The mirrored staircase leading to Chanel's private rooms at 31 Rue Cambon in Paris

"Shooting at Coco Chanel’s apartment was an unexpectedly absorbing experience,” said Taylor-Johnson. "The essence of Chanel is firmly rooted there in all of her possessions and I truly believe that her spirit and soul still inhabits the second floor."

The images capture Chanel's legendary furnishings, including the white satin-covered bergère she was pictured lounging on by Horst in 1937, as well as her Coromandel lacquered screens and gilt Venetian mirrors.

Other treasured objects still in the apartment include rock-crystal chandeliers adorned with the number 5 and her fashion house's famous double C, crystal balls and majestic gilded lions that represented her star sign Leo.

"The apartment is beautifully stylish," Taylor-Johnson added. "It feels like she had meticulously chosen every object.

The exhibition, entitled Second Floor, will be accompanied by a book of the same name.

First glimpse inside Coco Chanel's famous home