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Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk

Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

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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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk

$4,300

H 18 in W 18 in D 8.5 in

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rare antique French early 20th century Louis Vuitton monogrammed luggage cube trunk. Features previous owners initials along with blue and white stripes.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

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1920s Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk-Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk
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1920s Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk-Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This unusual cube trunk is very elegant and in very good condition.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

It features a removable webbed baskets as well as its original Louis Vuitton label and serial number.It is clean and fresh.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This unusual cube trunk is very elegant and in good condition.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk in Monogrammed Canvas, Paris, circa 1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk in Monogrammed Canvas, Paris, circa 1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk in Monogrammed Canvas, Paris, circa 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, with its lozine borders and brass fitting it would have been the top of t...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

20th Century Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk in Monogrammed Canvas, Paris, C.1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk in Monogrammed Canvas, Paris, C.1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk in Monogrammed Canvas, Paris, C.1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Louis Vuitton hat trunk in the world famous monogrammed LV canvas, with its lozine borders and brass fitting it would have been the top of the line even at...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

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, black color lozine trim, black steel side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton brass studs...

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920s Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk
1920s Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk

1920s Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk

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H 25.2 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in

1920s Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This unusual cube trunk is very elegant and in very good condition. It has got the stenciled LV monogram pattern canvas, lozine trim, brass fittings, LV stamped studs and leather han...

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk
Magnificent Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk

Magnificent Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk

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H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in

Magnificent Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This unusual cube trunk is very elegant and in very good condition. It has got the LV Monogram pattern canvas, all black lozine trim, brass fittings and steel handles. It has got a m...

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk, circa 1910
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk, circa 1910

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

DESCRIPTION Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "cube" steamer trunk, well proportioned, painted monogram canvas, leather and metal bound, reinforced with wo...

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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass, Metal

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "cube" steamer trunk, well proportioned, monogram canvas, leather and brass bound, reinforced with wooden laths, brass han...

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Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This unusual cube trunk is very elegant and in very good condition.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This unusual cube trunk is very elegant. It has got the stenciled LV monogram pattern canvas, blacklozine trim, LV stamped brass locks, LV stamped studs and black side handles.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk-Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk-Louis Vuitton Trunk
Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk-Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk-Louis Vuitton Trunk

Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk-Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk-Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This unusual cube trunk is very elegant and in very good condition.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

louis Vuitton Cube Trunk
louis Vuitton Cube Trunk

louis Vuitton Cube Trunk

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H 18 in Dm 28 in

louis Vuitton Cube Trunk

Located in New York, NY

Rare cube trunk with tray

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Rare Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk
Rare Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk

Rare Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk

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H 25.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in

Rare Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare Vuitton trunk cube. We rarely see them available on the open market and this one is in amazing condition inside and out.

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Louis Vuitton 'Cube' trunk (Argentine colours).
Louis Vuitton 'Cube' trunk (Argentine colours).

Louis Vuitton 'Cube' trunk (Argentine colours).

Located in London, GB

A fine example of the desirable ‘Cube’ trunk in classic Vuitton ‘Monogramme’ canvas with all-leather trim and handles, brass corners and locks, the interior in superb original condit...

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Trunk In Excellent Condition
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Trunk In Excellent Condition

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Trunk In Excellent Condition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Cube Trunk in Amazing Condition; Price: $35,000.

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Trunk in Amazing Condition
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Trunk in Amazing Condition

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Trunk in Amazing Condition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas cube trunk in amazing condition; Price: $37,000.

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Damier Cube Trunk
Louis Vuitton Damier Cube Trunk

Louis Vuitton Damier Cube Trunk

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H 20 in W 24 in D 16.5 in

Louis Vuitton Damier Cube Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New York, NY

Rare Louis Vuitton Damier trunk with original monogram and striping. Perfect size for a side or end table. These trunks bear the character and craftsmanship of traveling with style i...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Canvas, Leather, Hardwood

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Steamer Trunk

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H 25.5 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Louis Vuitton monogram canvas cube steamer trunk, circa 1910s-1920s; price: $37,000.

