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1990s Chanel Black Quilted Waist Bag
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1990s Chanel waist bag with all the classic and iconic Chanel features. Supple black
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1990s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Classic Wallet on Chain
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
You can count on this Chanel WOC bag to elevate any ensemble. Made using the best materials, this
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2010s Italian Wallets

Chanel 1990 Vintage Diamond Quilted Belt Waist Mini Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1990 Vintage Diamond Quilted Belt Waist Mini Classic Flap Bag Circa 1990 {Vintage 33 Years
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1990s French Belt Bags

Chanel 1990 Vintage Diamond Quilted Belt Waist Mini Classic Sequin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1990 Vintage Diamond Quilted Belt Waist Mini Sequin Classic Flap Bag Circa 1990 {Vintage 33
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1990s French Belt Bags

Chanel 2004 Vintage Caviar Mini Classic Flap Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chanel square quilted caviar classic flap shaped fanny pack waist bag 2004 {VINTAGE 18
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Early 2000s Spanish Belt Bags

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
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1990s French Belt Bags

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 27 Years} Gold hardware Interior
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1990s Italian Belt Bags

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
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1990s Italian Belt Bags

Chanel 19A Black All About Chains Pearl Fanny Pack Bag GHW 67686
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67686 Effortlessly chic and Chanel are their waist bag/fanny packs. Released limited
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2010s Belt Bags

Chanel 2020 White Caviar Quilted Micro Mini Flap Waist Belt So Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2020 White Caviar Quilted Micro Mini Flap Waist Belt Bag Airpods Pro with Black Hardware
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2010s Italian Belt Bags

Chanel Black 1994 Classic Small Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant black lambskin leather bag is accented with gold hardware and a signature CC turnlock
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1990s French Shoulder Bags

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
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1990s Italian Belt Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Small
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic Double Flap Small Bag Quilted Lambskin Black
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Chanel Classic double flap quilted lambskin leather shoulder bag in black
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Early 2000s European Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number: 6688783 Age
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Diana Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 1999 Shopping Shoulder Vintage Small Classic Black Caviar Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Caviar Vintage 1999 Small Classic Shoulder Bag 1999 {23 Years VINTAGE} Gold hardware
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1990s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Flap Bag With Top Handle Brand- Chanel
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2006 Classic Flap Braid Quilted Small Black Distressed Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Lady Braid Quilted Distressed Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Flap Bag 2006 {VINTAGE 17
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Small
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Timeless Classic Small 2.55 Bag 23 cm
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel 'Timeless Classic 2.55' Quilted Double Flap 2.55 Bag in Black color. Periord/Era: 1997-1999
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20th Century Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Chanel Black Caviar Small Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 67981
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67981 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Small Double Classic Flap Calfskin GHW Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1625 Brand Chanel Model Small Double Flap Plaque Serial No. 15****** Retail Price: £8,180
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Serial Number: 3256728 Age
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Black & Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black & Burgundy Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Single Flap Bag Serial Number: 30456648 Age
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Paris Dallas Classic Flap Small Mini Quilted Saddle Black Nubuck Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Small Mini Quilted Saddle Black Nubuck Leather Bag Pre-Fall 2013 Diamond
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Goatskin Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Goatskin Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Small
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Single Full Flap Bag Brand Chanel Model- Small
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 2012 Small Mini Quilted Black Limited Edition Crossbody Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Small Mini Quilted Black Limited Edition Crossbody Classic Flap Bag Year: 2012 {Vintage
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2008 Cruise Black Pink Small Medium Logo Accordion Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
hardware Interior centered zippered pocket Expandable flap Black satin interior lining Classic interwoven
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black White Tweed Vintage Interwoven Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black White Tweed Vintage Interwoven Classic Flap Bag Year: 2004-2005 Black and creme
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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Double Flap Small Classic Bag w/ Rose Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Small Bag w/ Rose Gold Hardware Made In
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 124845 Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel. This black lizard skin classic flap bag features 24K gold-plated hardware, a front flap secured
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Mini Chocolate Bar Wristlet Pochette
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the 2003-2004 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld. This classic vintage Chanel Chocolate Bar pochette
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Early 2000s Italian Pouches and Wristlets

