1920s Louis Vuitton Antique Hand-Paint Monogram Trunk · Large Suitcase Decor Chest · Vintage LV Travel Case · Rare Collector Furniture Piece

A century-old Louis Vuitton masterpiece from the golden age of luxury travel — a survivor of glamorous voyages, ocean liners, Art Deco hotels, steamship terminals, and the dawn of international aviation. This trunk isn’t just luggage; it’s a historical artifact infused with real stories, real markings, and real patina from nearly 100 years of movement across continents.

Every scratch, faded paint, leather bruise, and sticker has become part of its biography — a visual diary of the world’s earliest global travelers.
Owning an antique LV trunk is like owning a museum display. Owning a 1920s hand-painted monogram LV trunk with original TWA airline stickers, hotel decals, and era-correct brass hardware is entering a higher tier of collecting altogether.

This piece transforms any home, boutique, office, studio, gallery, or penthouse into a cinematic space.
Placed horizontally as a coffee table, vertically as a prop, or displayed as a centerpiece, it radiates the romance and prestige of French luxury at its most historic era.

This is the type of trunk interior designers compete for, the kind found in celebrity homes, fashion brand flagships, and Hollywood film sets. A true treasure — powerful, expressive, and irreplaceable.

A Century-Old Louis Vuitton Artifact

This exceptional antique Louis Vuitton trunk dates back to the 1920s, a period when the Maison produced some of the most iconic monogram travel pieces ever made. It features:

• Early-era hand-painted monogram canvas (pre-modern coating formulas)

• Original wooden frame typical of 1900–1930 LV production

• Brass hardware, now aged to a deep, warm patina

• Leather handle + trim showing natural oxidation and distress consistent with 100-year-old materials

• A collection of authentic vintage airline, luggage, and hotel labels, including early TWA tags and possibly steamship travel labels

Every component confirms this is an authentic antique Louis Vuitton trunk, not a reproduction and not a later-era piece.

Historical Significance

The trunk belongs to the generation when international travel was a luxury reserved for aristocrats, diplomats, entertainers, and global elites. Its stickers and faded marks indicate journeys across:

• Europe → USA steamship voyages

• Early commercial aviation routes (pre-1950s)

• Prestigious hotels and liner terminals

These stickers alone add value and rarity — collectors pay a premium for authentic period labels.

This is the kind of piece that would easily appear in:

• High-end interior design spreads

• Ralph Lauren or Dior flagship stores

• Auction houses (Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Phillips)

• Museum displays on travel history

Condition Narrative (Real Antique Condition)

Being around 100 years old, the trunk naturally shows:

• Surface abrasions

• Canvas wear and cracking

• Leather oxidation, dryness, and fading

• Brass oxidation

• Sticker residue

• Edge rubbing

• Marks from shipping, stacking, and storage

• General aging consistent with authentic vintage LV travel trunks

These are not flaws — they are proof of original, unaltered, untouched antique authenticity.

Many antique collectors prefer trunks like this because they retain their soul, personality, and travel history without modern restoration.

Interior Condition

The lining shows:

• Natural age darkening

• Surface wear

• Possible fragrance of antique storage (not foul odors)

• All consistent with a 100-year-old wooden-lining LV trunk

No structural instability noted.

Functionality & Décor Uses

This is an extremely versatile décor item, frequently used in:

• Luxury homes as coffee tables, bedside chests, or entryway displays

• Fashion boutiques as merchandising platforms

• Photo studios / film sets

• Interior design offices for mood boards and staging

• Luxury hotel lobbies & lounges

• Collectors’ display rooms

Even standing upright, it becomes a sculptural statement piece.

Specifications

• Brand: Louis Vuitton

• Period: 1920s (confirmed via construction, materials, hardware, and historical stickers)

• Model Type: Flat Suitcase / Travel Trunk

• Material: Early Monogram Canvas, Leather, Wood, Brass

• Size: Approx. W81 × H48 × D21.5 cm

• Included: Early-era stickers and travel labels (TWA, hotels, and others)

• Condition: Antique Vintage (aged, heavily worn, stable, AS-IS)

• Authenticity: 100% genuine antique Louis Vuitton (not reproduction, not modern remade)

Item Specifics & Condition

Brand: Louis Vuitton
Period: Approx. 1920s
Model: Large Flat Suitcase / Travel Trunk
Material: LV Monogram Canvas / Leather / Brass / Wood
Origin: France
Interior: Aged natural lining
Dimensions: Approx. W81 × H48 × D21.5 cm
Condition: Antique Vintage (Extensive wear, age patina, markings, scuffs, sticker residue, abrasions — AS-IS, structurally stable)

Includes:
• Antique ID labels & vintage airline / travel stickers (TWA, hotel labels, etc.)

Shipping and Handling Notes:

Due to the exceptional size and weight of this wardrobe trunk, shipment will require dedicated cargo logistics rather than standard parcel services. Our logistics team will curate the most secure and efficient freight options and provide a customized shipping quotation during your consultation prior to purchase.

The shipping cost displayed on this listing represents only a partial placeholder for total freight and handling. A finalized all-inclusive quote will be arranged personally for you.

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