Folk Art Paddle Steamer Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Primitive paddle wheel steamboat with painted paddle box covers, twin steam funnels, flag, wheelhouse, etc. 14" H x 37" W x 9" D. 10 lbs.
Wood
Model of the Paddle Steamer Sirius
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on the frame model of the paddle steamer HMS Sirius. This finely crafted model was built by William Hitchcock.
Wood
Builder’s Model of the Brazilian Passenger Paddle Steamer Caxias
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A builder’s model of the Brazilian passenger paddle steamer Caxias built by Hepple, South Shields, 1912, with a 24in. laminated and carved hull finished in pink below the waterline w...
Laminate, Wood, Mahogany
Half Block Model of the Steam Ship ‘Glamis Castle’
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Our research suggests this is a model of the steamer ‘Glamis Castle’ launched in 1874 by Aitken & Mansel, Glasgow and first owned by Thomas Skinner & Co.
Maple, Walnut
$18,000
H 12 in W 26.5 in D 10 in
A Polychrome Ship Model of the Paddle Steam Mount Washington, by Fred Nagel 1988
By Fred Nagel
Located in Tarzana, CA
Nagel, 1988 In a stained wood and glass case with plaque inscribed Mount Washington / Alton Bay Paddle Steamer of 1872 / model by F. Nagel; 1988 / North Star Galleries, NY.
Hardwood
Louis Vuitton Black Blue Damier Rush Epi Steamer Wearable Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Hairline scratching along hardware. Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Steamer Wearable Wallet Origin Country: France Handbag Silhouette: Shoulder Bag Occasions: Evening;Everyday;Fall/Winte...
$1,835
H 4.34 in W 7.09 in D 2.56 in
Louis Vuitton Eclipse Coated Canvas & Black Calfskin Steamer Wearable Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Eclipse Monogram Coated Canvas & Black Calfskin Leather Steamer Wearable Wallet Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1662 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Steamer Wearable Wall...
$77,563
H 44.89 in W 25.6 in D 22.45 in
Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk , Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Vuitton still sells this model of steamer trunk on special order at approximately $92 000.
Brass
Vintage Boiler Powered Tramp Steamer Nautical Model Ship
Located in Palm City, FL
LOA 36 1/2" BEAM 6 1/2" DRAFT 1" HEIGHT 15" WEIGHT 5 Lbs 5 oz Presented is a vintage, handcrafted, scratch built, wood model of an unnamed steam powered ship model that f...
Wood
AMERICAN WOODEN HULLED MODEL OF THE PADDLE STEAMER 'EUREKA'
By Vaclav Niedermertl
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine hand-made wooden hulled model of the famous paddle steamer 'Eureka'. Built and signed by the master model builder, Vaclav Niedermertl.
Wood, Paint, Cardboard
City Steamer in red leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: City steamer - Condition: Very good condition
City Steamer in beige leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: City Steamer - Condition: Very good condition.
LOUIS VUITTON, City Steamer in red leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: City steamer - Condition: Very good condition.
Unavailable
H 10 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Chevron Leather with Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steam...
Sold
H 31 in W 74 in D 15 in
Sidewheel Steamer Model of "Island Home", Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Ferry
Located in Norwell, MA
'Island Home' was a sidewheel steamer operating as a ferry serving the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Built in Greenpoint NY in 1855, she remained in service until 1902 ...
Cased Model of a Hudson Day Line Steamship
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice old paddle steamer model of a Hudson Day line paddle wheel steamship.
Wood
Rare Platers Half Block Model for Steel Paddle Steamers
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare example of a platers half block model for the steel steam paddle steamers, The Tattershall Castle and The winfield Castle.
Model of the Danish Steamer Hjejlen, Black and Red Wood
Located in Milan, IT
Model of the Danish steamer Hjejlen, the oldest original coal steamer in the world, still operating from May to September from Silkeborg to Himmelbjerget.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Bag 45
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of Savineti we offer this Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag: - Brand: Louis Vuitton - Model: Steamer Bag - Condition: Good - Materials: canvas, leather, gold-tone hardwar...
Hudson River Day-Steamer Mary Powell, 1861
Located in Norwell, MA
Hudson River day-steamer Mary Powell model in brass and glass display case.
Folk Art steamer boat 'MARION' by Anton Weyrich
By Anton Weyrich
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Model steamer boat 'Marion' created by Anton Weyrich on Dec. 5th, 1900 in Manistee, Mi.
Metal
Late 19th to early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, an early model, French, late 19th to early 20th Century with the serial # 148289, and monogrammed "E.
Wood
Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
It was required to provide a compass capable of absorbing and eliminating the vibrations of a steamer. The compass model built by Dent was considered the best and it was introduced a...
Wood
Sold
H 19.3 in W 63.78 in D 7.68 in
20thC Builder's Mirror-Back Half Model Of A Steamer Cargo Ship, England, c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning mid 20th century mirror backed boardroom half model of a steamer ship, the carved hull with bilge keel, lowered companionway and painted propeller with lined rudder, dark ...
Mirror
American Folk Art US Mail Paddle Steamer Boat Model Diorama
Located in London, GB
American Folk Art US mail paddle steamer boat model diorama We are proud to offer a wonderful early 20th century Folk Art model of a handcrafted US paddle steamer boat diorama with ...
Wood
Sold
H 16 in W 26 in D 16 in
Vintage Ratrod Leather Rumble Box Trunk Steamer Luggage Model T Ford Rolls Royce
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautifully Preserved HEAVY Leather Early 1900s Automobile Rear Rumble Box. Because of the shape, heft, and the construction this Trunk is believed to be a leather clad Rumblebox, n...