Chanel 90s Classic Black Lambskin Quilted Small Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This classic shoulder bag is crafted of diamond quilted lambskin leather in black. The bag features
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Black Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap Bag Single GHW 65108
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store SKU: 65108 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2006 Vintage Rare Small Tweed Swarovski Strass Fringe Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2006 Vintage Rare Small Tweed Swarovski Strass Fringe Classic Flap Bag Year: 2006 Black
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Small Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This iconic Chanel 9'' bag is crafted from quilted black lambskin and features a double flap. On
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20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Small Classic Flap Navy Vintage Resort Blue White Tweed Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Small Classic Flap Navy Vintage Resort Blue White Tweed Flap Bag Year: 2008 {VINTAGE 14
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Navy Lambskin Small Classic Flap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Vintage Navy Lambskin Small Classic Flap SKU: 129919 Condition: Pre-owned
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage RARE Classic Flap Black Wallet Shoulder Bag Set
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Beige Tassel Camera Small Cross Body Bag * 270XXXX * Made in France * Comes with
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Classic Double Flap 10" Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL Classic Double Flap 10" Chain Shoulder Bag Black made of black Lambskin. The
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Classic Large 11" Chain Shoulder Bag Black Grained Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL Classic Large 11" Chain Shoulder Bag Black Grained Calfskin. The color is Black
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Large Classic Handbag Chain Shoulder Bag Flap Black Caviar
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL Large Classic Handbag Chain Shoulder Bag Flap Black Caviar. The color is Black
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Classic Flap Bag Gold Hardware Medium
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Montreal, Quebec
bordeaux leather and a smaller flap which opens to patch pockets. Chanel bags with the serial number
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Early 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic Flap Supermodel Super Rare Quilted Black Patent Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Small Chanel quilted patent leather flap with classic back pocket 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Silver
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Chanel Classic Flap shoulder bag in black quilted lambskin, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Very chic Chanel Classic flap shoulder bag in black quilted leather, gold-plated metal hardware, a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL black & beige leather ACCORDION SMALL CHOCOLATE BAR Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel small accordion handbag in black calfskin with beige pipping and light
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL 2.55 Double Flap Small Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL 2.55 Classic Double Flap Small Chain Shoulder Bag Black made of black Lambskin
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Small Boy Chained Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. This Chanel small Boy flap bag is one such creation. It’s a fine purchase.
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Mini Square Small Chain Shoulder Crossbody Bag Black Quilt
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL Mini Square Small Chain Shoulder Bag Crossbody Black Quilt. The color is Black
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Mini Square Small Chain Shoulder Crossbody Bag Black Quilt
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL Mini Square Small Chain Shoulder Bag Crossbody Black Quilt. The color is Black
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2016 Runway Rare Small Hanger Limited Edition Reissue Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Small Hanger Limited Edition Reissue Classic Flap Bag Year: 2016 Gold tone hardware
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Mini Square Small Chain Shoulder Crossbody Bag Black Quilt
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL Mini Square Small Chain Shoulder Bag Crossbody Black Quilt. The color is Black
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Large Classic Handbag 11"Chain Shoulder Bag Flap Black Lamb
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL Large Classic Handbag 11"Chain Shoulder Bag Flap Black Lamb. The color is Black
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Small Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black Leather Zipper
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL Small Chain Shoulder Bag Black made of black Lambskin Leather Zipper. The color
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Classic Double Flap 10" Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black
By Chanel
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic CHANEL Classic Double Flap 10" Chain Shoulder Bag Black made of black Lambskin. The
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Small Black Classic Chanel Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary small black classic chanel bag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a small black classic chanel bag may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Small Black Classic Chanel Bag?

The price for a small black classic chanel bag starts at $392 and tops out at $19,920, and on average, selling for $3,151.

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. 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. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes.

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. 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can find a variety of second-hand Chanel bags online at boutiques and auction houses. You may also be able to find Chanel bags in consignment and vintage boutiques. It helps to know how to authenticate a Chanel bag to ensure you’re getting a legitimate Chanel handbag. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel 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 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
    An authentic Chanel VIP gift bag or gift item may be given to a few loyal VIP customers who regularly visit the store and spend a significant amount of money on their products. It is not something that the general population can purchase. These gift items are all made with the same attention to detail and fine craftsmanship that you expect from anything with the Chanel brand. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How to clean white Chanel bags as they are susceptible to light and can turn yellow if exposed for too long by polishing the leather gently with a natural-coloured soft woollen cloth or pat with a fine woollen cloth when wet. Shop a range of authentic Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Chanel lambskin bag, Chanel recommends using a soft cloth and avoiding any care products that may alter the finish of your handbag. To reduce the appearance of marks on the surface of lambskin leather, gently rub it in a circular motion. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Chanel fashions and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read a Chanel clothing label, look beneath the Chanel logo tag. There you will see another label with the style number, size and year it was created. If the style number starts with an A, it was from an Autumn collection. P stands for Printemps, which is spring, and C means that item is part of the cruise line. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Fake Chanel bags aren’t easy to spot — especially if you’re shopping online. Forgeries are getting increasingly difficult to identify, but there are a few clues that might indicate a Chanel bag is a counterfeit. Bags made in the mid-1980s and later have a serial number at the bottom of the bag, and this number should match the one on the Chanel authenticity card. The Cs in the clasp should have flat, not rounded, edges, and the right-hand C will always overlap the one on the left at the top, with the overlapping reversed at the bottom. The screw on the clasp will have a flat or star head — never a Phillips head. The zipper should have the Lampo logo on the back of the slider, and the bag should come in a duster bag with the Chanel logo printed in white in the center. The diamond-pattern quilting on the bag should be flawless and perfectly aligned, even where there’s a pocket. The lining should lie tight and flat against the interior — never creased or lumpy. The inside of the bag should have the Chanel logo followed by “Made in Italy” or “Made in France.” To ensure you’re purchasing an authentic Chanel bag, buy from a reputable seller that carefully vets their offerings. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you style your Chanel jacket is a matter of preference. Some people like to wear casual clothing, so the Chanel jacket stands out. Others prefer an entire Chanel ensemble with a jacket for an all-over look. Accessorizing your Chanel jacket with a scarf is also a very popular option. Find Chanel jackets on 1stDibs along with a variety of Chanel clothing to create eye-catching ensembles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tuck the chain inside your Chanel bag through its holes and store it in a dust-free environment and avoid touching or bumping into any other items while they're hanging out of sight. Shop a range of vintage and modern Chanel bags 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel'S leather bags are the most durable compared to others. Standing the test of time and heavy-duty nature even when soft to the touch. From Chanel's quilted flaps to small leather goods, on 1stDibs, find a variety of authentic pieces from Chanel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel doesn’t have a specific men’s shoe division but they do have a sneakers line that can be worn by any gender. These sneakers come in a variety of colors with different fabrics and all feature Chanel’s outstanding quality. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chanel shoes and other accessories from some top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Chanel doesn’t make men’s sunglasses as they do not have a menswear line. That said, there are men who do wear Chanel sunglasses and other items from the women’s line to create their own noteworthy style. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chanel sunglasses and other accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 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 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 4, 2022
    The current designer of Chanel is Virginie Viard, who started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s self-proclaimed “right arm and my left arm.” Aside from a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Chanel haute couture from top sellers around the world.