Unavailable|$30,089
Louis Vuitton "Malle Chemise" Trunk, 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a Louis Vuitton malle chemise (shirts trunk), covered in Vuittonite canvas, with a complete interior, leather bounding and brass hardware in amazing condition for its age.
Unavailable|$15,725
Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk with D.P.P Initials, circa 1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
A fine example of a Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk featuring the hand-stencilled LV monogram design first introduced in 1896.
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Malle Armoire Trunk Monogram Canvas, Paris c. 1914
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
An exquisite “malle Armoire“ (wardrobe trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century made in France, Paris.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Picnic Trunk Monogram / Malle Pique-Nique Monogramme 1970s-1980s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Malle picnic Duo. Special order with Louis Vuitton It has its key. The state is NEW It contains porcelain Villeroy Boch, Christofle silverware Dimensions in cm: 52 cm wid...
Large Early 20th Louis Vuitton Orange Vuittonite Malle Cabin Trunk, Paris 1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Large antique early 20th century superb Louis Vuitton malle cabine trunk. A large size in increasingly rare orange Vuittonite canvas, leather and brass bound, with wheels to the base...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Ladies Lingerie Desk Trunk in Orange with Mahogany Finish, 1914
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A very rare and unusual Louis Vuitton ladies lingerie desk trunk, circa 1914.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,195
Louis Vuitton Nice Monogram Vanity 2way Trunk 867349 Brown Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 21 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton ( Ultra Rare ) Anitque Monogram Backgammon Hard Case Trunk 4lr1113
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 800343 15.75 x 10 x 4 inches OVERALL EXCELLENT ANTIQUE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Circa 1920 Signs of Wear: Minor marks and nicks on exterior. Aging of hardw...
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's / Malle courrier damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's Damier "yellow" period 19th.
Unavailable|$20,658
Trunk Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine Tissé France XX secolo Paris 1870 circa
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Baule Louis Vuitton, elegante ed esclusivo, icona da viaggio della Maison. La sofisticata creazione, dal design compatto, era pensata per essere trasporto in carrozza, questo modello...
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c. 1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
An exquisite “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century made in France, Paris.
Brass
Antique Louis Vuitton Royal Leather Case Trunk with Original Cover and Crown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale an antique Louis Vuitton leather case with engraved crown and the original LV cover. In very good condition with a great patina and interesting but not confirmed provenance.
Brass
Unavailable|$14,500
1930s Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk
Located in Aspen, CO
This beautiful 1930s Louis Vuitton cabin trunk is just waiting to be put back to use!
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Boite Gold Trim Travel Cosmetic Vanity Trunk Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition Monogram Canvas Leather Trim Gold Hardware W 15.75" x H 8.25" x D 9" Handle Drop 1.5" Includes Tray, Keys, Name Tag 100% Authenticity Guaranteed
Louis Vuitton Monogram Silk LV Logo Trunk Bags Scarf/Wrap LV-0519N-0181
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Downey, CA
"Louis Vuitton Monogram Silk Lv Logo Trunk Bags Scarf/wrap LV-0519N-0181 Be fashionable and warm with this fabulous Louis Vuitton Striped Monogram Silk Scarf.
Louis Vuitton Havane Stamped Trunk Bowler Pm 224705 Gray Suede Leather Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: LM0076 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 4" Height: 7.75" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Retail $1895 Signs of Wear: Exter...
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Stratos 50 Hard Trunk 2lz0831 Brown Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 17.5" Width: 7.6" Height: 14" Handle drop: 2" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: scratches on the leather, darkening leath...
Unavailable|$8,135
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Abloh Ss19 Soft Trunk 5lz1023 Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
THIS IS MUCH MORE RARE THAN SUPREMExLV and NOT COMING OUT UNTIL 2019 CELEBRITY CLIENTS (The version that will come out will have different hardware, this is a special release version...
Louis Vuitton - City Keepall Bag Trunk L'oeil Calf Leather Cream Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sanford, FL
Louis Vuitton - City Keepall Bag Trunk L'oeil Calf Leather Cream Shoulder Bag Description * Cream calfskin leather with black and white stripe across, LV on bottom right corner and...
Unavailable|$39,400
Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Authentic LV steamer trunk with handwoven brown monogrammed canvas fabric, beech wood slats, polished brass hardware exterior and linen lined interior. Properly cleaned and restored.
