ANTIQUE 20thC LOUIS VUITTON "IDEAL" TRUNK IN ORANGE "VUITTONITE" CANVAS c.1900
A very rare Louis Vuitton “Ideal” trunk (from French “Malle Idéale”), circa 1900's, features orange “Vuittonite“ canvas, all brass hardware, and leather trims. This model was initially introduced as the ‘Perfect Trunk’. The double-topped wardrobe trunk opens like a giant toolbox. The fine details of the brass lock and draw-bolts, leather binding, and “elephant ear“ leather handles give this luxurious trunk a timeless feel. The trunk also contains two discrete interior compartments.
Reference Number: B8004
DESCRIPTION
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators and competitors. They decided to come up with a logo, a monogram, which was indeed the famous and very recognisable print we are so familiar with today.
A very rare Louis Vuitton “Ideal” trunk (from French “Malle Idéale”), circa 1900's, features orange “Vuittonite“ canvas, all brass hardware, and leather trims. This model was initially introduced as the ‘Perfect Trunk’. The double-topped wardrobe trunk opens like a giant toolbox. The fine details of the brass lock and draw-bolts, leather binding, and “elephant ear“ leather handles give this luxurious trunk a timeless feel. The trunk also contains two discrete interior compartments. It is rare to find these trunks in as good condition as this one. It is one of the more collectable models featuring in pages 170 and 171 of the book “100 Legendary Trunks”. A wonderful collector’s piece and interior design item suitable for any home, both modern or traditional.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - wear and tear consistent with age, missing interior pull-out tray (please refer to photographs).
SIZE
Width: 102cm
Height: 47cm
Depth: 50cm