Louis Vuitton Mail Trunk – Canvas Stencil, 100% Original, Year 1910
This 1910 vintage Louis Vuitton courier trunk is an exceptional collector’s item in hand-painted stenciled canvas, with all its original parts: locks, handles, nails and interiors. Designed for the great transatlantic voyages, it embodies the essence of nomadic luxury in the Belle Époque. Today, it stands out as a prestigious coffee table or a first-rate heritage investment.
A rare testimony to luxury travel in the early 20th century
This type of mail trunk was used to transport clothes, linen or personal effects in the holds of ships or in first-class carriages. Its flat format makes it perfect for conversion into a vintage coffee table, while retaining its function as an exceptional storage trunk.
The stencil-painted canvas, used before the classic Monogram canvas, is preserved here in remarkable condition. It offers a raw, textured look, steeped in history, typical of Louis Vuitton’s early creations.
Product features
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Brand: Louis Vuitton
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Model: Antique mail trunk
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Circa 1910
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Material: Canvas stencilled on wood
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Color: Natural patina, visible old paint
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Handles: Original leather
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Fittings: Period metal (brass or steel depending on version)
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Interior: Unfinished wood or antique canvas, depending on model
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Format: Ideal for coffee tables (precise dimensions on request)
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Condition: Very good for its age – all original, no invasive restorations
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Authentication: Certified by an expert – delivered with certificate of authenticity
An exceptional piece for collection or decoration
This antique trunk can be :
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Used as a coffee table in a living room or library
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Part of a collection of vintage luxury luggage
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Displayed in gallery windows, showrooms or prestigious hotels
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On display in a fine leather goods or design boutique
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Passed on as a timeless luxury heirloom
A high-potential investment
Pre-1920 Louis Vuitton mail trunks in stencil-painted canvas are among the rarest and most sought-after on the international market. Their value to collectors, decorators and luxury investors continues to grow.
Acquiring a trunk in its original condition, without major restoration, with its historic patina preserved, is a rare opportunity with high added value.
Why choose TheVintageTraveler?
At TheVintageTraveler, we only offer authenticated, certified antique trunks in exceptional condition. Each piece is selected with the utmost attention to heritage and aesthetics. This trunk will be delivered to you with its certificate of authenticity, ready to be displayed or used.
Secure delivery or pick-up by appointment at the Marché Serpette showroom (Saint-Ouen).
Conclusion
This 1910 Louis Vuitton mail trunk, in 100% original stenciled canvas, is an exceptional piece of vintage luxury. Rare, iconic and perfectly preserved, it combines historical prestige, functional elegance and investment value. A unique opportunity for the discerning collector or high-end design enthusiast.