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Louis Vuitton Trunk in Damier Canvas, 1910s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roosendaal, NL
, Wood One of the rarest Louis Vuitton trunks to be offered, this trunk is covered in the world famous
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1910s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

  • Louis Vuitton Trunk in Damier Canvas, 1910s
  • Antique Louis Vuitton Trunk in Damier Canvas, 1910s
  • Louis Vuitton Trunk in Damier Canvas, 1910s
  • Antique Louis Vuitton Trunk in Damier Canvas, 1910s
H 13.19 in W 20.08 in L 39.77 in
Louis Vuitton Antique Orange Yellow Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
and the inner lid is studded. The trunks shows its original Louis Vuitton tag inside. This is a part
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1910s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Louis Vuitton trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram canvas
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, lozine trims and solid brass
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 60 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Louis Vuitton shoe trunk features stenciled canvas monogram, Louis Vuitton stamped
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Courrier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, deep black color
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk 1913
By Louis Vuitton
Located in palm beach, FL
Exceptional Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk features stenciled monogram canvas; brown loziné LV
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Bronze

  • Louis Vuitton Trunk 1913
  • Antique Louis Vuitton Trunk 1913
  • Louis Vuitton Trunk 1913
  • Antique Louis Vuitton Trunk 1913
H 15 in W 23 in D 43 in
Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French, 20th century. A Louis Vuitton suitcase with a monogram canvas exterior, leather and brass
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Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

  • Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk
  • Antique Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk
  • Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk
  • Antique Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk
H 9 in W 29.75 in D 18 in
Louis Vuitton Leather Case, circa 1935
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Louis Vuitton leather overnight case, circa 1935 in exceptional original condition
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1830s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

  • Louis Vuitton Leather Case, circa 1935
  • Antique Louis Vuitton Leather Case, circa 1935
  • Louis Vuitton Leather Case, circa 1935
  • Antique Louis Vuitton Leather Case, circa 1935
H 8.25 in W 19.75 in D 15.25 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare antique French early 20th century Louis Vuitton monogrammed luggage cube trunk. Features
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Leather

Black Motoring, Car Trunk, Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Louis Vuitton Car, Motoring Trunk. The Louis Vuitton motoring luggage case is in good usable
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Early 1900s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

  • Black Motoring, Car Trunk, Louis Vuitton
  • Black Motoring, Car Trunk, Louis Vuitton
  • Black Motoring, Car Trunk, Louis Vuitton
  • Black Motoring, Car Trunk, Louis Vuitton
H 7.09 in W 33.08 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Boho Steamer trunk. Made by the prestigious Louis Vuitton group. All over
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Leather, Wood

  • Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
  • Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
  • Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
  • Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
H 19.5 in W 37.5 in D 15.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk, circa 1905
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A wonderful brass bound Louis Vuitton LV monogram cabin trunk that is taller than usual and would
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Early 1900s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

  • Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk, circa 1905
  • Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk, circa 1905
  • Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk, circa 1905
  • Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk, circa 1905
H 15.75 in W 43.25 in D 22.25 in
Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French, 20th century. A Louis Vuitton suitcase with a monogram canvas exterior, leather and brass
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Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

  • Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
  • Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
  • Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
  • Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
H 9 in W 21.75 in D 14 in
1930s Louis Vuitton Stencil Monogram Cabin Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, HK
the lid seems newly made, the inner panel of the lid bears the original label from Louis Vuitton. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

Early Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, C. 1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Early Louis Vuitton trunk, c. 1910, with LV insignia pattern having one interior tray, Monogram
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1910s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Wood

  • Early Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, C. 1910
  • Early Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, C. 1910
  • Early Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, C. 1910
  • Early Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, C. 1910
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H 12.75 in W 19.36 in D 31.25 in
1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Hatbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Rayee trunk in question is an unparalleled masterpiece of design and
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1870s Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

  • 1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Hatbox Trunk
  • 1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Hatbox Trunk
  • 1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Hatbox Trunk
  • 1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Hatbox Trunk
H 11.82 in W 13 in L 20.87 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, c. 1870's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with its original interior sticker showcasing its provenance and
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1870s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Metal

