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Year : Late 1990s – Early 2000s (vintage Chanel era)
Colour : Brown / Caramel with warm golden undertones
Material : Leather with wooden (wengé-style) top handle and gold-tone hardware
Size : Small to Medium (fits daily essentials)
Type : Top handle bag / Structured flap bag
Remarks : Rare vintage Chanel piece featuring a distinctive wooden handle. Not part of Chanel’s permanently named lines, often referred to descriptively in resale markets. Collectible due to unique materials and limited production.
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• Exterior Leather / Canvas
Brown to caramel-toned leather, often smooth or lightly quilted, with a warm, rich finish that complements the wooden handle. The color can have golden undertones, giving it a classic vintage Chanel look.• Corners & Edges
Generally structured with defined edges. Corners are reinforced but may show light wear over time due to the bag’s vintage nature.• Handles / Straps
Distinctive rigid wooden top handle (wengé-style dark wood), giving the bag a unique and elegant vintage character. Some versions may include an additional leather or chain shoulder strap.• Hardware
Gold-tone hardware, typically featuring a CC turn-lock or subtle Chanel logo. Hardware has a polished, classic finish that pairs with the warm tones of the bag.• Interior
Compact interior lined in leather or textile, usually in a complementary shade. Includes small compartments or pockets for essentials.• Structure / Shape
Structured, boxy to slightly trapezoidal silhouette, maintaining its shape היט. Designed as a refined top-handle bag with a firm base and clean lines.• Odor
May have a light vintage leather scent if pre-owned, generally neutral if well maintained.• Inclusions
No dust bag, no box, no receipt. -
To maintain its shape, we recommend storing the bag with stuffing paper inside its dustbag when not in use.
Contact us for additional information.
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All our handbags are delivered with a security seal affixed. This security seal serves to guarantee the authenticity, condition, and quality of the product at the time of delivery.
The security seal is applied at the moment of shipment or transfer and shall remain intact unless and until the customer decides to retain the product definitively.
For the avoidance of doubt:
Any removal, alteration, or damage to the security seal shall render the product ineligible for return, exchange, or refund.
The presence of the security seal permits the customer to inspect the handbag solely for verification purposes; the handbag may not be worn, carried, or otherwise used while the seal remains attached.
These measures are implemented to protect both Vaultresse and its customers against return of items that have been used, worn, or tampered with, and to preserve the integrity of the our collection.
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Delivery within 4-10 working days.
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Our collection consists exclusively of carefully selected vintage and pre‑loved items. Due to their pre‑owned nature, each item may exhibit signs of prior use consistent with age, handling, and previous wear.
Vaultresse makes every reasonable effort to describe and photograph each item as accurately and transparently as possible, including any visible imperfections or notable characteristics, to enable the customer to make an informed purchasing decision.
Minor signs of wear, patina, or use are inherent to vintage and pre‑loved items and shall not be considered defects. Such characteristics form part of the product’s authenticity, uniqueness, and inherent nature.
Overall please carefully look at pictures before purchase. We aim to give as much description as possible, but we cannot guarantee to have stated them all.
Please ask for additional pictures or information before purchasing the item.
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Please contact us : hello@vaultresse.com
Little bit of history
Chanel didn’t always give these bags clear commercial names like today (e.g., “Boy Bag” or “19 Bag”).
So in resale and collector markets, they’re commonly referred to descriptively:
Chanel Wood Handle Bag
Chanel Wenge Handle Flap
Vintage Chanel Top Handle with Wooden Handle
History context:
These designs came from a period when Chanel experimented more with materials like wood, resin, and mixed textures, while still keeping the classic elegance. They’re now considered rare vintage pieces, especially sought after because Chanel no longer produces many wood-handle designs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and buy.
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All orders must be paid in full before they are shipped or handed over.
Vaultresse accepts payments through the payment methods available on the webshop or as agreed via Instagram or direct messages.
Orders placed via Instagram or DM are only confirmed once full payment has been received.
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Vaultresse operates under the VAT margin scheme.
This means VAT is not shown separately on invoices and is already included in the listed price where applicable.
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Yes. To prevent fraud, Vaultresse reserves the right to verify payments.
In certain cases, we may request additional information or identification. If a payment cannot be successfully verified, Vaultresse reserves the right to cancel the order.
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Orders are shipped once full payment has been received.
All items are carefully packaged and shipped via reliable carriers. Shipments are insured and provided with track & trace unless otherwise agreed.
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Delivery times provided are indicative only.
Vaultresse is not liable for delays caused by shipping carriers, customs procedures, or other external circumstances beyond our control.
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Shipping costs are clearly communicated during the checkout process or agreed in advance.
Any import duties, taxes, or customs charges for international shipments are always the responsibility of the customer.
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Yes, collection or delivery by appointment is possible if agreed upon in advance.
The risk transfers to the customer at the moment of physical handover.
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Vaultresse remains responsible for the item until delivery.
Any damage or incomplete delivery must be reported in writing within 48 hours of receipt (or discovery), including clear photographs, so we can assist you promptly.
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International shipping is available upon request. Please note that Vaultresse is not responsible for delays caused by customs processing or local regulations in the destination country.