"Air Balloon" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
It depicts a man sleeping in a Louis Vuitton trunk serving as the gondola of a hot air balloon.
"Air Balloon" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
It depicts a man sleeping in a Louis Vuitton trunk serving as the gondola of a hot air balloon.
Sold
H 4.73 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
"Air Balloon" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
It depicts a man sleeping in a Louis Vuitton trunk serving as the gondola of a hot air balloon.
Sold
H 4.73 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
"Air Balloon" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
It depicts a man sleeping in a Louis Vuitton trunk serving as the gondola of a hot air balloon.
Louis Vuitton Glass "Air Balloon" Dome
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It depicts a man sleeping in a Louis Vuitton trunk serving as the gondola of a hot air balloon.
Glass, Acrylic
Louis Vuitton Rare Snow Globe Suitcase Eiffel Tower Home Decor
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a piece of Louis Vuitton history with this stunning Louis Vuitton Snow Globe, a luxurious tribute to the brand's rich legacy and craftsmanship. Crafted from clear glass and...
Louis Vuitton Boite Musique Couple Danseurs circa 1940 Pair of Music Box Dancers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of Louis Vuitton music boxes, circa 1940, originally sold in the "Toys" department of the Champs-Élysées boutique (Paris). Manufactured in France by Marthe Philippart, they fe...
Splendid Paul McCobb Globe
Located in Evanston, IL
Lovely Paul McCobb globe is a stunning example of good design for the Repogle Globe company in the 1970's McCobb's design ethos emphasized practicality with an understated elegance...
Brass
$1,566Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in Dm 5.12 in
limited edition snow globe from the prestigious French fashion house CHANEL.
By Chanel
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Exquisite limited edition snow globe from the prestigious French fashion house CHANEL. In perfect condition, with its original box. Set on a midnight blue base, the snow globe displa...
$804Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Walnut, Taxidermy, Collectibles, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique display dome. An English, glass and walnut taxidermy or collectibles showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightful display dome, ideal ...
Glass, Walnut
Huge Vintage Blown Glass Globe Table or Floor Light, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful handblown bubble glass globe and gold - black metal light. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets.
Metal
$453Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.3 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in
Large Antique Glass Dome Globe Mouth-blown Glass Early 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large antique dome or globe with original black wooden base, the glass is mouth-blown, the dome dates from the beginning of the 20th century or earlier. A fragile and delicate objec...
Blown Glass, Wood
$800Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 7.68 in
Antique Collector's Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy, Botany, Showcase, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique collector's dome. An English, glass and ebonised mahogany taxidermy or specimen showcase, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing Edwardian example...
Glass, Wood
Louis Vuitton 2013 Miniature Wardrobe Trunk Snow Globe Decorative Item
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
A rare and highly collectible Louis Vuitton decorative object, featuring an intricate miniature travel wardrobe trunk encased beneath a glass dome. The interior composition showcases...
$676Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.23 in Dm 7.09 in
Small Antique Display Dome, English, Taxidermy, Specimen, Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique display dome. An English, glass and ebonised mahogany taxidermy specimen showcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Charmingly petite and offerin...
Glass, Wood
$1,122
H 5.1 in Dm 2.6 in
End XIX century Small Terrestrial Globe Signed C.M.C Paris Papier Maché Sphere
Located in Milan, IT
Small terrestrial globe signed C.M.C. Paris, end of XIX century. Papier maché sphere and turned and ebonized wooden base. Height cm 13 - inches 5.1, diameter of sphere cm 6,5 - inche...
Paper
$1,028Sale Price|43% Off
H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
19th Century "Globe De Marié" in Great Condition
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century "Globe de Marié" that was used for a demonstration of an intension to propose marriage to your beloved. The bottom part is made of hand painted wood and the decoration i...
Glass
Earth globe complete with 8-day winding clock and moon phase late 1800s
Located in Milan, IT
Earth globe complete with moon phase clock with sphere that rotates over 24 hours and the time is indicated by a brass hand, eight-day charge. French manufacture for the English mark...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk Paperweight
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite miniature Louis Vuitton trunk is a rare and exceptional paperweight, once gifted exclusively to VIP clients and never available for public sale. It is a precise 1:7 sc...
Crystal Bubble Globe Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Crystal bubble globe paperweight. Vintage French clear crystal globe with "planetary" bubble inclusions for desktop use or shelf display, with evidence of age and use including sever...
Crystal
$1,049Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.38 in W 11.42 in D 7.29 in
Antique Ovoid Display Dome, English Glass, Taxidermy, Clock, Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24367 This is an antique ovoid display dome. An English, glass and mahogany taxidermy or clock showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Appealing ovoi...
Glass, Wood
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
$56,004
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
Hermes Oseraie wicker tray
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Rectangular wicker tray, Oseraie Color tray, color terre battue - Strips in hand-braided Swift calfskin - Handles in Swift calfskin - Glass sheet insert to protect the wicker...
$98,838
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Bai Brun Ecru Toile H Swift and Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Kelly 25 in Bai Brun and Toile offers a refined interpretation of the classic silhouette through a combination of rich leather and textured canvas. This pairing introduces...
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Speedy 25 Cherry Blossoms on Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Speedy 25 Cherry Blossoms on Monogram Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Design by the French fashion ...
$57,256
H 5.52 in W 3.75 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! Collector piece ! Only a few in the world. A true collector bag Made in France Stamp U in a circ...
$45,470
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès 1994 Vintage Gold Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG123 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: (X) Age: 1994 Accompanied By: He...
Hermes Birkin 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025 Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Birkin is in Gold Togo leather with Gold hardware and features a front flap, two straps, a clochette with lock, and double-rolled handles. The interior is lined with tonal Chèvr...
$118,588
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Blue Tempete Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Tempete Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG142 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial N...
$26,990
H 10.63 in D 5.12 in L 13.78 in
Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Kelly Bag - Red - Togo Leather 35cm - New - NWOCTS 2409141505 Type : Hermes Kelly Base Size: 35cm Height: 27cm Depth: 13cm Weight: Material: Togo Cow Calf Leather - White Sti...
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG138 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [C] Age: 199...
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG058 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (X) Age: 19...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Nata Chai and Gris Meyer Palladium Hardware Epsom
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly 25 bag featured in Nata, Chai and Gris Meyer. A stunning combination of neutral hues to compliment a wide variety of your wardrobe. T...
Hermès Birkin 25 Verso Epsom Rose d'Etè
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Birkin 25 verso limited edition features a epsom leather in rose d'ete` with rolled leather handles, a front flap with turn-lock closure, gold hardware, and interior zip and sli...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Rose Mexico Crocodile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès Birkin 25 in Rose Mexico crocodile is a striking fusion of rarity and elegance. Rendered in one of Hermès’ most coveted jewel-toned pinks, this bag offers...
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.