Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Tall steamer trunk Damier Canvas Crica 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a large Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" (Tall Trunk) in the Damier checkerboard pattern canvas circa 1900.
Wood
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton 'Malle Haute' Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A classic Louis Vuitton malle haute trunk, dating to around 1900 and covered in the house’s iconic damier canvas.
Brass
$34,320Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton Malle Armoire Paris ca. 1935.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Baule Louis Vuitton databile al 1935 ca., restaurato e riportato alle condizioni originali.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine. Paris, 1899-1904
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Baule Louis Vuitton databile fra il 1899 e il 1904, rivestito in tela Jacquard tissée monogrammata.
Canvas
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Malle Haute 110 Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb contemporary Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the beautiful monogram canvas, all golden honey color lozine leather trimmingst, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs...
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton 'Malle Secretaire' Desk Trunk In Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One of the rarest and most desirable trunks ever produced by Louis Vuitton, the malle secretaire (or desk trunk) represents the pinnacle of functional luxury travel.
Leather, Canvas
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Orange Vuittonite Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Louis Vuitton “high trunk” trunk (from French “Malle Haute”), circa 1900's, featuring orange “Vuittonite“ canvas, all brass hardware, and leather trims.
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Malle Haute Trunk Orange "Vuittonite" Canvas, c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton “high trunk” trunk (from French “Malle Haute”), circa 1900's, features orange “Vuittonite“ canvas, all brass hardware, and leather trims.
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" In Monogram Canvas, France, c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century.
Brass
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
Louis Vuitton Malle de Voyage Personnalisées. Paris Late 1940s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton trunk dated to the late 1940s, restored to original condition. This is a travel trunk that is smaller than the normal standard size, designed to be placed very convenie...
Canvas
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Malle Haute Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century.
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Malle Haute Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century.
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk.
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Damier “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century.
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk.
Metal
20th Century Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite early 20th Century “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, with its leather trim and brass fittings, it would hav...
Brass
Antique 1890s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm with Unique Woven Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, large size, rare and sought after" Tissé" monogram canvas, silver metal bound with...
Brass, Steel
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, 70 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, small size, rare and sought after tissé monogram canvas, black metal bound with br...
Brass, Steel
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, 75 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, medium size, rare and sought after Tissé monogram canvas, black metal bound with b...
Brass, Steel
Louis Vuitton Red Black Epi Petite Malle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Red Black Epi Petite Malle SKU: 153086 MSRP: 5500.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent cond...
Louis Vuitton Red Black Epi Petite Malle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Red Black Epi Petite Malle SKU: 152715 MSRP: 3600.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in very good cond...
Louis Vuitton, Petit Malle in monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Louis Vuitton, Petit Malle in monogram canvas. The item is new with stickers still attached on the hardware.
Malle Aéro Louis vuitton limited edition 2013
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Limited Edition Christmas 2013. This glass dome named "Ballon d'Air" was inspired by Pierre-Emilie Legrain in the 1910s. The poetic spirit of the work depicts a man in a Louis Vuitto...
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.
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple. Crafted from high-quality Monogram coated canvas, this handbag features riveted leather corners and a leather name tag,...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Metallic Epi Leather Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Metallic Epi Leather Crossbody Bag.
Louis Vuitton Terracotta & White Monogram Embossed Lambskin Petite Malle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Terracotta & White Monogram Embossed Lambskin Petite Malle SKU: 125582 MSRP: 5700.00 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comment...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Petite Malle Large Trunk Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Title：Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Canvas Trunk Crossbody Bag Size: L20cm × H12.5cm Exterior: Canvas Interior: Beige canvas Hardware: Aged gold Inclusions: Dust bag, shoulder strap C...
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.
$3,865Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton Romantic Blossom Floral Petite Malle Clutch Silver Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
- Silver exterior - Floral patches - Comes with detachable strap & Wrist strap, Two straps Total Condition: The bag is in overall great condition with no major imperfections ...
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.
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The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.
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