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20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, C.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for
Category
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
home, both modern or traditional.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
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20th Century Albanian Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Green "Taiga" Leather, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vuitton.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
perfect example of such trunks. It is particularly rare as the cube dimensions are seldom seen with the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Rare 20th Century Louis Vuitton "Low Wardrobe" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
-off due to its reduced height. Normally wardrobe trunks with a width and depth of 55cm have a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
interior, both modern or traditional.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
interior, both modern or traditional.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, France c.1872
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
design, both decorative and useful.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk.
At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
interior, both modern or traditional.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
living space.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
interior, both modern or traditional.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category
Vintage 1930s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
design, both decorative and useful.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category
Vintage 1910s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
interior, both modern or traditional.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category
Vintage 1910s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
traditional.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
design, both decorative and useful.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
Category
Vintage 1910s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
A 20th Century Louis Vuitton Briefcase Finished In Black Epi Leather, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vuitton.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and
Category
1990s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
steamer trunk.
At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
since its establishment in 1924.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
since its establishment in 1924.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1940
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Special Order Large Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Special Order Large Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
RESTORED ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LOCKABLE STORAGE TRUNK
Located in Pulborough, GB
and steamship cabins. Originally used as steamer trunks, these versatile pieces are now prized as
Category
20th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Leather
PAIR OF VINTAGE AVIATOR PILOT STYLE POLISH ALUMINIUM NIGHTSTAND BEDSIDE TABLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exact price
A very good looking and well made pair, they are based on steamer travel trunks but with an
Category
20th Century Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
PAIR OF TIMOTHY OULTON STYLE GLOBETREKKER ALUMINIUM
BROWN LEATHER SiDE TABLES
By Timothy Oulton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
provide you with the exact price
A very good looking and well made pair, they are based on steamer travel
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 20th Century Leather Steamer Trunks
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of early 20th century English steamer trunks which have been completely refurbished. The
Category
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Pair of 20th Century Leather Steamer Trunks
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of early 20th century English steamer trunks which have been completely refurbished. The
Category
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
PAiR OF ANTIQUE ZEBRA SKIN
LEATHER UPHOLSTERED STEAMER TRUNKS CHESTS TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rare pair of Zebra skin & brown Leather upholstered steamer trunks circa 1920
Please note the delivery
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Pair of Large Vintage Metal Steam Trunks, Early 20th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of large metal vintage steamer trunks with various period luggage labels and leather handles
Category
Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian R&H Modern Canvas Wood
Leather Steamer Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian Era Flat Top Steamer Trunk or Chest by R&H Modern Trunks. Made from wood with a canvas
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Hardwood
Pair of French Leather Hat Trunks after Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of French Campaign style leather hat trunks or steamer trunks. Amazing
Category
20th Century French Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Large Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
storage of smaller trinkets or frequently used travelling items. Steamer trunks were so called as they
Category
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 100 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
with its serial number.
Underneath, it has got its zinc bottom that was used to protect steamer trunks
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF STUNNING ViNTAGE ENGLISH SIDE TABLES STORAGE TRUNKS SLATTED WOOD LEATHER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage side table sized luggage steamer trunks made from slatted wood and leather strapped then finished
Category
20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Neverbreak Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest
By Neverbreak Trunks
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful steamer chest is from the early 20th century and is covered in history. It was made
Category
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dallas, TX
stacked. These antique Louis Vuitton steamer trunks are being re-purposed and used as a coffee table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French American Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Industrial Wood Steamer Trunk, Coffee and End Table Set, 1960s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous set of vintage wood, brass and leather steamer trunks
for use as coffee table and end
Category
Vintage 1960s Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Square Brass Clad and Riveted Coffee Table on Plinth Base Attributed to Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
in rivets. The corners have protective covers similar to those on antique steamer trunks. The wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Oshkosh Luggage Countertop Advertising Piece
Located in San Francisco, CA
steamer trunks and was made circa 1920. Provenance available to purchaser.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Dry Bar French Designer circa 1930 Brass Suede Trunk Cupboard
Located in Labrit, Landes
cupboard reminiscent of the same era steamer trunks
Inside the doors have useful shelves
The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Steamer Trunk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Original 1900's steamer trunk used in the opening of the play, "Where's Papa".
Category
Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
$4,125
French Steamer Trunk
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1920s steamer trunk with brass studs on a wooden ribbing. The clasps are also brass. It has
Category
Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Large Steamer Trunk
Located in Barcelona, ES
Portuguese large leather steamer trunk with dome top.
Antique 19th century dome top Portuguese
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese American Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron, Zinc
$3,362
1920s Steamer Trunk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A very nice steamer trunk with weels. In good shape made from brown canvas, brown color lozine trim
Category
Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
$4,503
French Steamer Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage French leather steamer trunk with wood struts and brass appointments. The interior
Category
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
$4,950
1930s, American, Steamer Trunk
Located in Buchanan, NY
1930s, American, steamer trunk with original hardware and dark navy blue paint finish.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Trunks and Luggage
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An immaculate 1930s Louis Vuitton cabin steamer trunk. In excellent condition retaining its
Category
Mid-20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
$21,130
1920s Dark Blue Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This nice steamer trunk features very unusual dark blue canvas, black lozine trim, large leather
Category
Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Essex, MA
In as found attic condition. Rectangular with hinged lid opening to a cloth interior lacking tray with serial number and paper label. Conforming case section with losses, replacement...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1930s French Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful trunk features wood slats on warm brown canvas, brass locks and fittings and leather handles. Interior has been relined and has got two removable trays, convenient for...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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Steamer Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of steamer trunks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique steamer trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are all kinds of steamer trunks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Steamer trunks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many steamer trunks are appealing in their simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Hartmann Trunk Company produced popular steamer trunks that are worth a look.
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 Steamer Trunks
- What are steamer trunks worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Steamer trunks can be worth as much as $3,000 depending on the quality and condition. Some renowned fashion houses, such as Goyard and Louis Vuitton, have designed steamer trunks that are worth as much as $45,000. Find a range of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although steamer trunks are no longer used for traveling, they are still produced as a way to store valuables and as a storage solution. Steamer trunks were widely used in the late 18th century throughout the early 20th century as a way to transport clothes and other personal belongings and were meant to bridge the gap between luggage and storage. Shop a wide range of vintage and contemporary steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify your steamer trunk, look inside the lid, along the interior and on the bottom for a stamp that indicates the manufacturer. Popular makers of steamer trunks included Clinton, Goyard, Hartmann, Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Moynat, Oshkosh, Taylor and Truesdale. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted steamer trunks.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023You can line a steamer trunk with a variety of materials. Paper is a simple solution for lining, but you can also use fabrics like velvet to protect items stored inside. Find a range of steamer trunks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an old steamer trunk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022An old steamer trunk is a type of luggage. Most often, it has a rectangle or domed shape. Its purpose was to carry clothing and other personal belongings while traveling. The name comes from the fact that most often, their owners traveled via steam ship. Shop a selection of antique steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, typically people don't travel with steamer trunks. Due to their size and weight, steamer trunks aren't ideal for traveling by air or sea. However, people still purchase steamer trunks to use as storage solutions and decorative accents in their homes. Shop a selection of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
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