Antique 1890s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 90 cm with Unique Woven Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It still has got its brand tag on the internal side of the cover reading "Louis Vuitton I.
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Louis Vuitton Suitcase Cotteville 50 cm, Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
As to its interior, it is icomplete and in very good condition . It has got its Louis Vuitton embroided straps as well as its original and working key .I ts interior is fresh and cle...
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H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The bottom of this Louis Vuitton trunk still features monogram canvas.
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H 19.69 in W 39.77 in D 20.08 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Its interior is all original too, lined with a Brand tag on the internal side of the cover reading "Louis Vuitton I. Rue scribe Paris, 149 new bond style London.
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H 19.69 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brand tag on the internal side of the cover reading "Louis Vuitton I. Rue scribe Paris, 149 new bond style London.
Brass, Steel
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H 22.05 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, 75 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Its handles are stamped Louis Vuitton . It has got a very warm and lively look thanks to its patinated by time woven canvas.
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H 19.69 in W 39.77 in D 20.08 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 100 cm Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, medium size, rare and sought after Tisse' monogram canvas, silver color metal boun...
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H 22.84 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 100 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, deep chocolate color leather trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as solid brass side hand...
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H 17.33 in W 51.19 in D 22.45 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 130 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Interior has been relined a while ago, exactly like it used to be formerly. it still has got its Louis Vuitton label as well as its serial number.I Its interior is nice and clean.
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1890s Wooven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This top of the range Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features tissé canvas, leather trim, brass side handles, corners and all stamped LV studs.
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H 19.3 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Antique 1890s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm with Unique Woven Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Its handles are stamped Louis Vuitton . It has got a very warm and lively look thanks to its patinated by time woven canvas.
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H 8.67 in D 18.51 in L 27.56 in
Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Alzer 70 Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Large Vuitton Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
As to its interior, it is in very good condition . It has got its removable tray with Louis Vuitton embroided straps as well as its original and working key.I ts interior is fresh an...
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H 22.84 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
1930s Stenciled Monogram Louis Vuitton Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Louis Vuitton steamer trunk is top of the range as far as it features leather trim, brass corners and all LV stamped locks, studs as well as side handles.
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LOUIS VUITTON Damier Azur Saleya PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous tote, ideal for everyday wear, from Louis Vuitton! Measurements Base Length: 10.25 in Longest Length : 14.25 in Height: 9 in Width: 5.75 in Drop: 6 in VI 0037 It ...
LOUIS VUITTON Multicolor Marilyn Black Monogram Hand Bag , Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolore Marilyn Bag is truly a stunning piece.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vintage Steamer Monogram Canvas Weekend Luggage Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
LOUIS VUITTON French Company Vintage Description Brown and tan monogram coated canvas.
Early Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas Trunk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Striped canvas trunks were made, I believe, for the shortest period of all the Vuitton canvas styles (between the gray canvas of the 1850's and the checkered Damier pattern of the 18...
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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.