Used Storage Trunks
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Blanket Chests
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Brass
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Poplar
Mid-20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Early 20th Century African End Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Blanket Chests
Leather
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 19th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage
Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage
Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1930s Japanese Trunks and Luggage
Vintage 1960s American Trunks and Luggage
Early 20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Vintage 1940s Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Steel
Antique 1870s Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Steel
20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Trunks and Luggage
Zinc
Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Vintage 1960s Asian Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Trunks and Luggage
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Philippine Blanket Chests
Metal
Early 20th Century Philippine Blanket Chests
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Paintings
Paint, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century North American Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Mid-20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century British Blanket Chests
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Campaign Blanket Chests
Teak
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Used Storage 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether old storage trunks are worth anything depends on a number of factors. The trunk’s manufacturer is one of the biggest determiners of value. Pieces designed by Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Martin Maier, Oshkosh, Moynat, Taylor and Truesdale are highly sought by collectors, for example. The condition of the trunk and its style will also impact the price you can expect to receive for it. To get an idea of the fair market value of a particular piece, consult a certified appraiser or reputable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of storage trunks.
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