20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, mid to late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. A great piece for use today or as a decor...
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20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France 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 leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Metal, Brass
Antique 20thC Special Order Louis Vuitton Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare and highly desirable special-order Louis Vuitton Damier trunk, dating to the early 20th century and retaining its original painted monogram comprising the initials "LCL" surmo...
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20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas. With its lozine borders and brass fittings it would have been the top of...
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Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France 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 leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Fabric, Canvas, Cedar
19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Striped Canvas, France c.1885
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton trunk in striped canvas. The earliest Louis Vuitton trunks were revolutionary when they hit the market. It had a flat lid, rather than the domed li...
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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...
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Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France 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 leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Metal, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas. With its lozine borders and brass fittings it would have been the top of...
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20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1950
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning and, most importantly, complete, this mid 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk represents the pinnacle of luxury travel and was an essential item for any elite traveler of the t...
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20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning and most importantly complete, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed...
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Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton 'Malle Haute' Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A classic Louis Vuitton malle haute trunk, dating to around 1900 and covered in the house’s iconic damier canvas. Designed for extended travel, the tall format provided generous stor...
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Antique 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
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
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas. With its lozine borders and brass fittings it would have been the top of...
Metal, Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France 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 leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite early 20th Century “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, with its leather trim and brass fittings, it would hav...
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20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 35 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 France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Lou...
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Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This exceptional Louis Vuitton courier trunk, crafted in France circa 1896, is adorned with the very first woven Monogram canvas—produced for only a brief period at the close of the ...
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Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Damier “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century. This trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. This trunk is covered in the world famous Damier (...
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Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France 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 leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Metal
Rare Early Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk with Ballantine Family Provenance
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk with Provenance to Charles Bradley of the Ballantine Family An exceptional and highly atmospheric early Louis Vuitton Damier canvas s...
Metal, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exceptional Louis Vuitton double hanging wardrobe trunk dating to circa 1930, crafted in the iconic Monogram canvas with natural leather trim and solid brass hardware. Designed fo...
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Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1890
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 ...
Metal
Louis Vuitton Wowen Canvas Cabin Trunk 1900's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton Wowen canvas cabin trunk to fabric (first monogramée canvas) Lock and clasps in solid brass.
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H 13.39 in W 35.83 in D 20.87 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk, Orange Vuittonite Canvas, 1905
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A classic early 20th-century Louis Vuitton cabin trunk, executed in vibrant orange Vuittonite canvas with solid wood edging, reinforced leather trim, and brass hardware.
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Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century Louis Vuitton striped canvas steamer trunk with multiple storage compartments. Not only is this late 19th century Louis Vuitton steamer trunk a functional piece of ...
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H 4.53 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1980
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. This beautiful example is in great condition, al...
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H 8.67 in W 25.99 in D 16.54 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1940
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A delightful Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, covered with the iconic monogram canvas and complemented by brass fittings, dating to the first half of the 20th century. The exterior exu...
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H 18.51 in W 27.56 in D 8.67 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, mid to late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. A great piece for use today or as a decor...
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H 43.31 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning and most importantly complete, this early 20th Century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed...
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H 21.26 in W 35.44 in D 20.08 in
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
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 ...
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H 40.16 in W 12.6 in D 22.05 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning and rare sized early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas. With its lozine borders and brass fittings it would have ...
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H 13.39 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin 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 ...
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H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Special Order Large Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Quite possibly a one-of-a-kind, this huge Louis Vuitton was a special order trunk dating back to the turn of the century. Measuring an impressive 120cm in width, at first glance it i...
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H 22.05 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1890
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 ...
Metal, Brass
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H 22.05 in W 18.12 in D 8.67 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag In Epi Leather Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in black Epi leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Louis Vuitton for over 120...
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H 22.84 in W 25.6 in D 11.42 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. This particular model is a massive 65cm...
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H 18.12 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 35 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 France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Lou...
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H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. This particular model is a massive 65cm...
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H 20.48 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 45 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag covered monogram canvas and natural tan leather, serves as a quintessential representation of the brand's unwavering commitment to a design that ha...
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H 22.45 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag In Rolex Green Epi Leather Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in green Epi leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Louis Vuitton for over 120...
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H 45.28 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
20thC Louis Vuitton "Lily Pons" Show Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A remarkable Louis Vuitton “Lily Pons” trunk dating from the 1930s, beautifully finished in the iconic monogram canvas with brass hardware and lozine leather trim. This trunk was com...
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H 13.39 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin 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 absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconi...
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H 13 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
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 ...
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H 10.63 in W 35.44 in D 13 in
20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This very unusual trunk, dating from around 1911, was specially commissioned by Encyclopaedia Britannica and is associated with Cambridge. As described in 100 Legendary Trunks by Lou...
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H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 10.04 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wig Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Made In France c.1970
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century rare wig trunk by Louis Vuitton. Made in France in the 1970s, this beautiful example is in great condition, all of its brassware working as new. A wonderful and useful...
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H 24.41 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb example of an early 20th century Louis Vuitton hat trunk in the world famous monogrammed LV canvas. Complete with all its interior trays, this unusually sized trunk is in ve...
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H 27.96 in W 43.71 in D 24.02 in
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France 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 leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Green Pégase 55 Taiga Leather Travel Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Pégase 55 is a small, compact Louis Vuitton travel suitcase. It is crafted from durable, soft Taiga leather in a rich hunter green color. Gold-hued zippers beautifully outline the sl...
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Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, France c.1872
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton ladies trunk in striped canvas. This example dates to around 1872. With its lozine trim, brass studs and lock and signature striped canvas, before ...
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Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Astoria, NY
This regal French steamer trunk, produced by Louis Vuitton, circa 1889, comes in Damier pattern canvas, light brown squares to dark brown ground, flanked by iron handles, with concea...
Fabric, Canvas, Wood
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.