# Rare Luxury Storage Trunks Bidding for Louis Vuitton's 'Aluminum Explorer Trunk' Starts at $63,000 By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-12-08 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-explorer-trunk References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/louis-vuitton-aluminium-explorer-trunk/) & [christies](https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-rare-aluminium-explorer-trunk-louis-vuitton-6177673-details.aspx) Collectors of [unique designer furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-rick-owens-original-cabin-bronze) have been bidding on the rare Aluminum Explorer Trunk from Louis Vuitton, which dates back to the year 1892. Bidding starts at $63,000 USD, and those interested in putting in their asking price can do so on the Christie's online auctioning website. As Uncrate explains, only a small selection of the Aluminum Explorer Trunks were produced back in 1892, and today only two of them remain. The first is said to belong to the [Louis Vuitton Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cabinet-of-curiosities-by-marc-newson) that's in Paris, while the second is the one being auctioned. The trunks are made from a combination of aluminum and wood, with the first material seen as an impressive status symbol to own back when it was produced due to "its expensive processing methods." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Furniture Collecting:** The increasing rareness of luxury furniture pieces presents opportunities for collectors to invest in and resell to interested parties. - **Antique Auctioning:** Online auctions for rare antique items like the Louis Vuitton Aluminum Explorer Trunk can disrupt the traditional auctioning process. - **Premium Material Use:** The high-end material used in the Louis Vuitton Aluminum Explorer Trunk makes way for experimentation with similarly luxurious materials in other industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Furniture:** Luxury furniture designers can explore the use of rare materials in their creations to appeal to the increasing demand for unique and premium pieces. - **Art Auctioning:** Online auction platforms can provide a convenient and accessible channel for individuals interested in investing in rare or unique art pieces. - **High-end Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can experiment with the use of premium materials in their designs to create exclusive collections with limited supplies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cabinet-of-curiosities-by-marc-newson.md) - [Phygital Luxury Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treasure-trunks.md) - [Architecturally Reimagined Luggage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trunk1.md) - [Luxury Monogram Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-kennel-trunk.md) - [Revamped Modernized Bed Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malle-lit.md) - [Luxury Race Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trophy-trunk.md) - [Sports Medal-Protecting Opulent Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medals-trunks.md) - [Luxurious Motorsport-Inspired Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trophy-trunk.md) - [Dog-ShapedLuxurious Monogram Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-bag.md)