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Chain Mail Bags

Chanel Black Mesh Chain Mail Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Chain Mail Medium Hobo Bag has a day and night slouchy design
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Mesh Chain Mail Bag
Chanel Black Mesh Chain Mail Bag
H 11 in W 3 in L 15 in
Whiting & Davis Gold Tone Chain Mail Crossbody Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Whiting & Davis Gold Tone Chain Mail Crossbody Bag, a timeless and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Valentino Dusty Pink Leather Small Roman Stud Chain Mail Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
stow your everyday essentials easily and can be carried via the top handle or chain strap. You'll love
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2010s Shoulder Bags

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Prada Yellow Leather Chain Mail Cleo Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
with leather, it features a twist-lock and gold-tone hardware, chain mail shoulder strap that gives it
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Magid Gold Chain Mail Link Handbag, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Get the Midas touch with the 1960's swinging style of a Magid gold chain link handbag. The body of
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1960s Japanese Structured Shoulder Bags

Swinging 1960's Walborg Gold Chain Mail Evening Handbag
By Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1960's Walborg chain mail design emulates the Paco Rabanne space age handbags from the same
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1960s Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Opulent Art Deco Whiting & Davis Chain Mail Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
1920s Opulent art deco Whiting & Davis chain mail evening bag The exquisite evening bag is
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chloè Phoebe Philo Banana Print Chain Mail Leather Shoulder Bag, 2004
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
print, this highly collectible Chloé chain-mail hobo bag is accented with white leather, and is tied at
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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Chain Mail Fringe Handbag, 1960's
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
represent classic American glamour. The Art Deco style frame, kisslock closure and chain top handle are
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1960s American Structured Shoulder Bags

Paco Rabanne Vintage Chain Mail Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Paco Rabanne Vintage Chain Mail Purse Features beading at bottom Color: Silver Hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Novelty Bags

Vintage Gold Chain Mail Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
A interesting vintage evening bag in gold chaing mail. Rather unusually there is gathering on the
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1950s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

1970s Gold Chain Link Mail Bag, Italy Raoul Calabra
Located in New York, NY
Gilt chain mail shoulder bag made from a combination of matte gold chain links and high polish gold
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1970s Italian Shoulder Bags

Paco Rabanne Vintage Iconic 1969 Metal Chain Mail Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage iconic 1969 silver toned chain mail bag made of perforated round metal plates
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Clover Disk Chain Mail Gold Handbag, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A swinging '60's gold handbag with a fun mix of a chain mail look and a lucky four leaf clover
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1960s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Paco Rabanne Vintage "Le 69" Iconic Metal Chain Mail Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage iconic silver tone chain mail bag "Le 69" featuring perforated oval
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Paco Rabanne Vintage "Le 69" Iconic Metal Chain Mail Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE vintage iconic silver tone chain mail bag "Le 69" featuring perforated oval metal
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20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tiffany & Co. Rare Sterling Silver Chain Mail Evening Bag c 1910
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University City, MO
Tiffany & Co. Exquisite sterling silver chain mail evening bag c 1910 The elegant refined evening
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1910s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Art Deco Silver Floral Chain Mail Evening Bag - 1930's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Art Deco Silver Floral Chain Mail Evening Bag - 1930's. This bag is in excellent vintage
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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
but provide 'weights' to maintain form. The sensuous feel of the chain mail makes this bag not only
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1920s American Top Handle Bags

Iconic 1960's Paco Rabanne Space Age Gold Chain Mail Handbag & Earrings
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed with interlocking gold tone aluminum discs which band together with an industrial sliding chain
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1960s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1980s Vintage Oroton Gold Chain Mail Metal Mesh Tassel Box Bag Purse Handbag
By Oroton
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, and rare vintage Oroton gold metal chain mail box bag! Complete with metal tassel on
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1980s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Coco Mail Clutch with Chain Quilted Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Coco Mail Clutch with Chain Quilted Calfskin Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel Coco Mail Clutch with Chain Quilted Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
: Chanel Model: Coco Mail Clutch with Chain Quilted Calfskin Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peretti Sterling Silver Chain Mail Handbag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Sterling silver Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. chain mail evening bag with black silk cord shoulder
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1970s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Vintage 1999 Spring Runway Chain Mail Mesh Belt Bag / Fanny Pack
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel vintage 1999 Spring runway collection chain mail mesh belt bag. Rare collectible item in
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1990s French Novelty Bags

