Chanel Vintage Matelassé Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Glasgow, GB
From circa 1986, this Vintage Flap handbag from Chanel isCrafted in navy matelassé lambskin leather
Chanel Vintage Matelassé Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Glasgow, GB
From circa 1986, this Vintage Flap handbag from Chanel isCrafted in navy matelassé lambskin leather
Chanel So Black Lambskin Single Flap Handbag circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel So Black Lambskin Single Flap Handbag from the 1990s is a timeless piece that exudes
Chanel Vintage Rare Handbag Clutch Exotic Tote & Metallic Bronze Hobo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Metallic Bronze Python Shoulder Bag Brown & Metallic Python Interlocking CC Logo Silver
Chanel Vintage Gold Mini CrossBody Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel gold lambskin mini quilted Flap Bag and a gold chain link threaded shoulder strap and CC
Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2004 Small Pink Caviar Leather Classic Double-Flap Handbag is a quintessential piece of
Chanel Vintage Leather Double Paris Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Leather Double Paris Flap Bag Navy blue lambskin leather bag with diamond stitch
Chanel Large Beige Quilted Lambskin Single Flap Handbag circa 1994-96
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Large Beige Quilted Lambskin Single Flap Handbag from circa 1994-96 is a timeless and
Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Lambskin Square CC Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Lambskin Square CC Flap Bag SKU: 150634 Condition: Pre
Chanel Vintage Leather Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag Black diamond stich leather with 24k gold plated hardware
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Bag Black diamond stich leather with 24k gold plated hardware
Chanel Vintage Beige Leather Envelope Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Chanel envelope flap bag is crafted in soft beige leather, offering a smooth, supple
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Chanel Navy Velvet Shoulder Flap Blackpack Vintage Silver HW, 1996
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Navy Velvet Shoulder Flap Blackpack Vintage Silver HW, 1996 These are professional photos
Chanel Navy Quilted Sheepskin Large Vintage Mademoiselle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Navy Quilted Sheepskin Large Vintage Mademoiselle Flap Bag SKU: 140328
Vintage 1990s Chanel Beige Lambskin Quilted Medium Zip Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chanel lambskin backpack in a classic medium flap shape with both zipper and flap closure. Slight
Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin Full Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Quilted Lambskin Full Flap Shoulder Bag is crafted from supple quilted lambskin leather
Vintage Chanel Burnt Orange Lambskin Medium Biface Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage chanel medium biface shoulder flap bag in reddish orange lambskin. Slight creasing due to
Chanel Classic Flap Khaki Green Wool Vintage Double Flap Bag 24k Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
scratches to the hardware and the interior. DETAILS: Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Exterior material: Wool
Vintage Chanel 1997 Lambskin Mini Flap Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel mini lambskin leather quilted box flap bag circa 1990. made of black leather quilted
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Diana Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Diana Single Flap Bag SKU: Z145097
Chanel Vintage 24K Red Chevron Lambskin CC Square Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Vintage 24K Red Chevron Lambskin CC Square Flap Bag SKU: Z151611 Condition
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Medium Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Medium Lambskin Leather Bag Black smooth lambskin leather bag
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Small Lambskin Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Timeless Single Flap Small Lambskin Leather Bag Black smooth lambskin leather bag
Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Lambskin Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Vintage shoulder bag is crafted in beige quilted Lambskin leather, 24K gold plated chain
Vintage 1990s Chanel Yellow Lambskin Quilted Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare classic lambskin vintage chanel in medium size with gold hardware. Overall in great vintage
CHANEL Yellow Quilted Satin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Yellow Quilted Satin Vintage Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4857 Brand: Chanel
Chanel Vintage 24K Black Quilted Lambskin Maxi XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Vintage 24K Black Quilted Lambskin Maxi XL Flap Bag SKU: 138382 Condition
Chanel Black Velvet Shoulder Flap Backpack Vintage Silver HW, 1996
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Black Velvet Shoulder Flap Backpack Vintage Silver HW, 1996 These are professional photos of
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Small Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Small Kelly Flap Bag SKU: 146587 Condition
Chanel Vintage Diana Medium Black Lambskin 24K Gold Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel’s vintage Diana flap, is a timeless and sought-after handbag that exudes elegance and
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 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6039 Brand
Chanel Mini Flap Timeless Crema
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Timeless Mini Flap Vintage, realizzata in pelle liscia color crema
Chanel 1994 Fall/Winter Vintage Pink Vinyl Flap Bag Maxi
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Please refer to photos for details. Kindly note that this item is vintage and preowned. This bag has
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Shoulder Bag Brown Wild Stitch Calfskin leather
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Shoulder Bag Brown Wild Stitch Calfskin leather with Pouch These are
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 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5975 Brand
Chanel Vintage 1999 Pink Mini Square Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the late '90s, this Chanel Vintage 1999 Pink Mini Square Classic Flap Bag features soft
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Black Lambskin Leather with Bi-color Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Vintage Black Lambskin Leather with Bi-color Hardware These are professional
Chanel Timeless Jumbo Big Logo Flap Vintage Borsa A Spalla
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Timeless Vintage, misura Jumbo, realizzata in pelle liscia trapuntata
Chanel 24k Vintage Black Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel 24k Vintage Black Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 149733 MSRP
Chanel Vintage Classic Quilted Patent Single Jumbo Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Patent Quilted Jumbo Single Flap is crafted of fine diamond-quilted glossy patent
$2,812Sale Price|52% Off
Vintage Chanel White Quilted Lambskin Classic Flap Tortoiseshell Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel white diamond quilted lambskin single flap shoulder bag with tortoiseshell
Chanel 1996 Vintage Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1996 Vintage Rare Medium Classic Flap Navy Blue Velvet Quilted Backpack 1996 {VINTAGE 28
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
Chanel 1991 Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo Maxi Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo Maxi Flap Bag Year: 1991 Gold hardware Black quilted
Chanel 2005 Vintage Beige Camelia Canvas Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Vintage Beige Camelia Canvas Small Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Beige Grey Woven
Chanel 1989 Mini Vintage Lambskin Crossbody Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Mini Vintage Lambskin Crossbody Classic Flap Bag 1989 {VINTAGE 34 Years} Gold hardware
Rare Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Vertical Quilted Medium Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare medium vintage vertical flap in black caviar with gold hardware. Series #2. Beautiful
Rare Vintage 1990s Chanel Navy Caviar Small Diana Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage classic small diana bag in navy almost black caviar leather with gold hardware. Slight
Chanel 1990s Vintage Diana Baby Blue Caviar Small Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Vintage Chanel Diana Flap Bag in Blue Caviar Leather – 24K Gold Hardware Timeless and highly
$5,722Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Shoulder Flap Blackpack Vintage Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Shoulder Flap Blackpack Vintage Gold HW These are
Chanel Vintage Fabric Extra Mini Flap Bag 24k Gold Button Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
longer clear. Light creases. DETAILS: Circa 1989-1991 Chanel Single Flap Fabric Black 24k Gold
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Rectangular Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref
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 Product Details Xupes Ref
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Timeless Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Timeless Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Paris-Limited Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Paris-Limited Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref
Chanel 2005 Vintage Rare Black Nylon Coco Niege Sport Duma Clasic Flap Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2005 Vintage Rare Black Nylon Coco Niege Sport Duma Clasic Flap Backpack Year: 2005-2006
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.