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WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Aspen, CO
This is an exceptional 20th century WWII German 12x60 Kriegsmarine binocular, presented on an adjustable wooden or chrome Tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl...
Category
1940s German Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
WWII Admiralty Morse Code Signal Floor Lamp
Located in Aspen, CO
Morse Code Shutter Floor lamp reclaimed from a Mid-Century US Naval warship. These lamps were a common fixture on U.S. warships as can be seen in WWII period photography. They were u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
A Large & Unique Collection of Vintage Trout Flies & Lures, Canada Circa 1965
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large & most unique collection of approximately 275 vintage hand-tied wet & dry trout flies, all mounted & described with typed labels, suitable for framing and would an attractive...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Brass
Schumacher x Caroline Z Hurley Katama 20" Pillow In Caramel
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Katama by Caroline Z Hurley for Schumacher with a Knife Edge finish. Designed by artist Caroline Z Hurley in her Brooklyn studio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Linen
Vintage Vita Master Wood Roller Massager Model VMRL-3 Turquoise Blue - Works
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Vita Master Wood Roller Massager Model VMRL-3 Turquoise Blue, Works. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 24.5" W x 15.25" D. Approx. 60lbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram canvas but with a distinctive covering crafted from a singular piece of cowhide. This unique piece represents a special order from Louis Vuitton, showcasing the brand's historical commitment to utilizing only the finest hides available.
Unlike many of its counterparts, leather trunks and cases of this era often struggle to withstand the test of time, requiring regular treatments to prevent drying and disintegration. Remarkably, this particular example defies the odds, retaining the same supple quality it possessed on the day it first graced the shop floor. This suitcase belongs to Louis Vuitton's collection of "speciality materials," which encompasses a diverse range, including, but not limited to, zinc, copper, crocodile leather, and cow leather.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces.
Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time.In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced.
With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today.
1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...
Category
20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional singing bird cylinder music box is a wonder of Austrian mechanical ingenuity. Not only does it play a selection of classical airs with remarkable tone and clarity, but its lush sound is accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Satinwood
Set of Five Assorted Vintage Leather Gymnastics Medicine Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five 1950's leather gymnastic medicine balls in assorted sizes and leather tones. Each ball has original leather with visible wear and patina, repairs made to the stitching. A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
20thC American Silver-Plated Cigarette Case & Lighter Shaped As A Hundred Dollar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century American silver plated cigarette case and lighter.
Designed to resemble a $100 note, the case features Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) who was an American polyma...
Category
20th Century American Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century Sterling Silver Miniature Motorcycle Harley Davidson, Made in Italy
Located in VALENZA, IT
Vintage Harley Davidson FXSTD in sterling silver with very accurate detail reproduction.
At the end of 2007 they stopped producing it
The wheels are with spokes and rubber tires
Com...
Category
1990s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Heavy Steel Metal Decorative Swords - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Heavy Steel Metal Decorative Swords - 2 Pc Set. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 4.25 " W x 1" D. 32"H x 4.25" W x 1"D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Italian 20th Century Green Marble and Sterling Silver Obelisks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Green marble obelisk with sterling silver friezes.
The frieze on the obelisk depicts a composition of fruit with a love knot and is placed on a ba...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, France c.1930
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 French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
1950 Uniques Books Stanza Della Segnatura by Raphael Printed by Pope Pius XII
By Vatican Library
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury, unique seven books of the "Stanza della Segnatura" by Raphael, containing thirty-two plates in color and six in monochrome, printed from Pope Pius XII...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Other
19th Century Chilean Huaso Spurs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and authentic pair of Chilean spurs is stunning to behold. Traditionally worn by huasos, or Chilean cowboys, these silvered steel spurs, or esp...
Category
19th Century Chilean Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
B. Viz Design Antique Textile Pillow
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Antique tapestry fragment, hand trimmed with silver metallic galon on coarse linen. Vintage metallic silver military cording, knotted at the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Textile, Linen
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B music cabinet is among the rarest and most advanced automatic music players of its time. The remarkable machine, crafted by renowned Leipzig firm of Ludwig Hupfeld, is one of the most mechanically complex music players ever made, boasting three self-playing violins accompanied by a self-playing piano. Once made in the 1000s to entertain patrons of upscale hotels, restaurants, and cafes, these extraordinary machines...
Category
20th Century German Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Regency Grand Military Drum c.1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Regency grand military drum, dating to around the 1820. Made from wood, with brass stud work, this drum is painted with a Rule Britannia insignia. The top has a ...
Category
1820s British Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Antique English Choir Trophy Award Plaque Copper Repousse c1938 Lyre Harp
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Choir Trophy Award Plaque Copper Repousse c1938 Lyre Harp.
Direct from England, just arrived in our most recent container, we have several of these one-of-a-kind Eng...
