1910 Louis Vuitton Britannica encyclopaedia Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Daventry, GB
Extract from the book 100 Legendary Trunks , By Louis Vuitton “ What would you take to read on a desert island ?”
1910 Louis Vuitton Britannica encyclopaedia Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Daventry, GB
Extract from the book 100 Legendary Trunks , By Louis Vuitton “ What would you take to read on a desert island ?”
Unavailable
H 13 in W 25.6 in D 10.63 in
1890s Louis Vuitton Wooden Tool Box Trunk, 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a unique Louis Vuitton tool box as seen on the Louis Vuitton "100 Legendary Trunks" book.
Brass
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 14.97 in D 28.35 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Leather Expandable Case 1 of 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Probably the only one available for sale, being 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks as seen on the Louis Vuitton book.
Leather
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 21.26 in D 35.44 in
Louis Vuitton "Malle Chemise" Trunk, 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a Louis Vuitton malle chemise (shirts trunk), covered in Vuittonite canvas, with a complete interior, leather bounding and brass hardware in amazing condition for its age. ...
Louis Vuitton Book: 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bethesda, MD
In 2010, Louis Vuitton released Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks, a book which pays homage to the fashion house’s iconic coated canvas trunk, originally developed by Louis Vuitton...
1900s Louis Vuitton Antique Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Believed to be one of the trunks that took part on the famous Citroen Black Journey as seen on page number 67 on the 100 Legendary Trunks Book.
Brass
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
1910s Louis Vuitton Ideal Cowhide Leather Trunk "Malle Ideale"
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The cowhide "Malle Ideale" which is featured on the 100 Legendary Trunks book was made for men with many compartments for their umbrellas, shocks, ties, hats etc. and that'...
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 21.86 in D 19.69 in
1930s Louis Vuitton Secretaire or Desk Trunk Monogram Antique Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale one of the 100 legendary trunks of the Louis Vuitton book, a very rare Louis Vuitton secretaire or desk trunk covered in monogram canvas, with brass hardware and complete in...
LOUIS VUITTON: 100 Legendary Trunks Coffee Table Book, 2010
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautifully printed 2010 coffee table book, Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks by Pierre Leonforte and Eric Pujalet-Plaa, is a 496 page testament to Vuitton's ingenuity and ico...
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H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, John Moffat Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
His name is quoted in the "100 Legendary Trunks" book. Its interior is complete with a lot of original hangers, a removable shoe case, a folding hanging section, and a series of 6 d...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Rare "Aero" Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This exquisite piece is part of the lightweight series of Louis Vuitton trunks, as prominently featured in the renowned "100 Legendary Trunks" book.
Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton "Stokowski" Trunk, circa 1940
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One of the rarest pieces Louis Vuitton ever made, the Leopold Stokowski desk trunk pictured on pages 296-99 in the "100 Legendary Trunks" book.
Brass
1910s Louis Vuitton Mahogany Toolbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A Louis Vuitton mahogany toolbox with brass hardware in very good condition, same rare model as the one featured in "100 Legendary Trunks" book of Louis Vuitton.
Louis Vuitton Stokowski Secretaire Trunk, circa 1990
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Stokowski’s trunk is illustrated on page 297 of the Louis Vuitton book, “100 legendary trunks”. Vuitton also made later examples with a similar internal layout of drawers, shelves a...
Brass
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H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 35.44 in
20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton 'Encyclopaedia' Humidor Trunk, circa 1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Extract from the book ‘100 Legendary Trunks’ by Louis Vuitton: “What would you take to read on a desert island?”
Leather
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H 18.9 in W 39.38 in D 19.3 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton "Ideal" Trunk in Monogram Canvas, France, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
It is rare to find these trunks in as good condition as this one. It is one of the more collectable models featuring in pages 170 and 171 of the book “100 Legendary Trunks”.
Brass
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H 12.21 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Rare 21st Century Louis Vuitton "Sharon Stone" Trunk, Made In France c.2000
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This rare trunk, designed by the renowned actress Sharon Stone marries high fashion with a noble cause, embodying her creative prowess and commitment to philanthropy. As one of the r...