Brass
Unavailable|$8,206
1890s Louis Vuitton Wooden Tool Box Trunk, 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a unique Louis Vuitton tool box as seen on the Louis Vuitton "100 Legendary Trunks" book. In very good condition for age with wooden shelves and brass hardware it's defin...
Brass
Unavailable|$6,838
1900s Louis Vuitton Wooden Tool Box Trunk, 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a wooden tool box made by Louis Vuitton in the beginning of the 20th century. Still in very good condition as seen on the photos.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Eye-Trunk I Phone 7 eclipse Petite Malle BNIB Original receipt
By Louis Vuitton
Located in VERGT, FR
Louis Vuitton Monogramm canvas Brand New I phone 7 Petite malle Monogramm eclipse Runway piéce Full set + Original LV invoice purchased March 2017 Dimensions : 7 x 14 x 1 cm
Louis Vuitton Jewelry Box - EPI Grained Leather Small Watch Trunk Case Gold Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Louis Vuitton - Jewelry / Watch Case Color: Brown Material: Epi Leather ------------------------------------------------------------ Details: - gold tone hardware -...
Unavailable|$28,000
Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, circa 1940
Located in Aspen, CO
Louis Vuitton, 70, Champs-Elysees Paris. This original Louis Vuitton shoe trunk was made in L.V.
Brass
Unavailable|$65,000
Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, circa 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
A Louis Vuitton Lily Pons Shoe Trunk, circa 1925 in L.V. monogrammed canvas.
Leather, Canvas
Unavailable|$48,000
Louis Vuitton Desk Trunk, circa 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
A rare Louis Vuitton desk trunk, circa 1925. In LV monogrammed canvas and all original brass hardware, circa 1925.The trunk opens to reveal a fitted interior with foldaway desk flap.
Canvas, Leather
Unavailable|$19,000
Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk, circa 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Louis Vuitton, 70, Champs-Elysees Paris. "Three types of steamer trunks were displayed in the 1914 Vuitton catalog, which also carried this caveat: 'However large modern ocean liners...
Brass
Unavailable|$9,999
Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Antique Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. Purse bag Hermes Goyard Gucci Prada.
Unavailable|$3,800
Louis Vuitton Square Trunk with Dust Cover
Located in Charleston, SC
Louis Vuitton Square Trunk with Dust Cover, 1935.
Unavailable|$3,700
Louis Vuitton Square Trunk with Tray, 1935
Located in Charleston, SC
Louis Vuitton Square Trunk with Tray, c. 1935.
Unavailable|$29,000
Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk, circa 1905
Located in Aspen, CO
A Louis Vuitton Damier steamer trunk, circa 1905. The checkerboard pattern with steel bound hardware and steel handles, covered in original travel stickers.
Leather, Canvas
Unavailable|$17,850
Louis Vuitton Vintage Double Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Louis Vuitton vintage double wardrobe steamer trunk in spectacular condition.
Unavailable|$11,800
Trunk in the Manner of Louis Vuitton
Located in Newburgh, NY
Large steamer type trunk. Nameplate reads Marius Morand. Quilted fabric interior of top.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable|$14,165
Louis Vuitton leather trunk 1940 / malle armoire
Located in Haguenau, FR
Wardrobe, Louis Vuitton natural leather trunk . The trunk has brass jewelry.
Unavailable|$28,000
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Steamer Trunk
Located in Kensington, MD
Features original manufacturer's label and serial number. Hardware, hangers and leather pulls all feature Louis Vuitton marks. View our complete collection @ www.hollisandknight.com
Brass
Unavailable|$13,677
1910 Louis Vuitton Britannica Library Trunk with Complete Britannica Set
Located in London, GB
A Louis Vuitton Encyclopaedia Britannica library trunk, one of the 100 Legendary Trunks, made in 1910, canvas case with LV monogram, lozine, brass rivets, locks, key and reinforced ...
Unavailable|$2,600
19th Century Studded Nail Leather and Buckskin Clad Wardrobe Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort mill, SC
An expertly crafted and well preserved wardrobe trunk from the late 19th century executed in studded heavy tanned leather with buckskin banding and corners capped with brass corners ...
