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Place of Origin: French
Set Of Old Bound Books 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called " Society for the History of French Protestantism ". Th...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Pair of Authentic Louis Vuitton Luggage Pieces
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Authentic Louis Vuitton Luggage pieces.
Individually numbered, Pair of brass numbered keys included with both pieces.
Can be mou...
Category
1960s Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
$12,500 / set
First Edition Jacques Adnet Book by Gaelle Millet & Alain-Rene Hardy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First Edition Jacques Adnet Book by Gaelle Millet & Alain-Rene Hardy.
260 Page book on the life and legacy of one of the most prolific French designers of the 20th century, Jacques...
Category
Early 2000s French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
1844 French Antique Nautical print Engraved Portolano of Syrie by Antoine Roux
By Antoine Roux
Located in Milan, IT
Antique portolano, nautical map of Syrie engraved on a copper plate by Antoine Roux, Marseille France 1844, from his work Recueil des principaux plans des ports et de Rades de la Mer...
Category
1840s Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 22''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 23'' x 22''
Category
19th Century Empire Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century French Bronze Sculpture
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French bronze sculpture representing two putties. The bronze is patenate and the base is in gilt bronze.
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Rene Lalique Electric Blue Coloured Glass 'Graines' Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique electric blue coloured glass 'Graines' Pendant. This pattern features a branch with berries. Threaded tassles and necklace. Engraved makers mark, 'Lalique'. Book referen...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass
Le Style Empire, Décoratations, Extérieures Et Intérieures, Mobilier, Bronzes
Located in valatie, NY
Le Style Empire: Décoratations, Extérieures et Intérieures, Mobilier, Bronzes. Printed in Paris by Chez F. Contet. All volumes are 1st Ed's with the exception of volume 1 which is a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Empire French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Pleyel Upright Piano Satinwood Neoclassical Inlay Fluted, Columnar Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1893, Pleyel upright piano with a satinwood cabinet.
Entire cabinet features intricate, Neocalssical style inlay. The front panels feature a symmetri...
Category
1890s Neoclassical Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Big Pair of Inox Obelisks Attributed to Maria Pergay, France 1970.
By Maria Pergay
Located in Brussels, BE
Big pair of stainless steel neoclassical obelisks
Nice patina.
Attributed to Maria Pergay 1970..
Category
1970s Neoclassical Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Category
1850s Empire Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Inlaid Marquetry Nightstands, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern or Art Deco style nightstands or end tables,
France, Circa 1950s
Macassar ebony wood, with inlaid floral marquetry, tapered ebonized legs,...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Side Cabinets or Nightstands with Ebonized Base and Burl Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
This pair of circa 1930s French Art Deco side cabinets could be used to flank a sofa or as nightstands. Each has a storage compartment with hinged door and narrow open shelves at the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Burl
French Art Deco Decorative Iron Cot or Cradle with Canopy on Gentle Rockers
Located in London, GB
Good quality French Art Deco Decorative Iron child's cot or cradle with semi circular canopy above, and semi circular ends to the bed area with two handles to the upper edge, the who...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
1950 Film 16mm Camera, SOM Berthiot, France
Located in Miami, FL
Société d'Optique et de Mécanique Berthiot (SOM Berthiot) was a French manufacturer of optics and photographic lenses. They produced C and D mount motion picture lenses for professio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French More Furniture and Collectibles
Mid Century Magazine Rack by Mathieu Matégot in White Painted Metal France 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century white magazine rack designed by Mathieu Matégot produced in France during the 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 14.57 in (37 cm) W: 15.75 in (40 cm...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Mobilier Restauration, 1st Ed
By Charles Massin
Located in valatie, NY
Mobilier Restauration. Paris: Èditions Ch. Massin, 1976, French text. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 80 pp. The book illustrates the beds, seating, tables, case pieces and other ...
Category
20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Century French Louis Philippe style miniature armoire or sample cabinet, hand-crafted of solid walnut with a mirrored door and dovetailed drawer. Interior has one adjustable shelf (replaced). Working lock and key. Chestnut as a secondary wood. Mirrored door with drawer below. All original and well constructed. May be used as a kitchen wall cabinet...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
French Baker's Scale
Located in Houston, TX
French Baker's scale. This antique cast iron baker's scale includes original weights.
Great Kitchen Accessory!
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
$1,450
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Mahogany Bedside Table Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1850, the elegant antique cabinet stands on front rounded columns ending with bun feet and embellished with decorative brass mounts at the shoulder and the b...
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble, Brass
1960s Pierre Cardin Acrylic Coffee Table Lighter Signed
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Rare acrylic and brass table lighter with laminate backing by Pierre Cardin. Signed piece.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
$492 Sale Price
20% Off
Pillowcase made from an antique European embroidery, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Cotton in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Clean recommended.
This pillowcase was made from an antique embroidery therefore not in brand-new condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Linen
1880 Antique Aubusson Pillow - 20'' X 17''
Located in Los Angeles, US
20'' X 17'' antique pillow. 19th-century fabric.
