$9,900 / set
H 10 in W 31.5 in D 19.75 in
Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage .Original hardware
Brass
$30,267
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
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton French Shoe Bags With Shoe Stuffers 70's Pair Of
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Miami, FL
These amazing pair of never used vintage Louis Vuitton shoe bags with shoe stuffers are canvas
Louis Vuitton Alzer Suitcase 80s, 75s, 70s, Eifel Tower
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
sizes Width 80 cm, 75 cm, 70 cm The suitcases are in historically good condition. Come from the 1970s
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H 12 in D 9.25 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Tote Bag Carry On Keepall Luggage French Company 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this Louis Vuitton monogram carry on or keepall bag, made by The French
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H 13 in D 9 in L 21 in
Louis Vuitton Carry All Soft Side Suitcase Weekender Luggage French Company 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
for Louis Vuitton and Saks Fifth Avenue. Produced for only a short period, these incredible French
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H 4.34 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Louis Vuitton 70s Briefcase Attaché-Case President", Cost price , Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Valladolid, ES
Magnificent briefcase "R 2662 Attaché-Case President", Louis Vuitton, 1970s-1980s Monogram, toile
Brass
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H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 9.45 in
1970s Louis Vuitton Brown Beige Canvas Leather Suitcase Luggage Pullman 75
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Louis Vuitton vintage luggage 70s, made in the USA. Pullman 75 model, large size. The interior of
Louis Vuitton 70s French Company Monogram Keepall 45 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall 45 Bag, designed by the French Company in the 70s, exudes
Louis Vuitton Large Steamer Bag Keepall Monogram Travel Tote French Company 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This massive travel bag was made under special license by The French Company for Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Large Steamer Bag Keepall Monogram Travel Tote French Company 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This massive travel bag was made under special license by The French Company for Louis Vuitton
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H 21 in D 11 in L 17 in
Louis Vuitton x French Company XL Steamer Bag Travel Tote Rare Vintage 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Louis Vuitton's signature monogram canvas, this steamer tote is trimmed in saddle leather, fully-lined
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H 10.5 in D 8.75 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
was made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under special license from Louis Vuitton, long
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H 10.5 in D 8.75 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
was made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under special license from Louis Vuitton, long
1980's Louis Vuitton "Sirius 70" Monogram Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Travel in style with this ultra chic Louis Vuitton Sirius 70 suitcase; large enough to hold all the
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H 13 in D 7.5 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Carry On Bag Luggage Tote Monogram Canvas French Co. Saks 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this Louis Vuitton carry on bag, made in the early 1970s. Made from LV's
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H 9 in D 9 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton Vintage Train Case Monogram Canvas Carry On Vanity Bag Luggage 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous train case or vanity was made by The French Company for Louis Vuitton, most likely in
Louis Vuitton 1960s/70s Vintage Monogram Hardcase Bisten 80 Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Hardcase Bisten 80 Made In: France Year of Production: Circa 1960s
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H 12 in D 11 in L 23 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Bag Steamer Keepall Doctors Bag Rare 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this ultra rare travel bag from Louis Vuitton! It was made by The French
70s Louis Vuitton Large Steamer Bag Monogram Travel Tote Saks 5th Ave
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
license by The French Company for Louis Vuitton, long before LV had a boutique presence in the USA
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H 10 in D 9.25 in L 18 in
70s Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall Travel Duffle Bag French Company 45cm Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
for Louis Vuitton in the 70s, long before the house set up boutiques within the US. Hard to find
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H 10 in D 8 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton Saks Large Monogram Duffel Bag Overnight Travel Keepall Rare 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's an opportunity to own a very unique and very RARE vintage bag from Louis Vuitton by The
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H 21 in D 11 in L 17 in
Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag Large Monogram Travel Tote Keepall Neiman Marcus 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
license by The French Company for Louis Vuitton, long before LV had a boutique presence in the USA
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H 10.5 in D 8.75 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
was made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under special license from Louis Vuitton, long
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H 9 in D 9 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Train Case Vanity Travel Bag Saks French Co Carry On 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous train case or vanity was made by The French Company for Louis Vuitton and sold by
Louis Vuitton 70s Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Circa 1970s Louis Vuitton suitcase, Valise style. Smaller size and very usable. The case can be
Louis Vuitton Sac Marine travel bag monogram, late 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Louis Vuitton Sac Marine travel bag monogram, late 70s no longer in production. -100% authentic
$2,894 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Rose by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces Repousse
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rose by Stieff repoussed sterling silver flatware set of 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: Six knives, 8 7/8", six forks, 6 7/8", six salad forks, 6", six teaspoon...
