Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
Chanel 2006 Rare Vintage Heart Charm Mixed Media Rainbow Blue Denim Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Denim Embroidered Chanel multi colored airplane tote with enamel heart charm hanging mirrored hardware detail 2006 {VINTAGE 18 Years} Gold hardware Embroidered CC detail Snap closur...
Chanel 1995 Vintage Rare Quilted Calfskin Waist Pouch Fanny Pack Belt Bum Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Quilted Calfskin Waist Pouch Fanny Pack Belt Bum Bag 1995 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold hardware Calfskin leather Interwoven classic chain Made in Italy As seen on Bella ...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
Chanel Waist Fanny Pack Vintage Rare Gold Chain Collector's Piece Red Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Rare Medallion Fanny Pack Vintage Rare Gorgeous Gold Chain Collector's Piece 1991 {VINTAGE 31 Years} Gold hardware Lambskin lined Adjustable clasp belt with max 40" 4...
Chanel Rare Bone Beige Off White Quilted Leather Travel Carry-On Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Bone Beige Off White Quilted Leather Travel Carry-On Tote Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} This bag is done in beige quilted distressed leather, featuring two ha...
Chanel 1991 Vintage Ultra Rare XL Jumbo Red Caviar Duma Travel Backpack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Extra Large XL Jumbo Rare Vintage Red Caviar Backpack Year: 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware Classic CC turn lock closure Two main interior zippered pockets 11.5 W x 14...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Airplane Rainbow Mixed Media Blue Jean Denim Rare Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Airplane Rainbow Mixed Media Blue Jean Denim Tote Rare 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Silver-gold tone hardware Dark blue denim Pop art logo yellow heart mirror key...
Chanel 2009 Rare Vintage Bright Red Quilted Puzzle Piece Patent Tote Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Electric red patent leather puzzle tote with large hanging CC charm Year: 2009 Gold hardware Puzzle stitched design detail Double interwoven patent chain strap Interior magnetic cl...
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Barbie Soft Pink Clutch Wood Top Handle Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel pink quilted caviar leather with wooden top handle clutch tote 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior li...
Chanel Belt Rare Vintage 1995 Caviar Fanny Pack Waist Bum Black Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chanel classic caviar leather fanny 1995 {VINTAGE 29 Years} Gold hardware Interior calfskin lining Interior center zipper pocket Lambskin piping detail Back zippered pocket ...
Chanel Boy Soldout Spring 2016 Fluo Medium Rare Black Neon Lime Nylon Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Spring 2016 RTW Fluo Neon Lime Sport Boy Bag Year: 2016 Spring Ready to Wear Chain-link strap Silver-tone hardware accents. Boy push-lock closure Black nylon ...
Chanel Waist Vintage Rare 1994 Belt Bum Fanny Pack Black Patent Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chanel classic patent leather fanny pack 1994 {VINTAGE 29 Years} Gold hardware Interior calfskin lining Interior center zipper pocket Lambskin piping detail Back zipper pock...
Chanel 1997 Kelly Classic Flap Top Handle Rare Vintage Black Canvas Satchel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Woven Silk Rope Vintage Mini Classic Kelly Year: 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware (24k Plated) CC Turn Lock Closure Black Silk Woven Rope Black Leather Interior...
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
rare CHANEL Puzzle blue plastic CC chip leather stitch tote bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL Puzzle blue plastic CC chip leather stitch tote bag Reference: TGAS/E00380 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Leather, Acrylic Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Li...
Chanel Vintage 1991 Rare Red Triple Cc Logos Waist Belt Fanny Pack Bum Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1991 Rare Red Triple Cc Logos Waist Belt Fanny Pack Bum Bag Year: 1991-1994 {VINTAGE} Gold Hardware Red Calfskin CC Logo detail around bag Interior zippered pocke...
Chanel 1991 Vintage Rare Multi Plaque CC Logos Waist Belt Fanny Pack Bum Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1991 Vintage Rare Multi Plaque CC Logos Waist Belt Fanny Pack Bum Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Black lambskin CC Logo detail around bag Interior zippered pocke...
