Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, 70 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Vuitton trunk also features black and red hand painted stripes on its top.
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Louis Vuitton Paper Weight, Louis Vuitton Jewelry Box, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mini Louis Vuitton trunk was made in 2013 as a very rare VIP present and has never been commercialized by Vuitton.
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Louis Vuitton Cherry Monogram Vernis Trunk Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Cherry Monogram Vernis Trunk Clutch Bag SKU: 150828 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in very good condition...
Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 90 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Vuitton trunk is one of the rarer Louis Vuitton trunks to be offered currently.
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Extra Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, High Vuitton Trunk in Checkers Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It has got a beautiful original patina and is very elegant. It is the largest trunk ever produced by Louis Vuitton and it is very impressive.
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Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Paper Weight trunk , Vuitton Jewelry Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mini Louis Vuitton hat trunk was made in 2012 as a very rare VIP present and has never been commercialized by Vuitton.
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Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Mini Soft Trunk Red and Black Leather Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Mini Soft Trunk Red and Black Leather Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton Red Stripes Steamer trunk 1888
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
very rare Louis Vuitton red stripes Steamer trunk Louis Vuitton canvas products such little time, which is why this type of fabric is very rare
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H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive 1930s Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, lozine trims, brass LV stamped locks and studs as well as its lift top. It has got a beautiful warm p...
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H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 19.3 in
Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very rare Louis Vuitton trunk in the very sought after shape.
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H 15.75 in W 29.93 in D 15.75 in
Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Louis Vuitton shoe trunk features the very sought after orange canvas , Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks, studs and latches as well as beautiful large side ha...
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H 20.48 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
Small Louis Vuitton Checkers Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Vuitton trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This lovely little Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the very sought after checkers canvas ,chocolate color leather trim, solid brass corners, locks, and side handles.
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H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, John Moffat Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, lozine trims and solid brass locks.Its top lifts up. Locks and studs are all marked Louis Vuitton. Customi...
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H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 23.23 in
1930s High Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional and rare Louis Vuitton high steamer trunk featuring stencilled canvas, all leather trim, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped clasps and lock, solid brass corners and solid ...
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H 3.94 in W 5.12 in D 10.24 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Pens Trunk, Vuitton Pens Storage
By Louis Vuitton, Saint Louis
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Louis Vuitton trunk features monogram canvas, and its solid brass lock, It opens to reveal a breathtaking inside.
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H 19.69 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" or steamer trunk, medium size, rare and sought after Tisse' monogram canvas, black color metal bound ...
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H 20.87 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
1930s Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton trunk features stenciled canvas, deep black lozenge trim, black steel side handles, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped brass lock and clasps as well as Louis Vuitto...
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H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 24.41 in
1930s Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton trunk features stenciled canvas, deep black lozine trim, engraved LV black steel side handles, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped brass lock and clasps as well as L...
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H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Double Hanging Section Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This all original Louis Vuitton wardrobe steamer trunk features stencilled monogram canvas as well as all stamped solid brass fittings: locks, corners and studs.
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H 22.84 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, deep chocolate color leather trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as solid brass side hand...
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H 13 in W 36.23 in D 21.26 in
1930s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogram Cabin Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very nice Louis Vuitton hand stenciled monogram canvas featuring honey color lozine trim and LV stamped solid brass locks and clasps, LV stamped studs as well as large leather side h...
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H 44.89 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
1920s Extra Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, lozine trims, brass LV stamped locks and studs as well as its lift top. It has got a beautiful warm patina....
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H 22.05 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, 75 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Vuitton trunk also features many traveling labels as well as a hand painted red star on its both sides.
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H 17.72 in W 34.26 in D 20.87 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Interior is original too, its still has got its Louis Vuitton label as well as its serial number.
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H 22.45 in W 43.71 in D 22.45 in
1880's Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas Trunk. Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, circa 1880s, features the sought after striped "Rayée" canvas, two solid brass locks, brass corners, brass side handles, and chocolate color leather...
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H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 23.23 in
High 1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas,honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as leather side handles and brass c...
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H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Malle Haute 110 Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It has got a beautiful original patina and is very elegant. It is the largest trunk ever produced by Louis Vuitton and it is very impressive.This Vuitton trunks a very limited edition.
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H 27.96 in W 43.71 in D 24.41 in
Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, High Vuitton Trunk in Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas,chocolate color all leather trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as solid brass side handle...
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H 23.23 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as leather side handles and brass ...
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H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 22.05 in
1870s Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas Steamer Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Its interior is all original too, with its white and red lines lining, its three removable trays, it still has kept its original Louis Vuitton label.
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1920s Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk is all stenciled LV monogram canvas, with all brass hardware and black lozine trim.
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H 13.78 in W 35.83 in D 21.26 in
1920s Small Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogramm Canvas Steamer Trunk, Red Stipe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Louis Vuitton cabin steamer trunk featuring stenciled monogramm canvas, lozine trim, brass locks, studs and corners, leather side handles. Very nice patina. Original nice ...
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H 19.69 in W 40.56 in D 11.03 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 100 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , light honey color lozine trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks and clasps, Louis Vuitton stamp...
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Size: H 7.09 in. x Dm 15.75 in. H 18 c
Round Louis Vuitton Checkers Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat box features the very sought after been checkers canvas and chocolate brown cowhide reinforcements on a wood structure . It is equipped with an adjust...
1930s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogramm Courrier Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk is all stenciled LV monogram canvas, with steel and brass locks and steel trim.
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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.
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The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.
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