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19th Century China Trade Painted Leather Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
the mid 19th in China for export. Inside is clean and overall condition is very good. Figurative
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Camphor Wood and Brass Bound Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A beautiful Chinese export trunk with a hinged top with a central brass panel, sturdy handles on
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Handsome Chinese Red Trunk on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful Chinese red trunk with raised gold medallions that rests on a custom iron stand.
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Iron
Chinese Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
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19th Century Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Lacquer
$1,100
19th Century Chinese Woven Reed Book Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusally configured fine 19th century Chinese woven lacquered reed trunk with bamboo frames, iron
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Reed
Large Chinese Red Box on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Large red circa 1900 Chinese papier mache box covered in leather with brass hardware on custom made
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Trunk Handmade of Pig Skin
Located in New York, NY
This is a Chinese trunk made which was handmade using pig skin. This was most likely a military
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Chinese Black Lacquer Hide Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Lacquered Wood Suitcase Bronze Mounts
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Delightful antique Chinese suitcase made of wood and covered in goatskin leather. The interior is
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Chinese Tea Chest
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquer Chinese tea chest with red and gold lotus flowers detailed with birds. Brass handles
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19th Century Antique Chinese Trunks
$3,200
Small Chinese export camphor wood chest on stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small Chinese export polished camphor wood chest with a single drawer, the dovetailed case with
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
19th Century Chinese White Hide Trunk on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous white hide trunk on a custom steel stand. This trunk is from Beijing, China c. 1850, and
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Trunk with Iron Mounts
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Chinese red trunk with iron mounts. Red parchment leather apparently over
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Iron
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Footed Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass hardware sets off the warm glow of this fine-grained, 19th century lacquered trunk, likely originally used to store clothing and personal items. The footing at its base was des...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Trunk, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Painted Leather Chinese Export Trunk on Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular camphor wood Chinese Export trunk on custom iron stand, made circa 1840. The trunk is
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass, Iron
China Trade Camphor Wood Trunk or Campaign Chest, circa 1800
Located in Milford, NH
A China trade camphor wood trunk or campaign chest, circa 1800, with brass corner guards and flush
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Dark Green Pigskin Covered Chinese Export Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export camphor wood trunk with brass trim.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Northern Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic painted trunk from northern China is lavishly decorated from end to end in the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Iron
Chinese camphor wood chest with great labels
hardware
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great early camphor wood traveling trunk. It is in original finish with a great interior which has that great strong camphor wood scent still. The support fabric has been replaced...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Studded Ming Traveling Chest, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
Studded with brass nails and textured by richly worn black lacquer, this spectacular trunk dates to the late Ming dynasty and would have been used by a wealthy family or merchant to ...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Brass bound camphorwood campaign chest, Chinese, mid-19th century. Made for the English military
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Camphor Leather and Brass Footlocker Trunk Storage Chest Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Chinese export camphor chest or trunk. Features a leather exterior trimmed in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
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Hardwood
Chinese Export Camphor Wood And Brass Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Essex, MA
RECTANGULAR HINGED TOP OVER A CONFORMING CASE.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Near Pair of Chinese Export Brass-Bound Camphorwood Chests
Located in Cheshire, GB
Near pair of Chinese export brass-bound camphorwood chest. The large rectangular hinged tops
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Wood
Chinese Camphor Wood Hinged and Brass Mounted Traveling Trunk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese camphor wood hinged traveling trunk with brass exterior mounts, original brass carrying
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1820s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Hand-Painted Leather Trunk on Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
its original paper lining, China, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
SALE Vintage Chinese Leather Parchment Large Traveling Trunk, circa 1900s
Located in Sofia, BG
Large trunk with Chinese stamp, side handles 41cm H x 84cm x 59cm.
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Early 1900s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Parchment Paper
19th Century Chinese Export Brass Bound Leather Trunk with Hand Painted Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century Chinese Export brass bound leather trunk. Decorative nail heads, brass frame and
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted 19th C. Chinese Wood + Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest features a
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Essential Hide Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Early 20th Century Asian Qing Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Trunk with Large Brass Medallion and Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese black lacquer trunk from the early 20th century with large brass medallion and lateral C
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
19th C. Chinese Export Camphorwood Chest with Green Leather Exterior
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese Camphor wood trunk, made for export. With applied leather exterior
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Trunk with Incised and Carved Motifs and Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese red lacquered trunk from the early 20th century, with incised and carved motifs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Wood
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Wood
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Trunk on Stand with Original Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Chinese red lacquered trunk was made during the, late 19th century, and is raised on a custom
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Camphor Wood Camphorwood Storage Trunk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handsome large Chinese camphor wood trunk has a large Chinese locking plate and brass carrying
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquered Trunk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 17th century Chinese lacquered trunk inlaid with mother-of-pearl and bone and with painted
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Late 17th Century Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
18th Century Chinese Scholars
Book Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century Chinese Scholars' book trunk with unusual orange lacquer and brass hardware.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Elm
Chinese Camphor Wood Hinged Campaign Trunk with Original Brass Hardware, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese Camphor Wood hinged campaign trunk with the original brass locking mechanism, brass side
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1810s Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Trunk or Dowry or Blanket Chest
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine antique dowry chest or trunk. Chinese depicting an Asian scene. The overall truck case
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19th Century Antique Chinese Trunks
Early 20th Century Chinese White Hide Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese white hide trunk with brass hardware and blue linen lining.
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Trunks
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Leather, Wood
Leather Pig Skin Trunk on Stand Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
interesting locking latch, the trunks sits on a similarly colored custom made stand with asian influence
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
C19th Chinoiserie Decorated Trunk
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A wonderful early 19th Century Chinese export polychrome painted trunk, the leather decorated with
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1820s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
(Pair Available) Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
" motif on the front and sides, brass fitting. View our website for additional "trunks" selections at: www
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Camphor Wood Trunk Made for the English Market with Brass Hardware, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A camphor wood trunk with brass braces and hardware made for the English market, late 19th century. This camphor wood trunk features a rectangular lid adorned with a brass tag and br...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Wedding Trunk
Located in Yonkers, NY
Wedding Trunk, Wood, Red Lacquered, Decorated, Qing Dynasty, China, 19th Century
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Wood
$1,500
Black Lacquer Trunk On Base With Golf Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Gold
Leather trunk on stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese export paint decorated leather camphor lined trunk on a stand of a later date. Circa 1870
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Leather
$2,250
Camphor Wood and Pig Skin Covered Trunk from the Estate of Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely 19th-century small Chinese travel trunk is made from thin sheets of camphor wood
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Lacquered Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple and lovely lacquered trunk from Beijing, China. This trunk features a brass closure on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Trunks
Beige Leather Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A beige leather trunk from China, with traditional brass hardware and fabric lining
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
$2,438
Leather and Brass Sailor
s Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
Chinese Export small leather covered wood box with brass strapping and nailheads, the compartmented
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Leather and Brass Bound Camphor Trunk with Brass Handles
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Chinese motif leather and brass bound camphor trunk decorated with domestic scenes
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Brass
Red Leather Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A red leather trunk with brass hardware and fabric lined interior, Shanghai, mid-19th Century.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
$1,575
White Hide Trunk on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese white hide trunk with brass hardware and an indigo lining with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Trunks
Materials
Steel
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Antique Chinese Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique Chinese trunks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Chinese trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Antique Chinese trunks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique Chinese trunks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Regency and Victorian antique Chinese trunks are of considerable interest.
Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Chinese Trunks
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. 
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
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