Chanel Vintage 90's Waist Sport Banane Rare Soldout Black Nylon Fanny Pack Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Sport Fanny Pack Waist Bag Crossbody Banane Rare Soldout Silver hardware Zip closure with CC engraving Adjustable waist strap Nylon lining Made in Italy
A Rare 1990s Black Satin Silk Evening Minaudière Bag by Chanel
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1990s Chanel minaudière is a quintessential example of the house’s transition into modern evening luxury under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Bum Rare Vintage Mini 1997 Fanny Pack Waist Belt Pouch Black Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Mini 1997 Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bum Bag Pouch 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware CC Turnlock flap closure Classic interwoven chain belt with gold 'CHANEL' log...
Chanel Vanity Case Very Rare Vintage 1990’s Houndstooth Black and White Wool Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Very Rare Vintage 1990’s Houndstooth Vanity Case Crossbody Bag Black and white houndstooth fabric with black smooth leather trim Lid with magnetic snap closure Gold-tone ha...
Chanel 2003 Waist Sport Pouch Fanny Pack Rare Vintage White Nylon Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Belt Bag From the 2003 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld White Graphic Print Silver-Tone Hardware Single Adjustable Shoulder Strap Four Exterior Pockets Nylon Lining Zip Closure a...
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Rare Red Caviar Jumbo Kelly Envelope Clutch Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Rare Red Caviar Leather Jumbo Kelly Envelope Clutch Tote 2003 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Deep red leat...
Rare Superman Blue Brand New Chanel 2014 Wallet on Chain WOC Patent Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Royal Blue Patent Leather WOC Crossbody Pristine Year: 2014 So blue plated hardware Interior zippered pocket on flap Interior 6 card slot Interior large centered zippe...
Chanel Handbag Clutch Rare Exotic Large 2 In 1 Tote & Metallic Bronze Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Exotic Python Metallic Bronze Large 2 in 1 Tote & Clutch 2006 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Metallic bronze python Diamond stitch brown crochet Thick chain han...
A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code.
rare CHANEL 2016 Runway Perfume Bottle Embroidered Denim Jumbo Single Flap bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 2016 Runway Perfume Bottle Embroidered Denim Jumbo Single Flap blue silver chain bag Reference: VNWG/A00002 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Jumbo Perfume Bo...
Chanel White Python Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare white python large Chanel bag from the Boy collection.
Chanel Rare White x Silver 99a CC Logo Address Plate Keychain Bag Charm 770cc
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 99 A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 1.75" Width: .1" Height: 1" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Excell...
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Chanel Rare Fall/Winter 2014 Karl Lagerfeld Shopping Center Tote Bag Collectable
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This rare and authentic CHANEL Shopping Center tote bag was created exclusively for the Fall/Winter 2014 Ready-to-Wear runway show in Paris, designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel Black Patent Maxi Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare maxi boy bag in black patent leather and ruthenium hardware.
Chanel Gripoix and Satin Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Chanel Gripoix collectable bag. In perfect condition.
2024 Rare Chanel Teddy Mini Flap by Virginie Viard
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare and sought after Chanel bag 2024 FW collection by Virginie Viard Teddy mini flap Soft lamb leather and shearling fur Brown color Golden metal chain Internal zip pocket Cm 19 x 1...
$5,199Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 2013 Grey Fur CC Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Chanel 2013 CC flap bag in grey fur, silver hardware.
Chanel Medium Hobo Bag Beige Suede & White Shearling
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional and Rare Chanel 25 Hobo Medium Bag in beige quilted suede and white shearling Matte gold hardware, interwoven beige leather and chain strap allowing shoulder or hand car...
Authentic Chanel double flap bag creme beige
By Chanel, Coco Chanel /Maison Goossens
Located in 10707, DE
Rare Chanel Double flap bag In creme beige Lamb Skin leather Gold hardware
Chanel 2024 Limited-Edition Star Bag in Black Quilted Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional and Rare Chanel limited-edition “Star Bag” from the Cruise 2024 collection.
Chanel 2014 Rare Runway Pink Ombre Resin Plexiglass Brick Clutch Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Pink Ombre Minaudière Resin Plexiglass Brick Clutch Rare Bag Chanel Spring 2014 Silver hardware Pink & orange interwoven leather chain Pink leather lined interior CC logo em...
