Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite and Ebene Multicles Key Case 217852
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date/style Code: Made In: Measurements: Length: " Width: " Height: " Shoulder strap drop: " Handle drop: " OVERALL CONDITION = Signs of Wear: Exterior shows minor wear with s...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Multicles 4 Key Holder Wallet case 348lvs520
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH0064 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 4" Width: 0.25" Height: 2.25 " OVERALL FAIR CONDITION ( 6/10 or C ) Accessories: None Signs of Wear: Key St...
Louis Vuitton Grey Pepper Epi Leather Multicles 4 Key Holder Wallet case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0051 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 4" Width: .5" Height: 2" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Ver...
Louis Vuitton Black 4 Key Case 43lva909
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: CA0956 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 4.2" Width: 0.5" Height: 2.1" Signs of Wear: Discoloration and scuffs on th...
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H 8.75 in W 12.325 in D 3.75 in
Authentic Louis Vuitton Boite Bijoux Jewelry Case with Key
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Louis Vuitton Boite Bijoux Jewelry Case with original keys.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Brown Utah Leather Key Case 216818 Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: CT0150 (made in France in 2010) Made In: France Measurements: Length: 4.75" Width: 1" Height: 2.5" Condition: OVE...
Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite and Ebene Multicles Key Case 217852
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
( 6/10 or C- ) The Ebene faded to look graphite on one. Signs of Wear: Exterior shows minor wear. Corners and edges show some wear with minor abrasions and fraying. Hardware shows so...
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H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Zippy Key Case ( Wholesale Set ) 215861 wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Wallet Date/style Code: SP3079 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.75" Width: 1" Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD - CONDITION =1.75 Sig...
Louis Vuitton Slate Grey Monogram Vernis Mat Wallet and Key Case ( Wholesale Set
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: TH 0093 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1" Height: 4.15" Mini Wallet Measurements: Length: 4.25...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Multicles 6 Key Case Holder Keyring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Key case 'Multicles' in monogram canvas by Louis Vuitton.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Multicles 6 Key Case Holder M62630
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Key case 'Multicles' in monogram canvas by Louis Vuitton.
Late 20th Century Louis Vuitton President Case with Keys
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Lovely late 20th century Louis Vuitton President briefcase in monogram canvas, used only a few times. Size: Height 12cm Width 43cm Depth 35cm.
Leather
Louis Vuitton White Multicolor Monogram Blanc Berlingo Coin Case Key Case 862134
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Hard to Read Made In: France Measurements: Length: 3 " Width: 4.5" Height: 3" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Ver...
Louis Vuitton Brown Multicles 6 Ring Key Case 12lk0122 Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH 1927 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 4" Width: 1" Height: 3" OVERALL GOOD- CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of Wear: Exterior has splitting a...
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H 10 in D 8.25 in L 14.2 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Leather Toiletry Case Boite Pharmacie + ID Tag + Keys
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This Louis Vuitton monogram toiletry case is made from monogram canvas and is trimmed in vachetta leather.
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Holder Multicles 6 Key Case 10lko122 Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CT 0023 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 4" Width: 1" Height: 3" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior has minor wear at e...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Key Holder 5 Case Ultra Rare Vintage 18lk0122
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 4" Width: .25" Height: .25" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Includes Box Signs of Wear: Outside is in exceptional condition f...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Multicles 6 Key Holder Ring Case 13LVS1210
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0013 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 4" Width: .5" Height: 2.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: ...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Cles Red Cerise Mini Monogram Key / Coin Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton mini monogram pochette cles key/coin case.
Louis Vuitton White Pochette Cles NM White Epi Leather Coin Case/ Key Chain
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Pochette Cles NM key/coin case in white epi leather.
Louis Vuitton Gold-tone Lock & Key Set 10
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton Lock & Key Set consists of 10 padlocks with gold-tone hardware. 65637MSC
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Leather 4 Key Holder
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Brown and tan monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton 4 Key Holder with gold-tone hardware, brown leather lining featuring four key ring hooks and snap closure at front flap. 65852MSC
Louis Vuitton Zipped 4 Key Holder Epi Leather Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton Zipped 4 Key Holder Epi Leather Black Epi Leather Condition Details: Minor wear, scuffs and moderate creasing on exterior, light wear in interior, scratches on hardwar...
