1991s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black lamb leather bag with a golden metal chain handle
Chanel Taupe Tweed Portobello Flap Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel shoulder bag from the Fall 2013 collection by Karl Lagerfeld features quilted calfskin
$15,622
Chanel vanity bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted patent leather vanity bag. Golden metal elements. Piece with a
$7,690
Chanel 'box' bag 1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black lamb leather bag with silvery metal elements and cc logo
$12,978
Chanel bakelite bag 2000s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Black and white bakelite bag with a black fabric interior. Piece with a
$6,974
Chanel shopping bag 2014
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Navy-blue quilted calfskin shopping bag trimmed with same-color tweed
$1,201
Chanel brooch 'bag' 2002
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 5.5 cm x 3 cm SKU:BRB104
Gilt Metal
$5,768
Chanel bag Summer 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted canvas 'shopping' bag printed with a stylised multicolored flower
Chanel 'box' bag Summer 1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black patent leather 'box' bag with silvery metal elements. Piece
Chanel 'box' bag 1996-1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Quilted black lamb leather bag with tortoiseshell-like bakelite. Bakelite
$6,969
Chanel bag Cruise 2019
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Black lamb leather bag overlaid with golden metal chains interlaced with
$8,411
Chanel jewelry bag 1987s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Silk bag with a jewelry print and red lamb leather. Zipper fastening
$12,617
Chanel Jumbo vinyl bag 1995
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted beige transparent vinyl Jumbo bag, edges made of black patent
$12,377
Chanel evening bag 1989-1991
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted purple silk evening bag with golden metal chain handle and
CHANEL 2005 Mademoiselle Ligne black lambskin kisslock clutch bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: JHDN/A00119 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Mademoiselle Ligne Collection: 2005 Material
$9,012
Chanel fur bag 2017-2018
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Shiny burgundy beaver fur bag with quilted lamb leather on the flap. CC
Chanel 'shopper' bag 2008/2009
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Metallic-pink lamb leather 'Shopper' bag with metal chains varnished with
Chanel 2.55 bag 2011 Collection
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) 2.55 bag entirely embroidered with black and silvery sequins, and with
$8,171
Chanel evening bag 1991
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Partially quilted red satin evening bag. Golden metal cc fastener, and satin interlaced
Chanel leather bag 1991-1992
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted metallic-blue leather bag ornamented with a golden metal jewelry
Chanel bag 'Mademoiselle' Summer 2003
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silk bag with black and white 'Mademoiselle' patterns, black lamb leather
$5,892
Chanel evening bag 1988
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Quilted blue satin evening bag with a golden metal press fastener set with
Chanel bag 'Coliseum' 2016-2017
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted nude lamb leather 'Coliseum' bag with a rigid golden metal
$624Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Mademoiselle Chocolate Bar denim blue quilted clutch bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Mademoiselle Chocolate Bar Clutch Material: Denim Color: Blue
Chanel 'Tweed Girl' bag 2017
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 28 cm - Height: 20 cm
CHANEL Wild Stitch Surpique brown lambskin leather matelasse bowler bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Wild Stitch Collection: 2002-2003 Material: Leather Color
Chanel embroidered leather bag 2000
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black lamb leather bag with an organza lay embroidered with sequins and
Chanel “Pyramid Kheops” bag 2019
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
- Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld joined Chanel in 1983, bringing a new energy and a contemporary outlook to the
$15,622
Chanel Vanity bag 1986-1988
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black lamb leather oval Vanity bag. Golden cc fastener, and rigid
$14,420
Chanel Vanity Bag, 1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Vanity bag in black matte leather, handle with thick chain intertwined
Chanel Classique Bag on belt Leather Black OS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel mini belt bag from the Timeless or Classic series in quilted leather and blackened silver
A Rare 1990s Black Satin Silk Evening Bag by Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Aci Castello, IT
evening luxury under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Designed for the most formal occasions, the
Chanel bag 'Micro classic' circa 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted navy-blue lamb leather Micro Classic bag. Press stud fastening on
Chanel basket bag Spring-Summer 1994
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Rattan basket bag with a golden metal chain fishnet interlaced with black
Chanel 2.55 bag Pre-Fall 2015
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black velvet '2.55' bag embroidered with a pearlised and sequined flower
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 2003 black patent leather Rubiks Cube CC logo clutch bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2003 Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Solid
CHANEL Surpique Wild Stitch brown leather gold CC logo shoulder hobo bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Surpique Wild Stitch Material: Leather Color: Brown, Gold
Chanel 2.55 bag 2015/2016
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Blue bag with silvery metal elements. 2015/2016 Collection. Condition
rare CHANEL Puzzle blue plastic CC chip leather stitch tote bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Leather, Acrylic Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Lining: Blue
rare CHANEL 1990s Vintage black suede Gripoix black gold chain crossbody bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Reference: TGAS/F00612 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Suede, Leather Color: Black
2004 Chanel Pink Silk CC Classique Single Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless or Classic Series single flap bag in pink silk satin printed with multicolored
Chanel 2.55 bag 2006/2008
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Sac 2.55 en veau vieilli matelassé cuivré, attributs en métal argenté
Chanel Large Street Style Canvas Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super roomy Chanel Large Street Style Canvas Bag. From Pre-Fall 2015. Unused with authenticity card
Chanel bag 'Micro Classic' 1989/1991 Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black satin Micro Classic bag. Press stud fastening on a flap
CHANEL 2019 Limited Edition En Vogue Round black cream leather crossbody bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: En Vogue Round Collection: 2019 Limited Edition - Runway
Chanel 2.55 bag Pre-Fall 2019
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black calfskin 2.55 bag embossed like crocodile leather and printed with
Chanel Sac Pochette 1990s Black Wool Jersey Shoulder Bag Clutch 2 chains
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless or Classique bag circa 1990 in quilted black jersey with a gold-tone metal CC
$1,874Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1999 Sac 2.55 Ecru Wool Jersey Dark Silver Shoulder Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel bag model 2.55 format 24 in ecru wool jersey with horizontal quilting, 2.55 clasp with logo
Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag Fall 2011
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag from the Fall 2011 collection - used once and comes with
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.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.
In the hands of Karl Lagerfeld, even running errands became a chic exercise.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
How do you tell if a Chanel purse is a knockoff or the real deal? We spoke with handbag experts Alexa Ridolfi and Gerry Gallagher about how to authenticate a Chanel bag. Of course, you don’t have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where all our sellers are highly vetted.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.