Louis Vuitton Monogram Wardrobe Trunk No. 0647650, Early 20th Century, Orange Interior, Fitted Drawers, 111 cm

Closed, it is a vast grid of Monogram, wood and brass; opened, a cabinet of drawers and trays lined in warm orange. Older than a century, it feels less like something one carries than something one arrives with, and its later relining forms part of a candid restoration history.

The Piece

This antique Monogram wardrobe trunk, more than 100 years old and bearing identifying number 0647650, was conceived as a portable cabinet for the grand age of rail and ocean travel. At about 111 cm wide, 66 cm high and 55 cm deep, its broad rectangular body opens into an elaborate interior of drawers, trays and compartments, giving it the presence of furniture rather than luggage.

The exterior presents historic Monogram across a deeply aged brown field, divided by horizontal and vertical wooden battens into a strong grid and reinforced by brass-tone metal fittings, rows of rivets, corner guards, central reinforcement, historic locks and carrying hardware. Wood framing, leather components, fitted cabinetry and textile lining complete a construction closer to compact furniture than to modern luggage. Initials are present on the trunk.

The interior carries a documented restoration history. The trunk originally incorporated hanging storage on the right side, which now holds a six-drawer section, and the drawer system has since been repaired or adapted; the lining has been renewed in orange. The left side holds an upper tray, two upper drawers, a middle drawer, two lower drawers and a bottom drawer. The exterior keeps far more of its historic character, while the interior represents a later functional intervention, treated here as part of the trunk's history rather than disguised.

Louis Vuitton founded his Maison in Paris in 1854 after training as a trunk maker and packer, and large fitted wardrobe trunks represented the culmination of that thinking: luggage that could stack, resist impact, protect garments and survive ships and railways. Displayed closed, this one reads as a monumental Monogram chest; open, as a historical wardrobe cabinet for a dressing room, boutique or fashion archive.

Details

• Maker: Louis Vuitton
• Model: Antique wardrobe / fitted trunk
• Number: 0647650
• Era: Early 20th century; more than 100 years old
• Material: Monogram coated canvas; wood framing and reinforcing slats; riveted metal hardware; leather components; textile lining
• Color: Brown Monogram; orange interior
• Measurements: Width 111 cm (43.7 in) · Height 66 cm (26.0 in) · Depth 55 cm (21.7 in)
• Configuration: Six-drawer right section; upper tray and six drawers on the left
• Markings: Identification number 0647650; initials
• Restoration: Interior relined in orange; drawer system repaired or adapted

Condition

• Antique condition with substantial age-related wear and later interior restoration; a decorative and collectible object rather than a cosmetically pristine accessory.
• Weathering, dirt, scratches, staining and surface wear; wear to the wood.
• Metal dents, missing or loosened rivets, oxidation and abrasion.
• Historic repair: the interior has been relined in orange and the drawer system repaired or adapted.
• Given its age and size, a professional inspection of the base, hinges, drawer supports, timber frame and locks is recommended before intensive use.

Drawer Dimensions

Approximate interior measurements, width × height × depth.

• Right side, upper drawer: 50 × 10 × 23 cm
• Right side, second drawer: 50 × 16 × 23 cm
• Right side, third to fifth drawers: approx. 50 × 16.5 × 23 cm each
• Right side, lowest drawer: 50 × 24 × 23 cm
• Left side, upper tray: 48.5 × 6.5 × 33 cm
• Left side, two upper drawers: 50 × 7 × 32.5 cm each
• Left side, middle drawer: 52 × 19.5 × 35.5 cm
• Left side, lower drawers: 52 × 16 × 35.5 cm and 52 × 15 × 35.5 cm
• Left side, bottom drawer: 52 × 25 × 35.5 cm

Authenticity & Care

The trunk bears identification number 0647650; canvas, timber and slat configuration, lock and rivet typology and hardware aging read as a historic Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk, with the orange relining and drawer repairs disclosed as later work. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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