Antique Trunk in Woven Canvas from Louis Vuitton, 1900

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Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century louis vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk … Read more 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 and competitors. They decided to come up with a logo, a monogram, which was indeed the famous and very recognisable print we are so familiar with today. The very first run was only made for about six years from 1895 and the print was woven into the canvas.

this is a superb example that dates to around 1900 and is a perfect example of such trunks. It is particularly rare as the cube dimensions are seldom seen with the woven canvas covering and it still retains the original lift-out basket as well as the original owner's initials, custom painted by the louis vuitton store itself. With its steel trim and brass lock, it still shows the same elegance as it did well over 100 years ago and is a testament to the durability of the best trunk maker in the world. Today it makes for a wonderful piece of interior design, both decorative and useful.

complete with its interior lift-out basket, this unusually sized trunk is in exceptionally good condition and harks back to times of passenger ships and 1st class travel of bygone eras. A wonderful conversation piece that would make a welcome addition to any home, both modern or traditional.

condition
in very good overall condition, lacking key. A little darkening to the top left hand corner of the lid but not too noticeable. Please refer to photographs

size
height: 64 cm // 25.2 in
width: 66 cm // 26 in
depth: 63 cm // 24.8 in this piece has an attribution mark,
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