Chanel Lambskin Quilted Small Chain Mail Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Small Chain Mail Boy Flap Black. This chic baguette is crafted of small
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Chanel Resort Summer Denim Diamond Stitch Fringe Beach Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Beach Shopping Tote Bag Pool Resort Fringe Large Travel Shoulder Bag Canvas diamond stitch exterior with fringe detail CC embroidery detail Interior soft terry cloth lining ...
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel 2006 Classic Flap Braid Quilted Small Black Distressed Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Lady Braid Quilted Distressed Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Flap Bag 2006 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Silver hardware Soft diamond quilted distressed lambskin leather Top handle is ...
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Victor Costa Velvet / Tulle Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
Victor Costa at his dramatic best. Feel like a princess in this black strapless evening dress with its velvet bodice and tulle skirt. The sweetheart strapless bodice is fitted throug...
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1980s American Evening Dresses

1940s Guild Creations Wool Hand Bag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a classy 1940s Guild Creations wool hand bag with zip closure. This solid black wool fabirc purse is high lighted with a wave shaped gold-tone metal engraved frame and set wi...
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Guild Creations Wool Hand Bag
1940s Guild Creations Wool Hand Bag
H 9 in W 11 in D 4 in L 16 in
Chanel Silk Gold Rhinestone Camelia Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Chanel gold satin silk evening bag with gold camellia detail is the perfect accessory for anyone's closet. Featuring a crystal encrusted Camellia, handle drop and small...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

JohnGalliano 1stYearChristianDior SilkChiffon BiasCut Layered BallerinaDressGown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
During John Galliano's first year as French fashion-house Christian Dior Creative Director in Paris for haute couture and ready-to-wear in 1997, he designed for his Spring/Summer 199...
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1990s French Ballerina Dresses

1990s Bob Mackie Black Cut Out Beaded Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a chic black beaded Bob Mackie sleeveless gown. From the 1990s, this sexy floor-length dress features a v-neckline, column cut, and is made complete with sheer-covered cut...
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous chartreuse Oscar de la Renta strapless gown. From the Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this dazzling gown debuted on the season's runway. The dress is constructed i...
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1980s American Ball Gowns

Chanel Limited Edition Graffiti Newspaper Print Medium Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Limited Edition Graffiti Newspaper Print Medium Double Flap Bag SKU: 132953 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Good Condition Comments: Item is in good co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powe...
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

F/W 2002 Ann Demeulemeester Grey Sequin Abstract Wrap Mini Dress
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this Ann Demeulemeester mini dress is covered in grey metallic sequins in an abstract pattern and features thin black straps. A brown variation ...
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Early 2000s Belgian Mini Dress

F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone Beaded Plunge Silver Beige Lace Mini Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible silver embellished Gucci mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this stunning dress debuted on the season's runway as 48, mo...
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

Bob Mackie Vintage 1980's Museum Fully Embellished Fringe Dress size S
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Bob Mackie for Amen Wardy Fully Embellished Evening Dress 1980's Collection Dress was presented in Los Angeles County Museum of Art ( LACMA ). Spectacular cocktail dress is made of p...
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1980s American Evening Dresses

FENDI Embroidered Baguette Handbag Flap Bag Clutch - Full Set
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece, ultrarare collector's Baguette bag by FENDI Wonderful rare Fendi Baguette Bag Hand-embroidery on front and back Black exotic ostrich leg leather trimmings Adjustable ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 2004 Vintage Small Rare Tweed Cream Beige Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel small cream and grey and multi color tweed with large CC logo and interlocking clasp 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique silver hardware Interwoven chain Interior center pocket I...
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1990s Lindka Cierach Couture Beaded Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
Late 1990s to 2000s Lindka Cierach couture beaded dress which takes some of its inspiration from the Art Deco and flapper style dresses of the early 1920s, with a distinctly modern f...
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1990s British Evening Dresses

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Chain Mail Bags For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of chain mail bags. For chain mail bags, Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gold, Brown, Silver and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Chain mail bags designed by Paco Rabanne, Chanel and Chloe — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Chain Mail Bags?

On average, chain mail bags on 1stDibs sell for $623, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $3,940 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.

Questions About Chain Mail Bags
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, all Chanel bags have chain straps. While the chain strap or a partial chain strap is an iconic signature of Chanel bags, all chains are not created equally. Some chains run the whole length of the strap and some are only partial. Some feature leather run through the chains while others do not. Also, the size and weight of the chain can vary. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.