1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass lock, clasps and studs as well as leather sid...
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Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk dates back to around 1920's. It features hand stenciled monogram canvas, black lozine and black LV embossed trims, solid brass clasps, solid brass...
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1900's All Leather Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk is very unusual by its dimensions and also due to the fact that it is all leather. This Louis Vuitton trunk, showcasing the brand’s exceptional ear...
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H 20.67 in W 22.45 in L 43.31 in
Louis Vuitton Silver Monogram Aluminium Malle Courrier 110 Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Indulge in the timeless legacy of Louis Vuitton with the exquisite Malle Courrier Lozine 110 Aluminum.
Louis Vuitton Courrier Lozine 110 trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in amstelveen, NL
The noble traditions of Louis Vuitton trunk craftsmanship and savoir-faire are perpetuated in the Lozine Courrier 110.
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Vuitton Malle Haute 110 , Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb contemporary Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the beautiful monogram canvas, all golden honey color lozine leather trimmingst, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs...
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H 15.75 in W 44.1 in D 20.48 in
Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, 110 cm Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice large Louis Vuitton motor trunk in black canvas, features stamped Louis Vuitton solid brass locks and studs and leather and brass side handles.It wears customized pain...
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H 22.45 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 110 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent 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 b...
Brass
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H 18.51 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
1910s Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 110 cm Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This unusual large Louis Vuitton trunk features beautiful orange canvas, all leather trim in chocolate color, large leather side handles, as well as all Louis Vuitton stamped brass l...
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H 22.45 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
1910s Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 110 cm Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This unusual large Louis Vuitton trunk features beautiful orange canvas, all leather trim in chocolate color, large LV embossed leather side handles, as well as all Louis Vuitton sta...
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H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 19.3 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 110 cm Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, large size, rare and sought after tissé or woven monogram canvas, silver color met...
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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
This superb contemporary Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the beautiful monogram canvas, all golden honey color lozine leather trimmingst, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs...
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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
This superb contemporary Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the beautiful damier graphite canvas, all LV embossed black leather trim, LV stamped palladium locks and studs as well a...
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H 20.87 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass lock, clasps and studs as well as leather sid...
Brass
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H 17.33 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 110 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton cabin trunk is spectacular and very rare. Indeed, its dimensions are huge for a cabin trunk since it reaches 44 cm tall., 10 cm taller than a regular cabin ...
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1930s Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all honey color lozine trim, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped clasps and lock, solid brass corners and large leathe...
Brass
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H 22.45 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 110 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent 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 b...
Brass
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H 20.87 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 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 ...
Brass
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H 19.69 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 110 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...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Vinage Malle Haute 110 Monogram Canvas Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Vintage monogram canvas trunk has been hand-finished by skilled artisans in the label's workshop.
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.
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.