1930s Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower Trunk "Malle Fleurs"
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The "Malle Fleurs" by Louis Vuitton, crafted in the 1930s, is a rare embodiment of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
1930s Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower Trunk "Malle Fleurs"
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The "Malle Fleurs" by Louis Vuitton, crafted in the 1930s, is a rare embodiment of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
$23,817
H 4.53 in W 3.75 in L 9.45 in
1920s Louis Vuitton Flower Trunk "Malle Fleurs" in Rare Blue Colour
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare “Malle Fleurs“ (flower trunk) made by Louis Vuitton in the 1920s finished in extremely rare blue colour.
$22,313
H 4.34 in W 11.03 in D 5.71 in
Antique Rare 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Fleurs" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare “malle fleurs“, or “flower trunk“ made by Louis Vuitton in the 1920s.
Brass
$7,500
H 22.875 in W 42.75 in D 19 in
17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France
Located in Dallas, TX
This leather and brass trunk, known as a malle, has some spectacular features that make it a unique find among traveling trunks.
Brass
1930s Antique Louis Vuitton Miniature Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Dwarfing even the celebrated "Malle Fleurs", this miniature trunk is a marvel of craftsmanship and innovation.
LOUIS VUITTON Miniature Malle Fleurs Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare miniature "Malle Fleurs" Louis Vuitton trunk, the monogrammed papier mache trunk with brass fittings lined with decorative African paper
Original Malle Fleurs (Flower Trunk) by Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare Malle Fleurs (Flower Trunk), a miniature version of the classic courier trunk, covered in L.
Wood
1930s Louis Vuitton Flower Trunk / Malle Fleur
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Rare known miniature trunk "Malle Flowers" (see explanation read more). Was this trunk offered by Vuitton and therefore never eté sold. Monogram canvas paper stencil. Lock, bra...
Brass
‘Miss France’ trunk paperweight by Louis Vuitton.
Located in London, GB
This was a VIP gift, made for special clients of Vuitton, and not made for retail, much like the iconic ‘Malle Fleurs’ of the 1920s. These paperweights bear all the fine details ...
Desk trinket box & paperweight by Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This is a modern piece, made as a VIP gift, for special clients of Vuitton, and not made for retail, much like the iconic papier-mache Malle Fleurs (Flower Trunk) of the 1920s. T...
Metal
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Beige Interior Flower Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Description: This authentic Louis Vuitton Flower Trunk, circa 1930's, features monogram canvas, all brass hardware, and Iozine leather trim. Named "Malle Fleur" (Flower Trunk) by Lou...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Blue Interior Flower Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Description: This authentic Louis Vuitton Flower Trunk, circa 1930-1940, features monogram canvas, all brass hardware, and Iozine leather trim. Named "Malle Fleur" (Flower Trunk) by ...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early model with offset lock. Named "Malle Fleur" (Flower Trunk) by Louis Vuitton and given as a gift to their top customers, actually filled with flowers!
Brass
Very Rare 1910s Louis Vuitton Flower Trunk "Malle Fleur'
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Very rare 1910s Louis Vuitton flower trunk “Malle Fleurs”, in the shape of a courier trunk but miniature, covered of the Louis Vuitton Monogram, leather side handles, wooden slats an...
Brass
Mini ’Malle Chapeaux’ Louis Vuitton Trinket Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This was a VIP gift, made for special clients of Vuitton, and not made for retail, much like the iconic ‘Malle Fleurs’ of the 1920s. This paperweight/box bears all the fine details o...
Metal
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in Dm 11.75 in
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870 A rare and unusual Napoleon III patinated bronze and ormolu crown from France, circa 1870. This distinctive work fea...
Bronze, Ormolu
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
On Hold|$7,900
H 74 in W 40.25 in D 18.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Cabinet, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1810
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, white-grey antique Swedish Gustavian living room cabinet made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The upper part of the Scandinavian buffet is...
Metal
Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
Copper, Iron
$7,250
H 16 in W 22 in
17th century follower of Rubens, two military men on horse back in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
17th century English/Dutch School, from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens A very interesting and well-painted 17th-century oil on canvas of two men seated on horseback in a landsc...
Canvas, Oil
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size. Details: Adjustable footrest, wicker frame, wooden handle, removal parasol umbrella, very nice antique item, ...
Metal
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accordion compartments. Front wall ha...
$267,063
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
$2,695
H 48 in W 19.75 in D 22 in
Antique 18th English Century Georgian Carved Oak Wainscot Chair Yorkshire 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique carved oak English George I wainscot chair, Yorkshire, circa 1720. The chair with a carved back crest with scrolled interlaced carving below and a pair of turned finia...
Oak
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
$60,000
H 12 in W 14 in D 7 in
Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...
Porcelain
$3,000Sale Price|38% Off
H 81.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic paint decorated Venetian secretary desk with faux marble interior is a remarkable statement piece that captures the artistry and elegance of 19th to early 20th century...
Walnut
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.
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