Chanel 1994 Vintage Runway Waist Fanny Pack Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Collectible Vintage Belt Bag Waist Bag 1994 Vintage Gold hardware CC turnlock Dark brown quilted lambskin leather Adjustable hook belt Made in France
Chanel 21st Century Mini Hobo Bag Black Woven Wicker Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional and Rare Chanel 25 mini Hobo Bag in black woven Wicker, matte gold hardware, white leather edges, a chain strap interwoven with black leather allowing a shoulder or han...
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Pearl CC Accordion Flap Bag Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Infuse your wardrobe with cinematic romance and high-fashion elegance through this beautifully rare Chanel Pearl CC Accordion Flap Bag
Chanel Ultra Rare 1994 White Mink Top Handle Kelly Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Bag — 1994 Extremely rare 1994 Chanel top handle Kelly, a piece that is virtually never seen on the market.
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar North-South Boy Bag with Aged Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Make a striking, modern impression with this exceptionally rare Chanel North-South Boy Flap Bag. Released as an architectural reinterpretation of the legendary Boy Chanel silhouette,...
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Ruthenium hardware Diamond stitch calfskin aged leather Flap with CC turn lock Interior z...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Limited Edition PNY Jumbo Expandable Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Ruthenium hardware Diamond stitch calfskin aged leather Flap with CC turn lock Interior z...
Chanel 1994 Vintage Beige Light Brown Quilted Runway Waist Fanny Pack Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Collectible Vintage Belt Bag Waist Bag 1994 Vintage Gold hardware Beige/light brown quilted lambskin Classic interwoven chain-link strap CC turnlock on flap Internal sl...
Chanel Rare Vintage 2005 Regal Crest Emblem Small Mini Flap Bag Crossbody
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Regal Crest Emblem Small Mini Flap Bag Crossbody Year: 2005 Black canvas Diamond quilting Appliqué regal crest logo Leather and chain-link shoulder strap Front...
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Kelly Top Handle Beige Quilted Caviar Classic Flap Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Kelly Top Handle Beige Quilted Caviar Classic Flap Bag Gold hardware Leather Top Handle Quilted Caviar Leather CC Turnlock Closure Interior Zip And Slip Po...
Chanel Cruise 2020 CC To Drink Black Gold Leather Water Bottle Holder
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ultra-luxe interpretation of a practical everyday object, this rare Chanel flask bag features a shiny gold-tone aluminum water bottle housed inside a black quilted lambskin leathe...
Chanel Small Diamond Quilted Beige Lambskin Leather Gold Chain w Faux Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Delicate and unmistakably feminine, this rare vintage Chanel shoulder bag captures the romantic elegance that defined some of the house’s most collectible archival accessories.
Rare Chanel bags are catnip to collectors and fashion lovers everywhere. The couture flourishes of Chanel designs and the meticulous effort invested in creating them — from the crisscross stitching of the house’s signature leather quilting, known as matelassage, to the luxuriant leather woven through the famous chain straps — continue to fascinate enthusiasts of the legendary French house all over the world.
Vintage Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories on the planet. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the label's crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular with celebrities and fashion obsessives. And rare vintage Chanel bags — rattan shoulder bags, minaudières shaped like egg cartons, denim-quilted flap bags or any of the many coveted Chanel bags of the 1990s — are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
For its spectacular seasonal runway shows, Chanel designs special bags that are typically produced in smaller editions, making them all the more desirable and prompting long waiting lists for the most flamboyant creations. Many of the rare Chanel bags much sought after today are objects of pure fantasy conjured up by the late couturier Karl Lagerfeld, whose prolific tenure at the helm of Chanel lasted from 1983 to 2019.
Because of his track record for reviving and reimagining brands that had grown stagnant, Lagerfeld was handed the reins in the early 1980s at Chanel, which had been gathering dust since its founder’s heyday. From his first collection at Chanel — after joining the brand — to the exquisite minaudières, handbags and purses such as the Chanel Vanity Case, the Chanel Diana bag and more, he injected the venerable house with a frisson of modernity.
The luxury house’s best-known bag, the Classic Double Flap bag, includes Chanel’s signature quilting and leather interlaced through a chain strap. Some other iconic styles are the Gabrielle and Boy bags. (Designed by Lagerfeld, Chanel’s playful Boy Brick Lego bag has become a collector's item.)
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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.