Category
19th Century Empire Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Structured Corrugated Glass Room Dividers by Saint-Gobain, France 1950s
By Saint Gobain
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Exceptional corrugated glass panels by Saint-Gobain, France 1950s. Nice large panels from beautiful clear soft green tinted glass with metal wi...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Scarce Early 20th Century French Richard Jules Mahogany Cased Barograph
By Jules Richard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and interesting French mahogany-cased barograph by Richard Jules. circa 1900
Exquisitely handcrafted in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, this fine weather forecasting scientific instrument is a barometer that records the barometric pressure over time in graphical form, as well as make a continuous recording of atmospheric pressure.
Housed in a high-quality protective wooden case, having hinged lid with original glazed glass panel sides, barograph with centigrade thermometer scale, fitted with eight aneroid capsules stacked in series, cylindrical drum element with graph for data recording and analysis.
Signed, retaining the maker's marks to top and interior. The metal plaque affixed to top reads: "Barometre Enregistreur
Ancene Mon Richard Frères...
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury French Leather Bound Two-Volume Holy Bible Dated 1953
Located in Dallas, TX
These two holy Bible books with brown leather covers were printed in Marseilles, France, dated 1953, each of the two books features the new and old testament translated by Robert Tam...
Category
Mid-20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Paper
Painted Wooden Folding Screen, 5 Panels, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted wooden folding screen, 5 panels, 20th century.
Painted wooden folding screen, 5 panels, 20th century.
Centre: H: 128cm, W: 59cm, D: 2.5cm
Sides: H: 128cm, W: 40cm, D: 2,5cm
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
A pair of French cerused oak twin beds, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each bed features a gently aged finish that highlights the natural grain of the wood in the simple headboards, along with the clean, understated lines of the triple paneled footboard...
Category
Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
$3,295 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Hand Painted Jelly Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in northern France circa 1880, each "Confiturier" (French for jelly cabinet), stands on tapered and fluted legs over a carved straight apron. The cabinet features a single do...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Late 19th French Mahogany & Brass Balance Scale, c.1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A late 19th century balance scale. The body is Mahogany with two brass trays, brass and glass window and bronze inner mechanism. Th...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Bronze
"The Ipcress File" Original French Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for Michael Caine's Classic, 1965 spy thriller. Directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Category
1960s Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Charlotte Perriand Luggage Rack for "Les Arcs*, Savoie, C. 1968
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Renens, CH
Luggage rack designed by Charlotte Perriand c. 1968. for the ski resort "Les Arcs" in Savoie, France.
The slatted support, made of solid pine, is mounted on a black laquered tubula...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Paris Blues
Located in London, GB
Original French painting gouache on art board used to create the French film poster for the 1961 American drama Paris Blues. The film was directed by Marti...
Category
1960s Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paint
$6,576
Pair of Bedside Tables by Pierre Guariche, circa 1968
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of nightstands with versatile design, serving as both nightstands and seats, they were conceived by the renowned French designer Pierre Guariche and was featured in both La Pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Plywood
$1,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Custom French Linen Embroidered Double Sided Pillow Cover
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
MDV Embroidered Myre Rayure
Color: Ecorce (a bronze with gray hues)
Size 26x26
A beautiful natural flax, heavy weight linen, with a deep dark gray bronze embroidered stripe pattern....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Linen
$287 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Ralph Lauren Cannes Estate Large Side Tables Single Drawers Brass Detail
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of near perfect condition Ralph Lauren Cannes French side tables with single drawers and bras...
Category
20th Century French Provincial French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
$3,856 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vintage French Provincial Walnut Nightstands, 1920, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century French provincial nightstand. Made of walnut with a deep color and original patination. A single drawer and cabinet with a shelf when you open the door. Loire Vall...
Category
Early 20th Century Biedermeier French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Mathieu Matégot Vintage Magazine Holder Perforated Metal circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introduce a captivating piece of design history with the Mathieu Matégot Vintage Magazine Holder. This magazine holder, designed by the renowne...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Pair of Michel Pigneres Black Lacquered Brass Nightstands Tables 1970s
By Michel Pigneres
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of French midcentury single drawer black lacquered nightstands or end tables would be stunning in any room. Designed by Michel Pignères in France in the late 1970s, th...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Marquetry Bed Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Art Deco marquetry bedside table made with inlaid veneers of burled elm, maple and walnut. Dovetailed drawer above a cabinet door with decorative marquetry oval medallion wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble
19th Century Country French Child's Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French child size chair hand crafted of solid walnut with large scrolled arms and natural rush seat. Waxed patina. Good and st...
Category
19th Century Country Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & 18K Gold Lapel Pin
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This stunning early 20th century Continental 18K gold lapel pin is beautiful & is artistically crafted with a stylish clover motif suitable for eit...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold
Cartier and America by Martin Chapman Hardcover Table Book 1st Ed. 2009
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cartier and America by Martin Chapman Hardcover Table Book 2009. 176 pp.
1st Edition Published in 2009.
Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 1".
