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Chanel Top Handle Bags

Vintage Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories in the world. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the legendary French house’s crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular among celebrities and fashion obsessives.

Crafted from top-quality materials, Chanel’s elegant iconic purses are coveted not only for their timelessness but also for their high resale value. The brand’s best-known bag, the Classic Double Flap bag, includes Chanel’s signature quilting and leather interlaced through a chain strap. Chanel Classic flap bags have been going strong since Karl Lagerfeld updated the beloved 2.55 handbag in the 1980s with the addition of the interlocking double Cs on the flap.

Other iconic bag styles are the Gabrielle and Boy bags. (Also designed by Lagerfeld, Chanel’s playful Boy Brick Lego bag has become a collector's item.) 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.

For its spectacular seasonal runway shows, Chanel designs special bags that are typically produced in smaller editions, making them all the more desirable and prompting long waiting lists for the most flamboyant creations. The widely hunted rare Chanel bags and many of the other bags much sought after today are objects of pure fantasy conjured up by the late couturier Lagerfeld, whose prolific tenure at the helm of the house lasted from 1983 to 2019.

Just like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and other luxury brands, Chanel has had to fight counterfeiters who manufacture and sell fake bags under its name. These days, provenance is as essential for Chanel bags as it is for a Chagall painting. And with forgeries improving, it's worth knowing how to spot a fake Chanel bag.

Find a collection of vintage Chanel totes, clutches, minaudières and other bags on 1stDibs today.

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Chanel 1998 Red Vintage CC Travel Vanity Train Case Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Red Vintage 90's CC Travel Vanity Train Case Shoulder Crossbody Bag circa 1998 red leather gold-tone hardware padlock detail front zip fastening single flat top handle detach...
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1990s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 2024 Green Caviar Leather Quilted Mini Coco Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Green Caviar Leather Quilted Mini Coco Handle Flap Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2024 Color: Green Hardware: Pale goldtone Materials: Caviar leather Lining: Leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel '24 Light Purple Lambskin Rectangular Mini Flap w/ Handle
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 2024 Light Purple Lambskin Leather Quilted Mini Top Handle Rectangular Flap Made In: France Year of Production: 2024 Color: Light purple Hardware: Champagne goldtone Material...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Kelly 1996 Black Satin 24K Gold Mini Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This vintage Chanel Mini Kelly bag from 1996/1997 is made from elegant black satin with 24k gold-plated hardware. It has a structured shape with a curved top handle, giving it a time...
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1990s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Lambskin Gold Chain Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning black Chanel leather with thick gold tone chain. front logo Middle zippered closure with 2 outside compartments with snap closures. Measures 14 inches wide x 9 inches high. ...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Trendy CC Dual Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Lambskin Quilted Small Trendy Top Handle Bag SKU: U138401 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in very good cond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Green Quilted Leather Small Trendy CC Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With flawless craftsmanship immense style quotient and an air of elegance this Chanel bag has it all Stitched to perfection the handbag is made using only prime quality materials so ...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Olive Green Quilted Caviar Leather Mini Coco Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With flawless craftsmanship immense style quotient and an air of elegance this Chanel bag has it all Stitched to perfection the handbag is made using only prime quality materials so ...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Matte Quilted Caviar Globe Trotter Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Matte Caviar Globe Trotter Vanity Case SKU: 138025 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Fair Condition Comments: Item is in fair condition with promin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Blue Quilted Caviar Deauville Bowling Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Blue Quilted Caviar Deauville Bowling Bag SKU: 139116 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in very good condition with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 2024 NWT Brown Caviar Small Coco Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Brown Caviar Leather Quilted Small Coco Handle Flap Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2024 Color: Brown Hardware: Pale goldtone Materials: Caviar leather Lining: Leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Brown Quilted Large Coco Chain Handle Flap
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Brown Quilted Caviar Large Coco Chain Handle Flap SKU: 137200 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never goes out of style, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Red Quilted Carry Around Mini Bowling Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Red Quilted Caviar Carry Around Mini Bowling Bag SKU: 136737 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent conditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Blue Shiny Quilted Calfskin Chanel Mini 22 Hobo
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Blue Shiny Quilted Calfskin Mini 22 Hobo SKU: 137986 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent condition and d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

