Louis Vuitton malle armoire trunk dating back to around 1935, restored to its original condition. It is a Malle Armoire, a wardrobe trunk that opens vertically into two parts, featuring an internal section with one or more compartments and a wardrobe section for hanging clothes. Made for both ladies and gentlemen, these trunks can be entirely wardrobe-style or composed of compartments only. In this specific case, the interior houses the wardrobe section and shoe compartment on one side, and six drawers on the other. Furthermore, access to the wardrobe section is made easier by the ability to open part of the upper short side. Covered in Monogram canvas, a fabric featuring rosette and monogram motifs (“LV”), invented in 1896 by Georges Vuitton, son of Louis. The hardware is brass, the locks and nails are branded, the finishes are lozine and wood, and the handles are leather. The initials "VSG" set in a diamond pattern on one of the short sides, provide information about the first owner. The interior is lined in canvas and equipped with hangers. The lock bears the unique number (075125). The Malle armoire is a true travel piece, its ingenuity coming from its internal layout, which allowed clothes to be transported hanging without creasing. Louis Vuitton trunks, iconic pieces of furniture and collectibles, remain durable and waterproof today, examples of great craftsmanship.
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- 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
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Width: 66 cm (2.17 ft)
Depth: 55 cm (1.8 ft)
Height: 112 cm (3.67 ft)