As opulent as the treasures it celebrates, this lavish volume presents Cartier's timeless designs worn by some of the twentieth century's most legendary figures. It's been one hundred years since the House of Cartier opened its doors on Fifth Avenue in
Manhattan. Since then the luxury jeweler has been creating exquisite brooches, bracelets, tiaras, timepieces, and other items including scent bottles, so-called mystery clocks, and handbags many of them specially commissioned by their illustrious patrons. Readers will see up close Gloria Swanson's bracelets from Sunset Boulevard, Douglas Fairbanks s elegant watch, the Duchess of Windsor s panther brooch, and Grace Kelly s 10.47-carat diamond engagement ring, as well as items owned by Marion Davies, Vivien Leigh, Barbara Hutton, and Elizabeth Taylor. Author Martin Chapman offers an in-depth exploration of how Cartier conquered America, from its European birth in 1847 to its arrival on the other side of the Atlantic, and from its whimsical Art Deco creations to the red carpet prominence that linked the name Cartier with fame, wealth, and exclusivity. In addition to stunning color images of each object, the book features photographs of stars and heiresses wearing their Cartier jewelry. A beautiful volume for fashion aficionados, this trove of jewelry is a tribute to Cartier s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Vintage Wood Nightstands, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of bedside cabinets from the 1960s. Cabinets fully original and in very good condition. Attractive and functional form.
Additional dimensions information:
Height to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
STUNNING VERY LARGE 1930's WATERCOLOR ROOM DIVIDER FOLDING SCREEN GARDEN SCENE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand made in France, Watercolor room divider of large proportions
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
A highly decorative piece of of French Art in the form of a large room divider. This folding screen depicts a wonderful green house garden...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940. Called "chatelaine", this bronze brooch features articulated chain links with hangi...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, 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...
Category
20th Century Other French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands with Large Crest
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French walnut neoclassical file cabinet is truly an unusual find! Appearing to be, at first glance, a large nightstands, features a single exterior drawer above a cabinet that opens to reveal an interior ceramic compartment. The sumptuous French walnut has been crafted with a double pilaster design down the front with pyramidal plinths, tapered and fluted motifs, with louvered carvings above scrollwork just above the lower plinth. The door features a hand painted floral motifs and drawer and doors are accentuated by exquisitely cast bronze pull for the latter. Bun feet provide support.
It has a large crest...
Category
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820
Located in Milan, IT
Round Cylindrical snuffbox, regular, consisting of a base and a removable interlocking lid. On the lid a ring in smooth pink gold, which stops a glass lens. Inside a rare Memento mori decoration painted in oil on a white agate table...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Agate, Gold
19th Century French Carved Painted Polychrome Crucifix Signed Charles Forni 1881
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a dramatic spiritual statement with this monumental life-size French crucifix. Found in a private chapel in the Rhone Valley in Lyon, France, and measuring an impressive 89 inch...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillows
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 17th Century Tapestry Pillows.
1) Tapestry panel of brightly a brightly colored parrot amidst lush fruiting branches, representing a harmonious balance of nature, and applie...
Category
17th Century Empire Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Textile
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Category
1860s Empire Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
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 Other French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Bentwood Coat & Hat Hooks, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Art Nouveau period bentwood hat and coat pegs, circa 1910 – 1920.
The wall mounted Beechwood hooks have turned upper pegs for holding a hat, with a u-shaped peg f...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Beech
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Miniature Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming child's sofa with hand-carved and gilded frame. Cut velvet and silk upholstery.
Category
19th Century Louis XV Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Colored wall map of the WORLD
By Chambon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
“Mappe Monde, contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre”
CHAMBON, Gobert-Denis (France, 17.. - 1781)
Paris, Longchamps et Janvier, 1754
Size H. 115 x W. 145 cm.
Gobert-Denis Chambon made copper engraving after the work of Guillaume De L’Isle, published in 1754 by Jean Janvier and S.G. Longschamps.
A huge wall map of the world in two hemispheres printed on two sheets, depicting the Eastern and Western hemispheres supported by two male figures, decorated at the bottom right and left with two celestial hemispheres (boreal and southern) and at the bottom in the middle with an armillary sphere, in addition.
This map is most notable for its depiction of the Sea of Japan labeled "Mer de Corée" and of "Mer de L'Ouest" or Sea of the West - a great sea, easily the size of the Mediterranean, to flow from the then-known Strait of Juan de Fuca...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Provincial Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paper
$28,650 Sale Price
20% Off
French Standing Coat Rack by Roger Ferraud, 1950's
By Roger Ferraud
Located in Barcelona, ES
Standing coat rack designed in 1950's by Roger Ferraud, France. Black lacquered metal frame, rattan and three colored balls.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Rare and Unusual 19th Century Louis XVI Style Dog/ Doll Bed or Baby Crib
Located in Buchanan, MI
Rare and unusual 19th century Louis XVI style dog/ doll bed or baby crib. The ultimate in luxury for your little furry friend.
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
L AVENTURE SALUT LES COPAINS Hardcover French Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
L AVENTURE SALUT LES COPAINS by Christian Gauffre, Michel Brillié, Jean-Marie Perier (Photographer), Daniel Filipacchi (Preface) Language : French.
Dimensions : 10.10 x 1.25 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art French More Furniture and Collectibles
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