Leather, Canvas
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H 11.5 in W 7 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk Sharon Stone Case amfAR One Of "100 Legendary Trunks"
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
One of the rarest LV trunks and one of the 100 Legendary Trunks as per the LV book.
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H 9.06 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Rare Louis Vuitton "Red Cross" Medi Box as seen on the 100 Legendary Trunks Book
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare Louis Vuitton medi box as seen on the 100 legendary trunks book of Louis Vuitton.
Steel
1927 Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Flower Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Probably the rarest trunk of all, a unique flower box by LV covered in natural cowhide leather. As per the 100 legendary trunks book by LV "The last planter trunk, covered in natura...
Brass
Rare Model: LOUIS VUITTON "Ideale" Trunk with Monogram Canvas, c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
One can find the "Ideale" trunk pictured in the book, "100 Legendary Trunks" on page 171 and also in the book, "Modern Luxury" on page 144.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Round Hatbox in monogram canvas, circa 1920.
Located in Aspen, CO
A smaller version of this hatbox is pictured in the book "100 Legendary Trunks - Louis Vuitton, page 168 - Dandies & Fashionable Ladies.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Miss France Trunk Circa 1927
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Included in book Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks, pg 199.
$2,712
H 1.42 in W 6.42 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Les Jardins d'Arménie Cigar Ashtray Cgange Tray Porcelain Gold Armenia
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Somptuous Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: "Les Jardins d'Arménie" (The Gardens of Armenia) Pattern: animals, flowers, columns, musician in the center Made in France Made of prin...
1940s Louis Vuitton Vintage Leather Wood Trunk from Saks New York
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The hand...
LOUIS VUITTON Galet taupe Mahina leather BABYLONE PM Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Babylone PM hobo monogram in galet taupe Mahina leather. The design features a espresso brown rolled and braided leather handle and is lined in dark brow...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
Louis Vuitton Alzer Suitcase 80s, 75s, 70s, Eifel Tower
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
collection of 3 suitcases Alzer model The suitcases are very suitable as decoration 3 different sizes Width 80 cm, 75 cm, 70 cm The suitcases are in historically good condition. Come...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Beauty Rigido Louis Vuitton Boite Flacons Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Beauty firmato Louis Vuitton, modello rigido realizzati in tela damier ebene con inserti in pelle marrone e hardware dorati. Dotato di una chiusura con incastro, internamente rivesti...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
$28,897
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Lesage Ribbon Silk Bodycon Midi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Chanel Vintage Fall 1992 black silk bodycon midi dress is a piece of fashion history, famously seen on supermodel Eva Herzigová as she graced the runway. This iconic design captu...
Rare 2013 Versace Atelier Gold Metal Fringe Tie Dyed Gabardine Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Gold Chain Fringe Dress — Haute Couture 2013 As seen on Jennifer Lopez and Celine Dion Rare museum-level piece. Archive treasure. An iconic creation from Donatella V...
Dolce & Gabbana golden fox fur jacket, fw 2004
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana golden fox fur jacket ▪ Hook fastenings to front opening ▪ Wide sleeves ▪ Silk lining ▪ IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8 ▪ Fall-Winter 2004
Vintage 50cm Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Louis Vuitton trunk from the 1940s. 50 cm wide. Perfect for weekend trips or for storing items in the house. Case has "Louis Vuitton, Made In France, 149620" impressed on fro...
Louis Vuitton Monogramm Mink Vest
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Wien, AT
This oversized Monogram Vest ist made from 100% finest Mink. It was part of the 2022 Women's collection. The fit is quite oversized and can fit both male & female. Details: Size: 4...
$4,716
H 12.6 in D 7.88 in L 15.36 in
Borsa A Mano Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM Graffiti Stephen Sprouse LE 2019
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Louis Vuitton, modello Neverfull, misura GM, in edizione limitata anno 2019 in collaborazione con Stephen Sprouse, realizzata in tela marrone nella classica fantasia mo...
Louis Vuitton, vanity case in monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Louis Vuitton, vanity case in monogram canvas. Signs of wear on the hardware and leather. CONDITION: good condition MEASUREMENTS: height 25 cm, width 36 cm, depth 21 cm MATERIAL: ...
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.