Category
1930s British Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Copper
20th Century Italian Solid Silver 800 Nine Lights Chanukkiyah
Located in VALENZA, IT
Jewish candelabra completely handmade in solid 800 silver.
The round base is raised from the support surface with 4 feet made with the casting techni...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
Fontana Arte Empty Ashtray Pockets Cut and Hollowed Crystal, 1960, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte empty ashtray pockets and hollowed crystal, 1960, Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Crystal
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style King Size Full Posts Star Jasmine Bed
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Star Jasmin Bed, a piece having strength and presence with large posts in a stone hue and cannonbal...
Category
2010s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful braided gold design, the two-compartment box features an exquisite oval agate key, which opens a recessed lock in the base of the box. Such a box would have been a prized possession and would have been able to fit neatly into a gentleman’s waistcoat pocket.
Ingenious miniature portable devices, musical snuff boxes...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Volkswagen Beetle Typ1 Model Car 1945 C.Ca
Located in VALENZA, IT
20th century Italian sterling silver volkswagen beetle typ1 model car 1945 circa.
Volkswagen Beetle model car in sterling silver.
The bodywork of the beet...
Category
1990s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of a Long Pillow with Two Small Ones
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Interesting set of pillows made with an old oriental cicim, coming from the distant mountains near the Caucasus.
The two little ones are cm. 30 x 30 x 10.
The price if FOR THREE pill...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Bixi Velvet 22" Pillow In Onyx
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Bixi Velvet with a Self-Welt finish. Inspired by chinoiserie motifs, this fabulous, fantastical dragon pattern was dreamt up by our in-house design studio. Dense...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Jay Bookcase Four Lacquered Shelves
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Clean-lined, functional, and versatile, the Jay bookcase gives a room that needed strong jolt of color without going overboard. Detailed with four fixed lacquered shelves it is perfe...
Category
2010s American Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Lacquer
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine. Paris, 1899-1904
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 French Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Canvas
Antique Illustration of the Feet of Lord Rama, 'Sri Ram Prada Yatra'
Located in Soquel, CA
Finely detailed illustration of the feet of Lord Rama. The feet are labeled with illustrative symbols, including a lotus flower, shells, and crescent moons. There are a total of 17 s...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold Leaf
Regina Upright Music Box
By Regina Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
An extraordinary and rare coin-operated Regina Sublima upright music box crafted by the Regina music box company, one of the most recognized music bo...
Category
19th Century American Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Il Corpo II Sculptural Bookends Portraying Female Body Hand Crafted Resin Stone
Located in Barranquilla, CO
Our Il Corpo sculpture is a set of two individual sculptures portraying the upper and lower body parts. It was designed to be used as a bookend but possibilities are endless with thi...
Category
2010s Colombian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stone
Sea Vixen Martin Baker Ejection Seat. Certified 1960. Refinished with Hand.
Located in Canterbury, England
An upward fire ejection seat, deactivated, from a De Havilland Sea Vixen, manufactured and issued/ certified 1960. Now, restored and converted into a perfect and fully functioning domestic or office seat...
Category
1960s Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Coat Rack for Coat and Hat Stand Spain 20th
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and original coat and hat rack vintage
It is very beautiful, it is made with iron and wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of Five Assorted Vintage Leather Gymnastics Medicine Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five 1950's leather gymnastic medicine balls in assorted sizes and leather tones. Each ball has original leather with visible wear and patina, and repairs made to the stitchin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
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
1910s French Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
2 Crosses with Micromosaic – Rome, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"2 Crosses with Micromosaic – Rome, 19th Century"
Dimensions: 5 x 3 cm and 4 x 3 cm
A delicate pair of Roman micromosaic crosses, dating from the 19th century. Each cross is decorat...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Large Steel Metal Sword Pakistan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Large Steel Metal Sword Pakistan. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 42" H x 7" W x 1" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Vintage 20th Century Italian Multi Layer Wooden Horse Sculpture c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century Italian pine horse sculpture, created using the layered wood technique, where individual pieces are stacked to form the curves of the horse’s body. This piece or...
Category
20th Century Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Barberini Cabinet with Internal Shelf
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Barberini cabinet with Internal Shelf.
In a matt black base color with golden leaf embellishments, ...
Category
2010s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins
By Samuel Hawkins
Located in New Orleans, LA
A masterpiece of both cabinetmaking and mechanical engineering, this one-of-a-kind expanding table was crafted by the renowned cabinetmaker Samuel Hawkins of London for the Great Exhibition of 1851. Diminutive in size, the fascinating table was designed as a model to demonstrate Hawkins’ innovative patent screw movement to visitors of the Exhibition – six million people in total over five months. It was exhibited again a century later at the Victoria & Albert Museum during the Festival of Britain, an event intended “to symbolise two main qualities of the national character: realism and strength on the one hand, and, on the other, independence and imagination” (Catalogue of the Exhibition, 1951, p.117). To this day, the miniature masterpiece demonstrates the quest of English furniture makers to combine technical innovation with superb craftsmanship.
