Louis Vuitton Wooden Paper Knife with Shell Monogram Inlay, Dark Brown Letter Opener in Fitted Box

An unusual Louis Vuitton desk accessory with the quiet charm of an object never intended for the Maison's ordinary retail catalog: a slender dark brown wooden paper knife whose handle carries the Monogram in inlaid shell. It is unused and presented in its fitted Louis Vuitton box.

The Piece

The design is deliberately restrained. A dark brown wooden body forms the foundation, and the handle is embellished with contrasting shell elements arranged as Louis Vuitton floral and LV motifs. Rather than reproducing Monogram canvas, the familiar symbols are interpreted through inlaid decorative material, giving the piece a handcrafted, almost marquetry-like character, and the warmth of the wood against the pale shell creates contrast without becoming overly decorative.

The elongated silhouette keeps the traditional form of a paper knife: a slim tapered blade, a broader decorated handle and smooth wooden construction. Unlike a metal letter opener, the wood gives it a softer, more tactile presence, formal enough for an executive desk yet distinctly collectible, and small enough to sit beside pens, stationery and correspondence tools without dominating them.

Louis Vuitton's history is bound up with travel, presentation and the organization of personal possessions, and beyond luggage and leather goods the Maison has produced a wide world of smaller objects for the rituals of travel, writing, dressing and the home. This letter opener belongs to that tradition: its interest lies not in scale or complexity but in turning a simple everyday implement into something recognizably Louis Vuitton. Smaller decorative objects of this kind need little display space, remain instantly recognizable and often survive in far smaller numbers than mainstream fashion accessories.

Used as intended, it opens envelopes and correspondence. Displayed, it suits an executive desk, library or private study, luxury stationery and vintage writing sets, desk clocks and leather desk accessories, display cabinets and collections of Louis Vuitton objects.

Details

• Maker: Louis Vuitton
• Material: Wood; decorative shell inlay
• Color: Dark brown
• Measurements: Comparable examples of this design: length approx. 18.5–19 cm / 7.3–7.5 in · maximum width approx. 1.5–1.8 cm / 0.6–0.7 in; minor variation between measurements may occur
• Included: Fitted Louis Vuitton presentation box
• Form: Paper knife / letter opener

Condition

Japonista grade S · Unworn or as new, complete with original packaging.

• Unused; exceptionally well preserved, with little to no visible evidence of practical use.
• As with any carefully stored object, minute storage traces may be present on the piece or its presentation materials.
• Please review the photographs closely for the exact condition of the wood, shell decoration, box and interior presentation.

Authenticity & Care

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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