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This vintage Chanel Small Diana Flap Bag in black quilted leather with gold-tone hardware offers timeless appeal. In good condition, it features a leather-threaded chain shoulder strap, red leather lining, and internal pockets. Ideal for dinners, events, or adding a polished finish to everyday dressing, this classic Chanel style brings enduring elegance to any look.
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• Black quilted leather
• Gold-tone hardware
• Leather-threaded chain shoulder strap
• Red leather lining with internal zip and slip pockets
• Flap closure with CC turn-lock
• Vintage
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Q: What typically fits inside this Chanel Small Diana Flap Bag? A: With approximate measurements of 22 x 15 x 7 cm, this small size is ideal for daily essentials such as a phone, card holder or compact wallet, keys, lipstick, and other small personal items. It is best suited to light everyday carry rather than bulkier items. Please refer to the Measurements on this page for exact dimensions.
Q: Can this bag be worn on the shoulder or crossbody? A: This bag has a leather-threaded chain strap with a 50 cm drop. It is generally well suited to shoulder wear, while crossbody fit will depend on your height and preferred styling. Checking the strap measurement against a favourite bag can be the best way to judge how it will sit on you.
Please note that the majority of our items are vintage and therefore have tales to tell unless stated otherwise. Therefore, please look at pictures, descriptions and measurements provided as they give you the best idea of the story this item has to tell.
* Please note that when you buy a vintage product, the dimensions may vary slightly from a new one depending on previous care and storage.
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SHIPPING
All orders are insured and trackable. Once your shipment has been issued, a link to our Track & Trace service will be provided where you can track your shipment and check delivery status online.
A Retro Tale is registered for UK VAT. All prices on the website include shipping, customs, and VAT for deliveries to the UK.
These charges are typically collected by the shipping carrier at the time of delivery and are not included in the product price.
We offer secure shipping via DHL and UPS with the following delivery time:
Outside Europe: 3-6 business days.
Delivery & Returns
Q: What typically fits inside this Chanel Small Diana Flap Bag? A: With approximate measurements of 22 x 15 x 7 cm, this small size is ideal for daily essentials such as a phone, card holder or compact wallet, keys, lipstick, and other small personal items. It is best suited to light everyday carry rather than bulkier items. Please refer to the Measurements on this page for exact dimensions.
Q: Can this bag be worn on the shoulder or crossbody? A: This bag has a leather-threaded chain strap with a 50 cm drop. It is generally well suited to shoulder wear, while crossbody fit will depend on your height and preferred styling. Checking the strap measurement against a favourite bag can be the best way to judge how it will sit on you.
Q: What pockets and compartments does this bag have? A: According to the product information, the bag features a red leather lining with both an internal zip pocket and internal slip pockets, helping keep smaller essentials organised inside the main compartment.
Q: What is included with this item? A: This bag includes a serial number tag. Everything included is listed in the product information. If an item such as a box, dust bag, or authenticity card is not listed there, it should not be assumed to be included.
Q: What does the serial number period mean? A: The serial number tag indicates an estimated production period of 1991 to 1994. For vintage Chanel bags, the serial range helps place the item within a production era, although authentication should always consider the bag as a whole rather than relying on the serial alone.
Q: Is the Chanel Diana Flap Bag considered a vintage style? A: Yes. The Diana is one of Chanel’s most sought-after vintage flap styles and is especially loved for its elegant curved flap shape, quilted leather construction, and timeless chain strap design. This example is a vintage piece made in France.
Q: What is the condition of this bag? A: This item is listed in good condition. The exterior shows marks and scratches, the interior has light traces of use, and the hardware remains shiny with light scratches. As with most vintage bags, gentle signs of age and wear are normal and form part of the character of a pre-owned piece.
Q: How should I care for vintage quilted leather and gold-tone hardware? A: Store the bag in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. Avoid overfilling it, as this can affect the shape and quilting over time. Wipe the leather gently with a soft dry cloth and keep the hardware away from abrasive contact to help minimise further scratches. For deeper conditioning or restoration, a specialist in luxury leather care is recommended.
Q: How do you authenticate this Chanel bag? A: At A Retro Tale, all items are carefully vetted for authenticity using detailed checks of craftsmanship, materials, hardware, serial details, and overall consistency with the model and production era. For vintage Chanel, authentication is based on a combination of factors rather than any single feature alone.
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RETURNS
A Retro Tale offers 14 days return policy upon receipt of your order.
In order to request a return, please email [email protected] with your order number and state ”return request” in your email. From there, our Customer Support will confirm that your return request has been approved and further instructions will be provided by email.
Please note that the return shipping fee is covered by the returnee and all return shippings to A Retro Tale must be traceable. Thus, please retain your receipt of shipping and tracking number until your return has been completed and you have received your refund.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your return to be completed from the return shipping date as shipping time might vary depending on shipping country and shipping provider.
