Louis Vuitton Patinated Alzer Hard Case Vintage Luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vintage Louis Vuitton shoulder bags, suitcases, original 19th-century trunks, jackets and more.
Brass
Spanish Sybilla Rare SilkFloralDotPrint DrapedNeckTie SleevelessDress, S/S 1994
By Sybilla
Located in Chicago, IL
, while the measurements are for a French-size 42. Since luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and icons of
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H 9.5 in D 8 in L 16.5 in
Louis Vuitton Vintage French Luggage Company “Speedy 40" Monogram Handbag, 1980.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Vintage French Luggage Company “Speedy 40" Monogram Handbag, 1980. This iconic speedy
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Papillon 26 Bag M513856
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
has become one of most endearing bags of Louis Vuitton's collection. Louis Vuitton stopped the
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Sirius 55 Suitcase M41404
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Splendid Louis Vuitton soft-sided SIRIUS 55 suitcase crafted in classic and timeless brown Monogram
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Pegase 45 Rolling Luggage Trolley
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Gorgeous Louis Vuitton PEGASE 45 Roller Luggage. This
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H 10.24 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 45 Bandoulière
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 45 Bandoulière
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H 10.24 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 45
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 45 Product Details
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H 11.42 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 55
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 55 Bandoulière
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Pochette Dame Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Louis Vuitton 'Pochette Dame' clutch bag in brown monogram canvas with brown genuine
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Pochette Dame Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful Louis Vuitton 'Pochette Dame' clutch bag in brown monogram canvas with brown genuine
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Saint Cloud Crossbody Bag MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage LOUIS VUITTON Saint Cloud MM crossbody bag is crafted of LV’s coated monogram canvas
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Trousse Rondo Round Zip Pouch M47630
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Louis Vuitton 'Rondo Ronde - mod. M47630' cosmetic pouch in monogram canvas body with
Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 a great shoulder bag. 2 separate compartments with flap and leather belt
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere MM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere MM in monogram canvas. Flap top secured with belt closure
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere PM in monogram canvas. Flap top secured with a belt closure
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere MM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere MM in monogram canvas. Flap top secured with belt closure
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere GM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere GM shoulder bag in monogram canvas. The top flap is secured with
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H 3.9 in W 2.8 in L 5.9 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Mini Speedy Sac HL Monogram Canvas Hand Bag + Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton handbag Mini Speedy Sac HL, one of the most popular line in LV monogram
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H 6.7 in W 3.1 in L 11 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Trousse Toilette 28 Monogram Canvas Cosmetic Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Trousse Toilette 28 cosmetic pouch in monogram canvas. Top access is secured
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H 11.4 in W 8.7 in L 19.7 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Bandouliere Monogram Duffel Travel Bag + Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere 50 a classic from the Louis Vuitton travel bag collection. This
Vintage Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 Monogram Canvas Duffle Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 is a classic of the Louis Vuitton travel bag collection. This
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H 12.2 in W 9.4 in L 21.7 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 Bandouliere Monogram Duffel Travel Bag + Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere 55 a classic from the Louis Vuitton travel bag collection
New Customized Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 strap Monogram "JEDI MASTER" Travel bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
: "Louis Vuitton Paris, Made in France" Dimensions: 55 * 31 *26 cm (21.65 * 12.20 * 10.23 In.) Reference
New Customized Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 strap Monogram "JEDI MASTER" Travel bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
: "Louis Vuitton Paris, Made in France" Dimensions: 55 * 31 *26 cm (21.65 * 12.20 * 10.23 In.) Reference
Attributed to Istvan Szonyi
By Istvan Szonyi
Located in Houston, TX
Hungarian Artist (1894-1960) "Reclining Nude", circa 1920s Measures: 19.5" H x 23.5" W, overall size is 28" x 32.5" Oil on canvas, inscribed lower right "Somody baratomnak szere...
Canvas
Art Deco Lamp
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco lamp with led in the foot.
Brass
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco dressing table with mirror and sconces.
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Walnut structure.
Walnut
Oval Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
$17,233
H 30.12 in W 39.97 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage 1928 Avant Garde Art Exhibition Poster Kandinsky Picasso Klee
By Heinrich Campendonk
Located in London, GB
Original vintage art exhibition poster: Colour / Farbe Ausstellung im Kaiser-Wilhelm-Museum held at the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum in Krefeld Germany from 1-31 May 1928 presenting work by...
Paper
Abduction of Europa by Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg
By Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg
Located in New Orleans, LA
A poignant work of extraordinary artistry, this bronze figure captures the mythical tale of Europa, the beautiful Phoenician princess who was kidnapped by the king of the Olympian go...
Bronze
$62,041
H 7.09 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver plaques and boxes Calamander wood Artist b...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
Iron
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and sandblasted glasses.
Brass
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$4,900
W 107 in L 136 in
A Russet Reverie: Vintage Persian Mahal of Timeless Grandeur & Rustic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
74577 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug, 08'11 x 11'04. Steeped in history and radiating quiet majesty, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal rug embodies the architectural grace and ...
Wool
Raymond Subes French Art Deco Steel and Marble Console Table
By Raymond Subes
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco steel console table with a verde antico / green marble top and conforming base joined by scrolling apron & legs (Attributed to RAYMOND SUBES)
Marble, Steel
Maurice Dufrêne Elegant Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Maurice Dufrêne (1876-1955) pair of one-armed gilded bronze wall sconces with glass shades molded with a stylized floral pattern, 1920s.
Bronze
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam (circa 1780) gilt wood console with a carved frieze over rams head topped fluted legs with a stretcher & alabaster veneered marble top with a verde edge.
Alabaster, Marble, Gold Leaf
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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.