Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 30 cm, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This gorgeous and and highly collectible vintage Louis Vuitton round hatbox is beautifully crafted in the iconic Monogram coated canvas with natural cowhide leather trim on a wood s...
Brass
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40 cm, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This gorgeous and and highly collectible vintage Louis Vuitton round hatbox is beautifully crafted in the iconic Monogram coated canvas with natural cowhide leather trim on a wood s...
Brass
Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Cube 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, grey color steel trim, grey steel LV stamped side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton bra...
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Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 60 cm Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Louis Vuitton trunk features the very sought after monogram woven canvas , chocolate color leather trim, stamped solid brass side handles, stamped Louis ...
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Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 62 cm 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, honey color lozine trim, large leather side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton brass stu...
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Louis Vuitton Trunk in Checkered Pattern, 60 cm Damier Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk features the very rare and sought after checkered pattern canvas. This canvas that also called damiers canvas is typical from the end of the 19th c...
Brass, Steel
Original Louis Vuitton hat trunk, manufactured in Paris between 1895 and 1898
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Original Louis Vuitton hat trunk, manufactured in Paris between 1895 and 1898; printed canvas. Louis Vuitton “Malle Chapeau” (hat trunk), Paris, circa 1895, Damier canvas. “Ladies, y...
Canvas, Hardwood
Vintage Louis Vuitton Hat Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Louis Vuitton trunk / hat box. Has a silk interior with four corner pockets. Monogrammed on canvas with leather and brass hardware.
Leather, Canvas, Silk
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
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
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Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
Louis VUITTON Brown Monogram Collection Hat - Unworn, New with tags
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Louis VUITTON brown monogram collection hat - Unworn, New with tags. ..
Louis Vuitton Double Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aspen, CO
An original Louis Vuitton case, circa 1900.
Leather
1930s Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
Rare men's hat trunk with bowler hat insert. In excellent condition, circa 1930s. Originally procured in California, ideal as a side table, customizable stand is available to elevate...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Hat Box 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
Louis Vuitton reverse monogram hat box Very rare item. Featured a reserve monogram lid. The hat box features brass hardware and black leather trim.
Metal
Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Hat Box 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
Louis Vuitton reverse monogram hat box. Very rare item. Featured a reserve monogram lid. The hat box features brass hardware and black leather trim.
Metal
Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk with LS Initials
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
An early example of a Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk covered in Damier canvas, which was created by Louis Vuitton in 1888. A trunk of this proportion in the Damier pattern is rare. T...
Brass
LOUIS VUITTON Reverse Monogram Boite Chapeau 30 Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Boite Chapeau 30 with gold-tone hardware, black leather top handle, charcoal ultra suede interior, single interior pocket and push lock closure.
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H 18 in W 7.75 in L 21 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeau Hat Box 50 226925 Brown Coated Canvas Weeke
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. FOLLOW OUR OTHER CLOSETS FOR SECRET SALES AND DISCOUNTS Date Code/Serial Number: 921119 Made In: Franc...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Boot, Shoe or Hat Steamer
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton monogram canvas boot, shoe, hat steamer, circa 1930s; Price: $26,600. Dimensions: 29.75" length x 22.25", height x 19.25" depth, 30 pounds. Description: This authent...
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LOUIS VUITTON LEAGUE OF LEGENDS brown LV monogram bucket hat S
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON LEAGUE OF LEGENDS brown LV monogram bucket hat S Reference: VACN/A00113 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: League of Legends Material: Polyes...
Louis Vuitton Summer Odyssey Visiera Monogram in Rafia 2025
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Elegante visiera Louis Vuitton appartenente alla collezione “Summer Odyssey” 2025, realizzata in rafia jacquard Monogram nei raffinati toni beige naturale e bianco avorio. Questo mo...
LOUIS VUITTON 2X gold tone LV monogram floral charm hair cube red black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2X gold tone LV monogram floral charm hair cube red black Reference: ANWU/A00134 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Material: Plastic Color: Red Pattern: ...
Hair Band Louis Vuitton
Located in Carnate, IT
No description provided
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton hat trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, lozine trim, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped locks and studs and a leather top handle. Original interior...
Brass
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Size: H 7.09 in. x Dm 15.75 in. H 18 c
Round Louis Vuitton Checkers Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat box features the very sought after been checkers canvas and chocolate brown cowhide reinforcements on a wood structure .
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful trunk is very elegant and in very good condition. It has got the hand stencilled LV Monogram pattern canvas, all black lozine trim, brass fittings and black LV stamped...
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H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 19.3 in
Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very rare Louis Vuitton trunk in the very sought after shape. All stencilled monograms. Lozine trim, stamped Louis Vuitton locks and studs and leather handles. Red and white paint...
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H 9.06 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton hat box features monogram canvas, brass fittings , corners, LV stamped lock and clasps and a very sturdy and comfortable leather handle. Its trim is stam...
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H 9.06 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in
Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton hat box features stenciled monogram canvas, brass fittings , corners, LV stamped lock and clasps and a very sturdy and comfortable leather handle. Interi...
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H 9.06 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in
Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton hat box features stenciled monogram canvas, brass fittings , corners, LV stamped lock and clasps and a very sturdy and comfortable leather handle.It is v...
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H 22.05 in W 24.02 in D 18.9 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very rare Louis Vuitton trunk in the very sought after shape. All stencilled monograms. Lozine trim, stamped Louis Vuitton locks and studs and leather handles. Original inside lin...
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H 22.05 in W 24.02 in D 18.9 in
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 stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, large leather side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton brass studs, lock and ...
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H 16.54 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in
Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton trunk is very unusual by its dimensions. It features stenciled monogram canvas and also beautiful all leather trim in chocolate color. It still has got its painted...
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H 20.87 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
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, chocolate color leather trim, stamped solid brass side handles, stamped Louis Vuitto...
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H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 18.9 in
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, honey color lozine trim, large leather side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton brass stu...
Brass
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H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
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, honey color lozine trim, large leather side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton brass stu...
Brass
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H 21.26 in W 24.02 in D 18.9 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful trunk is very elegant and in very good condition. It has got the hand stencilled LV Monogram pattern canvas, all black lozine trim, brass fittings and black LV stamped...
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1920s Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat trunk features monogramm canvas, LV, lozine trim, stamped brass locks, LV stamped brass studs, brass corners and its original leather side handles. It...
Brass
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.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
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.
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The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.
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When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.