Louis Vuitton cabin trunk c.1920

Adorable small Louis Vuitton cabin trunk dating from the 1920s, covered with the iconic stenciled canvas and reinforced with lozine trim, a signature finish of the Maison during this period.

Standing 33 cm tall, it matches the standard height of first-class berths aboard early 20th-century ocean liners. This specific dimension allowed trunk makers to design pieces perfectly adapted to the cabins — easily slid under the berthby the porter upon the traveler’s arrival. A discreet yet refined example of practicality and elegance in the golden age of travel.

The trunk is personalized with a red painted line along the base and the initials “P.A.” on each side, markings typical of the 1920s. Such details were essential for staff to quickly identify a traveler’s belongings and avoid confusion among the vast luggage sets of distinguished passengers.

Compact and full of character, this piece perfectly embodies the refined craftsmanship and practical sophistication that defined Louis Vuitton during the golden era of travel.

EXCLUSIVELY IN LOS ANGELES

This trunk is currently available exclusively at Maxfield in Los Angeles, where you are warmly invited to view it on Melrose Avenue.