$637Sale Price|20% Off
1988 Louis Vuitton Sydney Opera House Balloon Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
Depicting a gorgeous art deco scene of The Louis Vuitton Sydney Opera House Balloon, a hot air balloon styled as the iconic Sydney Opera House, this poster was created in 1988 for th...
Paper
Louis Vuitton 1988 Vintage Monogram Randonnee GM Unisex Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A striking piece of house history, the Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Randonnee GM is a rare and functional collector's staple.
Louis Vuitton “Le Temps du Voyage” Clock Silk Scarf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage scarf was designed by Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti in 1988 in collaboration with Louis Vuitton. It features a clock face design with various international...
Price Upon Request
Bedroom Brunette with Irises - Oil on Cut-out Aluminum, Contemporary Art
By Tom Wesselmann
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rome, Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Roma, Tom Wesselmann, June 8–September 18, 2005 (color ill. pp. 174–75) Paris, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Pop Forever: Tom Wesselmann…, October 16, 202...
Metal
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H 11.42 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
1988 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Keepall 60
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 60 Xupes Reference: HB3491 Serial Number: MI881 Age (Circa): 1988 Accompanied By: Luggage Tag Authentic...
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H 11.42 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
1988 Louis Vuitton Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Vintage Keepall Bandouliere 55
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Vintage Keepall Bandouliere 55 This LOUIS VUITTON Keepall Bandouliere 55 is in Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Luggage Tag, Handle...
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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1988 Louis Vuitton Hand-Painted "Lonely Only For You" Toiletry Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Hand-painted 'Lonely for you only' X Year Zero London Toiletry Pouch Reference: HB1300 Serial Number: 881 TH Age (Circa): 1988 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made...
1988 Louis Vuitton Hand-Painted 'Sick of it all' Toiletry Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Hand-painted 'Sick of it all' X Year Zero London Toiletry Pouch Reference: HB1301 Serial Number: 883 TH Age (Circa): 1988 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in ...
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H 11.42 in W 23.63 in
1988 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas, Leather Vintage Keepall 60
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 60 Xupes Reference: HB3490 Serial Number: MI884 Age (Circa): 1988 Accompanied By: Luggage Tag Authentic...
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H 11.42 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
1988 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 55
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 55 Xupes Reference: HB3705 Serial Number: MI 882 Age (Circa): 1988 Accompanied By: Luggage Tag, Handle ...
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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1988 Louis Vuitton 'Sick of it all' Xupes X Year Zero London Toiletry Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Hand-painted 'Sick of it all' X Year Zero London Toiletry Pouch Reference: HB1301 Serial Number: 883 TH Age (Circa): 1988 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in Fr...
Louis Vuitton Red EPI Noe Bag - Vintage 1988
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, ON
Louis Vuitton bright red epi leather drawstring bucket Noe bag.
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W 33.5 in L 33.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Sol LeWitt "Undertow" Primary Stripe Print Silk Scarf circa 1988
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton x Sol LeWitt "Undertow" Primary Color Stripe Print Silk Scarf circa 1988 is a striking example of the collaboration between high fashion and conceptual art.
Louis Vuitton 1988 Monogram Trousse Toiletry Cosmetic Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Trousse Toiletry Cosmetic Bag is the perfect solution for organizing your toiletries or make up in style.
Louis Vuitton Winnipeg Beige Epi Leather Vintage Keepall 45, 1988
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Winnipeg Beige Epi Leather Vintage Keepall 45 Reference: HB2213 Serial Number: VI881 Age (Circa): 1988 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France) Gender: Unis...
Hermes 'Rives Fertiles' Silk Scarf 90cm x 90cm
By Hermès
Located in Glasgow, GB
Silk scarf from Hermes. Designed by Christine Henry in 2005, a year designated by Hermes as The Year of The River, the design is inspired by the Fertile Crescent, featuring a scene o...
Louis Vuitton Silk Scarf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Silk scarf in pink with beige rolled edges. The piece is in excellent condition.
$1,015Sale Price|20% Off
H 63 in W 47 in D 0.1 in
Louis Vuitton Trophy Nice 2009 - Razzia Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
Held from 7th to 22nd November 2009, the Louis Vuitton Trophy was a series of race regattas as International America's Cup Class boats. These events were held in Nice in the Cote d'A...
Paper
$1,380
H 12 in W 10 in L 21.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall Bandouliere 55 Boston Duffle Bag 81lz422s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall Bandouliere 55 Boston Duffle Bag 81lz422s Date Code/Serial Number: VI 882 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 21.5" Width: 10" Height: 12" Shoulde...
$777Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.7 in W 25.5 in D 0.1 in
2004 Louis Vuitton Classic 2004 - Razzia Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
Held at Waddesdon Manor in Oxford in June 2004, the Louis Vuitton Classic was a classic cat event held by the luxury French brand. Featuring a gorgeous Aston Martin in front of a Uni...
Linen, Paper
Louis Vuitton Motorcycle Silk Scarf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Motorcycle Silk Scarf. The pattern features a graffiti of a motorcycle and the LV logos. The item is in excellent condition.