Sterling Silver
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...
Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian cut silk velvet pillows with floral basket motif. The pillows are backed in silk velvet and have silk tassel trim.
Velvet
$30,267
H 31.89 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Italian 17th Century Walnut Rustic Trestle Refectory Dining or Library Table
Located in Firenze, IT
This charming 17th Century massive scale rectangular refectory table, dating back to Baroque period, is a magnificent example of Tuscan rustic craftsmanship. The top consists of four...
Wood, Walnut
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 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...
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
Pivot Double Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms Made in Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Brass
Diana Armchair in Blue Soft or Black Soft Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Diana upholstered in blue soft velvet with structure in solid wood. Feet in steel in gold finish. Also available in yellow or black soft velvet.
Velvet, Wood
$12,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Located in New York, NY
Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...
Wool
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top IT 42 Gianni Versace silk brown top featuring logo embellishments at straps and concealed zip closure at back.
$2,650 / item
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Chair in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
This contemporary chair is a three legged comfortable and elegant piece of fine crafted furniture, made in tropical Brazilian hardwood and natural fiber cord at the artist workshop. ...
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
Globo Lucite and Nickel Fretwork Console
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic elegance. A polished nickel fretwork cradles a constellation of emerald Lucite cabochons. Topped with a generous slab of Carrara marble, our Globo fretwork console is peti...
Marble, Nickel
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
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.
Why not add a dose of class to your travels even if you’re flying coach? With the broad range of sophisticated designer and vintage luggage available for sale on 1stDibs, packing and unpacking doesn’t have to be such a chore.
Let’s face it: Stuffing the car trunk or loading up your luggage before takeoff and then doing the opposite when you arrive is often the worst part of any trip, but there’s nothing stopping you from reintroducing the glamour and luxury that defined the so-called Golden Age of Travel.
Romanticized in recent years on hit TV shows such as Mad Men, the Golden Age of Travel generally began during the 1940s, when the big commercial airlines of 20th-century America deployed the newest in large airplanes to carry scores of usually well-dressed travelers to foreign destinations. This era of aspirational air travel was marked by luxurious in-flight dining, copious cocktails and high spirits, promoted in part by the sleek, graphically rich airline brochures and vibrantly colored illustrated travel posters that hung in the windows of travel agencies. Those drawn to the history of this now well-documented era — or those who lived it, having caught the travel bug thanks to revered magazines such as Holiday or the photography of Slim Aarons — will find lots to love in vintage travel bags and suitcases, particularly luggage that originated in the world’s best luxury fashion houses.
With top brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci offering their take on essential travel bags, every brisk walk through the airport can feel like a runway. After all, why would you want to hide all of the fun inside your suitcase when you could make a statement with its exterior?
Purchasing a first-class travel bag will render the idea of “living out of a suitcase” appealing. Any journey, be it to a summer hot spot or a cozy winter getaway, can be outfitted with functional and fashionable vintage and designer luggage thanks to a vast collection of 1970s, ’80s and ’90s suitcases and satchels available for sale on 1stDibs. With designs suited to your very particular personal travel style, you’ll rightfully have a hard time tucking these pieces into a closet when you return home.
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.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.