Leather
Sold
H 9.5 in W 38 in D 4.5 in
1870 Raylton Dixon & Co. Half Hull Model of the "SS Glenlivet" Cargo Steamer
By Raylton Dixon & Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Built by Raylton Dixon & Co., No 47. Made of different woods. With a single stub mast. Condition: Good condition with expected signs of use including loss along the front prow edge.
Wood
Hartmann 1930s Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hartmann "Turn Table" Model, Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, American, circa 1930s.
Brass
Sold
H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk , Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Vuitton still sells this model of steamer trunk on special order at approximately $88 000.
Brass
Model Ship
Located in Norwalk, CT
An exquisitely detailed model of a steamer ship, constructed with wood and metal with no details spared.
Wood
"Lady James" Paddle Steamer Ship Model
Located in London, GB
Of diminutive scale and in original glazed case painted wood and metal and various media.
Sold
H 10.25 in W 73.5 in D 6 in
Large 19thc Pine Shipwright's Half Hull Model of a Steamboat or Paddle Steamer
Located in Suffolk, GB
A large & highly decorative example of a late 19th century pine shipwright's half hull model of a steamboat or paddle steamer, possibly Scandinavian, 'BYGNING No: 578' translating to...
Pine
City Steamer Wallet Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 8", Depth 1" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Wallet Leather Item Number: 47468/1
City Steamer Wallet Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 8", Depth 1" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Wallet Leather Item Number: 47468/1
City Steamer in black leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: City Steamer - Condition: Very good condition.
Louis Vuitton Steamer Wallet Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 8", Depth 1" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Steamer Wallet Leather Item Number: 26317/02
City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 10.5", Width 12.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather MM Exterior Material: L...
City Steamer Handbag Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Lock, Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8.5", Width 10.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Hand...
City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Lock, Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9.5", Width 12", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handba...
Louis Vuitton Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9", Width 10", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Steamer Handbag Leather MM Exterior Material: L...
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Leather MM Item Number: 8507/01
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9.5", Width 12.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Leather MM Item Number: 9585/05
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Leather MM Item Number: 8507/01
Goyard Steamer Backpack Coated Canvas PM
By Goyard
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 18.5", Width 15", Depth 8", Strap Drop 17-27" Designer: Goyard Model: Steamer Backpack Coated Canvas PM Exterior Mate...
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather Mini
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7.5", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather Mini It...
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Lock, Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8.5", Width 10.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handba...
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather Mini
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7.5", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather Mini It...
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Lock, Luggage Tag, Dust bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 11", Width 13.5", Depth 6.5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City St...
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather MM Item Number: 41456/3
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather PM Item Number: 37731/1
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather PM Item Number: 37731/1
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8.5", Width 10.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 21.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather PM Item Number: 40066/180
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8.5", Width 10.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather PM Item Number: 36279/01
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Backpack Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 18", Width 13", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-17" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Backpack Epi Leather Item Number: 41604/1
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10.5", Width 12", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather MM Item Number: 41254/14
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10.5", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather MM Item Number: 40197/26
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8.5", Width 10.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather PM Item Number: 36279/01
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 6.5", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Lea...
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 6.5", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Lea...
Louis Vuitton, City Steamer in black leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: City steamer - Condition: Very good condition.
Louis Vuitton, City Steamer in black leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: City steamer - Condition: Very good condition.
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 10.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather PM Item Number: 36841/04
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather MM Item Number: 39400/2
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 9.5", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather MM Item Number: 39416/3
Louis Vuitton City Steamer Handbag Leather MM
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 11.5", Width 13", Depth 6.5", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: City Steamer Handbag Leather MM Item Number: 40572/95
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
Steam Yacht "Erin", 1899
Located in Norwell, MA
Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht "Erin" of 1899 model in glass and mahogany display case with separate table stand. Lipton's great passion was to win the America's cup and Erin served as hi...
$61,242
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
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
$2,170
H 24.51 in W 38.19 in D 10.63 in
Late 19th Century Cased British Sailing Vessel Folk Art Maritime
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A late 19th/early 20th century cased display of a painted British sailing vessel, built by Joseph Packer, who was a carpenter in Ramsey The detailed ship is housed in the most wonde...
Blown Glass, Pine
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massachusetts in 1852 and in 1854, thi...
Hardwood
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
$99,127
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
Fine Model of the Schooner Yacht America
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek ship model of the famous Schooner Yacht "America", original winner of the America's Cup in 1851. Planked mahogany deck, stitched linen sails, raked masts, full rigging. Hull is...
Wood
$163,312
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR 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, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Model of the USS Constitution Old Ironsides
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the USS Constitution in a glass display case with custom table stand.
$9,100Sale Price|65% Off
H 32.5 in W 46 in D 19 in
A Polychrome Ship Model of the American Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides'
By Fred Nagel
Located in Tarzana, CA
A POLYCHROME SHIP MODEL OF THE AMERICAN FRIGATE USS CONSTITUTION 'OLD IRONSIDES' In a stained wood and glass case. height of case 32 1/2in (82.5cm); length 46in (117cm); depth 19in ...
Glass, Bentwood
Steam Yacht Niagara
Located in Norwell, MA
The New York Yacht Club steam yacht Niagara was launched in 1898. She was owned by millionaire Howard Gould (1871-1959), son of railroad tycoon and developer Jay Gould. The Niagara w...
$108,874
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.
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