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Material: Leather
Trunk Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine Tissé France XX secolo Paris 1870 circa
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Baule Louis Vuitton, elegante ed esclusivo, icona da viaggio della Maison. La sofisticata creazione, dal design compatto, era pensata per essere trasporto in carrozza, questo modello...
Category
Late 20th Century French Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c. 1910
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Malle Armoire Trunk Monogram Canvas, Paris c. 1914
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
An exquisite “malle Armoire“ (wardrobe trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century made in France, Paris.
The malle armoire was made in different sizes, this is the medium one.
Cover...
Category
Early 20th Century French Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Malle Courrier Monogram trunk France 20th century circa 1915
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Louis Vuitton's elegant and exclusive Malle Courrier trunk, the Maison's travel icon. The sophisticated creation, with its compact design, was intended for use inside the voyage cabi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine Damier trunk France 20th century circa 1890
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
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 French Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Steel
JINGASA - ICHIMON-GASA EDO Period 19th Century Samurai Helmet Japan
Located in TEYJAT, FR
JINGASA - ICHIMON-GASA EDO Period 19th Century
Jingasa, flat-shaped Samurai headdress made of wood, the exterior covered with black lacquer depicting a brown kamon, a Japanese heral...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wood
Pair of Modern Gray Small Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A streamlined design with its sleek embossed leather framed in a lustrous gilt finish. The single drawer, adorned with a simple square pull, offers a discreet storage solution, while...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Antique 19th Century Victorian Leather Suitcase With Painted Crest c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian leather suitcase with a painted family crest. The suitcase is very well kept and features the original cotton lining, document holder and dust cove...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag In Epi Leather Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in black Epi leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Louis Vuitton for over 120...
Category
20th Century French Other Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The 19th-century French library step ladder is an ideal antique to enhance any space. With a semi-circular design and four stairs surrounding a central post, it exudes elegance. Thi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
ViNTAGE HAND ALUMINIUM & BROWN LEATHER AVIATOR COFFEE TABLE STORAGE TRUNK CHEST
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative hand hammered Aluminum & brown leather Aviation style drawers to be used as a TV stan...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Modern Gray Two Drawer Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A streamlined design with its sleek embossed leather framed in a lustrous gilt finish. The two stacked drawers, adorned with simple square pulls, offer a discreet storage solution, w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Henry Hallam, Constitutional History of England, 3 Vols, 1867, Leather Bound
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Hallam, Henry.
Title: The Constitutional History of England From The Accession of Henry VII To The Death of George II.
Publisher: London: John...
Category
1860s British Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Doerr & Co American 1925 Lacquered Art Deco Smoking Station In Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Wall smoking station created by the Doerr Company.
This is an amazing piece of American history, created during the art deco period, back in the 1925. Crafted with industrial machin...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1930s Original Czech School Sports Leather Gym Mat Four Handled
Located in London, GB
An original 1930s vintage school gym mat originating from the former Czechoslovakia. The mat is very well made and heavy, made from a thick leather hide and stitched together around ...
Category
1930s Czech Industrial Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, String
Vintage Polaroid SX-70 Tan Land Camera by Henry Dreyfuss
Located in Wallkill, NY
A very nice Polaroid SX - 70 camera, developed by Edwin Land and Richard Wareham, designed by Henry Dreyfuss Associates. This was state of the art and re...
Category
1970s American Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stainless Steel
The Works Of Alexander Pope. 10 VOLUMES - NEW EDITION - 1871 - IN FULL TAN CALF
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POPE, Alexander.
TITLE: The Works Of Alexander Pope. Includes Several Hundred Unpublished Letters, and Other New Materials.
PUBLISHER: London: John Murray, 1871.
DESCRIPT...
Category
1870s British Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
47 Volumes. Alexandre Dumas, The Complete Works.
Located in New York, NY
47 Volumes. Alexandre Dumas, The Complete Works. Edition de Médicis. Bound in 3/4 green morocco and marbled boards with the raised band spines decorated in gilt-tooling and faded to ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Essex Bed, leather, wood and mirror bed with optional nightstand light (King)
Located in Houston, TX
Sleek and contemporary, the Essex Bed is constructed of a wooden frame with a leather headboard wrapped in metal banding. Convenient wooden nightstands with concealed drawers are rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Essex Bed, leather, wood and mirror bed with optional nightstand light (Queen)
Located in Houston, TX
Sleek and contemporary, the Essex Bed is constructed of a wooden frame with a leather headboard wrapped in metal banding. Convenient wooden nightstands with concealed drawers are rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Bronze
Vintage Traditional Leather Wrapped Tobacco Humidor Jar with Mallard Duck top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Traditional Mallard Duck Motif Leather Tobacco Humidor Jar.
