Louis Vuitton Low Black Travel Trunk with Narrow Blue Stripe, Brass-Tone Clasps, France, 1920s, 89 cm

Austere and unexpectedly contemporary, this 1920s Louis Vuitton trunk trades Monogram for a dark body divided by one narrow line of blue. At just 22 cm high, its slim horizontal settles naturally into a modern room as a low table or display plinth.

The Piece

This antique Louis Vuitton travel trunk is attributed to 1920s France. It uses the classic low rectangular travel format with a rigid structure and reinforced perimeter, approximately 89 cm wide, 22 cm high and 40 cm deep, finished in a deep black coated surface with a narrow blue vertical stripe running through the center.

Aged brass-tone clasps, a front lock, reinforced edges, metal rivets and protective corner treatment complete the exterior. Against the dark field the stripe becomes almost emblematic, adding just enough color to make the trunk recognizable from across a room, while the softened patina of the hardware breaks the severity of the black body. A lighter interior completes a palette built from only a few elements, disciplined and almost modern.

Louis Vuitton began as a trunkmaker, and its early reputation rested on travel rather than handbags: rigid structures, metal reinforcements, coated surfaces and carefully fitted interiors designed to protect belongings through rail and steamship journeys. Those utilitarian decisions later became visual signatures.

Compact and low, and so easier to place than a full wardrobe trunk, this example suits minimalist, contemporary and industrial loft interiors, libraries, studios, boutiques and collector rooms. Under a removable protective glass or acrylic top it serves as occasional furniture while sparing the historic surface.

Details

• Maker: Louis Vuitton
• Model: Travel trunk
• Era: Attributed to the 1920s
• Origin: France
• Material: Black coated surface over rigid trunk construction; aged brass-tone metal fittings
• Color: Black with narrow central blue stripe; dark edging; lighter interior
• Measurements: Width approx. 89 cm · Height approx. 22 cm · Depth approx. 40 cm

Condition

• Antique condition with age-related wear and natural patina, best judged by structural integrity, originality and preservation rather than cosmetic perfection.
• Age-related dirt, damage, scratches, peeling or surface loss, and dents to the hardware.
• Also surface wear, abrasion, small losses, oxidation, tonal variation, interior wear with staining and discoloration, and general patination.

Authenticity & Care

Assessed through period construction, coated-surface characteristics, proportions and structure, lock and clasp architecture, rivet placement, hardware aging, edge reinforcement, interior construction, Louis Vuitton markings and age consistency across materials; any later repair is disclosed. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Crated in Japan and shipped insured by air or sea freight. A freight quote is confirmed with you before dispatch through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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