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable|$1,475
Steamer Trunk Wardrobe French early 20th Century Louis Vitton style
Located in France, FR
Wardrobe trunk steamer early 20th century Leather bound Very handsome Good quality and color decorative and practical Great blank canvas interior to customize Clean and good conditio...
Unavailable|$17,850
Louis Vuitton Vintage Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Goyard era Purse bag suitcase
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Louis Vuitton vintage wardrobe steamer trunk. Trunk measures 22 x 22 x 44.
Antiquelarge Louis Vuitton Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Purse Bag Hermes Goyard Gucci
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Magnificent extra large antique Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. This trunk measures in inches 22 x 23 x 52.
Antique Louis Vuitton Leather Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Goyard era Purse suitcase
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Magnificent, unrestored, original and untouched antique Louis Vuitton leather steamer wardrobe trunk. This trunk is truly in magnificent unrestored condition.
Antique Louis Vuitton Ideal Steamer Wardrobe Travel Trunk Suitcase Purse Goyard
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Magnificent unrestored original untouched antique Louis Vuitton ideal steamer wardrobe trunk. This trunk measures in inches 19 x 19 x 40.
Louis Vuitton Antique Leather Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Goyard Purse bag suitcase
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Louis Vuitton antique leather wardrobe steamer trunk. This trunk has all original pieces including interior and exterior with all original latches, handles, drawers and hangers.
Brass
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Purse Bag Goyard Hermes
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Antique Louis Vuitton monogram wardrobe steamer trunk in pristine condition.
Unavailable|$12,500
Louis Vuitton Large Antique Monogram Steamer Trunk Goyard era Purse suitcase
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
This gorgeous Louis Vuitton Extra Large steamer trunk features monogram canvas, LV lozine trim, LV stamped brass studs, brass corners and its original brass side handles.
Antique Louis Vuitton Leather Covered Hard Suitcase Trunk Goyard era Purse bag
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Antique Louis Vuitton leather covered hard suitcase trunk. Suitcase is all original, unreserved and complete with original handle and latches.
Louis Vuitton Antique Leather Steamer Trunk Goyard era Purse bag suitcase art
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Louis Vuitton antique calf skin leather steamer trunk. Exterior is fantastic, complete with all original hardware, both original handles, original repaired leather center strap and c...
Brass
Unavailable|$7,370
Louis Vuitton Brown Vuittonite Canvas Steamer
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Description: This authentic Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features a rare reddish brownish plain canvas with leather trim and all brass hardware.
Brass
Unavailable|$75,255
Louis Vuitton Shoe Secretaire, circa 1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A Louis Vuitton "Lily Pons" Shoe Secretaire trunk, circa 1920.
Brass
Louis Vuitton monogramm brass Steamer Trunk Goyard era Purse bag suitcase LV old
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
This gorgeous Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features monogram canvas, LV lozine trim, LV stamped brass studs, brass corners and its original brass side handles.
Brass
Unavailable|$4,000
Louis Vuitton Men's Toiletry Suitcase with Key 1930's/ Valise
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Nécessaire de toilette avec clef LOUIS VUITTON Men's Toiletry Trunk with Key complete of its elements (except a bottle) - Box metal ( Silver color ) - Box with leather...
Unavailable|$18,300
Louis Vuitton Top-of-the-Line Monogram Full-Size Wardrobe Steamer
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Description: This authentic Louis Vuitton full-size wardrobe trunk, circa 1940s, features monogram canvas, all brass hardware, and Iozine leather trim.
Brass
Limited Edition:Brand New/Louis Vuitton Speaker Clutch in brown monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
The Speaker Clutch combines Virgil Abloh's love of music with allusions to Louis Vuitton's iconic trunk. This unique piece is crafted from Monogram canvas and detailed with the House...
Unavailable|$920
Framed Poster - Louis Vuitton - France - 21st Century
Located in CANNES, FR
“Voler, Voguer, Voyager” is the name of the exhibition which takes place from December 4 to February 21, 2016 at the Grand Palais, around the world of trunk maker Louis Vuitton. Fra...
Paper
Unavailable|$15,300
Louis Vuitton Gentleman Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Vuitton gentleman trunk in excellent vintage condition.
Brass
Unavailable|$14,500
Louis Vuitton Damiere Gentlemans Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Vuitton damiere gentlemans steamer trunk in very good vintage condition.
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.
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