Vintage tobacco humidor square box in cognac color leather wrapped.
Circa 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Copper
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910
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 utilising 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...
Category
20th Century French Other Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
MAHON, Lord. The Letters Of Philip Dormer Stanhope. 5 vols. 1892 IN FULL LEATHER
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MAHON, Lord.
TITLE: The Letters Of Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl Of Chesterfield; Including Numerous Letters Now First Published From The Original Manuscripts.
PUBLISHER: L...
Category
1890s British Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Suitcase with Original Stickers, 1950s
Located in Żory, PL
This leather travel suitcase was produced in the Czech Republic in the 1950s. The suitcase is in very good condition with numerous original stickers, mainly from tourist places in C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Vintage Rolex Green and Red Leather Wallet and Passport
By Rolex
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Red wallet and green passport wallet in leather by Rolex.
Category
1980s Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
SMOLLETT, Tobias. The Works Of Tobias Smollett. (12 VOLUMES - 1899
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SMOLLETT, Tobias.
TITLE: The Works Of Tobias Smollett.
PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1899.
DESCRIPTION: 12 vols., 8-13/16" x 6-1/8", frontis in each volume, bound...
Category
1890s British Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Vintage Louis Vuitton Luggage/Duffle Bag , c. 1980's
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 French Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Aspen Bed - Leather Upholstered Bed with Wood Base (Queen)
Located in Houston, TX
Inspired by nature and the serenity of the changing seasons, the Aspen Bed offers a cozy nest constructed of a wood base with a leather frame and features an elegantly curved headboard to promote the idea of a safe enclosure. The optional decorative headboard cased in metal adds a dramatic statement of luxury and accentuates the idea of a safe and serene slumber.
Base comes in the following wood finishes: natural cerused oak, grey cerused oak, black cerused oak, walnut or sustainable macassar ebony...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Macassar, Oak, Walnut
Danish mid-century modern magazine holder in rio rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Danish mid-century modern magazine holder in rio rosewood
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Aspen Bed - Leather Upholstered Bed with Oak Base (King)
Located in Houston, TX
Inspired by nature and the serenity of the changing seasons, the Aspen Bed offers a cozy nest constructed of a wood base with a leather frame and features an elegantly curved headboard to promote the idea of a safe enclosure. The optional decorative headboard cased in metal adds a dramatic statement of luxury and accentuates the idea of a safe and serene slumber.
Base comes in the following wood finishes: natural cerused oak, grey cerused oak, black cerused oak, walnut or sustainable macassar ebony...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Macassar, Oak, Walnut
Stitched Leather Magazine Rack
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jacques Adnet stitched leather magazine rack in dark bordeaux color.
Shows some leather wear and repair on top of handle.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Hunting, Shooting Cartridge Bag.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather Cartridge Bag.
A good quality leather cartridge bag. The bag is in good usable condition with five small divided compartments for cartridges, one extra full length co...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Rare French 19th Century Antique Doll Carriages
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in the south of France this set of antique doll carriages are an enchanting collection with wooden handles, original paint, and working wh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
1970s Mexican Sterling Silver Artisan Signed & Made Stylized Dragon Belt Buckle
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful late 1970s men's or women's vintage Mexican Sterling Silver artisan signed belt buckle in the form of a stylized dragon. Marked Mexico, artist initials, TM-12 and 950 , whi...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jacques Adnet luggage rack
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques Adnet leather luggage rack
Made for a hotel in south of France in the 1950s
Beautiful brown leather
Nice condition
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Pierre Umbrella Stand by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA
Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury
without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the
highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing
a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Arthur Hertzberg Leather and Brass Cigar Cigarette Ash Tray Ashtray
Located in Draper, UT
Charming Mid-Century Modern Arthur Hertzberg & Craftsmen leather and brass wire ashtray. This ashtray dates back to 1950 and features a solid brass ring that holds stainless steel ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage reddish brown leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair and an extra padding strip on the palms. Vintage repair to one palm padding. The leather is very soft and in...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage reddish brown leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair and an extra padding strip on the palms. The leather is very soft and in good condition.
CREATOR Unknow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Monogrammed Coated Canvas, Large-Sized
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage classic Louis Vuitton soft side suitcase with leather trims, zipper closure and wheels for easy transport. Open interior for you to pack as you like. Large-sized.
