Few brands have stood the test of time as resolvedly as the French House of Goyard, a family-owned maker of luxury handbags, totes and accessories in chic and timeless styles and a vibrant array of colors. The internationally renowned bags were born out of the maison’s original business of making leather goods and other luxury travel wares — once the favorite of the French aristocracy, Goyard trunks are highly sought-after antiques today.
Originally known as House of Martin, the brand was founded in Paris in 1792 by trunk maker Pierre-François Martin. It quickly grew in distinction, and, in 1841, Martin hired and passed on the business to his employee, Louis-Henri Morel. In 1845, Morel himself hired a 17-year-old apprentice named François Goyard, who eventually took over and renamed the company Maison Goyard (House of Goyard).
François' son, Edmond Goyard, ushered the business into a new era when he became the head of the company in 1885. He focused increasingly on elite and international clientele to grow the brand's prestige. Edmond also created a "pet chic" line of Goyard dog collars and other accessories.
Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of the younger Goyard was the Goyard signature canvas, as seen on the iconic luxury Saint Louis tote. Durable, lightweight and waterproof, it features a distinctive "Y" pattern created from three chevrons or different shades. This revolutionary canvas laid the foundation for the modern brand.
A daring innovator, Edmond Goyard took the brand to the World Exposition of Paris in 1900 and won a bronze medal. Gold medals at the World Exposition of Milan and the Franco-British Exposition of London followed. Goyard continued showing at World Expos, bringing the house even more international acclaim and the attention of esteemed clientele like Pablo Picasso, John D. Rockefeller and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
In 1998, the maison was purchased by passionate Goyard bag and trunk collector Jean-Michel Signoles. With the help of his family, he re-established the brand as a purveyor of luxury bags that continue to garner recognition.
Find unique Goyard purses, crossbody and messenger bags, top handle bags, wallets and other accessories on 1stDibs.
1920s Small Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, 53 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk is very special . Indeed, its proportions are very rare. It features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two large leather side handles, ...
Brass
1930s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, 60 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, solid Goyard engraved locks and clasps.Its trim is silver steel as well as its side handles...
Brass
French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
1940s cabin trunk manufactured by Innovation. It is made all in wood and canvas, it has wooden black painted bars with metal protections and leather and ir...
Metal, Iron
Modernist Art Deco Adnet Attr. Steel Round Black Glass Table, France, 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Modernist steel round black glass table, France, 1930s Purchased with Jacques Adnet Chairs and attributed to him, but not documented. Beautiful st...
Steel
Swedish Designer, End Table, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood end table or side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Natural cracks in tabletop surface. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.55"...
Wood
$12,960 / set
H 18.25 in Dm 21.25 in
Maison Bagués Attribution, Side Tables, Bronze, Mirrored Glass, France, 1930s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency Bagues style gilt bronze neoclassical end tables or pedestals. These simply stunning end tables, pedestals or nights...
Bronze
Modernist Dutch Haagse School side or end table, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An elegant, modestly sized Dutch modernist table, exemplifying the refined geometry and architectural clarity of early 20th-century Haagse School design. Executed in richly toned mah...
Mahogany
Pair of English Zinc Steamer Trunks / Coffee Tables
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two polished zinc cabin travel trunks / coffee tables by Mossman, England, 1930s They have gilt patinated iron locks, iron bindings and one has rubber handles, the other one h...
Metal, Iron, Zinc
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Redwood Trunk Cocktail Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large Sculptural section of Redwood from California. Flat top measures 20 x 16, while the base is 24 x 24 with a height of 16. Piece of glass either round or square can ...
Hardwood
Chinese Black Lacquered Trunk
Located in Barcelona, ES
An antique Chinese parchment and wood trunk in black lacquer, China, 1920s-1930s It has its original hardware with a frontal lock, handles at both sides and a beautiful stripped orig...
Wood, Parchment Paper, Fabric
$1,500
H 18 in W 24 in D 16.3 in
Catalina Style Oak & Walnut Spanish Turquoise & Orange Tile End Table, C. 1920s
By Catalina Pottery
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Rancho California Catalina Pottery, Taylor Tilery style Spanish tile top side table. Featuring a sturdy, rectangular Walnut and Oak framework atop a smooth, balanced hand turned four legged base, with 6 hand painted geometric motif glossy squared Spanish...
Ceramic, Oak, Walnut
Shanghai Art Deco Side Table with Marble Top, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
When the Art Deco movement reached major Chinese cities like Tianjin and Shanghai, the design aesthetic that emerged was the perfect intersection of European modernism and Ming-dynas...
Marble
$1,200Sale Price|65% Off
H 44.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century Antique Painted Indian Rolling Merchant's Chest Trunk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful early 20th century merchants chest/trunk. Chest features solid wood construction, ornately carved decoration, iron hardware, and wheels. Cabinet has been fully painted in b...
Iron
French Cabin Trunk as Coffee Table in Beige Striped Canvas
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful beige canvas cabin suitcase / trunk with brown stripes, metal locks and leather handles, France, 1930s. Steel chromed metal plates locks and stud...
Metal, Steel
Sold
H 24.02 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
1920s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk, Goyard Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two large Goyard engraved brass side handles, solid brass corners and Goyard engraved brass ...
Brass
1920s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two large leather side handles, solid brass corners and Goyard engraved brass locks. It's al...
Brass
1920s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two large leather side handles, solid brass corners and Goyard engraved brass locks. It's al...
Brass
1930s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two Goyard stamped solid brass side handles, solid brass corners and Goyard engraved brass l...
Brass
1930s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two Goyard stamped solid brass side handles, solid brass cor...
Brass
1930s Goyard Shoe Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This trunk features the famous "chevrons" canvas as well as all solid brass corners, Goyard stamped brass locks and leather side handles. It still has got its Goyard plaques on both ...
Brass
1930s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two Goyard stamped solid brass side handles, solid brass cor...
Brass
1930s Goyard Shoe Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This trunk features the famous "chevrons" canvas as well as brass corners, Goyard stamped brass locks and leather side handles. White and red stribes on each side. It is a very unus...
1930s Goyard Hat Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two leather side handles, solid brass corners and Goyard eng...
Poplar, Leather, Canvas
1930s Goyard Hat Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Goyard hat trunk features light brown canvas, solid brass locks, corners and studs as well as silver steel trim. Leather handle on the top. Two little plaques on the sides written: Malles Goyard...
Brass
1930s Black Leather Goyard Hat Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gorgeous black leather Goyard hat trunk featuring three brass locks, stamped Goyard and a leather handle on the top. It still has got its original Goy...
Leather, Wood
Goyard bags are of outstanding quality, featuring durable coated canvas material and excellent workmanship. Personalizations of Goyard bags are still hand-painted by Goyard artisans in the house’s ateliers.
Goyard bags are made from coated canvas, leather trims, and fabric interiors. The exterior can be cleaned by wiping it down with a soft cloth dampened with gentle soap and water.