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Miniature Cube Trunk
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Miniature Cube Trunk

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Miniature Cube Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Miniature Cube Trunk, Circa 1930's; Price: $3,900.

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Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

'Cube' trunk by Louis Vuitton, circa 1930s
'Cube' trunk by Louis Vuitton, circa 1930s

'Cube' trunk by Louis Vuitton, circa 1930s

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H 21.26 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in

'Cube' trunk by Louis Vuitton, circa 1930s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

An immaculate 'Cube' trunk in LV 'Monogramme' pattern canvas, all leather trim and brass fittings and handles. The interior complete with original lift out shallow top tray, and ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Cube Trunk in 'Damier' canvas, by Louis Vuitton
Cube Trunk in 'Damier' canvas, by Louis Vuitton

Cube Trunk in 'Damier' canvas, by Louis Vuitton

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

A rare 'Cube' trunk in early ‘Damier’ patterned canvas, with leather trim and all-brass handles and corners, with the original owner’s initials of ‘G.H.B’. in black, set within a red...

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Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Rare Cube Trunk
Louis Vuitton Rare Cube Trunk

Louis Vuitton Rare Cube Trunk

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H 20 in W 24 in D 16 in

Louis Vuitton Rare Cube Trunk

Located in New York, NY

Rare LV cube steamer trunk with original insert. Hosts several original travel labels and all original hardware.

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Metal, Brass

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20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram can...

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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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Two Vintage Louis Vuitton Trunks

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$11,600 / set

H 20.5 in W 31.5 in D 10 in

Two Vintage Louis Vuitton Trunks

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two vintage Louis Vuitton Trunks / Each one has its own serial number on the inside.

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, c. 1870's
Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, c. 1870's

Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, c. 1870's

$14,800

H 22.5 in W 39.5 in D 21.75 in

Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, c. 1870's

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with its original interior sticker showcasing its provenance and serial number. Adorned with sleek black metal trim and hardware which includes "LV"...

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Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 62 cm Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 62 cm Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

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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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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine. Paris, 1899-1904
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine. Paris, 1899-1904

Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine. Paris, 1899-1904

$22,173

H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 20.48 in

Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine. Paris, 1899-1904

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Milano, IT

Louis Vuitton trunk dated between 1899 and 1904, covered in monogrammed Jacquard tissée canvas. This type of fabric, used between 1896 and 1904, represents one of the most complicate...

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Victoria, BC

A fabulous and rare 1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk. It is made with the famous Vuittonite canvas with leather trim and handles. The orange canvas has “turn...

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Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910
Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910

Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very rare Louis Vuitton car trunk covered in the world famous monogram canvas. Car trunks were usually bespoke made for the owner’s car and would ordinarily be positioned inside th...

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Checkers Louis Vuitton Trunk, 85 cm Damiers Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Checkers Louis Vuitton Trunk, 85 cm Damiers Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Checkers Louis Vuitton Trunk, 85 cm Damiers Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This elegant Louis Vuitton features the very sought after checkers pattern.In some of the checkers, it is written "L.Vuitton marque de fabrique déposée". It also features silver stee...

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Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Orange Vuittonite Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A Louis Vuitton “high trunk” trunk (from French “Malle Haute”), circa 1900's, featuring orange “Vuittonite“ canvas, all brass hardware, and leather trims. Trunks in this type of fini...

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20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930

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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20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram can...

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Exceptionally Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, circa 1955
Exceptionally Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, circa 1955

Exceptionally Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, circa 1955

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

A rare, very large scale brass bound Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in LV Monogram with lozine trim and original interior fittings providing hanging space; circa 1955. Has the original...

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20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930

20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930

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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Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the louis vuitton cube trunk you’re looking for. Frequently made of brass, metal and canvas, every louis vuitton cube trunk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect louis vuitton cube trunk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A louis vuitton cube trunk, designed in the Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Louis Vuitton each produced at least one beautiful louis vuitton cube trunk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Louis Vuitton Cube Trunk?

The average selling price for a louis vuitton cube trunk at 1stDibs is $25,321, while they’re typically $3,900 on the low end and $37,000 for the highest priced.

Louis Vuitton for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You

Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.

There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.

In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.

Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.

From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.