Category
Late 20th Century French Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Barnabae Itenerarium, or Barnabee's Journal. 1820 - 2 vols - BOUND BY DE COVERLY
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BRATHWAIT, Richard (Joseph Haslewood - editor).
TITLE: Barnabae Itenerarium, or Barnabee's Journal.
PUBLISHER: London: Np, 1820.
DESCRIPTION: 2 vols., l6mo, 5-1/8" - 4-1/...
Category
1820s British Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
1930s /40s W.D. Hensell & Sons Bocci (Lawn) Balls with original leather bag
By W.D. Wilson
Located in Buffalo, NY
.
1930's ,40's Bocci / Lawn Balls with original leather carrying bag.. Made in Australia by W.D. Hensell & Sons
Category
1940s Australian Industrial Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Maitland Smith Classic Tooled Leather Obelisk
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Maitland Smith classic obelisk is a stunning piece that will add an elegant touch to any room. The tooled leather pattern in a rich brown color makes it a perfect fit f...
Category
Late 20th Century Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern Leather and Iron Jacques Adnet Style Magazine Rack
Located in Weymouth, MA
Classic mid-century modern Jacques Adnet attributed magazine rack. Stylishly made with faux leather and bent iron rods. This hard to find magazine rack exudes mid-century modern styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Memoirs Of Giocomo Casanova. 12 vols. - 1922 - LTD EDITION - IN A FINE BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CASANOVA (Arthur Machen - translator).
TITLE: The Memoirs Of Giocomo Casanova Di Seingalt.
PUBLISHER: London: Privately Printed for The Casanova Society, 1922.
DESCRIPTIO...
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1920s British Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Complete Works Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 11 vols. LARGE PAPER EDITION 1886
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth.
TITLE: The Complete Works Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
PUBLISHER: Cambridge: The Riverside Press, 1886.
DESCRIPTION: LARGE PAPER EDITION. 1...
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1880s American Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Rare Large Colonial British Raj All Leather Military Campaign Chest Stamped
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Remnant of the Raj. This all leather British India Military Campaign Chest is a very rare survivor. Stamped "The Western India Army Boot & Equipment Factory, Solid Leather Guaranteed...
Category
1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Set of 20 Antique French Leather Binding Books for Decoration
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of 20 antique French books from the De Maupassant series.
These books can beautifully decorate your bookcase or office. These books are not ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Paper
Frank BROOMHEAD. The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). FIRST EDITION - LTD SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BROOMHEAD, Frank.
TITLE: The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947).
PUBLISHER: Ravelston: Private Libraries Association / Zaehnsdorf Limited, 1986
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 1...
Category
1980s British Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
1950s fine Tooled Leather Western Theme Ladies Handbag Purse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely and highly tooled western theme leather purse . Decorated on both sides and the interior . Open the flap to find red interior and equestrian embellishment . Wonderful conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
HERMES Paris - Rare Tan Barenia Calfskin Convoyeur Bag. Limited Edition
Located in Encino, CA
HERMES Paris, very rare Tan Barenia Calfskin Convoyeur Bag.
Limited Edition
This exquisite bag, stamped “Hermès Paris Made in France” and numbered, carries the blind stamp ‘R’ indica...
Category
2010s Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Pair of Leather and Brass Bookends, Gucci, Italy, c. 1970
By Gucci
Located in New York City, NY
Classic, refined bookends from Gucci, decorated with patinated brass horsebits and a contrast stitched leather.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Vintage Officer's Luggage Cases, English, Leather, Bedside Nightstand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage officer's luggage cases. An English, leather and brass bound bedroom nightstand, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Quality casework, with beaut...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Transform your space with the timeless allure of our antique decorative books. Crafted with exquisite handbinding, these antique leatherbound books...
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20th Century Danish Victorian Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag, crafted from monogram canvas and natural tan leather, serves as a quintessential representation of the brand's unwavering commitment to a design seamlessly harmonising style and utility. Inspired by the practical proportions of mailbags from the Americas, these bags effortlessly combine chic aesthetics with practical functionality—whether hung on a cabin door, displayed on a deck, or utilised for a spontaneous weekend getaway.
The monogram canvas, adorned with iconic LV initials and floral motifs, stands out not only for its recognisability but also for its exceptional durability. Teamed with natural tan leather, this pairing gracefully matures, developing a lavish patina over time that enhances the bag's inherent character. The enduring design underscores Louis Vuitton's timeless allure, elevating these pieces to coveted collector's items that encapsulate the brand's storied history and commitment to impeccable craftsmanship.
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 industrialisation 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...
Category
20th Century French Other Leather More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
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