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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Creator: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton, Brown Leather, Monogram Canvas, Vintage Steamer Trunk, France
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Distressed Brown Leather, Monogram Canvas, France, Early 20th Century Large vintage steamer or luggage trunk by notorious French fashion house, Louis Vuitton circa 1920s/30s. This example is monogrammed with the original owner's initials and maintains several original interior fittings. The Case has been Professionally restored and refurbished by Louis Vuitton in France, 2024. Shipped via the Louis Vuitton Store...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Furniture

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Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Garment Bag Classic Monogram Canvas 80s
Located in Turin, Turin
The Garment Cover by Louis Vuitton from the 80s is fashioned from Monogram canvas with a well-designed construction to insure a comfortable carry, even wit...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

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Leather

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Classic Monogram Canvas 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Timeless suitcase by Louis Vuitton from the 60s with rounded edges and a double zipper. It is easy to carry with its comfortable rounded handles and bears a removable ID holder. It i...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

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Leather

Large Vintage Louis Vuitton Double Strap Leather Suitcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Vintage Louis Vuitton leather suitcase. This beautiful piece of luggage features a round top handle and buckle fastenings. Cream colored inside fabric is in good condition and ...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

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Leather

Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Canvas & Wrought Iron Drinks/Side Table, 2nd Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Canvas & Wrought Iron Drinks/Side Table, Louis Vuitton canvas, made in France, circa 1960s; the wrought iron table, later 20th century, custom made A vint...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Garment Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Louis Vuitton Garment Bag - holds several shirts and suits with a convenient handle for carrying after folded. The bag also has a hook for hanging over any door for easy...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Keepall Bag Classic Monogram Canvas '80s
Located in Turin, Turin
An icon since 1930, the Keepall represents the spirit of the modern traveler. Lightweight, soft, and always ready for an impromptu departure, the bag lives up to its name. Timeless K...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

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Leather

Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997. From the Louis Vuitton store in Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills in California. Master suitcase mak...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

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Paper

Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Style m12031 Custom with a wait time of up to two years. We are pleased to offer one of two large and impressi...
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1990s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk or Wardrobe Case, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Model number m12010 with a wait time of two years. We are pleased to offer one of two special order large and impressive Louis Vuitton steamer trunks...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Surface Table Lamp 'Limited Edition by Nendo, Objets Nomades'
Located in London, GB
A truly unique limited edition table lamp made by Louis Vuitton as part of their renowned Objets Nomades collection and purchased at the Milan exhibition held at the Palazzo Boccini in 2017 It has never been used and is in immaculate condition, comes with all documentation in its original box with instructions and guide book from the exhibition that year all packed inside the original packing box shipped from Milan to London for me "With his Surface Lamp for the Objets Nomades Collection, Oki Sato, the inspired designer behind the Nendo Studio, has encased light in leather. A rechargeable lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Louis Vuitton of Paris Tan Canvas Dress Suit Carrier With Brass Hanger
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Louis Vuitton of Paris Dress Tan Canvas Suit Carrier With Monogrammed Brass Handle With Monogrammed Brass Handle Full height with handle in use 113cm Width 51cm Depth 2cm Height w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Canvas & Wrought Iron Console Table, 2nd Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Canvas & Wrought Iron Console Table, 2nd Available France, Louis Vuitton Canvas circa 1960s, Wrought Iron Tables Later 20th Century Custom made A striking v...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogramed Traveling Shoe Bags Shoe Stuffers Set of 2
Located in North Miami, FL
This stellar set of 2 authentic coated canvas monogramed Louis Vuitton traveling shoe carriers with original shoe stuffers inserts are vintage and from the 1970s. These were never ev...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

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Canvas

Louis Vuitton Bronze letters Store Display
Located in New York, NY
Hardly ever seen Original bronze letters from renovation of a Louis Vuitton store in Paris France. This came to the US from France over 25 years ago. Ver...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

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Bronze

Louis Vuitton Lounge Chair Designed by Marcel Wanders
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton lounge chair designed by Marcel Wanders Studio. Marcel Wanders designed this lounge chair for the Objets Nomades collection. It looks like...
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2010s French Modern Furniture

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Leather

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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram canvas but with a distinctive covering crafted from a singular piece of cowhide. This unique piece represents a special order from Louis Vuitton, showcasing the brand's historical commitment to utilizing only the finest hides available. Unlike many of its counterparts, leather trunks and cases of this era often struggle to withstand the test of time, requiring regular treatments to prevent drying and disintegration. Remarkably, this particular example defies the odds, retaining the same supple quality it possessed on the day it first graced the shop floor. This suitcase belongs to Louis Vuitton's collection of "speciality materials," which encompasses a diverse range, including, but not limited to, zinc, copper, crocodile leather, and cow leather. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces. Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time.In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced. With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...
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Located in Barcelona, ES
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Located in North Bergen, NJ
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H 9 in W 21.75 in D 14 in
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Located in North Miami, FL
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Located in Nashville, TN
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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Located in Dayton, OH
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2010s Modern Furniture

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Located in Milano, IT
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Early 2000s French Modern Furniture

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Louis Vuitton Beauty Case Parigi 2000 Ca
Louis Vuitton Beauty Case Parigi 2000 Ca
H 8.27 in W 8.67 in D 11.82 in
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Located in Milano, IT
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1990s French Modern Furniture

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Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Turin, Turin
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Louis Vuitton Idylle monogram Mini Lin Josephine PM style purse. It depicts a light and navy blue canvas handbag or “doctor’s bag”. It has a dark navy blue handles. It open...
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