Louis Vuitton Lady’s Low Trunk. Parigi 1880 ca
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Baule Louis Vuitton del 1880 ca., datazione resa possibile in primo luogo grazie all’etichetta
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1880s French Other Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Wood

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk or Malle Cabine
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This authentic Louis Vuitton cabin trunk from the turn of the century is done in calf's leather
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Courier Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Rayee Trunk from the 1870s stands as a paragon of elegance and timeless
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1870s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

  • 1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Courier Trunk
  • 1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Courier Trunk
  • 1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Courier Trunk
  • 1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Courier Trunk
H 20.87 in W 19.3 in L 33.47 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk with Original Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk Constructed in wood and monogrammed canvas and edged with brass guards
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

1860s Louis Vuitton Trianon Trunk - Museum Piece
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
condition of the piece displayed by Louis Vuitton. It's among the earliest trunks crafted and conceived by
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1860s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Large-Sized Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A very Large-sized antique 19th century Louis Vuitton steamer trunk in the famous Damier canvas
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This example dates to around 1900 and is a perfect example of such trunks. With its steel trim
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19th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Orange Vuittonite Canvas Steamer Trunk, France, circa 1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Louis Vuitton orange Vuittonite canvas steamer trunk, turn of the century, circa 1910. This
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

1888 Louis Vuitton Damier Large Steamer Trunk, Provenance: Harry Payne Whitney
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Southampton, NY
A very large-sized antique 19th century Louis Vuitton steamer trunk in the famous Damier canvas
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Early 20th Century Luggage Suitcase Brown Leather Brass Locks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sacile, PN
Suitcase by Louis Vuitton, dated 1910 circa. Engraved latch, brown and camel leather.
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

1920s Louis Vuitton Flower Trunk "Malle Fleurs" in Rare Blue Colour
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare “Malle Fleurs“ (flower trunk) made by Louis Vuitton in the 1920s finished in
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Large Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Monogram Travel Case Early 20th C
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's an impressive Louis Vuitton Large Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Travel Case from the early 20th C
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Doctors Bag Sac Cabine Rare Antique Travel Case Black Early 20th C
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Antique Louis Vuitton Sac Cabine Black Doctors Bag, likely made in the early 20th C. Made from
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louie Vuitton Monogram Keepall Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bradenton, FL
Timeless early 20th century Louis Vuitton Keepall travel Bag in classic monogrammed leather. Gold
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Leather

Antique Luis Vuitton Steamer/ Wardrobe Trunk for Restoration
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic age of Travel Luis Vuitton Steamer trunk with the LV monogram and red and white bands
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Leather, Canvas, Wood

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged lid opening to a cloth lined interior lacking tray. Conforming case with side handles. Very distressed condition. Label on interior lid. From an old North Shore B...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
H 27.5 in W 39 in D 23 in
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Essex, MA
In as found attic condition. Rectangular with hinged lid opening to a cloth interior lacking tray with serial number and paper label. Conforming case section with losses, replacement...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
H 28 in W 39.75 in D 23.75 in
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Early 20th Century, in LV monogrammed pattern with metal side handles
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Metal

Moynat Trunk with Checkers Pattern, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
touch to all styles of interiors , classic, modern, design or contemporary. Louis Vuitton, Goyard and
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

Exceptional Goyard Leather Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
example is superb. Louis Vuitton and Goyard were the pre-eminent luggage makers in Paris during the 19th
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1910s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

Antique Au Départ Steamer Trunk, France, 1910s
By Au Depart 3
Located in Vienna, AT
Départ is considered as one of four greatest French trunk-makers alongside Louis Vuitton, Goyard and
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1910s French Art Deco Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

Antique Louis Vuitton Leather Expandable Case 1 of 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
as seen on the Louis Vuitton book. A piece missing from most collectors.
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Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Leather

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
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1910s Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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
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1890s French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

1900s Louis Vuitton Wooden Tool Box Trunk, 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a wooden tool box made by Louis Vuitton in the beginning of the 20th century. Still in
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Early 1900s Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk 1900-1909
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton monogram trunk First series / First choice - Borders leather (not Lozine
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

  • Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk   1900-1909
  • Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk   1900-1909
  • Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk   1900-1909
  • Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk   1900-1909
H 18.12 in D 18.12 in L 31.5 in
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk / Malle 1901-1914
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Malle Louis Vuitton mail (First Vuitton monogram) Monogram first canvas of Louis Vuitton, this
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20th Century French Edwardian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk  / Malle   1901-1914
  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk  / Malle   1901-1914
  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk  / Malle   1901-1914
  • Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk  / Malle   1901-1914
H 17.72 in D 18.12 in L 29.53 in
Louis Vuitton Red Stripes Steamer trunk 1888
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
very rare Louis Vuitton red stripes Steamer trunk Louis Vuitton canvas products such little
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

  • Louis Vuitton Red Stripes  Steamer trunk  1888
  • Louis Vuitton Red Stripes  Steamer trunk  1888
  • Louis Vuitton Red Stripes  Steamer trunk  1888
  • Louis Vuitton Red Stripes  Steamer trunk  1888
H 21.66 in D 20.87 in L 35.83 in
Historic Louis Vuitton Steamer Damier Trunk 1889
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton Damier trunk high version (for lady, in general) This model was produced only
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

  • Historic Louis Vuitton Steamer Damier Trunk 1889
  • Historic Louis Vuitton Steamer Damier Trunk 1889
  • Historic Louis Vuitton Steamer Damier Trunk 1889
  • Historic Louis Vuitton Steamer Damier Trunk 1889
H 27.56 in D 23.63 in L 39.38 in
1910 Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk / Malle courrier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
This authentic Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, circa 1910, Stencil monogram canvas, All brass
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20th Century French Edwardian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Large Steamer Wardrobe Trunk.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
LE WARDROBE LOZINE Louis Vuitton Vintage Large Steamer Wardrobe Trunk in Monogram Canvas. Made by
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Wowen Canvas Cabin Trunk 1900's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
monogram canvas is the first one create by Louis Vuitton Dimensions 80X29X50 CM All the trunks we
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

  • Louis Vuitton Wowen  Canvas  Cabin Trunk 1900's
  • Louis Vuitton Wowen  Canvas  Cabin Trunk 1900's
  • Louis Vuitton Wowen  Canvas  Cabin Trunk 1900's
  • Louis Vuitton Wowen  Canvas  Cabin Trunk 1900's
H 11.42 in D 19.69 in L 31.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk / Malle 1909-1914
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton cabin trunk 1st serie ( best level ) - leather trim ( natural leather
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

1910s Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Trunk / Malle Chapeaux
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Malle Louis Vuitton hat for woman Monogram stencil initial A.D ( first owner name
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20th Century French Edwardian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Stencil Monogram Trunk 1920 / Malle cabine
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton stencil monogram trunk 1920 Particular size It measures 38 cm .. so Its too
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Stencil Monogram Cabin Trunk 1910 / Malle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
- Interior with original label Dimensions in cm 80 cm long X 33 cm X 46 cm deep All the trunks we sell
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas Trunk 1909-1914 / Malle rayé
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton striped canvas trunk (from 1875) - Borders leather - Handles, lock and brass
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20th Century French Edwardian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Leather Trunk 8 Trays 1909-1914
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis vuitton high natural leather trunk - Solid Jewelry Brass (6 hasp - 1 lock - 4 hinges
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20th Century French Edwardian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's / Malle courrier damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's Damier "yellow" period 19th. First kind
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton orange Vuittonite hat box manufactured in Paris and shipped to London in the 1920's
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Wood

  • Louis Vuitton Hat Box
  • Louis Vuitton Hat Box
  • Louis Vuitton Hat Box
  • Louis Vuitton Hat Box
H 16 in W 13.5 in
1900s Louis Vuitton Antique Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a very rare Louis Vuitton trunk, with air tight closing lid, waterproof and with the
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Early 19th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Brass

  • 1900s Louis Vuitton Antique Trunk
  • 1900s Louis Vuitton Antique Trunk
  • 1900s Louis Vuitton Antique Trunk
  • 1900s Louis Vuitton Antique Trunk
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Original Louis Vuitton "Steamer" Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A Steamer Bag originally designed to be kept inside the trunks hence its soft canvas and folding
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Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton Antique Trunks

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Leather, Canvas

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Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.

There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.

In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.

Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.

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