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Place of Origin: French
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas. With its lozine borders and brass fittings it would have been the top of...
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20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite and complete Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury over 100 years ago, boasting an unparalleled level of sophistication and elegance, it remains a timeless masterpiece that transcends eras.
The captivating allure of the Louis Vuitton trunk transforms it into more than a mere luggage accessory; it becomes a focal point for any room. With its impressive dimensions, it is perfectly suited as a striking coffee table, side table, or even as a standalone centrepiece, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only pays homage to the past but also serves as a statement of unparalleled luxury in the present.
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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20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1980
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. This beautiful example is in great condition, al...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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 ...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique French Travel Trunk
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique French Travel Trunk. Well made late 1800's. It measures 20" deep and high and 35.75" wide. Wear is consistent with age. Nice graphics and the handles are stamped LV.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, 110 cm Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice large Louis Vuitton motor trunk in black canvas, features stamped Louis Vuitton solid brass locks and studs and leather and brass side handl...
Category
1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas. With its lozine borders and brass fittings it would have been the top of...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Keepall Bag Classic Monogram Canvas '80s
By Louis Vuitton
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 Modern Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Superbe 17th Century French Blanket Chest or Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe 17th century French blanket chest or trunk.
Category
Mid-17th Century Louis XIV Antique French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk , Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive Louis Vuitton wardrobe features monogramm canvas, lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as solid brass corners.
It has got a lift top that close...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Embossed Crocodile Leather Doctor’s Bag, c. 1920
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Antique French embossed crocodile leather doctors bag / nurse bag c. 1920
The bag is in a nice antique condition after ca. 100 years as you can see on the photo's.
It even has its ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Louis Vuitton Patinated Alzer Hard Case Vintage Luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton has been fabricating Leather goods for over a century.
This case was purchased in the early 20th century and does not have a code number - those came after the 1980's. ...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, 70 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate color, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped clasps, lock and studs, solid brass corners...
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1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 80 cm suitcase is the largest and the most luxury one made by Louis Vuitton. It features all Louis...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Courrier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, deep black color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as leather side handles ...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1926
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early 20th Century monogram trunk by Louis Vuitton. This trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV Monogram canvas, it oozes style and elegance. Inside, a full length tray, a hat basket and a split tray in the classic ercu canvas. A fantastic conversation piece, great size for a coffee table or just as a standalone item suitable for any interior.
This particular example dates to around 1926 and is a great example of Louis Vuitton’s Monogram trunks...
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20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , light honey color lozine trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks and clasps, Louis Vuitton stamp...
Category
1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1980
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. This beautiful example is in great condition, al...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 75
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 75 cm suitcase is almost the largest and surely the most luxury one made by Louis Vuitton. It feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped by the maker, Laffitte, and its address in Bordeaux, 19 Rue Esprits des Lois. Its wooden runner...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
1920's Moynat Trunk In Beige Vellum, 100 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Moynat steamer trunk features very nice and sought after beige vellum as well as copper corners, 2 copper Moynat stamped locks , two large leather side handles and one more on t...
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1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1910s Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 90 cm Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This unusual Louis Vuitton trunk features beautiful orange canvas, all leather trim in chocolate color, large leather side handles, as well as all Louis Vuitton stamped brass lock, c...
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1910s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest
Located in North York, ON
Original early 1900s French steamer trunk wardrobe chest. In all original good condition with original interior fitting, compartments, hangers and hardware. The interior and drawer c...
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1920s Industrial Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Late 19th to early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, an early model, French, late 19th to early 20th Century with the serial # 148289, and monogrammed "E. M. D." with "Baltimore" to both ends. Interior lab...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent Clutch Bag, Black Leather, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent clutch bag, Black leather, 20th century.
Yves Saint-Laurent clutch bag, Y logo in leather, mirror inside, black leather, good condition, 20th century. ...
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20th Century Modern French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Mirror
Unmatching Pair of French Suitcases in Vellum and Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful set of two suitcases made of cream leather and parchement, France, 1930s-1940s.
Metal locks and studs and leather handles.
The small one is made in vellum.
The large one...
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Checkers Louis Vuitton Trunk, 85 cm Damiers Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This elegant Louis Vuitton features the very sought after checkers pattern.In some of the checkers, it is written "L.Vuitton marque de fabrique déposée". It also features silver stee...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , light honey color lozine trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks and clasps, Louis Vuitton stamp...
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1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
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.
