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Louis Vuitton Thompson

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Vernis shoulder bag
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Vernis shoulder bag

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Vernis shoulder bag

$923

H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in L 20.48 in

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Vernis shoulder bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in 10707, DE

Louis Vuitton THOMPSON STREET MUSETTE Vernis Leather Embossed Monogram.... Beautiful Thomson

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Vernis Thompson Street Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Brown Vernis Thompson Street Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Brown Vernis Thompson Street Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Krakow, PL

This Louis Vuitton Thompson Street was made from golden brown Monogram Vernis leather. The Bag

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Louis Vuitton Bronze Monogram Vernis Copper Thompson Street Musette Flap Bag
Louis Vuitton Bronze Monogram Vernis Copper Thompson Street Musette Flap Bag

Louis Vuitton Bronze Monogram Vernis Copper Thompson Street Musette Flap Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Bronze Monogram Vernis Copper Thompson Street Musette Flap Bag 13lv110 Date Code

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Purple Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Purple Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Purple Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street in Vernis patent leather. Flap closure has a magnetic stud. Inside

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Monogram Vernis Bronze Flap 230339  Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Thompson Monogram Vernis Bronze Flap 230339  Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Thompson Monogram Vernis Bronze Flap 230339 Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: CA0012 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 7.87" Width: 2.36" Height: 10.23" Shoulder strap drop: 10"- 12.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 o...

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Louis Vuitton Street Thompson Green-silver 870591 Green Vernis Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Street Thompson Green-silver 870591 Green Vernis Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Street Thompson Green-silver 870591 Green Vernis Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 21 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.16 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 5.5 cm(approx)...

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Louis Vuitton Street Thompson Copper 870601 Vernis Leather and Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Street Thompson Copper 870601 Vernis Leather and Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Street Thompson Copper 870601 Vernis Leather and Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.36 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 6 cm(approx) S...

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Sacs Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Bag
Sacs Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Bag

Sacs Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Bag

By Louis Vuitton

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Louis Vuitton Red Vernis Thompson Street Red Charming "Thompson Street Bag" shoulder bag in red

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Yellow Varnished Monogram Leather
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Yellow Varnished Monogram Leather

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Yellow Varnished Monogram Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Paris, IDF

LOUIS VUITTON. "Thompson Street" bag in yellow varnished Monogram leather. Closing flap and

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Monogram Vernis
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Monogram Vernis

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Monogram Vernis

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Monogram Vernis is a simple and functional bag perfect

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis is a simple and functional bag

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Yellow Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Yellow Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Yellow Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street in yellow Vernis patent leather. Flap closure has a magnetic stud

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Pink Fuchsia Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Pink Fuchsia Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Pink Fuchsia Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street in Vernis patent leather. Flap closure has a magnetic stud. Inside

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Red Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Red Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Red Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street in red Vernis patent leather. Flap closure has a magnetic stud

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Monogram Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Thompson Monogram Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Thompson Monogram Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Louis Vuitton Classic Thomson monogram canvas shoulder bag is a must for all "Louis Lovers". Bag

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Vernis Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Vernis Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Vernis Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Louis Vuitton Bronze Thompson Street Vernis Shoulder Bag There are two small areas of color

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Height 8.5", Width 10", Depth 1", Strap Drop 10-12" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Thompson Street

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Vuitton Model: Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis Exterior Material: Patent Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Handbag Monogram Vernis

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Drop 10-12", Height 8.5", Width 10.5", Depth 2" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Thompson Street Handbag

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Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag
Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Shoulder bag is elegant and practical! Crafted from classic

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Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Shoulder bag is elegant and practical! Crafted from classic

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Louis Vuitton Mango Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag
Louis Vuitton Mango Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

Louis Vuitton Mango Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Shoulder bag is elegant and practical! Crafted from classic

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Louis Vuitton Mango Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag
Louis Vuitton Mango Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

Louis Vuitton Mango Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Shoulder bag is elegant and practical! Crafted from classic

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Louis Vuitton Brown Vernis Thompson Street
Louis Vuitton Brown Vernis Thompson Street

Louis Vuitton Brown Vernis Thompson Street

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W 7.49 in D 2.76 in L 9.85 in

Louis Vuitton Brown Vernis Thompson Street

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Orlando, FL

: Dust Bag Louis Vuitton pieces do not come with an authenticity card�please refer to the production

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag
Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a stunning appearance by adorning this Thompson Street bag by Louis Vuitton. The name was

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Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag
Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a stunning appearance by adorning this Thompson Street bag by Louis Vuitton. The name was

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Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag
Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

Louis Vuitton Lime Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions Here we have a fashion meets functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well sized interior that c...

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Louis Vuitton Baby Blue Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag
Louis Vuitton Baby Blue Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

Louis Vuitton Baby Blue Monogram Vernis Thompson Street Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a stunning appearance by adorning this Thompson Street bag by Louis Vuitton. The name was

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Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Yellow Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Yellow Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street Yellow Vernis Leather Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Thompson Street in yellow Vernis patent leather. Flap closure has a magnetic stud

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$1,742

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Located in 10707, DE

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

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$2,841

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By Chanel

Located in 10707, DE

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Located in Dix hills, NY

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Louis Vuitton Thompson For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary louis vuitton thompson for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Yellow and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a louis vuitton thompson from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Louis Vuitton Thompson?

Prices for a louis vuitton thompson can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $229 and can go as high as $968, while, on average they fetch $440.

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.

Finding the Right Shoulder-bags for You

Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.

While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.

The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.

A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.

Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.