For a look that is complete with style, taste, and a touch of luxe, this designer bag is the perfect addition. Flaunt this beauty on your shoulder and revel in the taste of luxury it...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Leather Vintage CC Square Flap Shoulder Bag

H 7.29 in W 2.96 in L 9.85 in

Lancel Compact Square Flap Wallet 10mr0213 Black Leather Clutch

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: France OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior shows some light marks. Leather shows minor signs of aging and wear. Corners and edge...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Lancel Compact Square Flap Wallet 10mr0213 Black Leather Clutch

Chanel Navy Blue Quilted Leather Mini Vintage Square Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Blue Quilted Leather Mini Vintage Square Flap Bag

H 5.52 in W 2.56 in L 7.09 in

Chanel Black Patent Quilted Large CC Logo Square Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Atlanta, GA

gorgeous black quilted patent, and a wonderful square silhouette, the CC turn-lock opens up to a tonal

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Patent Quilted Large CC Logo Square Flap Bag

H 8.7 in W 4 in L 10.25 in

Chanel 2006 Vintage Graffiti Creme Multicolor Mini Square CC Logo Print Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Vintage Graffiti Creme & Multicolor Mini Square CC Logo Print Flap Bag Spring 2006 {Vintage

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Early 2000s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 2006 Vintage Graffiti Creme Multicolor Mini Square CC Logo Print Flap Bag

H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 2 in

Chanel Purple Quilted Lambskin Classic Square Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Chanel Purple Quilted Lambskin Classic Square Mini Flap Bag SKU: 119746 Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Purple Quilted Lambskin Classic Square Mini Flap Bag

Chanel Classic Flap Graffiti Boy Art School Oh My Khaki Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

quilted and square flap boy bag's unique feature, this bag features aged silver chunky chain shoulder

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic Flap Graffiti Boy Art School Oh My Khaki Canvas Shoulder Bag

H 6.5 in W 2 in L 12 in

Christian Louboutin Pony Hair Crossbody Flap Bag

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

luxury and sophistication with a touch of edgy glamour. This classic square flap bag is crafted from

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Christian Louboutin Pony Hair Crossbody Flap Bag

H 10 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in

Chanel Black Caviar Square Quilted Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

. Light wrinkling on the leather flap and the hologram has changed color due to storage. Comes as it is

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Early 2000s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Caviar Square Quilted Flap Bag

H 6.75 in D 3.75 in L 11 in

Prada Square Quilted Navy Puffer Flap Bag

By Prada

Located in Montreal, Quebec

COLOR: Navy blue MATERIAL: Nylon ITEM CODE: 25 MEASURES: H 7” x L 11” x D 3” DROP: 11.5” (both straps) DROP: 22” (single strap) COMES WITH: Dust bag and box, certificate from Real Au...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Prada Square Quilted Navy Puffer Flap Bag

Chanel Vintage Peach Square Quilted Medium Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Peach square quilted lambskin leather with polished silver-tone hardware, chain-link shoulder strap

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Vintage Peach Square Quilted Medium Flap Bag

H 6.5 in W 10 in D 2.75 in

Chanel Vintage Square Classic Single Flap Bag Lambskin

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

front flap to a leather interior with a zipper and patch pockets. Made in France. Designer: Chanel

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Square Classic Single Flap Bag Lambskin

H 8.5 in W 11.75 in D 3.4 in

Fendi Vintage Patent Black Square Shoulder Flap Bag

By Fendi

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Color: Black Material: Patent leather Item Code: 15079/0 8 Measures: H 6” x L 9” x D 2” Drop: 16” Condition: Very good. Light smudges, scratches and creasing to leather. Clean interi...

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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Fendi Vintage Patent Black Square Shoulder Flap Bag

H 9 in D 2 in L 6 in

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Brand- Chanel Model- Square Mini Flap Bag Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number- 13

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1990s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag

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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Brand- Chanel Model- Square Mini Flap Bag Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number- 52

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag

H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in

Chanel Purple Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Classic Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Chanel Purple Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Classic Flap Bag SKU: 123151 Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Purple Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Classic Flap Bag

Chanel Square Mini Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Flap Handbag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel square mini gold metallic lambskin leather quilted flap handbag from 1996 to 1997

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel Square Mini Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Flap Handbag

Chanel Salmon Peach Quilted Lambskin Square Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Salmon Peach Quilted Lambskin Square Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Square Mini Flap

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Salmon Peach Quilted Lambskin Square Mini Flap Bag

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H 5.32 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in

Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Classic Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Classic Flap Bag SKU: 127695 Condition

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Mini Square Classic Flap Bag

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB5231 Serial Number

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag

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H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.56 in

CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB5198 Serial Number

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Mini Flap Bag

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H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.56 in

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Classic Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Classic Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Square

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Square Classic Mini Flap Bag

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H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

CHANEL Coral Red Quilted Lambskin Jewels Square Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