Louis Vuitton Vanity Case Damier with Key, circa 1990
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis vuitton vanity case damier with key, circa 1990 Massif brass lock and hasp Leather Handel original Outside only clean Original inside and original trays --------...
Brass
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H 3.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Top Handle Men's Jewelry Travel Storage Case With Keys
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Men's Women's Jewelry Evening Travel Top Handle Storage Bag Case With Keys Monogram canvas Leather Leather lining Handle drop 2" Measures 8.75&qu...
Pair of Large Louis Vuitton Valise
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of very large Louis Vuitton suitcases with keys. One case retains original shirt tray.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Pochette Cles White Multicolor Monogram Coin Key Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton white multicolor monogram pochette key / coin case.
Vanity Case Monogram Louis Vuitton with Key
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Vanity-case monogram Louis Vuitton with its key This vanity case is exceptional by its almost new condition, and complete with its key and its inner box.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Soft-Side Key Lock Canvas Pullman Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
An authentic late 20th century Louis Vuitton Soft-Side case with a brass plate monogrammed.
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H 2.6 in W 0.6 in L 4.9 in
Louis Vuitton Vintage Pochette Cles Key Green Epi Leather Coin Case / Key Chain
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Pochette Cles key/coin case in green epi leather.
Louis Vuitton Vivienne Doudoune Bag Charm and Key Holder Wood and Resin Pink
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton Vivienne Doudoune Bag Charm and Key Holder Wood and Resin Pink Resin Gold Condition Details: Moderate scratches and wear throughout. 50466MSC Height 5.5", Width 2", ...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Cles Red Pomme D'mour Vernis Leather Coin Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Vernis Leather key/coin case in lovely red color.
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H 3.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Top Handle Men's Jewelry Travel Storage Case With Keys
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Men's Women's Jewelry Evening Travel Top Handle Storage Bag Case With Keys Monogram canvas Leather Leather lining Date code present Made in France Han...
Classic Louis Vuitton Iconic Monogram Cell Phone Case or Holder
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tustin, CA
Iconic and stylish Louis Vuitton monogram coated canvas cell phone case or holder in classic brown will cover and protect your phone in style. Includes the original box. Exterior o...
1970s Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Etui Comb Case (Modified)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage LOUIS VUITTON Etui Comb Case is crafted of LOUIS VUITTON monogram canvas lined with brown smooth leather. This LOUIS VUITTON was manufactured prior to 1982 and no date c...
Fendi Brown Monogram FF Flap Wallet
By Fendi
Located in Amman, JO
Refined, iconic, and instantly recognizable—this Fendi Zucca canvas continental wallet with oversized FF logo buckle is a timeless luxury piece. Crafted from the house’s signature br...
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & step-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated ...
White Diamond, Platinum
LOUIS VUITTON cream fabric LV monogram travel shoe horn
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON cream fabric LV monogram travel shoe horn Reference: CNLE/A00351 Brand: Louis Vuitton Material: Leather, Fabric Color: Beige, Tan Brown Pattern: Monogram Extra Details:...
LOUIS VUITTON Mini Monogram Conte de Fees Apple monogram circle coins pouch bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Mini Monogram Conte de Fees Apple black monogram circle coins pouch bag Reference: AAWC/A00995 Brand: Louis Vuitton Material: Fabric, Leather Color: Black, Red Pattern:...
Louis Vuitton Brown Cigarette Case Damier Ebene Etui Pouch 871513
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 2.55 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 6.5 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 4.92 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 12.5 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.78 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 2 cm(a...
Louis Vuitton Brown Taiga Id Holder Wallet Case 220079
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP0060 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 5" Width: 0.2" Height: 3.3" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Includes LV Gift Box and Care Tags Signs ...
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.
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.