Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Orange Vuittonite Canvas c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The interior label reads Louis Vuitton, 1 Rue Scribe, Paris – 149 New Bond St., London, helping to firmly date the trunk to the turn of the 20th century, when Vuitton was supplying a...
Brass
Antique 20th Cent Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The interior label reads Louis Vuitton, 1 Rue Scribe, Paris – 149 New Bond St, London, helping to date the trunk to the late 19th or very early 20th century.
Leather
LOUIS VUITTON Paris 1970 Alzer-70 Luggage Trunk LV Pattern With Cover & Service
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
A second Parisian store opened at 1, Rue Scribe, after the 1871 Siege of Paris. Striped “Rayée” canvas and the first Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk arrived in the 1870s, expanding abroad to ...
Brass, Bronze
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Hallmarked with the stamped retailer mark LOUIS VUITTON PARIS, 1 RUE SCRIBE / 149 NEW BOND ST LONDON, this piece dates to a significant early period in the maison’s history.
Rare Early Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk with Ballantine Family Provenance
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The hardware is stamped: “1 Rue Scribe Paris / Louis Vuitton London / 454 Strand” A highly desirable early marking associated with Vuitton’s London operations during the late 1880s...
Metal, Brass
Louis Vuitton Monogram 1 Rue Scribe Mini Pochette Accessories Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in the iconic Monogram canvas, this limited-edition version features the whimsical "1 Rue Scribe, Paris" motif on the front, a nod to Louis Vuitton's celebrated Parisian heri...
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A second Parisian store opened at 1, Rue Scribe, after the 1871 Siege of Paris. Striped “Rayée” canvas and the first Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk arrived in the 1870s, expanding abroad to ...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A second Parisian store opened at 1, Rue Scribe, after the 1871 Siege of Paris. Striped “Rayée” canvas and the first Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk arrived in the 1870s, expanding abroad to ...
Brass
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H 19.3 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The sides stamped with red initials "J.P". Brand tag reading "LOUIS VUITTON, PARIS 1 Rue Scribe, 454 Strand, London", serial number "102056", the lock also signed, the piece dates t...
Metal
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H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Antique 19th Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Brand tag reading "LOUIS VUITTON, PARIS 1 Rue Scribe, 454 Strand, London", serial number "45629", hardware and lock also signed and numbered, the piece dates to year 1890-1900.
Leather
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H 22.25 in W 35.63 in D 20.87 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The interior has the French tricolor ribbon and handles, extremely rare as this particular model was produced only for one year, in 1889, for the centenary of the French Revolution (...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Early 20th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
PATENT/ 1 RUE SCRIBE/ PARIS/ LOUIS VUITTON/ LONDON/ 149 NEW BOND STREET", interior label "125 223/ PARIS/ 1.
Metal
"Ideal" Travel Trunk by Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New Orleans, LA
The lock is marked "Bte S.G.D.G Patent; 1 Rue Scribe, Paris, Louis Vuitton, London,149 New Bond Street; Made in France" with the serial number 036889, circa 1910.
Fabric
Large 1880s Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A late 19th century Vuitton flat top steamer trunk of the classic beige and brown stripe (rayée). Strapped in wood over the canvas and mounted in brass. Edged in dark brown leather, ...
Brass, Zinc
Amazing Louis Vuitton Courrier in brown stencil Monogram canvas Trunk Circa 1914
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
LOUIS VUITTON, Circa 1914 Splendid Louis Vuitton Monogram Courrier/Mail Trunk with Stencil, Solid Brass Hardware, Central Lock Numbered 033094, 3 Wood Front Reinforcements, Metal Han...
RARE Louis Vuitton high Hat Trunk in brown stencil Monogram canvas Circa 1914
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Original upholstered interior with hat chassis and chassis. Signature: "LOUIS VUITTON, 1 rue Scribe Paris/lille, 34 rue Faidherbe/Nice 4 jardin Public, 149 new Bond Street, London".
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white satin beaded evening dress. Tulle and acetate petticoat. Boned bustier. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. size 38 (FR) M
Vivienne Westwood Corset Top Boned Drunken Sleeveless Flower
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
There is something gloriously defiant about a corset top by Vivienne Westwood. It never simply dresses the body - it stages it. This piece feels like a love letter to 18th-century se...
Glittering Crystal Encrusted Penguin Evening Bag c 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Glittering crystal encrusted penguin evening bag - clutch 21 c The charming penguin evening bag transitions from an endearing clutch; converts into an elegant handbag carried with a...
Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This mesmerising 1930's chartreuse green and brown botanical print dress with gold lamé thread accents, is a rare piece to behold Her rounded neckline is framed by a soft turned dow...
Vintage 1950's Aqua Blue Floral Rhinestone Cotton Day Dress US 2 UK 6
By Rappi
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most eye-catching combination of aqua blues and greens with purple and white accents, embellished with a scattering of matching coloured claw set rhinestones, this or...
Pale blue slip dress with tulle lace edge and thread embroideries Circa 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue slip dress with tulle lace edge and thread embroideries. Fabric composition: nylon. Fabric belt to tied on the middle back. Bow on the middle front. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$150Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.13 in D 0.16 in L 1.02 in
Silvorra Natural Blue Sapphire Linear Dangle Earrings in Diamond Jewelry for Her
Located in New York, NY
These sleek 925 sterling silver dangle earrings cascade seven 4x2 mm baguette blue sapphires per ear in a linear ladder design, framed by 1 mm diamonds for subtle scintillation. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Very Rare Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Seductively Sexy Evening Dress Gown New!
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 evening dress fashioned in eggshell white outlined in eye catching seam illusion. Dress boasts a tasteful plunging neckline extending into a full skir...
Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
his wonderful 1950's clutch bag, rendered in a soft cream leather, embellished with a repeat embroidered floral pattern, in shades of blue, pink, green and yellow, is the perfect sta...
Mink Headband Brown
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This mink headband is made of soft and supple mink We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details; Color; dark brown Thick and warm band Lined with some stretch Ci...
Vintage FW 2009 Alexander McQueen White & Black Houndstooth Knit Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking example of Alexander McQueen’s sharp tailoring and graphic sensibility from the Fall/Winter 2009 collection, this vintage knit dress is rendered in a bold black-and-white ...
Chanel Vanity Case Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Gold-tone clasp fastening - Tassel detail - Rectangular face - Condition: Fair This pre-owned item is in fair condition with visible signs of use. This may include fading o...
Emporio Armani - Black sleeveless dress with back bow and purple lining
By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7, Giorgio Armani
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Refined black Emporio Armani suit, made in Italy, a perfect example of the Maison's timeless elegance. The design is minimal in the front, with a round neckline and flared line that ...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas TRAIN VANITY CASE Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Train Vanity Travel Case is a luxurious and practical accessory for organized travel in signature style. Crafted from the iconic Monogram canvas, it...
Stunning Mugler Dress Black CocktaiL Gown
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This archival Mugler little black dress is true beauty. Designed at the turn of the millennium, it belongs to that electric in-between moment of 1999–2000, when Les Chats had sharpen...
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.