Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Quilted Links Bracelet 1985
About the Item
- Creator:
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1985
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Recently re gilted. Please note that some links show minor oxidation marks (see photos 9 to 12).
- Seller Location:Nice, FR
- Reference Number:
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, she 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 introduced in 1955 with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. Chanel's 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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: French Riviera, France
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
- Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Toned Scrolls Bracelet and Earrings SetBy Yves Saint LaurentLocated in Nice, FRYVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned bracelet and clip-on earrings set featuring an openwork scroll design. Both earrings are embossed YSL Made in France. Matching bracelet is unma...Category
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Gucci Vintage Sterling Silver Iconic Buckle BraceletBy GucciLocated in Nice, FRGUCCI vintage iconic sterling silver curb chain bracelet featuring a buckle design clasp with browm enamel detailing. Embossed GUCCI ITALY. Sterling silver 925 hallmark. Embossed BR...Category
20th Century Italian Link Bracelets
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Balenciaga Vintage Jewelled Abstract Link BraceletBy BalenciagaLocated in Nice, FRBALENCIAGA vintage matt and polished gold toned bracelet featuring abstract articulated links embellished with multicolored crystals. Push button closure...Category
20th Century French Link Bracelets
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Christian Dior Boutique Vintage Gold Toned Charms BraceletBy Christian DiorLocated in Nice, FRCHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage rare gold toned articulated bracelet embellished with charms : ribbed conic shape, chain tassel and stylized sun. The bracelet closes an opens thanks...Category
20th Century French Link Bracelets
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Resin Cameo Scarab Logo BraceletBy Jean Paul GaultierLocated in Nice, FRJEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage antiqued bronze toned bracelet featuring five large strawberry color resin links featuring inlaids with scarabs, ancient roman cameo...Category
20th Century French Link Bracelets
- Christian Dior Boutique Vintage Gold Toned Link BraceletBy Christian DiorLocated in Nice, FRCHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE vintage gold toned link bracelet. T-bar and toggle closure. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE. Indicative measurements : length approx. 20 cm (7.87 inches) / max. link width approx. 2.8 cm (1.10 inch). Comes with the original CD monogram box...Category
20th Century French Link Bracelets
MaterialsGilt Metal
- 13ctw Cabochon Natural Untreated Citrine Link BraceletBy HannaboyaLocated in Sheridan, WYIntroducing our Cabochon Yellow Citrine Bracelet, a radiant piece of jewelry that brings the warmth and vibrancy of sunshine to your wrist. Th...Category
2010s African Contemporary Link Bracelets
MaterialsCitrine, Sterling Silver, Platinum
- 16.07 Carat Multi-Sapphire & Diamond Tennis BraceletBy GEM PLAZALocated in Jaipur, Rajasthan16.07 Carat Multi-Sapphire Tennis Bracelet Details of the piece: Multi-Sapphire: 16.07 carats Diamond : 0.24 Gold : 18 KCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Tennis Bracelets
MaterialsSapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
- 8.75 Carat Flower Multi-Sapphire & Diamond Tennis BraceletBy GEM PLAZALocated in Jaipur, Rajasthan8.75 Carat Multi-Sapphire Tennis Bracelet Details of the piece: Multi-Sapphire: 8.75 carats Diamond : 1.05 Gold : 18 KCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Tennis Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
- 1990's KARL LAGERFELD gilt metal leaf link braceletBy Karl LagerfeldLocated in San Fransisco, CAShiny, leaf-shaped link bracelet from Karl Lagerfeld dating to the 1990's. Approximate measurement: .75" wide. Hook secures from 7.75" to just under 9". Signed. Very good condition.Category
1990s French Link Bracelets
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Ravishing 6.02ct Round Brilliant Diamond BraceletLocated in רמת גן, ILThis stunning necklace features a total of sixty-two round brilliant diamonds, meticulously set in radiant 18K white gold. With a remarkable total carat weight of 6.02 carats, these ...Category
2010s Israeli Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- 14k White Gold Bracelet w/ 9.72ct Natural Sapphire and Natural Diamonds GIA CertLocated in רמת גן, ILA stylish bangle bracelet with a dazzling 6.14-carat cushion mixed cut natural sapphire. It has 3.58 carats of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14...Category
2010s Israeli Link Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
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.
This Vintage Chanel Fur Muff Is Après-Ski Chic
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.