$30,000
H 25.2 in W 40.16 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Sydney Bridge Celebrations D Annand and D Whitmore, 1932
By D. Annand & A. Whitmore
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This evokative Art Deco poster promotes the celebrations associated with the opening of what was to become a national and international icon, the Sydney Bridge, 1932. A statuesque li...
Paper
Hermès Paris Silk Scarf Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet 90 cm
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hermès scarf ; Hermes "Dies et Hore" or "Astrology" by F. Faconnet - Collectors item We offer more Hermes and exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Color; blue/gold...
Vintage Louis Vuitton 'Sac Sport' monogram Boston bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Louis Vuitton 'Sac Sport' monogram Boston bag, executed in coated monogram canvas with leather trim, of dome form with a zippered compartment resting on top of a lower zipper...
Hermès EVA by Dumas Waterproof Silk Scarf 90 cm Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Extremely RARE, this scarf is waterproof ! Hermès produced some but stopped their production as it turned out to be too expensive A true collectib...
Hermès Silk Scarf Hilton McConnico Souvenirs de Paris 35 inches
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Souvenirs de Paris" Designed by Joseph Hilton McConnico in 1989 Made in France Made of 100% Silk Colorways: Blue, White, Red "HERMES...
$800
H 13 in W 23.6 in D 10.2 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere 60 Duffle Travel Bag LV Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton Keepall 60 Monogram Canvas Duffle Bag – No Strap This authentic Louis Vuitton Keepall 60 is crafted from classic Monogram canvas with natural vachetta leather trim and...
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram "Keepall" Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram "Keepall" Travel Bag, Vechetta leather handles, fabric interior. 11.5" H x 23" W x 12" D. Provenance: A Brooklyn Heights, New York Estate.
Leather
Travel bag with monogram LOUIS VUITTON
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Travel bag with monogram . Burgundy cotton lining. Zip closure on the top. Travel tag, key and key holder. SIZE : 48cm X 27cm X 20cm Handle lenght : 30cm
$1,466
H 13.78 in W 17.33 in D 9.85 in L 17.72 in
1986 Vintage Monogram Canvas and Vachetta Sport Sac by Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1986 vintage Louis Vuitton Sport Sac is a rare and functional travel classic, expertly fashioned from the house’s iconic monogram coated canvas and warm honey-toned Vachetta lea...
LOUIS VUITTON Silver Black Logo Silk Wool Scarf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOUIS VUITTON scarf in a black and silver toned silk and wool blend featuring a monogrammed pattern, fringe edge. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor Mark. Measurem...
$3,296 / item
H 17.7 in Dm 39.3 in
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer, 39.3 inch diameter
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer, 39.3 inch diameter Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. Wi...
Metal, Iron
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$31,525Sale Price|35% Off
H 49 in W 59 in D 1.75 in
"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Monumental and quite extraordinary, this utopian scene -- all cast in a lovely, warm glow -- depicts a wide range of nude figures, mostly male, in a grassy river valley between mount...
Paint
Spring- Apollo and Animals
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover for The Saturday Evening Post, published March 30, 1929. J.C. Leyendecker's holiday covers, particularly his iconic New Year's baby, were instrumental in driving The...
Canvas, Oil
Louis Vuitton by The French Company Monogram Keepall 45 Weekender
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the mid 1970's to early 1990's, Louis Vuitton partnered with a US luggage company to create French Company Louis Vuitton bags. This vintage Duffel Bag in brown coated canvas wit...
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
Vintage Gucci Leather Travel Bag with Original Box
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Gucci leather travel bag with the original box is a coveted luxury item that combines both timeless style and functionality. Gucci, a renowned Italian fashion house, is ...
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.25 in W 72.25 in D 18.625 in
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench with Amazing Patina. This bench is 72.25" Long Slatted coffee table or bench. Blonde bench top with Black Lacquer legs...
Maple, Lacquer
Harewood House Bed
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A resplendent four poster bed with exquisite hand-carvings and flutings and domed canopy. The bed takes its inspiration from the State Bed at Harewood House, Yorkshire, home to the ...
Mahogany
$9,929
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
$5,668,908
H 203.94 in W 251.97 in D 143.7 in
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
Located in London, GB
George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...
Marble
$428,772 / set
H 157.49 in W 157.49 in D 157.49 in
18th Century Renaissance Palladio Dining Room Set in blackening wood of walnut
By Andrea Palladio
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental and important Renaissance Palladio dining room set all in solid hand-carved walnut from a Palladian Palace in Vicenza of a Venetian patrician family. The back of the show...
Glass, Pine, Walnut
Gucci Bauletto GG Monogram XL Duffle Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci Weekender Bag in black GG canvas and gold-tone hardware features leather trim and rolled handles and a single adjustable shoulder strap. The top open up to canvas lining ...
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin Speedy 30 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin Speedy 30 is crafted from iconic Ebene monogram canvas, complemented by dark brown leather trim and dual rounded handles. Measuring 11.8" ...
$1,850
H 37.5 in W 26 in D 2 in
MB 089A (Contemporary Graphite Drawing of Seated Male Nude)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
graphite, conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 30 x 22 inches, 37.5 x 26 inches framed Custom frame with Natural wood molding, white 8ply mat, AR non glare glass Signed BEARD 20...
Crayon, Archival Paper, Graphite
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.
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.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.