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Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

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 a wood structure . It is equipped with an adjustable leather strap . It has a brass...

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1980s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Contemporary Monogram Round Hat Box Trunk with Leather Strap
Louis Vuitton Contemporary Monogram Round Hat Box Trunk with Leather Strap

Louis Vuitton Contemporary Monogram Round Hat Box Trunk with Leather Strap

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat box features Monogram canvas and natural cowhide reinforcements on a wood structure . It is equipped with an adjustable leather strap . Its leather st...

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1980s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Goyard Boite Chapeau Brown Black Gold Hardware Hat Box Travel Trunk Hard Sided
Goyard Boite Chapeau Brown Black Gold Hardware Hat Box Travel Trunk Hard Sided

Goyard Boite Chapeau Brown Black Gold Hardware Hat Box Travel Trunk Hard Sided

By Goyard

Located in Miami, FL

- Black exterior with a brown clamecy cowhide leather handle - Gold palladium hardware - Inside pleated pocket - Yellow cotton lining Condition: The hat box is in excellent...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

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Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

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 a wood structure . It is equipped with an adjustable leather strap . Its leather st...

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1980s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

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 a wood structure .It is equipped with an adjustable leather strap . It has a custom...

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1980s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 30 cm, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 30 cm, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

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 reinforcements on a wood structure . It is equiped with an adjustable leather strap . It has ...

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Round Hat Box Wig Case Travel Bag 1970s
Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Round Hat Box Wig Case Travel Bag 1970s

Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Round Hat Box Wig Case Travel Bag 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Extremely rare Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Company Wig Case or Round Hat Trunk, circa the 70s. Made from Louis Vuitton's signature monogram canvas and created in the USA unde...

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1970s American Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Rare Louis Vuitton Hat Box by The French Company Monogram Boite Chapeaux 1970s
Rare Louis Vuitton Hat Box by The French Company Monogram Boite Chapeaux 1970s

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 by Louis Vuitton. Made from their signature monogram canvas, this piece is trimme...

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1970s American Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Hat or Wig Box by The French Company 1970s
Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Hat or Wig Box by The French Company 1970s

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 Vuitton, long before Vuitton has a boutique presence in the United States. Made f...

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1970s American Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm By The French Company 1975
Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm By The French Company 1975

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 license from Louis Vuitton. This piece was crafted well before Vuitton had a boutique pr...

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1970s American Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Gold HW Storage Jewelry Travel Hat Box with Keys
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Gold HW Storage Jewelry Travel Hat Box with Keys

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 ...

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 40, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

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 a wood structure . It is equipped with an adjustable leather strap . Its leather st...

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1980s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag

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 a wood structure .It is equipped with an adjustable leather strap . Its leather str...

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1980s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm French Company 1970s
Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm French Company 1970s

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 manufactured by The French Company under special license from LV in the 1970s. Made from m...

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1970s American Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton The French Company Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box 50cm Travel Bag
Louis Vuitton The French Company Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box 50cm Travel Bag

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 special license from Louis Vuitton. Made from LV's monogram canvas, this piece fas...

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1970s American Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Ultra Rare Goyard Round Hat Box Travel Trunk Goyardine & Black Leather Trim 53cm
Ultra Rare Goyard Round Hat Box Travel Trunk Goyardine & Black Leather Trim 53cm

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 contacted Goyard and they confirmed that these hat trunks were made between the 50s...

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1950s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Ultra Rare Goyard Round Hat Box Travel Trunk Goyardine & Black Leather Trim 53cm
Ultra Rare Goyard Round Hat Box Travel Trunk Goyardine & Black Leather Trim 53cm

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 contacted Goyard and they confirmed that these hat trunks were made between the 50s...

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1950s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50cm XL Round Monogram Travel Bag 1970s
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50cm XL Round Monogram Travel Bag 1970s

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 late 1970s. This is the 50cm size, which measures 19.68in H x 20in W x 8in D and fast...

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1970s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeau Travel Case + ID Tag 40cm 80s
Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeau Travel Case + ID Tag 40cm 80s

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 their signature monogram canvas and is trimmed in natural vachetta leather. The i...

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1980s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Hat Box Boite 50 Chapeau LV Logo Monogram Travel Trunk Brown Tan
Louis Vuitton Hat Box Boite 50 Chapeau LV Logo Monogram Travel Trunk Brown Tan

Louis Vuitton Hat Box Boite 50 Chapeau LV Logo Monogram Travel Trunk Brown Tan

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Miami, FL

- Brown monogram exterior - Clasp lock closure - Made in France - No dustbag - EXTREMELY RARE TO FIND AN EXAMPLE SO CLEAN FROM THIS ERA, NO EXTERIOR RIPS OR MAJOR STAINS, NO RIPS...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40

Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40

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H 14.57 in D 7.09 in L 15.95 in

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 box in Monogram canvas features a secure sealed closure. Rests on protective brass f...

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1990s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

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H 7 in W 25.5 in D 14 in

Antique luggage

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

rafia and leather suitcases and hat box with original locks. large 25.5x14x7 $450.00,med 23x13x7 300.00,small 17.5x11x5 $225.00,oval hat box 18x16x9 $450.00

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20th Century English Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

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Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box

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 bottom, vachetta handle and trim, and lock and key. The inside is done in a textile with...

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1970s American Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Box 40, Tunk Case
Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Box 40, Tunk Case

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 golden brass feet. Material : Monogram Canvas Comes with : Key Condition : Exc...

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1990s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

Louis Vuitton Red Epi Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40 Rare
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40 Rare

Louis Vuitton Red Epi Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40 Rare

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H 14.57 in D 7.09 in L 15.95 in

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 leather features a secure sealed closure. Rests on protective brass feet. Mat...

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

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By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The hand...

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Located in Water Mill, NY

A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...

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H 11.03 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in

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By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Pink - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold-tone hardware - Comes with keys, clochette, lock and CITES - Comes with original dust bag - Condition: Good This pre-owned item is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'Birkin 30' bag in Rose Poupre pink Veau Togo leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper po...

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2010s French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

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Located in University City, MO

Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...

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1970s Indian Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

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By Jack Bryan, Jack Bryan by Dupuis

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...

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1960s American Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into a piece of Louis Vuitton history with this stunning Louis Vuitton Snow Globe, a luxurious tribute to the brand's rich legacy and craftsmanship. Crafted from clear glass and...

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Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...

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$8,999

H 11.4 in W 9.1 in L 20 in

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Louis Vuitton limited edition designed by Virgil Abloh, watercolor collection keepall 50. Detachable shoulder strap. Padlock, keys and luggage tag. Brand new with original dust bag a...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...

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By Eavis & Brown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...

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1990s Vintage Hat Box Suitcase

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Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...

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Located in Hong Kong, HK

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Vintage Hat Box Suitcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage hat box suitcase you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. If you’re looking for a vintage hat box suitcase 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 20th Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Louis Vuitton and Hermès each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Hat Box Suitcase?

The price for a vintage hat box suitcase starts at $676 and tops out at $8,845, and on average, selling for $1,752.

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 Luggage-travel-bags for You

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.