Chanel Chunky Gilt Link Bracelet. 1960's.
View Similar Items
Chanel Chunky Gilt Link Bracelet. 1960's.
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Dimensions:Width: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)Length: 8 in (203.2 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some light wear inside a few of the links. Not visible when worn.
- Seller Location:University City, MO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7363046223
Chanel
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Bold Wide Gilt Metal Stretch Band Choker & Bracelet Set c 1980sLocated in University City, MODramatic wide gilt metal stretch band choker & cuff bracelet c 1980s The bold large scale ensemble is designed with wide vertical stretch bands that exp...Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
$275 Sale Price / set21% OffFree Shipping - Exquisite Etched Gilt Metal Bird Link Bracelet ca 1960Located in University City, MOExquisite etched gilt metal bird theme link bracelet ca 1960 The elegant retro bracelet is designed with a series of hinged links Each link depicts a majestic bird in various postu...Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Link Bracelets
MaterialsEnamel, Gilt Metal
- 1980s Figural Lucite Panther's Head Jeweled Crystal Resin Beaded BraceletLocated in University City, MO1980s Exotic figural panther's head jeweled crystal resin beaded bracelet. Small Size The unique bracelet is designed with a smooth black lucite panther's head with a sapphire blue color crystal...Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets
- Chanel Wide Molded Bisque Stone Cuff Bracelet in Chanel Presentation Box c 1990sBy ChanelLocated in University City, MOChanel chic wide molded bisque stone cuff bracelet in Chanel presentation box c 1990s The stylish Chanel cuff is designed with a textured stone bis...Category
1990s French Modern Bangles
MaterialsBrass
- Kafin New York Carved Mother of Pearl Gilt Metal Link Bracelet circa 1960sLocated in University City, MOCarved mother of pearl gilt metal link bracelet designed by Kafin New York c 1960s The elegant midcentury bracelet is designed with a series of carved ...Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Link Bracelets
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Sterling Silver Severe Wide Handmade Artisan Cuff Band c 1980sLocated in University City, MOSterling silver wide handmade artisan cuff bracelet. The unique bracelet is constructed with a wide sterling band that gradually widens on one end. Designed with a thin black lucite ...Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsSterling Silver
- White & Yellow 18K Gold Chain BraceletLocated in Geneva, CHWhite & Yellow 18K Gold Chain Bracelet. Adorn your wrist with timeless elegance and sophistication with this exquisite White & Yellow 18K Gold Chain Br...Category
Late 20th Century Chain Bracelets
Materials18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- Vintage Yellow Gold Chain BraceletLocated in Geneva, CHVintage Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet. Step into the allure of the past with this Vintage Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet, a piece that exud...Category
Late 20th Century European Chain Bracelets
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Bracelet, 28.6 GramsLocated in Wilmington, DE18kt Yellow Gold Heart Bracelet - 7 inches - 28.6 gramsCategory
2010s Chain Bracelets
- Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Heart BraceletBy Tiffany & Co.Located in London, GBA Tiffany & Co platinum diamond heart bracelet. This bracelet features a sweet heart with three round brilliant cut diamonds each grain set wit...Category
2010s European Modern Chain Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Suzy Levian 0.24 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Heart Solitaire Chain BraceletBy Suzy LevianLocated in Great Neck, NYThis elegant Suzy Levian heart solitaire bracelet features 19 diamonds, which are 1.4 mm size totals .24 cttw, all set in 14K white gold setting. Each ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
- Pomellato Bracelet in 18K Rondelle TricolorBy PomellatoLocated in Berlin, BEIndulge in the sophisticated beauty of the Italian jewelry house, Pomellato, with this stunning tricolor rondelle bracelet. Each delicate link is expertly crafted from 18K yellow, rose, and white gold, creating a beautiful and harmonious contrast. The signature Pomellato teddy bear...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Materials18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
From the Runway to Rihanna, These Chanel Pearl Sunglasses Are the Peak of ’90s Chic
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
With a Wink, Karl Lagerfeld Sent This Egg-Carton-Shaped Chanel Bag Down the Runway
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.