1990s Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Zip-Around Box Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the stunning 1990s Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Zip-Around Box Top Handle Bag, a true statement piece that embodies sophistication and luxury. Crafted from high-qu...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Black Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Matelasse Chain Shoulder Bag in black toile has gold hardware and a chain link shoulder strap and a classic CC logo on ...
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Late 20th Century French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Large Trendy CC Top Handle 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 c...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Trendy CC Bag Small Blue Lambskin Light Gold Hardware 2017
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Trendy CC Top Handle Bag Small Blue Lambskin with Light Gold-Tone Hardware 2017. This stunning bag is in very good condition, the bag still holds its original shape, and the ...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Trendy CC Chevron Top Handle Bag Medium Black Lambskin Gold Hardware 2018
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Trendy CC Chevron Top Handle Bag Medium Black Lambskin with Light Gold-Tone Hardware 2018 – 18P. This stunning bag is in very good condition. It still holds its original shap...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Trendy CC Bag Small Navy Blue Lambskin Ruthenium Hardware 2015
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Trendy CC Top Handle Bag Small Navy Blue Lambskin with Ruthenium Hardware 2015 – 15B. This stunning bag is in very good condition, the bag still holds its shape very well, an...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Trendy CC Chevron Bag Small Black Lambskin Light Gold Hardware 2019
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL Trendy CC Top Handle Chevron Bag Small Black Lambskin with Light Gold-Tone Hardware 2019 – 19C. This stunning bag is in very good condition, the bag still holds its shape ver...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 2024 Black Caviar Leather Quilted Medium Top Handle Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 2024 Black Caviar Quilted Medium Top Handle Boy Bag    Made In: France Year of Production: 2024 Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Caviar leather Lining: Leather Clos...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Black Chanel Small Coco Luxe Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Black Chanel Small Coco Luxe Bag. The Small Coco Luxe Bag features a lambskin body, gold-tone hardware, chain-link and leather strap, and a front turn-lock CC closur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Cream Gold Shiva Bowling Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Shiva bag from the Bombay collection features crinkled cream caviar-grained leather, bronzed metal hardware, a CC turn lock on the front, rolled leather handles and a bur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel, tweed boucle knitting bag in black
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, tweed boucle knitting bag in black. The item is in very good condition. Item comes with authenticity sticker. CONDITION: very good condition MEASUREMENTS: height 30 cm, wid...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Patent Leather 2.55 Jumbo Reissue
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic Chanel 2.55 shoulder bag in red patent leather with silver hardware, features a chain strap in silver metal allowing the bag to be worn in the hand or on the shoulder, a Made...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Caviar Leather Coco Cocoon Bowler Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black Caviar Leather Coco Cocoon Bowler Bag is a highly sought after piece from Lagerfeld's fun and chic Coco Cocoon line. This adorable bag was first modeled by British p...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Burgundy Caviar Leather Quilted Small Coco Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Burgundy Caviar Leather Quilted Small Coco Handle Flap Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2024 Color: Burgundy Hardware: Pale goldtone Materials: Caviar leather Lining: L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Maxi 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Maxi 19 Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5787 Brand: Chanel Model: Maxi 19 Flap Bag Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: 29309852 Age: 2019 ...
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2010s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel toile and leather bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Chanel bag in canvas and gold leather Condition: good Made in Italy Material : canvas, leather Interior: beige monogram canvas Color: beige, gold, pink Dimensions: 32 x 26 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Top Handle Bag Vintage RARE
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Top Handle Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Top Handle Bag - Color: Pink/ Peach - Year: 1994-1996 - Serial number: 32...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 2006 Elongated Silhouette Satchel Bowler Buttery Soft Lambskin Leather
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Small sized Chanel elongated lambskin satchel with hanging CC charm 2006 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Silver hardware Zipper closure Interwoven silver hardware detail throughout CC stitched l...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Top Handle Flap Bag Serial Number: 5475800 Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card, Care Booklet Auth...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Large Tweed Top Handle Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Tweed Limited Edition Collector’s Novelty Tote Top Handle Bag Year: Spring 2005 Silver hardware Black metallic wool tweed Leather trim Single metal top handle Interlocking c...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 'CC' Turn-Lock Diamond Quilted Leather Vintage Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 'CC' Turn-Lock Diamond Quilted Leather Vintage Bag Black, structured handbag designed with signature diamond quilting and aged gold, branded hardware. Iconic, interlocking '...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Navy Lambskin Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel navy blue Double Flap Bag is made of beautiful dark blue diamond quilting lambskin leather with gold tone hardware/chain link shoulder strap, double flap closure, CC turn...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black And Pink Two Tone Limited Edition Mini Top Handle Rectangular Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The perfect blend of classic charm and playful elegance, this Chanel Mini Top Handle Bag is a rare two-tone beauty. Crafted in luxurious black q...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Paris-Dallas Pony Hair & Leather Fringe Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Paris-Dallas Pony Hair & Leather Fringe Bag Burgundy handbag crafted in pony-hair with diamond quilted leather sides. Detailed w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 1992 Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box Year: 1992 {Vintage 33 Years} 24K Gold plated hardware Black quilted diamond quilted leather Leather and...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel 2 Tone Beige Large Flap
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel 2 tone Lambskin Shoulder Bag from the collection by Karl Lagerfeld, features a neutral lambskin, gunmetal hardware, a canvas trim, a single adjustable shoulder strap, a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Classic Single Flap Maxi Quilted Caviar
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Maxi Chanel Single Flap Bag from Caviar quilted leather features silver hardware, a CC turn-lock, and a leather entwined strap. The bag opens up to a burgundy interior. Original...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Coco Pleats Flap Messenger Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Messenger Bag features diamond quilted caviar calfskin leather, a cross-body leather strap, an aged gold chain link that connects to the quilted leather with aged gold rin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Kelly Black Caviar Leather Wood Top Handle Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...
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Early 2000s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Classic Double Flap Quilted Tweed
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel handbag is in quilted tweed turquoise, pink and white with a logo on flap closure palladium hardware, silver metal chain interlaced with a pink leather strap. Pink leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Lambskin Gold Top Handle Business Portfolio Briefcase
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Top Handle Business Portfolio Briefcase Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Quilted lambskin leather Two Sided CC Turnlock Classic interwoven chain ...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Patent Leather Name Plate Top Handle Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1997 Name Plate Black Patent Leather Top Handle Bag Year 1997 Chanel handbag crafted in black quilted patent leather, featuring interlocking 'CC' on front flap and ...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Gold Metallic Top Handle Quilted Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Flap 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} 2 Interior pockets 6" H x 10" W x 3" D Handle Drop: 20" Made in France
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Caramel Flap Bag Caviar Leather 24k Gold Plated
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Top Handle Kelly Dark Caramel Flap Bag Caviar Leather 24k Gold Plated Hardware, 1996-1997 These are professional photos of the actual bag....
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2010s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage White Parent Child Mommy Daughter Kelly Bag Set 24k GHW 68349
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68349 We have taken 28 images (!) of this bag, please take a look at all 30. For 20 years, Boutique Patina has specialized in sourcing and curating the most pristine vintage and collectible accessories by searching closets around the world. This is by far the best condition of this set sold in the last five years on the market. Black is plenty rare for this hard-to-find mother and child vintage Chanel kelly set...
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1990s Chanel Top Handle Bags

