Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A classic and highly collectible Louis Vuitton steamer trunk dating to the late 19th / early 20th century, finished in the iconic damier canvas with contrasting japanned steel trim, ...
Canvas
1900's All Leather Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk 90cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk is very unusual by its dimensions and also due to the fact it is all leather. This Louis Vuitton trunk, showcasing the brand’s exceptional early cr...
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk.
Metal, Brass
Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Tall steamer trunk Damier Canvas Crica 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a large Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" (Tall Trunk) in the Damier checkerboard pattern canvas circa 1900.
Wood
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France.
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France.
Metal, Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Gorgeous and most importantly complete, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller.
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This is a superb example that dates to around 1900 and is a perfect example of such trunks. It is particularly rare as the cube dimensions are seldom seen with the woven canvas cover...
Fabric, Canvas, Cedar
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France.
Brass
Antique 20thC Special Order Louis Vuitton Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France.
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France, c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Gorgeous and most importantly complete, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, ...
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton 'Malle Haute' Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A classic Louis Vuitton malle haute trunk, dating to around 1900 and covered in the house’s iconic damier canvas.
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Malle Haute Trunk Orange "Vuittonite" Canvas, c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton “high trunk” trunk (from French “Malle Haute”), circa 1900's, features orange “Vuittonite“ canvas, all brass hardware, and leather trims.
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France.
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France.
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France.
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France.
Metal
$2,665Sale Price|35% Off
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, early 20th century Louis Vuitton Sac Cabine, a rare and highly collectible example from the house’s golden age of travel. Designed in the form of a classic doctor’s bag, t...
$662Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton Pigskin Bottle box C1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Daventry, GB
A rare Louis Vuitton vintage pigskin covered bottle box, housing three crystal bottles complete with their original screw on stoppers. Each stopper features silver plated brass mount...
Sac Louis Vuitton Mini Malle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Sac Louis Vuitton Mini Malle inspiré des malles anciennes 1900.
$17,794Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine Trunk, Antique Canvas Design, 1899–1904
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton trunk dated between 1899 and 1904, covered in monogrammed Jacquard tissée canvas. This type of fabric, used between 1896 and 1904, represents one of the most complicate...
Canvas
Antique Vintage Fashion Piece - Unique Design, Circa 1900, One Size
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in France) Watercolor monogram canvas 'Speedy' bag with natural leather. Piece with a zipper fastening, a double handle, keys, a padlock. 2008 Spring-Summer Col...
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Orange Vuittonite Canvas c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking and rare orange Vuittonite courier trunk by Louis Vuitton, dating to circa 1900. This example is covered in the distinctive coated canvas known as Vuittonite which is an e...
Brass
Antique 20th Cent Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare and highly desirable all-leather Louis Vuitton trunk dating to circa 1900, crafted in richly patinated cowhide.
Leather
Louis Vuitton Monogram Courier Trunk, circa 1900.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Vuitton, Monogram Canvas Courier Trunk, circa 1900.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk 1900-1909
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton monogram trunk First series / First choice - Borders leather (not Lozine) - Handles brass The drawer/ Tray was remade in accordance with the original, but t...
Louis Vuitton Wowen Canvas Cabin Trunk 1900's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton Wowen canvas cabin trunk to fabric (first monogramée canvas) Lock and clasps in solid brass. Nails marked Louis Vuitton metal handles Original inside ...
Louis Vuitton Double Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aspen, CO
An original Louis Vuitton case, circa 1900.
Leather
Unavailable
H 21.66 in D 22.05 in L 39.77 in
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's / Malle courrier damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's Damier "yellow" period 19th.
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Cabin Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a very good example of an early 20th century Louis Vuitton cowhide leather cabin trunk immaculate color and patina, a trunk that has aged really well and has been carefully...
Louis Vuitton Explorer's Monogram and Brass Motor Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a very rare Louis Vuitton explorer's range monogram and brass motor trunk in excellent condition for age. 100% original, one of the rarest trunks currently available for sale.
