$45,000
H 44.75 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Wardrobe Trunk with Fourteen Hangers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
This Louis Vuitton upright wardrobe trunk, dating from 1910 to 1930, exemplifies the elegance of
Brass
Louis Vuitton Monogram Logo LV Parasol Cane Umbrella Wood Handle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Elevate your accessory collection with this vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Umbrella, a true
Vintage Louis Vuitton Jewellery / Jewelry Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Northampton, GB
this Vintage Louis Vuitton Jewellery Case. The Jewellery Case of elongated rectangular form brass
Brass
Sold
H 22.45 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite and complete Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, Paris, c.1900
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
Brass
Sold
H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in
Leather, Cane
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Parasol Sun Umbrella rt.$805
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Parisol Sun Umbrella -Made in France -Composition: 34% Polyester
Louis Vuitton Umbrella in brown monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Louis Vuitton Brown canvas cane umbrella printed with mini beige monogram, clasp link to button
Brown Vintage Turkish Mohair Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
Casual looking vintage mohair rug with a nomadic motif with the letter "S" woven in the middle of the rug. Can be used as a throw piece or a large blanket for added warmth. Size: ...
Mohair
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Beautiful Art Deco Table by Rex for Louis Vuitton, Paris, 1930s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Art Deco table by Rex for Louis Vuitton, Paris, 1930s.
Iron
Marie Suri "Constellation" Fire Screen
By Marie Suri
Located in New York, NY
Marie Suri The "Constellation" fire screen Fire screen with scattered 2.5” and 4” steel medallions with bronze decoration. Mesh backing makes these an excellent choice for wood-bur...
Bronze
Barcelona Olympic Games hand-blown glasses by Gordiola, Spain, 1992
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hand-blown whiskey glasses from the Barcelona Olympic Games produced and manufactured by the glass artisans of Gordiola, 1992, set of 8. Made entirely by hand in transparent glass, w...
Glass, Murano Glass
$8,877
H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Functionalist chest of drawers, Oscar Nilsson, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Oscar Nilsson, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers by Oscar Nilsson, made from teak. Lovely, rounded functionalist forms and cool inset handles. The sides open up to reveal practical shelves and small compartments.
Teak
round textured organic yellow leather and wood side table
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Betsy Side Table designed by Lara Bohinc for Uniqka balances traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. The bold sculptural and voluminous forms combine intricate le...
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Silver plated Coffee Set
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this Silver plated Art Deco Coffee Set. 1. Height: 23.5 cm. Width: 14.5 cm. Depth: 8 cm. 2. Height: 17.5 cm. Width: 20 cm. Depth: 10 cm. 3. Height: 13 cm. Width:...
Bakelite
$840 / set
H 4 in Dm 3 in
Set of 12 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Water Glasses, Hand Blown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal water glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and clari...
Crystal
Table lamps in Murano glass by Vintage Murano Gallery in 1980s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
These exquisite table lamps, a pair of which are available for purchase, are a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of Murano glass artisans. Created in the 1980s by the renowned...
Chrome
Swedish Modern Floor Lamps by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1950s, model 32786. Height: 156 cm
Brass
19th Century American Ticking Stripped Pillows/Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing early red and white striped ticking pillows are in great condition and are sold in pairs. There are two pairs in stock a 20 x 20 and a pair 22 x 22. Sold individually.
Cotton
$55,407Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 112 in W 170 in D 13.77 in
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring six modules with antique nickel finished metallic parts provided wit...
Metal, Nickel
Antique Asian Screens, Set of Six, Full Size
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 6 All original 19th century solid wood screens, made with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery throughout. These antique Chinese screens feature the classic ice-crackle latti...
Wood
Art Deco Figurine Dancer Bronze on Marble
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco figurine dancer bronze on marble.
Marble, Bronze
4 English Gothic Revival Bronze Hanging Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
4 English Gothic Revival-style (19/20th Century) bronze 6 sided hanging lanterns with filigree panels. (PRICED EACH).
Bronze
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.
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.