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French Company Luggage

Louis Vuitton by The French Company Monogram Keepall 45 Weekender
Louis Vuitton by The French Company Monogram Keepall 45 Weekender

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

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Late 20th Century American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Canvas Unisex Suitcase with Vintage Label
Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Canvas Unisex Suitcase with Vintage Label

Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Canvas Unisex Suitcase with Vintage Label

By Louis Vuitton

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

the 1970s to the early 1980s, The French Luggage Company, a prestigious American luggage manufacturer

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1970s French Suitcases and Trunks

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Vintage Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Luggage Suitcase
Vintage Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Luggage Suitcase

Vintage Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Luggage Suitcase

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Lake Park, FL

This is a vintage Louis Vuitton French Company monogram zip around luggage Suitcase Measurements

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1970s American Suitcases and Trunks

Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Company Garment Travel Bag
Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Company Garment Travel Bag

Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Company Garment Travel Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Lake Park, FL

This is a rare vintage Louis Vuitton French Company monogram garment travel bag with shoulder strap

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1980s American Garment Bags

Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Garment Travel Bag
Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Garment Travel Bag

Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Garment Travel Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Lake Park, FL

This is a rare vintage Louis Vuitton French Company monogram garment travel bag with 2 detachable

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20th Century American Garment Bags

Louis Vuitton Carry All Soft Side Suitcase Weekender Luggage French Company 70s
Louis Vuitton Carry All Soft Side Suitcase Weekender Luggage French Company 70s

Louis Vuitton Carry All Soft Side Suitcase Weekender Luggage French Company 70s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's a hard-to-find soft side suitcase or carry all was made in the 1970s by The French Company

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Tote Bag Carry On Keepall Luggage French Company 70s
Louis Vuitton Monogram Tote Bag Carry On Keepall Luggage French Company 70s

Louis Vuitton Monogram Tote Bag Carry On Keepall Luggage French Company 70s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

from use. Tagged LOUIS VUITTON MANUFACTURED BY THE FRENCH COMPANY UNDER SPECIAL LICENSE MADE IN THE

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage ‘The French Company’ Monogram Garment Bag
Louis Vuitton Vintage ‘The French Company’ Monogram Garment Bag

Louis Vuitton Vintage ‘The French Company’ Monogram Garment Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The French Company Louis Vuitton luggage This vintage garment bag combines classic style with

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Late 20th Century American Garment Bags

Louis Vuitton 70s French Company Monogram Keepall 45 Bag
Louis Vuitton 70s French Company Monogram Keepall 45 Bag

Louis Vuitton 70s French Company Monogram Keepall 45 Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall 45 Bag, designed by the French Company in the 70s, exudes

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Hat or Wig Box by The French Company 1970s
Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Hat or Wig Box by The French Company 1970s

Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Hat or Wig Box by The French Company 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This large hat or wig box was manufactured by The French Company USA under special license by Louis

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1970s American Suitcases and Trunks

Louis Vuitton x French Company XL Steamer Bag Travel Tote Rare Vintage 70s
Louis Vuitton x French Company XL Steamer Bag Travel Tote Rare Vintage 70s

Louis Vuitton x French Company XL Steamer Bag Travel Tote Rare Vintage 70s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This large and very rare travel bag was made under special license by The French Company for Louis

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1970s American Suitcases and Trunks

Louis Vuitton by The French Company Monogram Keepall Bag Travel Duffle 45cm
Louis Vuitton by The French Company Monogram Keepall Bag Travel Duffle 45cm

Louis Vuitton by The French Company Monogram Keepall Bag Travel Duffle 45cm

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

French Company, likely in the early 1970s. The French Company manufactured bags under special license for

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton The French Company Carry On Travel Bag Monogram Canvas 1970s
Louis Vuitton The French Company Carry On Travel Bag Monogram Canvas 1970s

Louis Vuitton The French Company Carry On Travel Bag Monogram Canvas 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This vintage travel bag was made in the USA by The French Company under special license from Louis

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag Large Tote Keepall Saks The French Company 1970s
Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag Large Tote Keepall Saks The French Company 1970s

Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag Large Tote Keepall Saks The French Company 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

French Company for Louis Vuitton, long before LV had a boutique presence in the USA. Produced for only a

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s
Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s

Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

was made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under special license from Louis Vuitton, long

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s
Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s

Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

was made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under special license from Louis Vuitton, long

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton by The French Company Carry On Travel Bag Monogram Canvas 1970s
Louis Vuitton by The French Company Carry On Travel Bag Monogram Canvas 1970s

Louis Vuitton by The French Company Carry On Travel Bag Monogram Canvas 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This vintage travel bag was made in the USA by The French Company under special license from Louis

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Tennis Racquet Cover French Company Monogram Canvas Travel Case
Louis Vuitton Tennis Racquet Cover French Company Monogram Canvas Travel Case

Louis Vuitton Tennis Racquet Cover French Company Monogram Canvas Travel Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

tennis racquet cover, made under special license by The French Company and sold by high end retailers

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1970s American Luggage and Travel Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm French Company 1970s
Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm French Company 1970s

Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm French Company 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

manufactured by The French Company under special license from LV in the 1970s. Made from monogram canvas, its

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1970s American Suitcases and Trunks

70s Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall Travel Duffle Bag French Company 45cm Rare
70s Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall Travel Duffle Bag French Company 45cm Rare

70s Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall Travel Duffle Bag French Company 45cm Rare

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

French Company, likely in the early 1970s. The French Company manufactured bags under special license

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Co Diaper Bag Satchel Travel Carry On Vintage
Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Co Diaper Bag Satchel Travel Carry On Vintage

Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Co Diaper Bag Satchel Travel Carry On Vintage

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, late 70s Louis Vuitton x French Luggage Company diaper bag carry on travel bag

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Rare Louis Vuitton The French Company Carry On Tote Bag Monogram Canvas 80s
Rare Louis Vuitton The French Company Carry On Tote Bag Monogram Canvas 80s

Rare Louis Vuitton The French Company Carry On Tote Bag Monogram Canvas 80s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This incredibly rare carry on bag was made by The French Company under special license by Louis

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1980s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s
Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s

Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

was made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under special license from Louis Vuitton, long

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Bag Carry On Shoulder Bag French Co New Old Stock
Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Bag Carry On Shoulder Bag French Co New Old Stock

Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Bag Carry On Shoulder Bag French Co New Old Stock

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

1970s for Louis Vuitton under special license by The French Luggage Company, this fabulous carry on bag

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage Gentleman's Set of Monogram Travel Luggage
Louis Vuitton Vintage Gentleman's Set of Monogram Travel Luggage

Louis Vuitton Vintage Gentleman's Set of Monogram Travel Luggage

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Cloverdale, CA

gentleman's luggage. Three duffles made in the US by The French Company Two large monogram Keepall 60 One

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1970s French Handbags and Purses

Vintage Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Luggage Suitcase
Vintage Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Luggage Suitcase

Vintage Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Luggage Suitcase

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Lake Park, FL

This is a vintage Louis Vuitton French Company monogram zip around luggage Measurements: 25.5

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1970s American Suitcases and Trunks

1970s Louis Vuitton French Company Keep All 45 Duffle Bag
1970s Louis Vuitton French Company Keep All 45 Duffle Bag

1970s Louis Vuitton French Company Keep All 45 Duffle Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Chicago, IL

Authentic Louis Vuitton keep all duffel 45 Guaranteed authentic, this dates to the 1970s Overall very good condition with a dime size spot of wear to one of the handles {see pic}In...

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1970s American Luggage and Travel Bags

Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Rolling Monogram Canvas Weekender Bag Luggage
Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Rolling Monogram Canvas Weekender Bag Luggage

Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Rolling Monogram Canvas Weekender Bag Luggage

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Portland, OR

Luggage Company. This was the company that Louis Vuitton used to produce bags in the US during the 1970's

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...

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Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This bag is a very unusual model. Horizontally, it opens on a rigid compartment to put fragile items like make up, perfume bottles, after shave and so on. There is a separation betwe...

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French Company Luggage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary piece of french company luggage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Black and more in stock now. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a French Company Luggage?

Prices for a piece of french company luggage can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $4,400, while, on average they fetch $1,648.

Louis Vuitton for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Luggage-travel-bags for You

Why not add a dose of class to your travels even if you’re flying coach? With the broad range of sophisticated designer and vintage luggage available for sale on 1stDibs, packing and unpacking doesn’t have to be such a chore.

Let’s face it: Stuffing the car trunk or loading up your luggage before takeoff and then doing the opposite when you arrive is often the worst part of any trip, but there’s nothing stopping you from reintroducing the glamour and luxury that defined the so-called Golden Age of Travel.

Romanticized in recent years on hit TV shows such as Mad Men, the Golden Age of Travel generally began during the 1940s, when the big commercial airlines of 20th-century America deployed the newest in large airplanes to carry scores of usually well-dressed travelers to foreign destinations. This era of aspirational air travel was marked by luxurious in-flight dining, copious cocktails and high spirits, promoted in part by the sleek, graphically rich airline brochures and vibrantly colored illustrated travel posters that hung in the windows of travel agencies. Those drawn to the history of this now well-documented era — or those who lived it, having caught the travel bug thanks to revered magazines such as Holiday or the photography of Slim Aarons — will find lots to love in vintage travel bags and suitcases, particularly luggage that originated in the world’s best luxury fashion houses.

With top brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci offering their take on essential travel bags, every brisk walk through the airport can feel like a runway. After all, why would you want to hide all of the fun inside your suitcase when you could make a statement with its exterior?

Purchasing a first-class travel bag will render the idea of “living out of a suitcase” appealing. Any journey, be it to a summer hot spot or a cozy winter getaway, can be outfitted with functional and fashionable vintage and designer luggage thanks to a vast collection of 1970s, ’80s and ’90s suitcases and satchels available for sale on 1stDibs. With designs suited to your very particular personal travel style, you’ll rightfully have a hard time tucking these pieces into a closet when you return home.