A rare oversized Louis Vuitton trunk in woven canvas, France, late 19th century
A rare oversized Louis Vuitton trunk in woven canvas, France, late 19th century
A very rare example of an oversized Louis Vuitton trunk in woven monogrammed canvas. What distinguishes this particular trunk from others is its unusual size. With a height of 40cm and a width of 120cm is was almost certainly a custom order and has the absolute perfect dimensions for a coffee table as it doesn’t sit too high or too low.
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 and the print was woven into the canvas.
This example dates to around 1900 and is a perfect example of such trunks. With its steel trim, brass studs and locks 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.
Condition: very good overall condition, some staining to the inside top of the trunk, and minor staining throughout, please refer to photographs
Dimensions: 57cm deep, 40cm high, 120cm wide
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