Louis Vuitton Red Leather Opera Line Delphes Messenger Flap Bag 1013lv9
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0911 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 1.5" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs ...
1988 Louis Vuitton Sydney Opera House Balloon Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
Depicting a gorgeous art deco scene of The Louis Vuitton Sydney Opera House Balloon, a hot air
Paper
Unavailable
H 8.5 in W 0.5 in L 10.6 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Opera Line Delphes Red Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Delphes bag from the limited Opera Line from the 1990s. It has smooth red
Unavailable
H 10 in W 1.85 in L 13.5 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Opera 7lr0705 Black Leather Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0941 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 1.85" Height: 10" Shoulder strap drop: 14-17" adjustable OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.2...
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H 8.5 in W 1.5 in L 11 in
Louis Vuitton Red Leather Opera Line Delphes Messenger Flap Bag 1013lv9
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0911 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 1.5" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs ...
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Opera 7lr0705 Black Leather Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0941 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 1.85"Height: 10" Shoulder strap drop: 14-17"adjustable OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ...
Louis Vuitton Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black
Louis Vuitton Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
Louis Vuitton Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather East West
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Height 6.5", Width 14", Depth 1" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather East West
Louis Vuitton Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather East West
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Width 14", Depth 1" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather East West Exterior
Louis Vuitton Delphes Vintage Opera Line Red Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Vintage Louis Vuitton Delphes bag from the limited Opera Line from the 1990s. It has smooth red
Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 13.5", Depth 1" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather
Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 13.5", Depth 1" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Opera Egee Clutch Epi Leather
Louis Vuitton Green Coat With Black Ruffle Collar
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
We may never be royals, but this luxurious silk coat is made for a queen bee. As all royalty knows bigger is better and an oversized black silk collar sets the tone for this rich ol...
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES WINTER SALE ends March 31 Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an U...
Brass
$4,749
H 15.75 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, Chrom Brass, France, Glass, Sliding Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, BE
Founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henry Jansen, Maison Jansen of Paris is considered the first truly global design firm. With a sophisticated clientele around the world, the house p...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$825Sale Price|20% Off
H 8 in W 10 in
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8 x 10 inches condition: excellent provenance: from a private collection here in Engl...
Oil, Panel
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
$825Sale Price|20% Off
H 8 in W 10 in
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8 x 10 inches condition: excellent provenance: from a private collection here in Engl...
Oil, Panel
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Hermes Kelly Kellywood 22 Wood Kelly Barenia Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite limited edition Hermes Kellywood "Kelly Wood" 22 bag featured in bog oak and Barenia leather. Not since the Sterling Kelly bag, has Hermes offered a ba...
Untitled (Standing Male Nude with Ropes and Arm Band)
Located in New York, NY
James Childs (1945-2020) Untitled (Standing Male Nude with Ropes and Arm Band) 2010 Signed and dated, l.l. Graphite and pastel crayon on paper 30.5 x 22 inches $3,125
Paper, Pastel, Graphite
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Purple Feather Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2005 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Runway - Purple Feather Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2005 Size 40IT
Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Louis Vuitton steamer bag. Large, oversized bag, perfect for weekend trips. LV monogram print with saddle leather and brass hardware. Timeless simplicity in design an...
Brass
$82,974
H 48.43 in W 73.23 in D 2.37 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Head Bed, baroque barocco revival
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Rare Italian Silver bed headboard Italian barocco style. One sheet of sterling silver embossed and chiselled by hand with typical Italian Barocco swirls. Rare and unrepeatable work r...
Silver
Japanese Massive Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell "Tsurigane" Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947. Please view our video. Pleasing resonating sound awaits you with this oversized bronze...
Bronze
$1,230 / item
H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 15.75 in
Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An exquisite marble bust from the early 19th Century portraying a female figure. A true testament to the craftsmanship of after Antonio Canova of Italy. This piece stands atop a 2 ti...
Marble
$24,756
Size: Fr 38/40 - IT 42/44 - UK 10/12
Atelier Versace transparent plastic and red wool mini dress and jacket, fw 1995
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Atelier Versace; Red wool strapless bustier mini dress with transparent plastic trim and built in corset. Sold with a matching jacket with plastic yoke and silver zip fastenings. A...
Bottega Veneta Quilted Red Leather Messenger Hobo 861217
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) (Outside) Minor rubs, mostly on the upper edges (Inside) Minor rub partially Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Heig...
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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.