Louis Vuitton Malle Armoire Paris, 1935 Ca.

Louis Vuitton trunk dated c. 1935, restored to its original condition. It is a Malle Armoire, i.e. a trunk-cabinet which can be opened vertically in two parts, internally equipped with a section of one or more compartments and a wardrobe section for hanging clothes. Made for both ladies and gentlemen, these trunks can be entirely used as wardrobes or composed of only compartments. In this specific case, the interior houses the wardrobe section and shoe compartment on one side and six drawers on the other. In addition, access to the wardrobe section is made easier by the possibility of opening part of the upper short side upwards.
Upholstered in Monogram canvas, a fabric characterised by rosette and monogram (‘LV’) motifs, invented in 1896 by Georges Vuitton, son of Louis. The hardware is brass, the locks and nails are branded, the fittings in lozine and wood, the handles in leather. The initials ‘VSG’, set within a lozenge motif on one of the short sides, provide details of the first owner. Canvas-lined interior with hangers. Lock bearing the unique number (075125).
Malle armoire is a genuine piece of travel furniture, the ingenuity of which comes from its internal arrangement, which allowed clothes to be transported on hangers without wrinkling them.
Louis Vuitton trunks, iconic furnishing and collector’s items, are still robust and waterproof today, examples of great craftsmanship.