Curating a Heritage Lifestyle
A classic and charming chocolate brown vintage 1920s Louis Vuitton leather suitcase. With original luggage tag from the Côte d'Azur Pullman Express, a luxury service that ran from December 1929 until May 1939 between Paris and Vintimille near the Italian border.
Custom-made luggage and vanity cases became popular following the increase in travel amongst the affluent classes during the post-war 1920s. Beautifully crafted and stunning aesthetic pieces with extraordinary attention to detail, vintage luggage can make a statement storage solution within a room if too heavy for today's modern travel. These pieces evoke the glamour of the golden age of travel during the early 20th Century.
The exquisite French-made luggage sets including those by Louis Vuitton are the most collectible and desirable. The enduring popularity of Vuitton luggage makes this rare case the ultimate of investments.
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