2018 Chanel Timeless Jumbo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Year 2018 Caviar leather Beige color Leather and chain handles Large external pocket Double closure 4 Additional pockets (one zipped) Cm 30 x 18,5 x 9,5 (11,8 x 7,28 x 3,74 inches) W...
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1980s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Red Maxi Accordion Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Maxi 3 Accordion Flap Bag features a quilted red lambskin leather body, a silver leather woven chain strap, a front flap with CC turn-lock closure, an exterior back slip ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Beige Nude Patent Camera Mini Quilted Cross Body Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Classic Interwoven top handle Detachable classic interwoven cha...
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1990s Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel CC Sea Hit Tote Quilted
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel CC Sea Hit Tote Quilted Iridescent Calfskin is a stylish tote and an ideal everyday bag. Features navy quilted iridescent calfskin, leather strap top handles, leather sho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Quilted Mini Flap bag features black leather calfskin, ruthenium hardware, chain-link shoulder strap, turn lock closure. Dust cover and ID card included. First two hologr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Nameplate Tweed Top Handle CC Logo Multicolor Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel confetti tweed flap with large CC logo and name plate chain 1996 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Silver hardware Interior center zipper pocket Additional center pocket Interior white lamb...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Mini Vanity Box - '10s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
The Chanel Light Purple Mini Vanity Box features a delicate purple hue accented with elegant gold hardware. This compact piece blends luxury and sophistication, making it the perfect...
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2010s Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Beige Cream Triple CC Turnlock Convertible Flap Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Quilted lambskin leather Three CC turn lock adornments Microfiber beige inside Main interior zippered pocket Main interior slip pocket ...
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1990s French Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Caviar Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Caviar Quilted Flap bag in a caviar black leather, features a leather threaded silver chain link shoulder strap and a flap with CC turn lock. Dust cover, and ID card incl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Top Handle Bags

Chanel top handle bags for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Chanel top handle bags available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, blue, orange and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Gucci, Christian Dior, and Louis Vuitton appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Chanel top handle bags from top boutiques around the world. Chanel top handle bags prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $390 and tops out at $35,995, while the average work can sell for $5,324.
Questions About Chanel Top Handle Bags
  • 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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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 ExpertJune 7, 2024
    The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.

