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Rare Model: LOUIS VUITTON "Ideale" Trunk with Monogram Canvas, c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Trunks" on page 171 and also in the book, "Modern Luxury" on page 144. The "Ideale" model was made to
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

Hardwood Campaign Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
rich color, well figured wood and brass fittings. We date this trunk to about 1880. Great as a coffee
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Campaign Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
rich color, well figured wood and brass fittings. We date this trunk to about 1880. Great as a coffee
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Old Carved Painted Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great old painted and carved trunk. I am not sure where it was made but the wood does look a
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19th Century Unknown Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

French Trunk Covered in Antique Paisley Tapestry
Located in Houston, TX
This big French Trunk is covered in an Antique Paisley Tapestry. The metal and wood lasts are worn
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19th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Louis Vuitton "Malle Chaussures" ~ Full Shoe Locker for 30 Pairs
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Description: Here is one of THE most sought after Louis Vuitton trunks in existence...The "Malle Chaussures
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

Coin Chest
Located in New York, NY
Wood Coin storing chest with iron fittings
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19th Century Korean Antique Wood Trunks

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Iron

A Leather Covered Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A large Chinese leather covered camphor wood trunk with brass bound edges and brass nailhead swag
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood, Leather

19C Leather Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Late 19C leather on wood box with brass nail head patterns and original iron lock and handles
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19th Century Brazilian Antique Wood Trunks

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Leather, Wood

Swedish Traveling Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood traveling trunk covered in canvas painted blue gray. Leather side straps. Metal corners and
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19th Century Swedish Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood, Canvas

Shanxi Rice Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting depicts a bird sitting on a lotus. Pine wood.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Napoleon III Upholstered Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
This is a fancy Coffer from the Napoleon III period made of blackened pear wood. It is covered
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19th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood, Fabric

17th C Trunk
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful early parcel gilt wood chest with caved wood body and painted surfaces, applied molded
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Wood Trunks

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Iron

Top-of-the-line Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk In Excellent Condition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
smaller scale piece! Damier canvas trunks in this type of condition are extremely rare. Both exterior
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

Antique Steamer Trunk ca. 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
original leather handles as pictured. Wood has a wonderful patina from age. Left/Right front latches are
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Early 20th Century Antique Wood Trunks

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Metal

Top-of-the-line Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk In Excellent Condition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
is a very beautiful piece. Damier canvas trunks in this type of condition are extremely rare. Both
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

c.1850 Needlework Chest or Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame is wood, and it's covered with handdone needlework on the outside, and the interior is all quilted
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19th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood, Fabric

French Pine Ice Chest Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
The ancestor of the modern cooler, this charming "Glaciere" (ice box) and made of pine wood with
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1920s French Antique Wood Trunks

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Metal

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas 24 Shoe Trunk, Circa 1925
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
--very rare--and will support the trunks weight. All original hardware is in good working order with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

Antique 1850 s Leather Stagecoach Trunk
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome antique stagecoach trunk in leather over wood c. 1850. with steel nailheads and a
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19th Century American Antique Wood Trunks

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Leather, Wood

Largest Steamer Made, Top-of-the-line, Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
true collector's piece. Damier canvas trunks in this type of condition are extremely rare; this
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Yellow Damier Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
. Wood slats. Original beige lining interior, Louis Vuitton tag. The trunk is just cleaned. All parts
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1890s French Victorian Antique Wood Trunks

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Steel

1900 s French Traveling Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A great "Malle de Voyage" from the Beaujolais Region that is made of poplar wood with brass locks
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Metal

Ornate Brass Trunk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming antique brass trunk with lion's feet. Repoussé brass over old wood interior. Movable brass
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Early 20th Century European Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

Spanish Colonial Bargueño
Located in San Francisco, CA
feet, inlaid drop front, ten small drawers and finely detailed citrus wood inlay throughout. The inlaid
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18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

1812 Carved Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nicely carved trunk marked 1812. Original finish. 21" L x 12 7/8" H x 12 7/8" D
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19th Century Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

18th Century Trunk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Charming antique French trunk / hope chest storage. Exquisite hand-carved in walnut wood.
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18th Century French Renaissance Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cube Trunk in Amazing Condition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Monogram canvas, leather trim and all brass hardware. Of all the trunks I've come across, this is one of
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