The malle haute is the largest of the standard sizes, any trunk larger than this o...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A magnificent and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton shoe trunk, adorned with stencilled monogram canvas, lozine trim and brass fittings. Elevating its uniqueness is the remarkably unc...
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20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , light honey color lozine trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks and clasps, Louis Vuitton stamp...
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1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique early-20th Century Black Goyard hat trunk French Circa 1920's
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
Ladies’ hat trunk. Hat trunks are very high in demand because of their cubic shape, that makes them ideal as nightstands, or to fill corners between sofas.
Original inside plateau. T...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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 ...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920s Goyard Cabin Trunk , 110 cm Goyard Trunk in Chevrons Canvas
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Goyard trunk features the very sought after chevrons canvas as well as all solid brass fittings: Goyard marked lock. Brass studs. This Goyard steamer trunk has all chocol...
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1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French Parchment / Vellum Suitcases as Side Table
By Innovation
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of high quality French luxury vellum suitcases. France, 1920-1930s.
Made in wood and parchment with brass studs and lock plates in brass and leat...
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 35 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Lou...
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20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, mid to late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. A great piece for use today or as a decor...
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20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Odiot French Empire Silver-Gilt Traveling Dressing Case
By Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Empire Silver-Gilt Traveling Dressing Case
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot
Circa 1835
This exceptional silver-gilt nécessaire de voyage represents the pinnacle of French silversmi...
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19th Century Regency Antique French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Vermeil
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb example of an early 20th century Louis Vuitton hat trunk in the world famous monogrammed LV canvas, with its lozine borders and brass fitting it would have been the top of t...
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20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogram...
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20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 35 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Lou...
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20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate color, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped clasps, lock and studs, solid brass corners...
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1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Red Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This adorable little Goyard trunk features Hermes red color canvas, solid brass corners and solid brass engraved Goyard lock and clasps. It has got a large leather handle on the top.
Its interior is all original too in cream color lining and it still has got its original red Goyard...
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1930s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine Damier trunk France 20th century circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Louis Vuitton's elegant and exclusive Malle Cabine trunk, the Maison's travel icon. The sophisticated creation, with its compact design, was intended to be stowed under the cabin bed...
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Late 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 120 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton cabin trunk is spectacular and very rare.Indeed, its dimensions are huge for a cabin trunk since it reaches 122 cm wide and 41 cm tall. These dimensions are...
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1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, c. 1870's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with its original interior sticker showcasing its provenance and serial number. Adorned with sleek black metal trim and hardware which includes "LV"...
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1870s Antique French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Made In France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early-20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time, the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury throughout the years.
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...
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1930s Other Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Painted Flat Top Trunk
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century antique painted flat top trunk. The wrought iron handles on each side make it easy to carry and move about. The flat top makes this trunk ideal to serve as a small coffe...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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 ...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handmade oak silver chest. It was made to hold valuables such as silver coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the modern day safe. It is...
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18th Century Primitive Antique French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare antique French early 20th century Louis Vuitton monogrammed luggage cube trunk. Features previous owners initials along with blue and whi...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Vintage French Leather Travel Trunk
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 1940s leather travel trunk exudes vintage charm, with a rich, timeworn patina that tells a story of countless journeys. The trunk’s deep brown leather has aged beautifully, deve...
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1940s Rustic Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. This particular model is a massive 65cm...
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20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A magnificent and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton shoe trunk, adorned with stencilled monogram canvas, lozine trim and brass fittings. Elevating its uniqueness is the remarkably unc...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Wicker Basket, Gold Color Stitched Leather Bag Handles France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bag is is wicker, rattan, with Stitched leather bag handles. the color is gold, with an old Patina.
This has been made in France circa 1970.
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1970s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
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 away in 1892, leaving the business to his son, Georges. He set about expanding the family firm even further, selling out at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. J.P. Morgan and family became valued clients, and Georges patented the iconic LV monogram design in 1896, paying homage to a medieval Franc box rosette motif from his personal collection.
The early 1900s saw the Steamer Bag launch and new premises on the Champs Élysées. Georges was never one to shy away from a bespoke order; customers could, and regularly did, request whatever their heart desired. Legendary commissions included a “Malle Lit” explorer’s camp bed trunk...
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1930s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite and complete Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconi...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Made In France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early-20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time, the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury throughout the years.
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...
Category
1930s Other Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat...
Category
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , black steel trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass lock and and steel clasps, as well as black steel ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Steel
Luxury French Leather Suitcase by Gustave Keller
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Barcelona, ES
An exquisite Art Deco period luxury brown leather gentleman's suitcase. Manufactured by Gustave Keller (Keller Frères), 1920s-1930s.
