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Louis Vuitton M21231 Hard Trunk in Damier Graphite Canvas, 65 cm Modern Travel Case
Louis Vuitton M21231 Hard Trunk in Damier Graphite Canvas, 65 cm Modern Travel Case
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A modern Louis Vuitton hard trunk in Damier Graphite, the dark checkerboard canvas that has become a hallmark of contemporary Vuitton. At 65 cm wide with reinforced corners and steel hardware, the M21231 joins the Maison's trunkmaking heritage to a sleek, minimal profile suited to travel, storage or display.
The Piece
This M21231 hard trunk represents the fusion of traditional trunk craftsmanship with modern Louis Vuitton industrial design. Far more robust than soft-sided luggage and more contemporary than antique Monogram trunks, the model is valued for its sleek silhouette, reinforced edging and the distinctive Damier Graphite pattern.
The trunk measures 65 cm wide, 44 cm high and 21.5 cm deep: substantial enough for storage, display and transport, yet at home in an office, residence or studio. Reinforced corners with protective plates and steel hardware echo the house's century-old trunkmaking language and give the case long-term structural integrity. The dark, minimalist exterior remains visually impressive, and the interior is clean, simple and well preserved, ready for archival storage, wardrobe use, prop styling or service as a statement décor element.
Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with fine travel trunks, from flat-top travel solutions and reinforced structures to signature coated canvases and meticulous hardware engineering. The M21231 expresses that craftsmanship in a more contemporary visual language, a collectible embodiment of the house's evolution from nineteenth-century trunkmaker to global luxury name.
Damier Graphite trunks are made in limited numbers and rarely appear on the secondary market. The case is equally suited to modern interior styling and commercial display, and to photographers, stylists, boutique owners and set designers; placed in a boutique, showroom, residence, luxury office or collector's gallery, it brings strong presence and Louis Vuitton heritage.
Details
- Maker: Louis Vuitton
- Model: Hard Trunk, M21231
- Line: Damier Graphite
- Material: Damier Graphite coated canvas; metal hardware; reinforced aluminum and steel structure
- Color: Black × Graphite
- Measurements: Width 65 cm · Height 44 cm · Depth 21.5 cm · Handle drop 20 cm
- Weight: Approx. 8–10 kg class (estimated)
- Included: 2 keys; name tag (replacement)
- Category: Hard trunk / case
Condition
Japonista grade B · Good, with visible wear consistent with use; fully functional.
- B rank (visible wear): a modern Louis Vuitton trunk with expected wear consistent with real use, structurally sound and suited to display or functional use.
- Exterior: scratches, corner wear, surface rubbing and usage signs; the metal hardware shows scuffs and aging.
- Interior: clean, with light signs of previous use; no structural damage noted.
- Hardware: light metal dullness; latches and hinge mechanisms fully functional.
- The name tag is a replacement.
Authenticity & Care
Model reference M21231 in Damier Graphite coated canvas with Louis Vuitton hardware and protective corner plates; the accompanying name tag is a replacement. 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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