Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk Restoration

By cleaning the inside of old paper or canvas and tender washing sanding and varnishing a steamer trunk can look like it s never been used.

Louis vuitton steamer trunk restoration.

Another louis vuitton early monogram brought back to life. Since then new innovations and printing techniques have been developed to allow for more complex and rich designs. I think that if you were to take apart restore rebuild or repair a lot of louis vuitton trunks you would have a great appreciation for them. Many fully restored trunks for sale.

Greendog 4 years ago. Louis vuitton steamer trunk that has met with some wat. Printing on coated canvas is a technique used by louis vuitton since 1854. Louis vuitton incorporates various printing applications that are unique and chosen specifically for each collection.

This is the job of the restorer. The trunk shop also specializes in the unique restoration of louis vuitton trunks. Louis vuitton mail trunk. 345 gray road north yarmouth me 04097 phone.

There are no american made trunks that equal an lv and the only trunk better than an lv in my opinion is a goyard. After cleaning and restoration of the canvas and leather. Tom johnson of thomas johnson antique furniture restoration in gorham maine restores an early 20th c. Stripping to find the original canvas no paint was used for this restoration.

The trunk shop offers over 30 years of experience in antique trunk restoration new trunk design and build and new and antique parts. This trunk has been painted over to change the look. Circa 1885 read more. Step 1 use a putty knife to remove old paper from the inside of a steamer trunk.

Let us not forget that before louis vuitton there was goyard a french trunk maker who some say is the father of it all. If you would like to get an estimate for the restoration of your louis vuitton trunk just give us a call at 760 699 8156. Steamers usually need some cleaning or restoration. Check out the book louis vuitton.