A Canvas and Leather Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
square hinge lid over a fitted case mounted with wood straps and brass fittings, the front with a metal
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19th Century Unknown Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

Chinese Leather Trunk
Located in St.amford, CT
Chinese wood trunk covered in leather and hide with wrought iron clasp and iron details throughout
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Iron

1900s Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
luxury trunks Purchasing a trunk is a real investment. You do not actually spend 200 euros at a flea
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1890s French Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

Antique Tall Leather Trunk Luggage with Front Opening Panel found in France
Located in Houston, TX
in wood, canvas and leather, with brass hardware. There are some remnants of travel labels on the
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19th Century European Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

Chinese Lacquered Trunk on Base
Located in St.amford, CT
Chinese lacquered trunk with metal hardware, resting in a fitted wood base with two drawers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Metal

Early 19th Century French Riveted Iron Safe Trunk
Located in Roubaix, FR
Exceptional rare early 19th century iron and wood safe little trunk from France. Very nice rivetes
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Early 19th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Iron

Antique French Automobile Leather Trunk, circa 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
top and also the front with silver metal locks. The inside is painted wood in rust tones.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Metal

Circa 1915 LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Steamer, Famous Provenance.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
easily hold the trunks weight. Age: 1915 Decorating Ideas: A very usable size for a coffee
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

1900 s French Provencal Traveling Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A smart-looking French Traveling Trunk purchased in the Provence Region made of poplar wood with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Metal, Brass

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk with hand-woven brown monogrammed canvas fabric, beech wood
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19th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Brass

French Antique Traveling Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
middle closure). With lots of character, this trunk is made of poplar and trimmed in pine wood and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks

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Metal

John W. Graham and Co. Trunk
Located in Spokane, WA
Unique Wood slatted trunk with original paint and hardware.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Trunks

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Steel

Red Fujian Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique chest from Fujian province in southern China. The top lists up for storage. Handpainted gold painting on black and red lacquer. A pair is available but can be purchased sep...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Mongolian Painted Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique hand-painted Mongolian storage box with calligraphy on all sides.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Painted Mongolian Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique hand painted mongolian trunk for blanket storage.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Shell Trunk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
An antique trunk, with shell applique.
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Early 20th Century Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Trunk
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese lacquered trunk with painted flowers and figures on stand, circa 19th century. Please note of wear consistent with antique age.
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19th Century Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Mongolian Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully painted mongolian red trunk c 1895.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Cassone
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th Century Italian cassone in the Early 18th Century style. Impressive and large. The perfect piece for a game of hide and seek.
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19th Century Italian Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Cassone
Cassone
$7,500
Campaign Trunk / Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large classic campaign chest or trunk probably made about 1830. Nice brass that appears to be origional.
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19th Century English Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Hand-Painted Tyrolian Lift-Top Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive Hand-Painted Tyrolian Lift-Top Trunk with Iron Handles and Original Metal Hinges, Featuring a Floral Design in Coral, Green, and Cream Tones on a Yellow Ground. Interior...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Mongolian Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique mongolian hand-painted storage trunk.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Mongolian Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique mongolian chest with hand-painted scholars' objects on the front. Used for storage.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Painted Side Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red painted chinese side chest.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
deliciously aeromatic camphorwood chest with tray
copper bound corners / brass handles
old surface
unusually large
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19th Century Antique Wood Trunks

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Metal

Hand Carved Wooden Chinese Chest / Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a nicely carved wooden chest.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Black Lacquer Side Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique black lacquer side chest from the Shanxi province in China. Original lacquer finish with original double happiness hardware.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Charming Continental Small Green Country Storage Box
Located in Port Chester, NY
Delightful distressed storage trunk, in a smaller size. Beautiful old worn paint, hinges have had some work, one is new. Little lidded tool box in the inside. Very nicely shaped feet.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

Moroccan Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large 19th Century Moroccan trunk inlaid with bone.
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19th Century Monacan Antique Wood Trunks

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Wood

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Antique Wood Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique wood trunks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique wood trunks available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique wood trunks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Victorian and Industrial antique wood trunks are consistently popular styles. Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Au Départ each produced beautiful antique wood trunks that are worth considering.

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 Wood Trunks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

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