CHANEL Coral Red Quilted Lambskin Jewels Square Mini Flap Bag Serial Number: 31132857 Age (Circa

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Coral Red Quilted Lambskin Jewels Square Mini Flap Bag

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H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in

Chanel Red Lambskin Quilted Mini Square Pearl Crush Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Beautiful chanel mini square pearl crush bag in red lambskin. Overall beautiful condition, with

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Red Lambskin Quilted Mini Square Pearl Crush Flap Bag

H 5.91 in W 2.76 in L 6.7 in

CHANEL 2.55 Double Flap Square Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black

By Chanel

Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP

An authentic CHANEL 2.55 Classic Double Flap Square Chain Shoulder Bag Black made of black Lambskin

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL 2.55 Double Flap Square Chain Shoulder Bag Lambskin Black

H 7.6 in W 9.8 in D 2.8 in

Chanel Black Woven Leather Mini Square Classic Flap SHW 2C109K

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 21805940 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5 " Width: 3" Height: 5.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 26" Handle Drop: " OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Woven Leather Mini Square Classic Flap SHW 2C109K

Chanel Navy Blue Lambskin Small Square Vintage 90s Classic Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Navy Blue Lambskin Small Square Vintage 90s Classic Flap Bag Year: 1989-1991 Gold

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Blue Lambskin Small Square Vintage 90s Classic Flap Bag

H 5.75 in W 7.75 in D 2.5 in

Chanel Red Quilted Shiny Caviar Leather Medallion Square Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Red Quilted Shiny Caviar Leather Medallion Square Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Square

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Red Quilted Shiny Caviar Leather Medallion Square Mini Flap Bag

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H 5.91 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

Chanel 2006 Vintage Cruise Patent Classic Double Flap Square Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Cruise Patent Classic Double Flap Square Shoulder Bag Year: 2006 {Vintage 18 Years

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2006 Vintage Cruise Patent Classic Double Flap Square Shoulder Bag

H 6 in W 9 in D 2 in

Chanel Red Quilted Shiny Caviar Leather Medallion Square Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Red Quilted Shiny Caviar Leather Medallion Square Mini Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Square

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Red Quilted Shiny Caviar Leather Medallion Square Mini Flap Bag

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H 5.91 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

Chanel 22C Light Beige Black Lambskin Mini Square Classic Flap 112ca24

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Chanel 22C Light Beige Black Lambskin Mini Square Classic Flap 112ca24 Date Code/Serial Number

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel 22C Light Beige Black Lambskin Mini Square Classic Flap 112ca24

H 5 in W 3 in L 6.5 in

Chanel 2004 Vintage Sakura Pink Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 67727

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

token iconic bag for the house of Chanel. This Chanel 2004 Vintage Sakura Pink Square Mini Flap Bag 24k

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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2004 Vintage Sakura Pink Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 67727

Chanel Red Quilted Caviar Leather Square Mini Classic Flap SHW 1CC0224

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 16431630 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 2.85" Height: 5.25" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" Handle Drop: 20" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Red Quilted Caviar Leather Square Mini Classic Flap SHW 1CC0224

H 5.25 in W 2.85 in L 7 in

Chanel Nude Beige Caviar Leather Mini Classic Flap Square GHW 3CC1109

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 24158232 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2.5" Height: 5.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Nude Beige Caviar Leather Mini Classic Flap Square GHW 3CC1109

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in L 6 in

Chanel 2022 Black Patent Leather Very Square Mini Flap GHW 5CJ104

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: K65NUEXC Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 3" Height: 6 " Shoulder Handle Drop: 19" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Dust b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 2022 Black Patent Leather Very Square Mini Flap GHW 5CJ104

H 6 in W 3 in L 6 in

Chanel 1993 Vintage Black Lizard Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 67241

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

vintage square mini with 24k gold plated hardware in the most popular color and in stunning condition

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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 1993 Vintage Black Lizard Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 67241

Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin GHW Square Half Flap Medium Classic Bag 1116c39

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin GHW Square Half Flap Medium Classic Bag 1116c39 Date Code/Serial

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Navy Quilted Lambskin GHW Square Half Flap Medium Classic Bag 1116c39

H 7.2 in W 2.75 in L 10 in

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Mini Square Classic Flap SHW RARE 19c26a

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 16995780 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2.5" Height: 5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20.5 " OVERALL EXCELLENT minus CONDITION ( 8.75/10 or...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Mini Square Classic Flap SHW RARE 19c26a

H 5 in W 2.5 in L 6 in

Modern Italian Sideboard and Drop-Down Flap

Located in Roma, IT

right, there is a drop-down flap with a striking Prussian blue lacquered covering. A wooden shelf is

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Brass

Modern Italian Sideboard and Drop-Down Flap

H 51.97 in W 16.54 in D 55.12 in

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Drop Flap Side Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Figured Rectangular Top With Unusual Hinged Drop Flap To Back, Over One Long Frieze Drawer Retaining

