20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
leather, and cow leather. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a
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20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
leather, and cow leather. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a
Brass
$4,420
H 6.7 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
leather, and cow leather. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a
Brass
$24,346
H 22.05 in W 34.26 in D 19.69 in
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
of cow hide. These all-leather trunks were made by special order and Louis Vuitton used to take pride
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Louis Vuitton 1991 LV Cup Blue Monogram Sail Sac Cowes Messenger Bag 826lv89
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0991 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 6" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 11"-19" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Lo...
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H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 43.31 in
Antique 20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Cow-Hide Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare early-20th century steamer trunk by Louis Vuitton, covered not in the world famous (but
Leather
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H 8.67 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, covered not in the world famous (but more
Cowhide
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H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase dating from the early part of the 20th century, covered not in
Leather
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H 8.67 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Natural Cow Hide Suitcase, France, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, covered not in the world famous (but
Cowhide
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H 21.66 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk in Cow Hide, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton trunk dating from the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the
Cowhide
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H 13.78 in W 32.29 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton “malle haute” or “high trunk“. Dating to the early part of the 20th
Cowhide
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H 5.12 in D 1.58 in L 8.27 in
LOUIS VUITTON Clutch in Azur Checkered Canvas and Natural Cow Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton clutch bag in Azur checkered canvas and natural cow leather finishes. Gilded metal
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H 21.66 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk in Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton hat trunk dating to the early part of the 20th century, covered not in
Brass
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H 8.67 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Natural Cow Hide, France, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, covered not in the world famous (but
Cowhide
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H 8.67 in W 26.38 in D 16.93 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase dating from the early part of the 20th century, covered not in
Cowhide
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H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 24.02 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton “malle haute” or “high trunk“. Dating to the early part of the 20th
Cowhide
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H 13 in W 40.16 in D 21.66 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare Louis Vuitton cabin trunk covered in leather. Dating to the early part of the 20th century
Leather, Canvas
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H 20.08 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk in Natural Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton courier trunk covered in leather. Dating to the early part of the 20th
Brass
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H 8.27 in D 6.7 in L 11.82 in
LOUIS VUITTON Speedy 30 Bag in Brown monogram Canvas and Natural Cow Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 bag in brown monogram canvas and natural cow leather. Gold metal hardware
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H 23.23 in W 43.31 in L 23.23 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk in Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton courier trunk covered in leather. Dating to the early part of the 20th
Cowhide
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H 13.39 in W 44.1 in D 22.05 in
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare Louis Vuitton cabin trunk covered in leather. Dating to the early part of the 20th century
Brass
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H 19.3 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare shoe trunk by Louis Vuitton dating to the early part of the 20th century (circa 1900
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Louis Vuitton Briefcase in Red Epi Leather with Cow Leather Finish
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
LOUIS VUITTON briefcase in red épi leather, cow leather finish. It is ideal for you ladies as for
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H 8.67 in W 24.02 in D 15.36 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase dating from the early part of the 20th century, covered not in
Cowhide
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H 8.67 in W 24.02 in D 15.36 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase dating from the early part of the 20th century, covered not in
Cowhide
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H 13 in W 40.16 in D 21.66 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare Louis Vuitton cabin trunk covered in leather. Dating to the early part of the 20th century
Leather, Canvas
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H 16.34 in W 6.11 in L 12.21 in
Louis Vuitton Dean Backpack Monogram Macassar Canvas And Cow Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
This Dean backpack in Monogram Macassar canvas has a luxurious sportswear look. Roomy enough to hold a laptop, it has three interior pockets and a zippered front pocket that keep con...
RARE Collector Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk in brown cow leather 1920/1930's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
LOUIS VUITTON VERY RARE Wardrobe or Trunk Louis Vuitton cupboard in cowhide leather, Brass
1930, Louis Vuitton Trunk for Shoes
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton trunk for Shoes, Natural Cow leather Original Massif brass Original
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Louis Vuitton Multi-Pochette in brown monogram canvas, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Monogram canvas shoulder bag Louis Vuitton hybrid. This multi pocket combines
$234,443Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Harp Desk Lamp, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period harp desk lamp By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th century Gilt bronze, with beautiful alabaster shade. Measures:...
Alabaster, Bronze
Sold|$30,056
H 21.26 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, 70 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate color, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped clasps, lock and studs, solid brass corners...
Brass
Sold|$13,826
H 15.75 in W 44.1 in D 20.48 in
Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, 110 cm Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice large Louis Vuitton motor trunk in black canvas, features stamped Louis Vuitton solid brass locks and studs and leather and brass side handles.It wears customized pain...
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Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Bronze and favrile Desk lamp Damascene iridescent glass with greens, blues, goals and silver. Fine reticulated and patinated bronze base. Original favrile pearl heat...
Bronze
$117,614
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....
Bronze
$2,629 / set
H 5.67 in Dm 0.63 in
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Louis Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box, Finished With An Onyx Cabochon Manufactured by Montblanc The pen is made from a black composite Pen n...
Gold, Gold Plate
$102,193
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
$48,500 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual and Highly Detailed Novelty s...
Porcelain
$3,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 49.75 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a portable wardrobe. Slick desi...
Brass
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$8,900 / set
H 5 in W 7 in D 10 in
Complete English Porcelain Dinner Service For 12 People With Coffee/Tea Service
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Coalport Cobalt Ground Porcelain Dinner Service with tea and coffee service for Twelve / with tableware serving Pieces. 10 piece place setting Maker's mark undersigned .Each...
Gold
Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France
By Goyard
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Early 1910s very rare Goyard wardrobe trunk handmade in France. This was the biggest trunk that was ever made by Goyard. The trunk is in very good condition with nice patina. Perfect...
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.