Louis Vuitton Monogram Wardrobe Trunk No. 160990, 1930s France, Fitted Drawers & Two-Level Tray, 115 cm

Closed, it is austere: a tall field of dark Monogram framed by leather and brass. Then the doors open and a stacked sequence of tray and drawers appears, a piece made not merely to hold a wardrobe but to become one, its repaired fittings and altered lining only making that history more legible.

The Piece

This Louis Vuitton Monogram wardrobe trunk from circa the 1930s carries identifying number 160990 and stands about 115 cm high, built on a scale closer to cabinetry than luggage. Its tall rectangular body presents a disciplined Monogram facade; opened, it reveals an upper two-level tray followed by a vertical sequence of drawers, the functionality of a compact chest of drawers carried inside a travel trunk.

The exterior combines Monogram-coated canvas with substantial leather borders and reinforcement, metal corner fittings, riveted hardware, multiple latches, central locking hardware and side carrying elements. Inside, wooden structural panels, textile lining and fitted wooden drawer construction show how historic trunks were conceived around complete wardrobes rather than individual objects. The tall, relatively narrow format commands a room without consuming floor space, and displayed closed it reads almost as an architectural column.

The interior has a documented restoration history. The original lining was predominantly yellow-toned; sections at the uppermost and lower levels have been replaced with white-toned material, and the drawer pulls were repaired or replaced by an Italian furniture craftsman, so they are not original Louis Vuitton components. Some lifting or separation of the interior material is present.

Details

• Maker: Louis Vuitton
• Model: Fitted wardrobe / clothing trunk
• Number: 160990
• Era: Circa 1930s
• Origin: France
• Material: Monogram-coated canvas; wooden structural panels; leather reinforcement; metal hardware; textile lining; wooden drawers
• Color: Brown Monogram; yellow-toned interior with later white sections
• Measurements: Height 115 cm (45.3 in) · Width 59 cm (23.2 in) · Depth 40 cm (15.7 in)
• Configuration: Two-level upper tray and seven fitted drawers
• Restoration: Interior sections replaced; drawer pulls repaired or replaced, not original

Condition

• Antique condition with extensive age-related wear and documented restoration; not an untouched museum-condition object.
• Age-related dirt, surface wear, scratches and general damage, with dents to the metal components.
• Areas of lifting or separation, including the interior material.
• Interior lining sections replaced and drawer pulls repaired or replaced; neither is original.
• For functional use, a professional inspection of the drawer supports, hinges, locking hardware, timber structure and base is recommended.

Drawer Dimensions

Approximate interior measurements, height × width × depth.

• Upper two-level tray: 4 × 51 × approx. 31 cm
• First drawer: 8 × 52 × 33.5 cm
• Second, third and fourth drawers: 14.5 × 52 × 33.5 cm each
• Fifth drawer: 13 × 52 × 33.5 cm
• Sixth drawer: 12.5 × 52 × 33.5 cm
• Lower drawer: 12 × 52 × 33.5 cm

Authenticity & Care

Identification number 160990; canvas, timber framework, leather reinforcement, lock and rivet typology and hardware aging agree with a 1930s Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk, with the replaced lining sections and non-original pulls disclosed. 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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