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Side Tables

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Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Drop Flap Side Table

H 27.75 in W 33.75 in D 17.5 in

Louis Vuitton Monogram Elise Square Compact Wallet M61654

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

Louis Vuitton 'Elise' square-shaped wallet with double side flap, mode. M61654. Crafted in brown

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Early 2000s French Wallets

Louis Vuitton Monogram Elise Square Compact Wallet M61654

Size: M

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Double Flap Wallet Compact M61652

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

Louis Vuitton Vintage square-shaped wallet with double side flap. Crafted in brown monogram canvas

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1980s French Wallets

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Double Flap Wallet Compact M61652

Size: M

Beautiful Sloping Flap Secretary / Roll-Up Secretary, 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful sloping flap secretary / roll-up secretary, 20th century Wood veneered with tulip wood

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20th Century Italian Secretaires

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Wood, Tulipwood

Beautiful Sloping Flap Secretary / Roll-Up Secretary, 20th Century

H 43.31 in W 37.41 in D 21.66 in

20th Century antique Biedermeier Style Slope-Flap Secretaire mahogany veneer

Located in Berlin, DE

Mahogany on solid softwood. Straight, two-drawer body above short, conical square legs, above an

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20th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

20th Century antique Biedermeier Style Slope-Flap Secretaire mahogany veneer

H 40.16 in W 33.08 in D 20.48 in

Chanel 2.55 Reissue Limited Edition Airplanes Flap Blue Denim Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

squared Mademoiselle turn lock. This opens the frontal flap to an ivory fabric interior with a zipper

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2.55 Reissue Limited Edition Airplanes Flap Blue Denim Shoulder Bag

H 6 in W 8 in L 2 in

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 2004 Vintage Caviar Mini Classic Flap Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag

H 5 in W 7 in D 2 in

Chanel Vintage Lucite Plexi Bangle Square Charms Cuff Bracelet (1997)

By Chanel

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Shoe, CC Logo, Turtle and Quilted Flap Bag. COLOR: Clear with silver and gold charm detail MATERIAL

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1990s French Bangles

Chanel Vintage Lucite Plexi Bangle Square Charms Cuff Bracelet (1997)

Antique Ship's Wash Stand, English, Drop Flap Nightstand, Victorian, Circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

square in proportion, extending flaps held stay with flying arm supports Lift-up top concertinas at the

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Ship's Wash Stand, English, Drop Flap Nightstand, Victorian, Circa 1850

H 28.15 in W 19.89 in D 18.9 in

Chanel 2.55 Reissue XXL Airlines Flap Travel Maxi Quilted Maxi Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

frontal flap. It features two strands of ruthenium shoulder chain and a ruthenium squared Mademoiselle

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2.55 Reissue XXL Airlines Flap Travel Maxi Quilted Maxi Shoulder Bag

H 12 in W 5.25 in L 18.5 in

Extraordinary Antique English Geo.III Flame Mahog. Demilune Flap-Top Games Table

Located in Charleston, SC

A fantastic quality Antique English Geo. III bookmatched flame mahogany demilune Flap-Top Games

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Game Tables

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Mahogany

Extraordinary Antique English Geo.III Flame Mahog. Demilune Flap-Top Games Table

H 29.5 in W 36.25 in D 17.5 in

Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Camel Caviar Leather 24k Gold Plated Big CC Logo

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Experience timeless elegance with the Chanel Vintage Classic Flap Square Shoulder Bag. Crafted

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Camel Caviar Leather 24k Gold Plated Big CC Logo

H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in

Large Square Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Pere Cosp, Mahogany - Barcelona

Located in Girona, ES

Large square coffee table, solid mahogany structure and thick plywood, completely covered with

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

Materials

Brass

Large Square Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Pere Cosp, Mahogany - Barcelona

H 18.9 in W 39.77 in D 39.77 in

Chanel Vintage 1990 Black Mini Flap Bag Classic Lambskin 20cm 24k GHW 67940

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

plated hardware and sturdy craftsmanship. A slightly wider version of the Chanel Classic Vintage Square

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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage 1990 Black Mini Flap Bag Classic Lambskin 20cm 24k GHW 67940

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 2007 square cut padded shoulder blazer jacket IT36 XS

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 2007 square cut padded shoulder blazer jacket IT36 XS Reference: TGAS

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Early 2000s Italian Blazers

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 2007 square cut padded shoulder blazer jacket IT36 XS

Size: 36

Hermès Blue-green Constance Lizard Bearn Gusset Long Bifold Flap H Logo 239718

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: I in a Square Made In: France Measurements: 6.9" L x 3.5" H Closure

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20th Century Wallets

Hermès Blue-green Constance Lizard Bearn Gusset Long Bifold Flap H Logo 239718

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary square flap you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, brown, blue and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a square flap may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hermès, Chanel and Celine are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

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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.

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