Antique Japanese Trunks
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Trunks
Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Trunks
Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Trunks
Wood, Paper
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Trunks
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Trunks
Iron
1910s English Edwardian Antique Japanese Trunks
Steel, Brass
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The whole chest is covered in black and gold lacquer and is bound with ...
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Wrought Iron
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Softwood
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Lacquer, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Iron
Early 20th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Trunks
Copper
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Lacquer, Wood
Mid-19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Trunks
Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Trunks
Metal
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Trunks
Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Trunks
Fruitwood, Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Iron
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Trunks
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Cedar
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
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21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Antique Japanese Trunks
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Japanese Trunks
Wood
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Trunks
Silk, Paper
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Trunks
Wood, Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Trunks
Wood, Chestnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Trunks
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Trunks
Hardwood, Wood
1940s Japanese Organic Modern Antique Japanese Trunks
Wood, Cedar
19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Japanese Trunks
Marble
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Trunks
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Japanese Trunks
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century Realist Antique Japanese Trunks
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Trunks
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Antique Japanese Trunks
Wood, Ash, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Japanese Trunks
Lacquer
16th Century French Other Antique Japanese Trunks
Tapestry
Antique Japanese Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
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