Malle Louis Vuitton courrier monogramme circa 1920-1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Restauration certifiée par Louis Vuitton en 1984, avec intérieur refait à neuf, elle représente un investissement patrimonial rare, idéal pour une utilisation en table basse de prest...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall 50 Bandouliere Duffle Bag, France 1984.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall 50 Bandouliere Duffle Bag, France 1984.
Louis Vuitton 1984 Monogram Canvas Keepall 55 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Retail $2,570. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Monogram coated canvas w/ cowhide leather trim Date/Authenticity Code: 842 Production Year: February 1984 Origin: France Measurement...
Vintage (1984) Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This is an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Vintage (1984) Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50.
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Alzer 60 Trunk / Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Louis Vuitton Alzer 60 trunk suitcase in the timeless monogram canvas with original brass fittings and leather handle, approximately 40 years old. 16.7 by 23.5 by 8.5 inches...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabine Trunk Malle C.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Daventry, GB
A Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas trunk, dating from the early 20th century, retaining its original fittings and presenting as a remarkably complete example of one of the House’s most ...
$3,949
H 8.67 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1925
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming and authentic Louis Vuitton hard-sided case dating from the early 20th century, beautifully finished in the brand’s iconic stencilled monogram canvas. The exterior is comp...
Brass
$10,504
H 20.87 in W 25.99 in D 8.67 in
Original Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Jumelle Suitcase Rare Configuration
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Northampton, GB
A Louis Vuitton Monogram Jumelle Suitcase dating to the second half of the 20th century circa 1965. The suitcase is finished in the iconic Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas with natural ...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$38,190
H 22.45 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogram...
Brass
$16,456Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.51 in W 22.05 in D 9.85 in
Louis Vuitton Malle de Voyage Personnalisées. Parigi Fine Anni '40 del Novecento
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Baule Louis Vuitton databile alla fine degli anni '40, restaurato e riportato alle condizioni originali. Si tratta di un baule da viaggio di dimensioni ridotte rispetto ai normali st...
Canvas
$34,098
H 22.45 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Made In France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early-20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time, the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine...
Brass
20th Century French Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogrammed Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram canvas cabin trunk with stencil, circa 1920. It has dark brown Lozine borders, brass central, brass central lock side locks, handles, and painted metal corne...
Canvas
Louis Vuitton Trunk 1913
By Louis Vuitton
Located in palm beach, FL
Exceptional Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk features stenciled monogram canvas; brown loziné LV stamped solid brass locks and studs. Customized yellow and black stripes give a lot of ch...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Bisten Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
This Louis Vuitton Bisten case, dating from 1910 to 1930, exemplifies the brand's innovative craftsmanship. It features hand-painted canvas monogram, solid brass hardware, and reinfo...
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1935
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1935, the brass lock stamped "70. Champs Elysees / Paris / Louis Vuitton / London / 149 New bond Street", the interior with fitted tray an...
Brass
$42,283
H 18.9 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France, c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Gorgeous and most importantly complete, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, ...
Brass
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Twelve Shoe Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
This Louis Vuitton shoe case, dating from 1910 to 1930, exemplifies the brand's innovative craftsmanship. It features hand-painted canvas monogram, solid brass hardware, and reinforc...
Brass
Valise Louis Vuitton Alzer 1970
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Valise Louis Vuitton Alzer vintage en toile Monogram, datant des années 70-80. Excellent état. Cette valise Louis Vuitton Alzer en toile Monogram, datant des années 1970-1980, est u...
$36,826
H 19.3 in W 35.44 in D 20.08 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Brass
$22,366
H 4.34 in W 11.03 in D 5.71 in
Antique Rare 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Fleurs" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare “malle fleurs“, or “flower trunk“ made by Louis Vuitton in the 1920s. These items are one of the rarest of trunks in circulation. Gaston Louis Vuitton had a company...
Brass
$11,550Sale Price|30% Off
H 20.4 in D 10.2 in L 31.4 in
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Alzer Damier Azur Rare Travel Trunk 80cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The special order trunk takes timeless creation to a new level of sophistication and charm. Made from the finest materials that you would expect from the Louis Vuitton House. When no...
Rare Dior by John Galliano limited edition 2005 Peccary leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Dior by John Galliano Limited edition 2005 collection (0008/1000 in the world) Peccary leather Saddle bag and sea green hardware. A true treasure, very good condition it comes w...
$39,920
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chanel 1992 Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box Year: 1992 {Vintage 33 Years} 24K Gold plated hardware Black quilted diamond quilted leather Leather and...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Dewdrop Roses One of a Kind Poussiere Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes Birkin 35 HSS bag featured in unicorn Poussiere. Exquisite neutral no longer produced Poussiere porosus crocodile appliqued w...
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe trunk C.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Daventry, GB
This circa 1910 Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk represents the pinnacle of luxury travel during the latter end of the Belle Époque. Complete with its original fitted interior, 15 hanger...
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.
The Japanese artist is one of many creators with whom the French fashion house has partnered to impressive effect.
The late designer created an iridescent, irreverent take on the nearly century-old travel staple.
What are the telltale signs that you're holding a real Louis Vuitton and not a knockoff? We spoke with expert Diane D’Amato to find out. Of course, you don't have to worry about fakes on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.