1940s Louis Vuitton Vintage Leather Wood Trunk from Saks New York
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Inside you will find the Louis Vuitton authentication plate and a Saks & Cy label, LV monogram print trunk is made with saddle leather and brass hardware and wrapped in the iconi...
Louis Vuitton Monogramm Briefcase, Vuitton President Briefase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Its trims are printed with the LV logo all around. Its interior is all original too in brown leather and it is very clean.It features a flat pocket to store documents.It is embossed ...
Collectible Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Brooch, c. 1945
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
It is a small but mighty piece weighing 27.72 grams and signed “LV.” Vautrin’s brooch makes the perfect gift for a partner or a unique addition to an artist’s jewelry aficionado’s co...
Bronze
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
It is covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, with its "lozine" borders and brass fittings this trunk would have been the top of the line even at the time of purchase arou...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk, 1940s France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case has "112, Louis Vuitton, Made In France, 786953" impressed as well as "F.R.G" monogrammed on sides with travel decals. LV monogram print trunk is made with saddle leather and br...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Suitcase 70 cm, Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very nice all original Louis Vuitton monogram suitcase features all solid brass fittings, solid brass LV stamped main lock and clasps. Its trims are marked Louis Vuitton all aro...
French Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each element with figure symbolizes Heaven, Earth and Hell, circa 1950. Monogrammed LV on the back. Two available. The other one is under a separate listing.
Bronze
19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Striped Canvas, France c.1885
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Metal
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Metal, Brass
Louis Vuitton Detailed Monogram Hand-stitched Arms Sunglasses
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton detailed hand-stitched monogram arms with their signature "LV" are accented with detailed top-stitched interior tan leather.
Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Many small inscription on the edge that appears to be in Roman. Branded LV on the back, which also has a pin.
Bronze
Exceptionally Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, circa 1955
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A rare, very large scale brass bound Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in LV Monogram with lozine trim and original interior fittings providing hanging space; circa 1955.
Metal, Brass
1950's Line Vautrin Gilded Bronze Wearable Art Flower Pin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fashioned in a floral shape, it features a red and white enamel face. Stamped LV on the reverse. In very good condition.
Bronze
$73,000
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in palm beach, FL
This Louis Vuitton cabinet trunk in canvas and LV monogrammed lozines, and bronze ironwork, you can find two parts, one with 5 drawers, the 6th and 7th drawer are in fact a hat box w...
Brass
1990's Mackintosh x Louis Vuitton Monogram Trench Coat
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Brown water proofed cotton canvas with all over small beige Louis Vuitton LV monograms. Notched collar with three hidden buttons.
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 35 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Brass
French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monogrammed on the back LV. For a brooch of the same design, see lot 25 Sotheby's Line Vautrin Collection D'un Amateur, Paris, 14th December, 2004.
Bronze
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Metal, Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Metal
20th Century Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Fabric, Canvas, Cedar
Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
It opens to a small chamber that holds a picture or a relics of some memory. It is monogrammed 'LV" as shown. See reference for the same model: Line Vautrin: Sculptor, Jeweler, Magi...
Bronze
Antique Rare 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Fleurs" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Brass
A French Talosel Hand Mirror with Glass Inlay by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
The back is largely created in striated pattern with 'LV" initiated within the talosel. A rare example of the artist's work with talosel starting in the 1950s.
Glass, Mirror, Talosel
Louis Vuitton Reference Book 1997: Modern Style, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Master suitcase maker in Paris since 1845. LV is above all a legend. Louis Vuitton 1997 Catalog and the insert price list.
Paper
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton 1997 Le Catalogue Vintage Reference Fashion Guide
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Master suitcase maker in Paris since 1845. LV is above all a legend. Louis Vuitton 1997 Catalog and the insert price list.
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Leather, Canvas
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton’s passing would prompt his son to once again change the print of their luggage, and in 1896, to honour his father, the signature LV monogram was introduced and patterne...
Brass
1960s Brass Birdcage Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual 1960's vintage pendant in the form of a vertical oblong brass framed balloon or birdcage fitted with three lights inside Italian white opaline LV glass cylinders each of whic...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Late 2000s Black Leather Dice Mule Sandals EU 38.5 Women
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Has adorable little dice charm with LV logo. Categories: Women Sandals Designer: Louis Vuitton Pre owned some scuff on soles. 3 inches heels.
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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