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Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...

Antique Library Steps with four spiral gilt leather trimmed steps and pole. Mahogany and yew wood, Olive Green Leather inserts. H: 118cm D: 62cm Step Height: 53cm Width: 42 cm

A well proportioned natural leather covered Louis Vuitton cabin trunk that has built up an attractive patina with age. Has original leather handles & brass fittings and has its original interior in-tact (including the original tray); Circa 1930. One of the original handle supports is a newly made replacement of the original, that was beyond repair. Provenance: From the collection of Anouska Hempel, noted interior designer, hotelier and taste maker. Dimensions: 91 cm/35⅞ inches (length) x 52 cm/20½ inches (depth) x 34.5 cm/13⅝ inches (height). About Louis Vuitton From humble beginnings, Louis Vuitton laid the foundations for a luggage enterprise serving the upper echelons of 19th-century society. His son, Georges, expanded on his father’s work throughout the 20th century. Louis Vuitton was born on 4 August 1821 in Anchay, a rural village in Eastern France. His father, Xavier Vuitton, was a farmer, his mother, Coronne Gaillard, a milliner. In 1835, aged 13, Vuitton left Anchay on foot for his two-year journey to Paris. He found work as a layetier – a maker of wooden boxes and cases for transporting travelers’ possessions – and was selected as the personal layetier to Empress Eugénie de Montijo, a Spanish Countess and wife of Napoleon III. In 1854, at 4 Rue Neuve de Capucines, Paris, Vuitton launched his enterprise, gaining recognition among Parisian nobility. A second Parisian store opened at 1, Rue Scribe, after the 1871 Siege of Paris. Striped “Rayée” canvas and the first Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk arrived in the 1870s, expanding abroad to 289 Oxford Street, London, and introducing the Damier canvas in the 1880s. Louis Vuitton passed...

Early 20th century Chinese red trunk with iron mounts. Red parchment leather apparently over lacquer. Original iron hardware & carrying handles. Original pat...

This wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Depose, or trademarked, as well as a brass plaque marked Craeser, Malles & Maroquinerie, Laussanne (Su...

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram canvas, deep chocolate color leather trim, Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks, clasps and studs ...

This French 19th century library step ladder is the perfect functional antique to elevate any space. The semi-circular ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned central post...

Impressive decorative English library ladder crafted in hardwoods with an ingenious folding mechanism and featuring leather covering with brass tacks, caps and feet. Folded dimensi...

A superb set of antique leather library steps in the Georgian style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s. The quality is fantastic, they are very useful for r...

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...

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features monogram canvas,honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and clasps , studs as well as leather side handles and brass co...

A Rare Louis Vuitton Dresser/Desk trunk that is entirely covered with signature monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1930s. The exterior c...

A Louis Vuitton Shoe trunk that is entirely covered with signature monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1930s. The canvas has lived and bears marks, scratches and losses. It ...

A magnificent trunk that is entirely covered by the damier canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1890s. The original leather strap is still in place, but unfortunately broken and can't clo...

A beautiful trunk that is entirely covered by the signature monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1920s. The monogram canvas shows some loss and scratches on the top of the tru...

A beautiful Hat trunk that is entirely covered by the signature stencil monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1930s. It features: - Lozine trim, - Brass hardware. - a leath...

A beautiful cabin trunk that is entirely covered signature stencil monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1930s. It features: - Lozine trim, - Wooden slats - Brass hardware....

Hartmann cushion top Wardrobe steamer trunk Gibraltarized deco design, Circa 1920's.

Vintage Brown Tan Top Grain Cowhide Leather 29" Large Hard Suitcase Luggage. Item features "AWD" monogram, great quality leather, original label, no key, but unlocked, very nice vint...

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, deep chocolate color leather trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as solid brass side hand...

A classic set of leather and mahogany library steps with brass handles. The center stair with a lift up storage compartment. Brass Lion motif handles. These steps have recently been ...

Vintage leather bookends, Circa 1975.

A beautiful shoe trunk that is entirely covered with the signature stencil monogrammed canvas from Louis Vuitton circa 1930s. It features: - Lozine trim, - Wooden slats - Brass hardware. Original owner’s initials are painted on the side exterior canvas: L.S The spacious interior has been newly relined following the original lining design, with two removable trays. (There is no inner label) Originally this trunk was used to store shoes. The trunk has no keys. Dimensions: Height 40cm, width 61.5cm, depth 39cm The dimensions of this trunk would be perfect as a side table or mini coffee table...

Bringing together 15 of Europe’s most exceptional artisans working across the design spectrum, Jadot has spearheaded the creation of an extraordinary mixed-media, multi-functional object in the form of an unique ping pong table, titled “Spin Love.” In addition to its recreational use, "Spin Love" can be divided with each table top elevated to serve as a double-sided room divider or screen, with a matching pair of standing floor lamps. One of the most ambitious works of decorative arts today, “Spin Love” connects the talents of the idiosyncratic, visionary artists that make up Zaventem Ateliers. Jadot is the mastermind behind Zaventem, an experimental artist workspace accommodating 32 separate workshops dedicated to the production and transformation of materials, allowing a group of exceptional craftsmen working in ceramics, leather, metal, marble, textiles, and wood to collaborate, experiment, and inspire one another. As a physical representation of the ingenuity and creative drive housed within the walls of Zaventem Ateliers, “Spin Love” asserts their commitment to old world craftsmanship, free thinking, and modern innovation. In conceiving “Spin Love” Jadot aimed to create a work where visionary design and idiosyncratic craftsmanship meets the already collaborative energy, humor and playfulness he had amassed within Zaventem. Each individual element, from the mixed media table tops to the unique ping pong paddles, showcases the height of the artists’ specific expertise. The double sided clover-shaped table top can be divided into two separate tables, each with the ability to be raised to stand upright, acting as a dual-faced screen allowing for four distinct visual options.One bifurcated table half features black and white geometrically patterned leather collages from Niyona, a French custom leather design company. Its corresponding half is composed of precious wood marquetry work by Alexandre Lowie with a steel star detail jewelry designer by Luna Lotta. The second table is composed of an integration of metalwork by Maison Jonckers and textiles from Studio Krjst enclosed within poured resin. On one side each artist’s work is tessellated into a tightly controlled pattern. Flipping the table over reveals an expressive and chaotic assemblage of patterns and textures. The freestanding, movable lamps...

This small hand-crafted beaded leather pouch or tobacco bag is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1970 in an Indigenous American...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored original Louis Vuitton 1920 steamer wardrobe trunk originally owne...

Beautiful pair of steamer trunks in solid wood covered with black leather. Polished aluminum corners and polished steel locks and side handles. ...

Louis Vuitton 'President' attaché case in taiga leather, circa 2003 with matching burgundy leather lining to the inside. The front is secured with a sprun...

Early 20th century Louis Vuitton Paris monogram canvas trunk, travel hard case. Not only is this early 20th century Louis Vuitton Paris mo...

1930s Louis Vuitton monogram steamer trunk. The exterior of the trunk has the classic LV monogram, wood and leather trimming with ...

An exceptional 18th century Flemish 4-panel paravant - foldding screen. Beautifully constructed from hand tooled leather with magnificent polychrome. The colors are spectacular. Wond...

Late 16th century Spanish leather trunk with original hardware and brass tack designs.

Early 20th century antique parchment and iron trunk. This trunk has a rounded top with fabric interior. Forged iron details and lock. Probably a tra...

Vintage eight-piece set of Hartman luggage in Hartman signature canvas with leather straps and handles from train case to various sizes.