Signed 'Gustave Keller. Av. Matignon 18, Paris' at the front part.
Rare find.
This outstanding top quality leather suitcase was manufactured by Gustave Keller Freres. Designed to be used as gentlemen's vanity travel suitcase.
Brown leather with gold plated lock plates and garnet leather inside.
The key is available. The interior is in good condition, fresh and clean. The original vanity set is missed.
A perfect addition for decorative purposes or as elegant storage box and also beautiful as end / bedside table placed on a pedestal or on other suitcases.
Great gift idea!
The Fendi Zucca Pattern Suitcase shown at the images is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Measures: 66 cm W x 45 cm D x 16 cm H
About Gustave Keller:
The company was founded in 1856 by Gustave Keller, whose simple yet elegant sets and accessories were immediately appreciated around the worl for their premium quality.
Keller was awarded with a gold and a silver medal at the 1867 and 1878 Paris World Exhibitions. After 1878, the Keller brothers succeeded the father and started producing silverware, which was again rewarded at the 1889 and 1900 world fairs respectively, with a gold medal and a Grand Prix.
In his beginnings established at 65 rue de Turbigo in Paris, Keller moved their shop and workshop to 22 rue Joubert in 1891. In 1929, the shop was mentioned as trading from 18 Avenue Matignon and was still active possibly as late as 1947.
In 1889, Lucien Falize wrote that "everything stamped Keller is good" (the firm was later known as "Keller fils et gendre successeurs").
Keller Company attracted brilliant and international customers and was appointed official supplier of several courts (Spain, Russia, Greece and Romania). The Russian Court was an important client and from 1897, the last Tsar regularly purchased artifacts from the Parisian silversmith.
From the 1900s the firm was also commissioned to produce several important cups and trophies for the Principality of Monaco.
The Zucca pattern Fendi hard suitcase...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning and most importantly complete, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as leather side handles and brass ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 55 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag covered monogram canvas and natural tan leather, serves as a quintessential representation of the brand's unwavering commitment to a design that ha...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Luggage/Duffle Bag , c. 1980's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram luggage bag. The exterior of the bag is adorned with the renowned LV monogram pattern and vachetta leather deta...
Category
1980s Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Large French Pirate Corsair's Chest - Safe - Louis XIV Period - France XVIIth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional and extremely rare privateer/pirate chest in solid oak.
The wood is richly carved with rosettes.
The bottom of the trunk is pierced with holes...
Category
17th Century Louis XIV Antique French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Mid-Century Leather Travel Case with Vanity/Grooming Set by Hermés, France
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
1960s Mid-Century Modern leather travel case with vanity/grooming set by the luxury brand Hermès Paris, France
By: Hermès Paris
Material: metal, leather, wood
Technique: carved, cast molded, metalwork
Dimensions: 11 in x 14.5 in x 2.5 in
Date: mid-20th century, circa 1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
Place of origin: France
A mid-20th century leather travel case designed by Hermès Paris, embodying the sophistication and functionality characteristic of the brand’s legacy. This finely crafted piece is covered in tan leather, featuring a textured finish that accentuates its timeless appeal. Its secure metal latches and sturdy leather handle combine elegance with practical design, ensuring both portability and durability. Inside, the case contains a meticulously curated grooming set. The set includes two metal screw-top bottles, two wooden brushes with boar bristles, and an additional metal box, all of which bear the Hermès stamp...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Louis Vuitton Valigia Bisten 80 Parigi Anni '70
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Valigia rigida Louis Vuitton modello Bisten 80 nell'iconica tela monogram, databile agli anni '70. Gli interni sono foderati e i manici arrotondati in pelle; gli angoli sono in otton...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite and complete Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconi...
Category
20th Century Other French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine. Paris, 1899-1904
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton trunk dated between 1899 and 1904, covered in monogrammed Jacquard tissée canvas. This type of fabric, used between 1896 and 1904, represents one of the most complicate...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Rare Vintage Louis Vuitton Garment Bag, c. 1990's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram garment bag represents the epitome of luxury travel and refined style. The exterior of the bag is adorned with the renowned LV monogram pattern and vac...
Category
1990s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Iconic Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk, circa 1910-1920’s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
The epitome of elegance, this trunk stands as one of Louis Vuitton's most iconic and classic designs. Originally crafted specifically for automobiles in the mid 19th century, it grac...
Category
Early 20th Century Grand Tour French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Chrome
