1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Hatbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Rayee trunk in question is an unparalleled masterpiece of design and
1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Hatbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Rayee trunk in question is an unparalleled masterpiece of design and
Louis Vuitton Rayèe Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A Lovely and extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee trunk. Condition is great considering age
Louis Vuitton Trunk Haut Courier Rayee Trunk from 1870s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a very rare haut courier Louis Vuitton trunk finished in striped or rayee canvas with
Louis Vuitton Rayee Striped Canvas Trunk, c.1876
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Louis Vuitton Rayee Striped Canvas Trunk, c.1876. Rare Louis Vuitton carriage trunk produced
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk with Rayee Stripe Circa 1890's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
A stately Louis Vuitton courier trunk of an early vintage due to its covering in the traditional
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
A stately Louis Vuitton courier trunk of an early vintage due to its covering in the traditional
Brass
Louis Vuitton Rayée Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding and extremely rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk is a treasure. Crafted in the
Canvas, Linen
1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Malle Haute Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Malle Haute Rayee Trunk stands as an imposing testament to the brand's timeless
Louis Vuitton Rayée Canvas Steamer Trunk Circa 1876 Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
We love antique pieces with a story - and this Louis Vuitton Rayée steamer trunk has an incredible
Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dallas, TX
Abbey'. This antique Louis Vuitton steamer trunk displays the original pattern known as the Rayee canvas
Brass
1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Courier Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Rayee Trunk from the 1870s stands as a paragon of elegance and timeless
Large 1880s Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A late 19th century Vuitton flat top steamer trunk of the classic beige and brown stripe (rayée
Brass, Zinc
Louis Vuitton Rayee / Striped Courier Trunk, Rare Model
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a unique Louis Vuitton Rayee trunk from 1870s It's the only Rayee that we have ever come
Brass, Zinc
Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton "Rayée" canvas steamer trunk, circa 1880s. Price: $24,000. Dimensions: 39.5" length x
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
A stately Louis Vuitton courier trunk of an early vintage due to its covering in the traditional
Brass
Antique Louis Vuitton Rayee striped steamer trunk 1887
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton trunk in the rayee striped livery. When renovated, the date of manufacture was
Wood
Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas 'Rayee' Courier Trunk, circa 1885
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A very nice Louis Vuitton striped canvas (Rayee) courier trunk, circa 1885. Having one central
Brass
Vintage 50cm Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Louis Vuitton trunk from the 1940s. 50 cm wide. Perfect for weekend trips or for storing items in the house. Case has "Louis Vuitton, Made In France, 149620" impressed on fro...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
$26,920
H 4 in W 2.25 in D 2 in
Chanel 2006 Spring Runway Vintage Mini Resin Pillbox Crossbody Clutch Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel resin pillbox limited edition runway minaudière 2006 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Silver hardware Circular resin design with CC logo Black leather interior lining 2.25”W x 4”H x 2”D...
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
NEW Gucci Broadway Gold Heart Clutch Limited Edition Crystal Enamel Collectable
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Brand New Limited Edition Gucci Broadway Heart Crystal-Embellished Clutch Bag Runway Piece – Gucci Fall 2021 Collection by Alessandro Michele - Collectable A standout from Gucci’s ...
Antique Goyard Leather, Canvas and Brass Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Astounding vintage Goyard trunk in a rare extra large size. The oldest and largest antique Goyard trunk available for sale anywhere. Completely original leather, canvas and brass, un...
Christian Dior Logomania Vanity Trotter Travel Trunk Case
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Dior Vintage Logomania Vanity Case Trunk 1990-2000 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Soft Gold Hardware Dior logo print Lockable case, comes with key 12” W x 7.5” H x 8” D Top handle 3” ...
$47,473
H 7.88 in D 5.32 in L 9.85 in
Rare Hermès Birkin 25cm Gris Caillou Grizzly/ Gris Meyer Swift PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Hermès Birkin 25cm handbag. The Grizzly Birkin is the namesake edition designed to showcase Veau Doblis Suede. The exterior of this Birkin is crafted in Gris Caillou Grizzly a...
$124,672
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in
Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1486 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 50cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [P] Age: 2012 Accomp...
$47,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 12 in D 1 in
Hermès Kelly Cut Clutch Croc Red With Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Hermès Kelly Cut clutch is crafted in rich red crocodile leather, offering a glossy, textured surface that feels luxurious and refined. Its slim, structured silhouette reflects ...
$106,694
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Honey Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 in honey and shiny crocodile porosus leather with gold hardware. The bag is in very good condition, has a small mark on one corner as pictured. Comes as full set...
Chanel Limited Edition Curved Warped Mirror Silver Metallic Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Curved Warped Mirror Silver Metallic Minaudière Clutch Color Silver Metallic Material Stainless Steel, Leather Year 2013 Made in France
$19,920
H 11 in W 14 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Barbie Soft Pink Clutch Wood Top Handle Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel pink quilted caviar leather with wooden top handle clutch tote 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior li...
Rare Chanel 2010 Shanghai Red Sequins Timeless Double Flap Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Chanel 2010 Shanghai Red Sequins Timeless Double Flap Bag, in black silk with hand-embroidered red sequins, brass/gold hardware. Condition: Good, to note: some missing sequins....
Fabergé White Enamel Egg Shaped Miniature Frame
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé white enamel egg shaped miniature frame, the translucent enamel on an engine turned radiating guilloché ground, with a picture aperture surrounded by 40 seed pearls in a si...
Enamel
Victorian Cushion-Shape No Heat Sapphire Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Victorian 18-karat gold and sapphire bracelet, set with a graduated line of cushion-shaped sapphires weighing approximately 22.50 carats, completed by a simple link strap, ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.