Displaying exceptional ingenuity, Hawkins’ wind-out screw mechanism allowed one to extend the table’s base to accommodate concentric leaves with the simple crank of a handle. It is based on the inventive expanding table originally designed by Robert Jupe in 1835, which used a swivel mechanism to separate sections of the tabletop and allow for segmented leaves to be inserted. Hawkins’ tabletop, on the other hand, extends outwards directly from the center in order to accommodate additional leaves around its diameter. This unique design allowed the mechanism to also smoothly operate on rectangular tables, which could be wound out from the middle to allow for more table space.
Hawkins was not alone in his endeavor to combine the technical merits of engineering and mechanics with the most artful pursuit of cabinetmaking. The first half of the 19th century saw a prolific increase in the popularity of applying new ideas to traditional furniture principles, which allowed furniture to serve many purposes. The resulting “patent” furniture was practical and refined, though few were as innovative as Hawkins’ prodigious design.
Carved with the year of the Exhibition on the beautifully designed pedestal base, the table is a testament to the significance of this innovation. The model is mentioned in detail in the catalog of the Great Exhibition of 1851, the first international exhibition of industry, manufacturing, and science. Held at London’s dazzling Crystal Palace, its visitors were treated to exhibits from around the globe, including feats of engineering, innovations in industry, and marvels of design. Queen Victoria herself was a frequent visitor, along with her husband, Prince Albert, and others including Charlotte...
Category
19th Century English Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Fontana Arte Handles Glass Brass, 1950, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte handles glass brass, 1950, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Brenta nightstand in chalky white
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our hand-painted furniture collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our beautiful Brenta Nightstand with hand-painted subdue blue branches and small leaves decor.
Inspire...
Category
2010s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Massive Oak Artist’s Easel
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular French late 19th century artist’s easel hand-crafted in France circa 1890. Well loved and taken care of this large art or gallery easel displays a few paint drips and s...
Category
19th Century French Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Oak
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Considered the first step into the world of modern photocopying, the copying machine was among the first widely used devices to successfully produce an ex...
Category
18th Century English Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Three Assorted Vintage Leather Gymnastics Medicine Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three 1950's leather gymnastic medicine balls in assorted leather tones. Each ball has original leather with visible wear and patina, and repairs made to the stitching. Approx...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Orientalist Nuremberg Late 19th Century, Arab Lead Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Orientalist Nuremberg Late 19th Century, Arab Lead Sculpture
Beautiful polychrome Nuremberg lead sculpture. Arab warrior seated on a camel, clad in robes and holding a rifle in his ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Lead
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Malle Haute Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century. The malle haute is the largest of the standard sizes, any trunk larger than this one would have been cus...
Category
20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Marcela Cure XL Pui Wood and Malachite Domino Set - 28 Pieces in leather box
Located in Barranquilla, CO
Our Large Domino set is composed of 28 pieces of pui wood with malachite inlay. Each piece is outlined in blue polyurethane paint and elegantly stored in a leather box.
Nothing better than having fun, and if you can do it...
Category
2010s Colombian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Malachite
Beautiful Bed Side Table Fabric or Leather Handle with Vetrite Insert
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Leather, Lacquer
Ico Valet
Located in NIEPOŁOMICE, PL
The Ico Valet is inspired by the greatest times in men's fashion, when respect for the fabric, craftsmanship and artistry of clothes required proper care. The innovation of this item...
Category
2010s Polish Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Travertine, Brass
20th Century British Royal Air Force Flying Training School Hand Painted Drum
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A well preserved 20th Century hand painted drum from the band of the flying training school of the Royal Air Force. Complete with the infamous motto "Per Ardua ad Astra" - through di...
Category
1970s British Vintage Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bob Jackson Reynolds 531 Touring Winter Trainer Road Bike Dura Ace
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage Bob Jackson Reynolds 531 steel touring winter trainer road bike
History
I am selling my entir...
Category
20th Century Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Antique 20thC Art Deco 14K Gold, Lacquer, Enamel & Diamond Vanity Case c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century American Art Deco 14k gold vanity case, of elegant rectangular form with gracefully rounded sides, this exquisite vanity case exemplifies fine craftsmanshi...
Category
20th Century American Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique 20thC French Bronze & Marble Vulture Book Ends, Max Le Verrier c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century French Art Deco bronze and marble book ends, realistically cast as two vulture birds mounted on polished marble bases. These book ends are unsigned and att...
Category
20th Century French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under Glass
Located in New York, NY
Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under a Custom Glass Case
Homarus gammarus, known as the European lobster or c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Shell, Glass, Wood
Pair of Velvet Appliquéd Petite Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of contemporary silk mohair pillows made with 19th century metallic appliques attached to the fronts. Down inserts, zipper closure.
Category
20th Century Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metallic Thread
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