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Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique Chinese red lacquered Ming style lined small chest or trunk, circa 1920.
This handsome chest features unique oversized brass hardware, a fabric lined interior and two side h...
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1920s Chinese Ming Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Depose, or trademarked. Its wooden runners with brass rivets and brass corners offered protecti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Chinese Red and Gold Shrine Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Coat upon coat of red, black and yellow lacquer was hand-applied to this 19th-century footed trunk likely originated as a display stand and storage chest in an elaborate shrine displ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Boho Steamer trunk. Made by the prestigious Louis Vuitton group. All over patina from time and use. This is a well loved trunk! Marked on the lock. Three interi...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid 19th Century Spanish Mesquite Trunk Found in Zacatecas / Western México
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Beautiful mezquite wood trunk with remains of orange paint, found in Zacatecas, Western Mexico
Category
Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
Mongolian Painted Trunk
Located in New York, NY
inside you can see the joinery and craftsmanship of hand hued wood. In good condition having worn paint
Category
Late 19th Century Mongolian Tibetan Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood, Poplar
$3,600
Antique Luis Vuitton Steamer/ Wardrobe Trunk for Restoration
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bridgeport, CT
to the suitcase, canvas losses, stable age crack to wood banding. Restoration is recommended.
Category
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
ONE OF A KiND ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK WITH ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, fully restored, circa 1890-1900 hand dyed brown leather steamer trunk with one of...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass
Colonial Hand-Carved Wooden Box with Lid on Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Colonial hand-carved wooden box with lid on top.
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19th Century Asian Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
Colonial Hand-Carved Wooden Box with Lid on Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Colonial Hand-Carved wooden box with lid on top.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped by the maker D. Jne, Brevete S.G.D.G. Its wooden runners with brass rivets and brass corners of...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Spanish 17th Century Malle - Marriage Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
constructed from wood, clad with leather and wonderful iron ornamentation and hardware. A terrific storage
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Iron
Original Painted Flat Top Trunk With Flowers, Austria dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
The paint is all original on this delightful flat top trunk from Austria.
The flowers in vases are depicted in the front panels, which was a popular folk art design throughout the 18...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Korean Red
Black Lacquer Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finis...
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Early 20th Century Korean Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass
Korean Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finis...
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Early 20th Century Korean Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique Grain Trunk, c1800, FR-0049
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Grain trunk, c.1800 Very Cool hardware and detailing. Large sized. Good Condition. Wonderful character and paint
Item #: FR-0049
Dimensions: 38.25”W x 25.5”D x 27.5”H.
Category
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Iron
Mid 18th Century Leather Upholstered Arcon found in Jalisco Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Materials: Hand-crafted mesquite wood / Leather / Forged iron.
Category
Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th C. American Historical Leather Travel Trunk Sage
s Trunk Depot Boston, Ma.
Located in Rochester, NY
interior with removable upper tray. Wood slats on bottom. Brass lock plate is stamped Eagle Lock Co. Patent
Category
19th Century American Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Storage Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Simple lacquered Chinese trunk in vivid color.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
Spanish Folk Art Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Spanish Folk Art travel chest or steamer trunk,
A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is decorated with a small painted floral decoration, decorative metal corner ba...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand Painted Chest
Located in Mexico City, MX
preserves the material of the box, in this case wood, before the application of lacquer. To complement the
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
English Coaching Trunk, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
English coaching trunk, circa 1875
A black leatherette coaching trunk, England, circa 1875.
Black leatherette patina with reinforced studded steel brackets to corners and sides...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Steel
19th Century Indian Hardwood Travel Box
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning antique 19th century Indian hardwood travel box. Hand Carved and beautifully crafted, this box is a perfect example of Fine craftsmanship of the 19th Century in India. Rea...
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19th Century Asian Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
18th Century Leather Dome Top Trunk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century leather dome top trunk in good condition… With brass nail heads and brass bail pulls at the sides… The front lock does not work but the back plate as well as the strap h...
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18th Century Queen Anne Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Alp, folk art , Trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French Alp, folk art , trunk with a very nice patina
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
$5,440 Sale Price
52% Off
19th Century Rosewood Toiletry Box
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Very fine rosewood gentleman's toiletry box, English, ca. 1880
Category
1880s English Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
French 1700
s Stage Coach Messenger Box with Horse Hair and Iron
Located in Louisville, KY
This whimsically charming 18th c. French messenger box is quite the unique find. The outside is covered in horse hide with a bit of the hair still intact. The leather is held in plac...
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Early 18th Century French George II Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Goyard Trunk, 1910 France
By Goyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Astounding vintage Goyard trunk in a rare extra large size. The oldest and largest antique Goyard trunk available for sale anywhere. Completely original leather, canvas and brass, un...
Category
1910s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass
$38,000
Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century book chest in red lacquer.
The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment. Front with a pair of doors with fillings made of natural wicker. In between ...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Metal
19th Century Wooden Chest or Floor Trunk, Original Paint
Located in Praha, CZ
19th century antique wooden chest or floor trunk.
Category
1890s Czech Industrial Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
Coffer in Marqueterie
Located in Vista, CA
Trunk or coffer in marqueterie, either Swiss or German.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
$8,495
Rare Antique French Goyard Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
original wood hangers, canvas shoe pouches and leather accessory holders, and all the original leather
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Pair of Italian Polychrome Coffers
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century pair of Italian polychrome coffers, hand painted in green and typical Italian period ochre color vegetable and ornamental motifs.