    In addition to 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.

    Viard's successor had yet to be named as of June 2024.

    Find vintage Chanel handbags, evening dresses, jackets and other clothing for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Chanel sells a variety of items. The French luxury fashion house offers ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics and skin care products. In addition, Chanel is well known for its small leather goods and bags, such as its iconic 2.55 Flap Bag. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Chanel Reissue 2.55 is the updated version of the classic Chanel 2.55 handbag. Inspired by Coco Chanel’s original design from 1955, the Reissue 2.55 was released in 2005 as a homage to the original. The reissued version is considered more modern in design with slight modifications in the lock, leather, handle and flaps. Shop a wide range of the Chanel classic 2.55 and the Reissue 2.55 on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel iridescent is a type of material used by the French luxury fashion house Chanel to produce handbags and other accessories. It is a type of calfskin with a shimmery finish. You'll find a large collection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is manufactured in a number of locations. The French luxury fashion house has factories in France, Italy and Spain. Their sunglasses come from a factory in Italy. You can find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories 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 ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The term Chanel Deauville refers to one of a number of bags produced by the French luxury fashion house Chanel. The most well known is the tote bag emblazoned with the Chanel logo. In addition, the brand produced backpacks, bowling bags and makeup bags with a similar logo design. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel Deauville bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Chanel is known for its fashion accessories and trailblazing clothing designs, which first appeared in the early 1900s and promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories in the world. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the legendary French house’s crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular among celebrities and fashion obsessives. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel clothing, jewelry and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all Chanel jackets have a chain, however, there are a few styles that do. These styles feature a chain as an ornamental detail or to help weigh down the jacket for a specific drape. Shop a collection of authentic Chanel jackets from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, Chanel bags have names. The brand's iconic flap bag is known as the Chanel 2.55, and the redesign of this bag created by Karl Lagerfeld is the Chanel Classic or Chanel 11.12. Names of other Chanel bags include the Boy, the Gabrielle, the Wallet on Chain and the Grand Shopping Tote or GST. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can order directly from the Chanel website. However, not all styles are available online, as some are exclusive to Chanel boutiques or certain authorized third-party brick-and-mortar retailers. You can also find Chanel apparel, bags, jewelry and accessories on a number of reputable online platforms. Shop a large collection of Chanel pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, you can buy Chanel online. Not every Chanel product, however, is available through the brand's official website.

    While Chanel fragrances can be purchased at the brand's site, Chanel clothing, bags and accessories are not available for purchase directly through the company online. Auction sites and luxury resale platforms sell both vintage and new Chanel bags and other items, but authenticity is always a concern when buying online, so it's important to purchase from a reputable seller that properly vets the origin and authenticity of your items.

    An authentic Chanel bag sold online will never be cheap, but a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean it's the real thing. Find a collection of authentic Chanel evening dresses, tote bags and other pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, Chanel makes heels. In fact, the French luxury fashion house was the first to design two-tone heels. These groundbreaking pumps debuted in the 1960s and featured a black pointed contrast toe and stiletto heels that were just under 2 inches tall. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Chanel heels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, Chanel does have a crossbody bag. In fact, part of the appeal of Chanel bags is that many of them are suitable for both on-shoulder and across-the-body wear. The Wallet on Chain in any size is a great example. The Mini and Small sizes of many iconic Chanel bags are also commonly worn crossbody. Examples include the Chanel Boy Bag, the Chanel Classic Flap and the Chanel 19. Shop a wide range of Chanel crossbody bags 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, Chanel has a tote bag. In fact, the French luxury fashion house has produced more than one style of tote. Options include the Classic Tote Bag, the Deauville Tote Bag, and the Grand Shopping Tote or GST. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Chanel tote bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel became a trailblazer in the fashion world by offering women styling options that moved away from corsets and lace and more toward a practical approach to fashion. Her original styles included wide-leg pants and sailor shirts which enhanced the freedom of the body, an important aspect in her vision of fluid and androgenous clothing. Shop a collection of vintage and new Chanel clothing from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate Chanel hardware, consider the weight. Real Chanel hardware is heavy solid metal. In fact, chain straps and fasteners were 24-karat gold until 2008. Flimsy lightweight metal or plastic is unlikely to be real. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Chanel bags.

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