This vintage Chanel Small Diana Flap Bag in black quilted leather with gold-tone hardware offers timeless appeal. In good condition, it features a leather-threaded chain shoulder strap, red leather lining, and internal pockets. Ideal for dinners, events, or adding a polished finish to everyday dressing, this classic Chanel style brings enduring elegance to any look.
Please note that the majority of our items are vintage and therefore have tales to tell unless stated otherwise. Therefore, please look at pictures, descriptions and measurements provided as they give you the best idea of the story this item has to tell.
* Please note that when you buy a vintage product, the dimensions may vary slightly from a new one depending on previous care and storage.
Q: What typically fits inside this Chanel Small Diana Flap Bag? A: With approximate measurements of 22 x 15 x 7 cm, this small size is ideal for daily essentials such as a phone, card holder or compact wallet, keys, lipstick, and other small personal items. It is best suited to light everyday carry rather than bulkier items. Please refer to the Measurements on this page for exact dimensions.
Q: Can this bag be worn on the shoulder or crossbody? A: This bag has a leather-threaded chain strap with a 50 cm drop. It is generally well suited to shoulder wear, while crossbody fit will depend on your height and preferred styling. Checking the strap measurement against a favourite bag can be the best way to judge how it will sit on you.
Q: What pockets and compartments does this bag have? A: According to the product information, the bag features a red leather lining with both an internal zip pocket and internal slip pockets, helping keep smaller essentials organised inside the main compartment.
Q: What is included with this item? A: This bag includes a serial number tag. Everything included is listed in the product information. If an item such as a box, dust bag, or authenticity card is not listed there, it should not be assumed to be included.
Q: What does the serial number period mean? A: The serial number tag indicates an estimated production period of 1991 to 1994. For vintage Chanel bags, the serial range helps place the item within a production era, although authentication should always consider the bag as a whole rather than relying on the serial alone.
Q: Is the Chanel Diana Flap Bag considered a vintage style? A: Yes. The Diana is one of Chanel’s most sought-after vintage flap styles and is especially loved for its elegant curved flap shape, quilted leather construction, and timeless chain strap design. This example is a vintage piece made in France.
Q: What is the condition of this bag? A: This item is listed in good condition. The exterior shows marks and scratches, the interior has light traces of use, and the hardware remains shiny with light scratches. As with most vintage bags, gentle signs of age and wear are normal and form part of the character of a pre-owned piece.
Q: How should I care for vintage quilted leather and gold-tone hardware? A: Store the bag in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. Avoid overfilling it, as this can affect the shape and quilting over time. Wipe the leather gently with a soft dry cloth and keep the hardware away from abrasive contact to help minimise further scratches. For deeper conditioning or restoration, a specialist in luxury leather care is recommended.
Q: How do you authenticate this Chanel bag? A: At A Retro Tale, all items are carefully vetted for authenticity using detailed checks of craftsmanship, materials, hardware, serial details, and overall consistency with the model and production era. For vintage Chanel, authentication is based on a combination of factors rather than any single feature alone.
SHIPPING
All orders are insured and trackable. Once your shipment has been issued, a link to our Track & Trace service will be provided where you can track your shipment and check delivery status online.
A Retro Tale is registered for UK VAT. All prices on the website include shipping, customs, and VAT for deliveries to the UK.
These charges are typically collected by the shipping carrier at the time of delivery and are not included in the product price.
We offer secure shipping via DHL and UPS with the following delivery time:
Outside Europe: 3-6 business days.
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
A Retro Tale specialises in vintage and pre-owned goods from the world's most loved fashion houses. We guarantee that all of our products are 100 percent authentic. Every item sold on our site undergoes a rigorous authentication process, in which our experts delve deep into the heritage of a brand via its craftsmanship techniques. This requires a rigorous and methodical process.
For us, authentication is about more than expertise; it offers a fascinating insight into the history of fashion and the craftsmanship involved in production.
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RETURNS
A Retro Tale offers 14 days return policy upon receipt of your order.
In order to request a return, please email [email protected] with your order number and state ”return request” in your email. From there, our Customer Support will confirm that your return request has been approved and further instructions will be provided by email.
Please note that the return shipping fee is covered by the returnee and all return shippings to A Retro Tale must be traceable. Thus, please retain your receipt of shipping and tracking number until your return has been completed and you have received your refund.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your return to be completed from the return shipping date as shipping time might vary depending on shipping country and shipping provider.
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3 443 £
• Black quilted leather
• Gold-tone hardware
• Leather-threaded chain shoulder strap
• Red leather lining with internal zip and slip pockets
• Flap closure with CC turn-lock
• Vintage
