$6,986
Size: H 7.09 in. x Dm 15.75 in. H 18 c
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
$9,984
H 19 in W 21 in D 10 in
Goyard Boite Chapeau Brown Black Gold Hardware Hat Box Travel Trunk Hard Sided
By Goyard
Located in Miami, FL
pleated pocket - Yellow cotton lining Condition: The hat box is in excellent condition with no
$5,000
H 14 in D 14.5 in
Louis Vuitton French Company Round Hat Box Wig Case Monogram Travel Bag Vintage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
shows the piece along with two other Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Hat Boxes: a 50cm Damier (on right
Louis Vuitton Hat Box Boite 50 Chapeau LV Logo Monogram Travel Trunk Brown Tan
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
CANVAS OR INTERIOR Condition: The box trunk is in overall great condition with no major
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Size: H 7.09 in. x Dm 15.75 in. H 18 c
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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Size: H 7.09 in. x Dm 15.75 in. H 18 c
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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Size: H 7.09 in. x Dm 15.75 in. H 18 c
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
Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Round Hat Box Wig Case Travel Bag 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Boite Chapeaux Hat Boxes: a 50cm Damier (on right) and a 45cm Monogram (left). These are sold
Rare Louis Vuitton Hat Box by The French Company Monogram Boite Chapeaux 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This rare hat box or travel case was made in the 1970s by The French Company, under special license
Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Hat or Wig Box by The French Company 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This large hat or wig box was manufactured by The French Company USA under special license by Louis
Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm By The French Company 1975
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This incredible round hat box or 'Boite Chapeaux' was made by The French Company via special
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Size: H 7.09 in. x Dm 15.75 in. H 18 c
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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Size: H 7.09 in. x Dm 15.75 in. H 18 c
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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H 19.5 in D 7 in L 19.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm French Company 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this fabulous round hat box or Boite Chapeaux from Louis Vuitton, and
Louis Vuitton The French Company Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box 50cm Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a rare 50cm Boite Chapeaux or hat box, made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under
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H 19 in D 10 in L 21 in
Ultra Rare Goyard Round Hat Box Travel Trunk Goyardine & Black Leather Trim 53cm
By Goyard
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This extremely rare hard-sided round hat box was made by Goyard Paris most likely in the 1950s. We
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H 19 in D 10 in L 21 in
Ultra Rare Goyard Round Hat Box Travel Trunk Goyardine & Black Leather Trim 53cm
By Goyard
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This extremely rare hard-sided round hat box was made by Goyard Paris most likely in the 1950s. We
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H 19.68 in D 8 in Dm 20 in
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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D 7.5 in L 15.7 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeau Travel Case + ID Tag 40cm 80s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this classic hat box from Louis Vuitton. Crafted in 1981, this piece features
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40 Vintage in excellent condition. This elegant hat
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H 11.5 in W 11.8 in D 6.7 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Gold HW Storage Jewelry Travel Hat Box with Keys
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES A required accoutrement for your weekend jaunts. Private jet sold separately. Monogram canvas Gold hardware Buckle closure Made in France Measures 11.8" W ...
Antique luggage
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
rafia and leather suitcases and hat box with original locks. large 25.5x14x7 $450.00,med
Brass
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box features a rounded case with flattened
Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Box 40, Tunk Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
This elegant hat box in Monogram canvas features a secure sealed closure. Rests on protective
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40 Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40 in excellent condition. This elegant hat box in Epi
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: The...
ALAÏA Rare Runway F/W 1986 Turquoise Blue Ribbed Zip Knit Cardigan Sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall 1986 runway collection, this rare cardigan is a striking example of the designer’s mastery of sculptural knitwear. Crafted in turquoise stretch wool knit, ...
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere 25 Copper Mirror Handbag New
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON Brand new Release Sold Out Elevate your style with this stunning Louis Vuitton piece, masterfully crafted in a radiant Copper hue with exquisite rose gold–plated hardwa...
$94,734
H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Hermès Birkin 25 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Rose Mexiko Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 25 in rose mexiko and shiny crocodile porosus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and Cites. Stamp Z...
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...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
Hermes Birkin 30 Gold Tan Togo Gold Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30cm Gold Tan Togo Gold Hardware Bag W Don't miss this sublime combination- the ultimate gift! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardwa...
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
90s vintage Thierry Mugler corset blazer
By Thierry Mugler, Mugler
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Thierry Mugler houndstooth fitted jacket with classic Mugler structure and a cinched corset-style back. The silhouette creates that signature “snatched” waist, with sculpted seams, a...
Gucci Faux Fur Coat with Contrast Colored Tips IT 44
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci Faux Fur Coat with Contrast Colored Tips White and violet faux-fur Long sleeves Crew-neck Side pockets Hook front closure Oversized style Made with a soft blend of 60% modacryl...
Paco Rabanne dress Haute Couture Spring 1989
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Dress made of a metal pastille top and a silk crepe skirt. A Fashion show prototype from the 1989 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection. Composition ...
Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Black - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Includes dust bag, clochette, keys, and padlock...
Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gowns of this quality are literally unheard of in the second-hand market. This gown technically is not second hand, it still has the original store tag attached. That said there is m...
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.
Why not add a dose of class to your travels even if you’re flying coach? With the broad range of sophisticated designer and vintage luggage available for sale on 1stDibs, packing and unpacking doesn’t have to be such a chore.
Let’s face it: Stuffing the car trunk or loading up your luggage before takeoff and then doing the opposite when you arrive is often the worst part of any trip, but there’s nothing stopping you from reintroducing the glamour and luxury that defined the so-called Golden Age of Travel.
Romanticized in recent years on hit TV shows such as Mad Men, the Golden Age of Travel generally began during the 1940s, when the big commercial airlines of 20th-century America deployed the newest in large airplanes to carry scores of usually well-dressed travelers to foreign destinations. This era of aspirational air travel was marked by luxurious in-flight dining, copious cocktails and high spirits, promoted in part by the sleek, graphically rich airline brochures and vibrantly colored illustrated travel posters that hung in the windows of travel agencies. Those drawn to the history of this now well-documented era — or those who lived it, having caught the travel bug thanks to revered magazines such as Holiday or the photography of Slim Aarons — will find lots to love in vintage travel bags and suitcases, particularly luggage that originated in the world’s best luxury fashion houses.
With top brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci offering their take on essential travel bags, every brisk walk through the airport can feel like a runway. After all, why would you want to hide all of the fun inside your suitcase when you could make a statement with its exterior?
Purchasing a first-class travel bag will render the idea of “living out of a suitcase” appealing. Any journey, be it to a summer hot spot or a cozy winter getaway, can be outfitted with functional and fashionable vintage and designer luggage thanks to a vast collection of 1970s, ’80s and ’90s suitcases and satchels available for sale on 1stDibs. With designs suited to your very particular personal travel style, you’ll rightfully have a hard time tucking these pieces into a closet when you return home.
The Japanese artist is one of many creators with whom the French fashion house has partnered to impressive effect.
The late designer created an iridescent, irreverent take on the nearly century-old travel staple.
What are the telltale signs that you're holding a real Louis Vuitton and not a knockoff? We spoke with expert Diane D’Amato to find out. Of course, you don't have to worry about fakes on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.