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Vintage Chanel Kitten heels with Gripoix buckles, 1989
Vintage Chanel Kitten heels with Gripoix buckles, 1989

Vintage Chanel Kitten heels with Gripoix buckles, 1989

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chanel kitten heels with gripoix buckles Year: 1989 Condition: Very good. Light

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

1990s Chanel Black Leather Kitten Heels with Buckle Detail
1990s Chanel Black Leather Kitten Heels with Buckle Detail

1990s Chanel Black Leather Kitten Heels with Buckle Detail

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chanel kitten heels from the 1990s. Supple black leather with a sharp pointed toe. A layered and

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

Chanel 1980s CC Black Leather Kitten Heels
Chanel 1980s CC Black Leather Kitten Heels

Chanel 1980s CC Black Leather Kitten Heels

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Chanel 1980s CC Black Leather Kitten Heels – an embodiment of timeless elegance and

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1980s Italian Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

1980s Chanel Black Leather Chevron Cap-Toe Kitten Heels
1980s Chanel Black Leather Chevron Cap-Toe Kitten Heels

1980s Chanel Black Leather Chevron Cap-Toe Kitten Heels

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The 1980s Chanel Black Leather Chevron Cap-Toe Kitten Heels embody timeless elegance that continues

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Late 20th Century European Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

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Chanel late 1980s Navy Blue Leather Logo Kitten Heels
Chanel late 1980s Navy Blue Leather Logo Kitten Heels

Chanel late 1980s Navy Blue Leather Logo Kitten Heels

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Late 1980s leather Chanel kitten heel. Navy with tonal cap toe. Tonal cc logo at toe. Cream leather

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1980s French Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

Chanel late 1980s Black Leather Logo Kitten Heels Sz 40
Chanel late 1980s Black Leather Logo Kitten Heels Sz 40

Chanel late 1980s Black Leather Logo Kitten Heels Sz 40

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Late 1980s leather Chanel kitten heel. Black with black cap toe. Tonal cc logo at toe. Cream

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1980s Italian Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

Late 1990s Chanel Black Suede Pointed Toe Sling Back Kitten Heels
Late 1990s Chanel Black Suede Pointed Toe Sling Back Kitten Heels

Late 1990s Chanel Black Suede Pointed Toe Sling Back Kitten Heels

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Late 1990s Chanel black suede kitten heel sling backs with a pointed toe box. The shoes are

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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

Late 1990s Chanel Brown Suede Pointed Toe Sling Back Kitten Heels
Late 1990s Chanel Brown Suede Pointed Toe Sling Back Kitten Heels

Late 1990s Chanel Brown Suede Pointed Toe Sling Back Kitten Heels

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Late 1990s Chanel brown suede kitten heel sling backs with a pointed toe box. The shoes are

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1990s Italian Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

Chanel 1990s Lambskin Quilted Backpack
Chanel 1990s Lambskin Quilted Backpack

Chanel 1990s Lambskin Quilted Backpack

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

this with a John Galliano dress, a Chanel necklace and some Prada kitten heels to complete the look. In

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

1990s Chanel Pink and Black Mules
1990s Chanel Pink and Black Mules

1990s Chanel Pink and Black Mules

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1990s classic pink leather kitten heel Chanel mules with a black toe box with cc logo. Excellent

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

1996 Veau Vernis Nior Chanel Patent Pump
1996 Veau Vernis Nior Chanel Patent Pump

1996 Veau Vernis Nior Chanel Patent Pump

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Incredible pair of 1990s Chanel black patent kitten heel loafers! Short kitten heel with pointed

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

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Chanel 1997 Tuxedo Vest

Chanel 1997 Tuxedo Vest

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

black Chanel kitten heels for that model-off-duty look.

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1990s French Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

Christian Dior Vintage Printed Scarf
Christian Dior Vintage Printed Scarf

Christian Dior Vintage Printed Scarf

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

. Wear this as a neck tie with a Chanel blouse and some Manolo kitten heels for an elegant vintage

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1960s French Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

Chanel Lime Kitten Heel Slip On Shoes
Chanel Lime Kitten Heel Slip On Shoes

Chanel Lime Kitten Heel Slip On Shoes

By Chanel

Located in Litchfield County, CT

1990s Chanel lime and black slip on kitten heel shoe. Marked and bearing the logo. Condition is

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1990s Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels

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Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage chanel kitten heels for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of vintage chanel kitten heels includes a variety of colors, spanning black, brown and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Finding appealing vintage chanel kitten heels such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Christian Dior and Gucci each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Vintage Chanel Kitten Heels?

Prices for vintage chanel kitten heels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $340 and can go as high as $6,900, while these items, on average, fetch $825.

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. 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.

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 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
    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 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.