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Louis Vuitton Round Bag

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat box features Monogram canvas and natural cowhide reinforcements on

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1980s French Suitcases and Trunks

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 30 cm, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 30 cm, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 30 cm, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This gorgeous and and highly collectible vintage Louis Vuitton round hatbox is beautifully crafted

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21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Wig Case Round Hat Trunk Travel Bag
Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Wig Case Round Hat Trunk Travel Bag

Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Wig Case Round Hat Trunk Travel Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned vintage Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Company round wig case / hat trunk

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1970s American Suitcases and Trunks

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Louis Vuitton Denim Speedy Round PM Yellow Leather 2Way Bag - 2012 Limited
Louis Vuitton Denim Speedy Round PM Yellow Leather 2Way Bag - 2012 Limited

Louis Vuitton Denim Speedy Round PM Yellow Leather 2Way Bag - 2012 Limited

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Speedy Round PM hand bag in Mini Monogram Denin x yellow leather. It is limited

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat box features Monogram canvas and natural cowhide reinforcements on

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1980s French Suitcases and Trunks

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat box features Monogram canvas and natural cowhide reinforcements on

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1980s French Suitcases and Trunks

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 30 cm, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 30 cm, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 30 cm, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This gorgeous little Louis Vuitton hat box features Monogram canvas and natural cowhide

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Late 20th Century French Suitcases and Trunks

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Bag, Malle à chapeaux Vuitton
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Bag, Malle à chapeaux Vuitton

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Bag, Malle à chapeaux Vuitton

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat trunk features Monogram canvas and natural cowhide reinforcements

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1980s French Suitcases and Trunks

Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Cannes Round Vanity Bag
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Cannes Round Vanity Bag

Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Cannes Round Vanity Bag

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H 8.08 in W 7.09 in L 7.68 in

Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Cannes Round Vanity Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Louis Vuitton epi leather Cannes round shaped vanity bag from the year 2001. - Rolled leather

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Lin Round Juliette Blue
Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Lin Round Juliette Blue

Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Lin Round Juliette Blue

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic, pre-loved Louis Vuitton Mini Lin Round Juliette Satchel Crossbody Bag in blue. The

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat box features Monogram canvas and natural cowhide reinforcements on

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1980s French Suitcases and Trunks

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat box features Monogram canvas and natural cowhide reinforcements on

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1980s French Suitcases and Trunks

Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50cm XL Round Monogram Travel Bag 1970s
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50cm XL Round Monogram Travel Bag 1970s

Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50cm XL Round Monogram Travel Bag 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Travel in style with this incredible Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux hat box, made in the

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Vuitton Limited Edition Pink Toucan Bag Charm

Vuitton Limited Edition Pink Toucan Bag Charm

By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Louis Vuitton limited edition pink toucan round bag charm. Brand new comes with original box.

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Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim
Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim, crafted from Beige monogram denim, features an

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Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Bouclettes
Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Bouclettes

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Bouclettes

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Bouclettes is great for everyday wear and

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim
Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim mixes casual, airy style with a fresh

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Bouclettes
Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Bouclettes

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Bouclettes

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Bouclettes is great for everyday wear and

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim
Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 8", Strap Drop 15-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim Exterior

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Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim
Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 8.5", Width 13", Depth 7", Strap Drop 13-20.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim
Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim

Louis Vuitton Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Vuitton Model: Round Speedy Bag Monogram Denim Exterior Material: Leather, Denim Exterior Color: Blue

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Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Mat Leather Op Art Round Bag
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Mat Leather Op Art Round Bag

Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Mat Leather Op Art Round Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Louis Vuitton Op Art round bag is a special creation. Crafted using fine leather, the bag has

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Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Blue Monogram Denim Speedy Round Bag
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Blue Monogram Denim Speedy Round Bag

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Blue Monogram Denim Speedy Round Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Combining versatility with functionality, this Louis Vuitton Speedy Round handbag features an

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Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Blue Monogram Denim Speedy Round Bag
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Blue Monogram Denim Speedy Round Bag

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Blue Monogram Denim Speedy Round Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Combining versatility with functionality, this Louis Vuitton Speedy Round handbag features an

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Rose Monogram Limited Edition Speedy Bouclettes Round Bag
Louis Vuitton Rose Monogram Limited Edition Speedy Bouclettes Round Bag

Louis Vuitton Rose Monogram Limited Edition Speedy Bouclettes Round Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A complete show-stopper, this Louis Vuitton speedy has won hearts everywhere. It comes in a patent

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Rose Monogram Limited Edition Speedy Bouclettes Round Bag.
Louis Vuitton Rose Monogram Limited Edition Speedy Bouclettes Round Bag.

Louis Vuitton Rose Monogram Limited Edition Speedy Bouclettes Round Bag.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A complete show-stopper, this Louis Vuitton speedy has won hearts everywhere. It comes in a patent

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Jaune Monogram Denim Limited Edition Speedy Round Bag
Louis Vuitton Jaune Monogram Denim Limited Edition Speedy Round Bag

Louis Vuitton Jaune Monogram Denim Limited Edition Speedy Round Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Elevate your style with this Limited Edition Speedy round bag. Merging form and function, this

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2010s European Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Jaune Monogram Denim Limited Edition Speedy Round MM Bag
Louis Vuitton Jaune Monogram Denim Limited Edition Speedy Round MM Bag

Louis Vuitton Jaune Monogram Denim Limited Edition Speedy Round MM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Vuitton was first created for everyday use as a smaller version of their famous Keepall bag. This Speedy

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Speedy Epi Leather 25
Louis Vuitton Speedy Epi Leather 25

Louis Vuitton Speedy Epi Leather 25

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

on the classic Louis Vuitton speedy design. The rounded bag construction with an exterior side pocket

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Speedy Epi Leather 25
Louis Vuitton Speedy Epi Leather 25

Louis Vuitton Speedy Epi Leather 25

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

on the classic Louis Vuitton speedy design. The rounded bag construction with an exterior side pocket

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Papillon Handbag Limited Edition Cherry Blossom
Louis Vuitton Papillon Handbag Limited Edition Cherry Blossom

Louis Vuitton Papillon Handbag Limited Edition Cherry Blossom

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

detailing, and a leather bow at the front that holds the Louis Vuitton lock. This playful rounded bag is

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Denim Speedy Round PM Yellow Leather 2Way Bag + Strap
Louis Vuitton Denim Speedy Round PM Yellow Leather 2Way Bag + Strap

Louis Vuitton Denim Speedy Round PM Yellow Leather 2Way Bag + Strap

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Speedy Round PM hand bag in Mini Monogram Denim x yellow leather. It is limited

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2010s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Papillon Limited Edition Cherry Blossom
Louis Vuitton Papillon Limited Edition Cherry Blossom

Louis Vuitton Papillon Limited Edition Cherry Blossom

Located in NY, NY

at the front that holds the Louis Vuitton lock. This playful rounded bag is designed with a hidden

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Louis Vuitton Round Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary louis vuitton round bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, gray, beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a louis vuitton round bag may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Louis Vuitton Round Bag?

The price for a louis vuitton round bag starts at $160 and tops out at $25,000, and on average, selling for $876.

Louis Vuitton for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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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 bagBirkin, 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.