Vintage Goyard Trunk

About the Item

Classic vintage Goyard trunk. Wooden frame wrapped in the iconic Goyard canvas print with saddle leather and brass hardware. Incredible patina and coloring to leather and canvas. Accents of blue and white paint give this trunk amazing charachter. Timeless simplicity in design and iconic badging have made this brand a staple of elegance since 1853. Initially started as a malletier for the aristocrats of the 1800s, Goyard developed it's "Goyardine" canvas which is made up of three layers blending linen and cotton and covered with a resin that makes it waterproof and provides a leather look. Goyard has kept its original location in Paris which is imprinted on all their pieces. The branding reads "233 Rue St Honoré, Paris" with the Goyard name above. Some wear as shown. Over 80 years old. Large open space for goods. Good vintage condition. Available at our Southampton showroom.

Designer:
Goyard
Brand:
Goyard
Dimensions:
Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1940-1949
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4193224193702

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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.