$34,200
H 20.48 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Monogram Canvas, France c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning Louis Vuitton hat trunk in woven monogram canvas with leather and brass trim, France, circa 1896.
Brass
$36,936
H 22.45 in W 35.44 in D 21.26 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This exceptional Louis Vuitton courier trunk, crafted in France circa 1896, is adorned with the very first woven Monogram canvas—produced for only a brief period at the close of the ...
Brass
Louis Vuitton, Color Blossom Malachite and Diamond Station Long Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
The Color Blossom pieces celebrate the emblematic Monogram Flower, designed in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton, son of the founder.
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton High Jewelry Diamond 18K White Gold Multi-Band Interlaced Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Guangzhou, CN
At its heart lies the iconic Monogram Flower, the historic signature of Louis Vuitton since 1896. Size 17
$1,671Sale Price|20% Off
Enamel Monogram Flowers 18k gold OT buckle chain necklace
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Feminine and playful, the Idylle Blossom collection brings life to the Monogram flowers, created in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton. Idylle Blossom creations reveal the free-spirited ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late Victorian Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk 1896 with Provenance
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A Louis Vuitton Courier trunk dating to the first half 1896, formerly the property of the Hapsburg-Lothringen family.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk / Malle 1901-1914
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Malle Louis Vuitton mail (First Vuitton monogram) Monogram first canvas of Louis Vuitton, this model, introduced in 1896, has the distinction of having a non-woven canvas and ...
Louis Vuitton First Generation Idylle Blossom Diamond Gold Monogram Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
About the Item: Feminine and playful, the Idylle Blossom collection brings life to the Monogram flowers, created in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton. Blooming in white and rose gold, t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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H 22.05 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Paris, circa 1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning Louis Vuitton hat trunk in woven monogrammed canvas with leather and brass trim, France, circa 1896.
Brass
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H 20.48 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning Louis Vuitton hat trunk in woven monogram canvas with leather and brass trim, France, circa 1896.
Brass
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Damier Canvas 1896-1996 Anniversaire Bifold Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Brand New, Limited Edition "1896-1996 Anniversaire" bifold wallet by LOUIS VUITTON comes in a classic brown and tan checkered Damier canvas and features multiple card slots and ...
Louis Vuitton Idyll Blossom Twist Diamond Bracelet Bangle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The collection enlivens the Monogram flowers, created in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton. It is fully made in 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Louis Vuitton Malle Courrier Case Oil Cloth Brass, 1920s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
The case is externally upholstered with the iconic Monogram oil cloth of the Maison, created in 1896 by Georges Vuitton, Louis Vuitton's son. The finishes are louisine, the details ...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Malle A Chaussures Oil Cloth, Paris, France, 1925
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
L.V. case upholstered with the iconic Monogram oil cloth of the Maison, fabric created in 1896 by Georges Vuitton, Louis Vuitton's son. It can be dated to 1925, period in which the ...
Fabric
Louis Vuitton Color Blossom 18K Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Southampton, PA
Like all pieces from the Louis Vuitton Color Blossom collection, these earrings feature the iconic Monogram flowers created in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Louis Vuitton Damier 'Malle Courrier' Steamer Trunk, circa 1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Verified by Louis Vuitton’s Patrimoine department as being originally sold, circa 1896.
Brass
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H 21.66 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Woven Steamer Trunk, circa 1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators and competitors, circa turn of the 19th and 2...
Canvas
Louis Vuitton antique trunk c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in LA FERTÉ-EN-OUCHE, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton Courrier trunk from 1896 in perfect condition, covered with the first Damier fabric of the brand.
Cabin Louis Vuitton Trunk, Between 1888 and 1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
The squarres canvas, at Louis Vuitton, is circa 1888-1896 years. The initials correspond to those of the first owner of this trunk.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Rare Red/white damier steamer trunk from 1896 coffee table
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Louis vuitton damier steamer trunk from 1896. this trunk features the much rarer red/white damier pattern.
LOUIS VUITTON BLOSSOM 3 golds and diamonds sautoir flapper necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PRÉVESSIN-MOËNS, FR
The Blossom collection brings to life the Monogram flowers, created by Georges-Louis Vuitton in 1896. A contemporary and ethereal world, instantly recognizable.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton Color Blossom Star Bracelet Mother-of-Pearl Pink Gold and White
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color Blossom celebrates the Monogram flowers, created in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton. Set into pink gold, the flower blooms into a carved white mother-of-pearl.