Featured in "Arredo Domestico", a c...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
$7,085 / set
18th Century Spanish Studded Leather Trunk with Lockable Compartments
Located in Dallas, TX
With two lockable compartments on the front façade, this studded leather trunk is a very unique storage piece. Hand-crafted in Spain during the 1700s, the trunk is well-engineered, w...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Delightful Antique Painted Hope Chest with Handpainted Dutch Figures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful folk art hand painted antique trunk or chest in a yellow gold having charming male and female Dutch peasants adorning the top. Great size for a small coffee table with st...
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Early 1900s North American Folk Art Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
19th C Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c paint decorated Pennsylvania blanket chest (Lancaster County)
The blanket chest is dovetailed case and has original bracket feet. Original button box interior and paint, chest...
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Late 19th Century Red Trunk with Black Hand-Painted Riders on Horses
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian Palembang trunk from the late 19th, early 20th century, with hand-painted décor. Created in Indonesia during the Turn of the Century, this Palembang trunk attracts our ...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scand...
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Mid-17th Century German Baroque Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Iron
Period Louis XIV Oak and Iron Domed Trunk, Northeast France, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
A fantastic example of a period Louis XIV trunk, the oak body, which features a domed top, is bound with ornate iron strapwork. The trunk originated in northeast France and was hand-...
Category
Early 1700s French Louis XIV Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Metal, Iron
Adirondack Twig Work Chest
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Adirondack twig-work lidded and handled box with original fabric inside. Exceptional patina and condition. Great for a lodge or cabin.
Period: Last Quarter 19th century
Origin: No...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
Industrial Red Hand-Painted Crates Joseph Malecki Buffalo New York Folk Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare 1920s red and white hand-painted wooden Abattoirs' Sausage transport crates or boxes. Very good vintage condition. From Old Abattoir, Malecki's Meat Company of Buffalo New York.
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1920s American Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
Chalons Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
A wonderful trunk by the French Grand Magasin, Chalons, of Alexandria Egypt. With brass fittings, and original interior lining and key, circa 1915.
Dimensions: 102 cm/40 inches (le...
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1910s French Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass
French Leather Trunk with Original Train Labels Paris to Chantilly, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique trunk, made of wicker, coated canvas, and with leather belts. Two train labels from a journey from Paris to Chantilly (city known for her castel and her royal stables)...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wicker, Wood
$1,047 Sale Price
55% Off
18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and sides. Wrought iron fittings, decorations and side handles.
Category
Mid-18th Century South American Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Iron
19th Century Chinese Trunk with Red and Gold Lacquer
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese red lacquered trunk with gilt decoration depicting a court scene with mountains and foliage. This highly decorative trunk is very functional and could be used...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century Hand Painted Bavarian Dowry Chest Dated 1767
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th century hand painted Bavarian dowry chest dated 1767
Offered for sale is a Bavarian hand painted dowry chest with cast iron handles, escutcheon and interior hinges. The ...
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Mid-18th Century German Primitive Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
$695 Sale Price
61% Off
Scandinavian Painted Dowery Wedding Chest, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Colorful and brightly painted all-over with flowers and love birds, marriage or dowery chest on carved and painted legs, Scandinavian, circa 1800.
In lovely antique condition.
Category
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Other Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood
Rustic Moroccan Wooden Trunk Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rustic wooden trunk or chest made in Morocco perhaps at the turn of the twentieth century with carved feet, expsed nail heads and an iron latch.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Iron
$648 Sale Price
28% Off
Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest
Located in North York, ON
Original early 1900s French steamer trunk wardrobe chest. In all original good condition with original interior fitting, compartments, hangers and hardware. The interior and drawer c...
Category
1920s French Industrial Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Mexico City, MX
This chest from the 19th century is a majestic example of the technique known as ‘maque’, or lacquer, developed in Mexico over the centuries. It is lacquered in an orange background ...
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19th Century Mexican Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Chinese lacquered leather trunk with bronze hardware and raised decoration. This decorative trunk has a beautiful old patina and is great for storage.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Bronze
Early 1900s Antique Steamer Trunk from "Innovation" New York, USA
By Innovation
Located in Buffalo, NY
Weathered steamer trunk from "Innovation" New York, 1903.
Made of corrugated hard pressed vulcanized fiber in black with red detailing and dark brown leather trim. Retains origina...
Category
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Steel
Louis Vuitton Early 20th Century Luggage Suitcase Brown Leather Brass Locks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sacile, PN
Suitcase by Louis Vuitton, dated 1910 circa. Engraved latch, brown and camel leather.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Brass
$1,210 Sale Price
43% Off
English Georgian Chinoiserie Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (19th Cent) black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie design floor trunk with carved & filigree gilt base.
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinese Black Lacquered Floor Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese black lacquered floor trunk with a rounded arch shaped top and decorated with Chinese genre scenes and having a red painted and parcel gilt interior.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Gold Leaf
17th Century Leather Travelling Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare 17th century leather wrapped traveling trunk with its original wrought iron carrying handles and clasp. Original hand-painted coat of arms still retained on interior of lid.
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Wood Trunks
Materials
Iron
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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, 2022Antique 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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