Brass
Antique Louis Vuitton Army Trunk from World War I
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis Vuitton army trunk from World War I, belonged to Sous-Lieutenant Caillaux of the French army. Rare piece of history, in very good condition with a very thick black c...
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 44.49 in D 22.45 in
Louis Vuitton Orange Vuittonite Canvas Steamer Trunk, France, circa 1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Louis Vuitton orange Vuittonite canvas steamer trunk, turn of the century, circa 1910. This wonderful Louis Vuitton orange Vuittonite trunk shows signs of wear, especially to t...
Brass
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in D 33.08 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Royal Leather Case Trunk with Original Cover and Crown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale an antique Louis Vuitton leather case with engraved crown and the original LV cover. In very good condition with a great patina and interesting but not confirmed provenance.
Brass
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 in
1900s Louis Vuitton Wooden Tool Box Trunk, 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a wooden tool box made by Louis Vuitton in the beginning of the 20th century. Still in very good condition as seen on the photos.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Expandable Suitcase, circa 1908
Located in Aspen, CO
A Louis Vuitton "Malle Vache" expandable suitcase, circa 1908 in natural cowhide. First pictured in a Louis Vuitton Catalogue dated 1908.The French trunk maker had no hesitancy about...
Leather
Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk, circa 1905
Located in Aspen, CO
A Louis Vuitton Damier steamer trunk, circa 1905. The checkerboard pattern with steel bound hardware and steel handles, covered in original travel stickers. The design of Louis Vuitt...
Leather, Canvas
circa 1900 Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westport, CT
1890's-1910 authentic Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with handmade steel wrought iron base.in great restored condition ,only missing center lock cover, great rare size
Rare Louis Vuitton Tool Box, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Right from the early days of the motor car Louis Vuitton made specialist motoring accessories and cases.
Brass
Sold
H 18.9 in W 43.71 in D 22.05 in
1900-1910's Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features Louis solid brass lock, Louis Vuitton stamped clasps as well as all its studs. Beautiful and rich chocolate color l...
Brass
Sold
H 23.23 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Brand tag on the internal side of the cover reading "Louis Vuitton I. RUE SCRIBE PARIS, 149 NEW BOND ST LONDON", serial number "131160", the lock also signed and numbered 015693, the...
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H 21.26 in W 35.44 in D 20.48 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large size, monogram canvas, leather and brass bound, reinforced with wooden laths, with ...
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, C.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France.
Leather, Canvas
20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb example of an early 20th century Louis Vuitton hat trunk in the world famous monogrammed LV canvas. This unusually sized trunk is in very good condition and harks back to ti...
Brass
Sold
H 22.25 in W 35.63 in D 20.87 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram "Haute Courier" Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Brand tag on the internal side of the cover reading "Louis Vuitton I. RUE SCRIBE PARIS, 149 NEW BOND ST LONDON", serial number "211824", the lock also signed and numbered 040363, the...
Metal
Sold
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large size, rare and sought after Tisse' monogram canvas, metal bound with brass studs, r...
Louis Vuitton Small Orange Cabin Trunk circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A fantastic small cabin trunk in orange Vuittonite with leather trim, polished brass handles & fittings and original interior with tray; circa 1900. Dimensions: 81.5 cm/32 inc...
Brass
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H 22.45 in W 35.44 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large size, rare and sought after Tisse' monogram canvas, metal bound with brass studs, r...
Brass
Sold
H 22.05 in W 33.86 in D 20.48 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France.
Brass
Circa 1900’s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk Originally Owned By Steel Baron
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk originally owned by Percival Roberts Jr a prominent steel baron from Philadelphia Circa 1900’s.
Brass
19th Century Louis Vuitton Woven Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Canvas
Sold
H 27.96 in W 40.16 in D 24.02 in
Fully Restored Extra Large Louis Vuitton Paris 1900 Malle Haute Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this conservation-restoration circa 1900 extra large Louis Vuitton Paris Malle Haute steamer trunk with full monogrammed canvas Where to begin……...
Canvas, Silk, Wood
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.