$410,485
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
Sold|$3,413
H 20.48 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 45 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Lou...
Brass
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
L'hymne du Roi David (King David's Dream)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Boca Raton, FL
L'hymne du Roi David (King David's Dream) Oil on wood by Marc Chagall c late 70's Comes with Numbered and Verified Certificate of Authenticity from Comite Chagall in Paris signed and...
Oil
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$976,800
H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...
Sterling Silver
$1,900,000
H 9 in W 2 in D 2 in
"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn Pure Platinum, Diamond & Pearl Sculpture Limited Edition - 3 Only Edition: Artist Proof 1/1 NOTE: pr...
Platinum
Set of Three Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite set of Louis Vuitton luggage, dating from 1910 to 1930, represents the pinnacle of luxury travel and showcases the brand's renowned craftsmanship, making it a must-hav...
Brass
$145,000 / set
H 56 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunks Mid-Century Companion Pair Special Order
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Water Mill, NY
Louis Vuitton Companion Pair of Midcentury Special Order Steamer Trunks 56”Hx25.5”W21.5D Wardrobe Steamer Trunk 44”Lx28”Hx23.5D Courier Footlocker Steamer Trunk both with Leather Ha...
Brass
$62,500
H 44.38 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Style m12031 Custom with a wait time of up to two years. We are pleased to offer one of two large and impressi...
Brass
Wedgwood First Edition Portland Vase
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of t...
Porcelain
$109,462
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Oak
The story behind iconic luxury brand Louis Vuitton — best known for its esteemed handbags, crossbody bags, leather goods, ready-to-wear clothing and more — is one of craft and innovation in the worlds of fashion, jewelry and furniture.
The company’s modest origins can be traced back to when its founder, Louis Vuitton (1821–92), wishing to free himself from the conventional lifestyle in his provincial French city of Anchay as well as a difficult stepmother, left in the early 1830s to make a new life in Paris. The young Vuitton was 13 at the time and would need to travel on foot to get to the capital, which was hundreds of miles away. With stops along the way to make money so that he could forge ahead, the journey took a couple of years, but reward was close at hand.
When he arrived in Paris, Vuitton made a living with his hands. He toiled as a box maker and packer for more than a decade and built relationships with royals and members of the upper class while working for the empress of France, Eugenie de Montijo. In 1854, Vuitton launched his namesake company. The craftsman opened a humble workshop on rue Neuve des Capucines and advertised his services with a small poster that read: “Securely packs the most fragile objects. Specializing in packing fashions.”
Long before his brand would become known globally for its exemplary top-handle bags and stylish totes, Vuitton produced stackable and rectangular trunks. The most common trunks of the era were round, which weren’t ideal for toting and storing. In 1858, Vuitton debuted his lightweight, handcrafted canvas trunks, which were sturdy, rugged and equipped with convenient compartments. Travel’s popularity broadened in the late 19th century, and Vuitton’s trunks could easily be packed into train cars and ships — upright trunks meant hanging wardrobe storage that would allow his clients to transport their sophisticated garments without worry. Demand increased and the company grew. When Louis Vuitton died in 1892, control of the luxury house was passed onto his only son, Georges Vuitton.
In 1914, a Louis Vuitton store opened at 70 Champs-Élysées. The largest travel-goods store in the world at the time, it became the company’s flagship.
The Louis Vuitton brand embodies all the attributes of luxury, from the craftsmanship, exclusivity and relevance to heritage. It’s only appropriate that it boasts one of the most recognizable insignias — the imaginative interlocking of letters and fleurettes — in the fashion world. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted new line of travel trunks. It’s one of the earliest examples of fashion branding.
The LV monogram would soon appear on everything from bags and various fashion accessories to alligator-skin champagne cases, from stylish apparel and earrings to teddy bears and airplane models.
On 1stDibs, the unmistakable insignia can be found on both modern and vintage Louis Vuitton shoulder bags, suitcases, original 19th-century trunks, jackets and more.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
The Japanese artist is one of many creators with whom the French fashion house has partnered to impressive effect.
The late designer created an iridescent, irreverent take on the nearly century-old travel staple.
What are the telltale signs that you're holding a real Louis Vuitton and not a knockoff? We spoke with expert Diane D’Amato to find out. Of course, you don't have to worry about fakes on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.