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Large Antique Trunk for Shoes
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Large leather traveling trunk An unusual leather trunk for the storage of shoes, painted to the
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Antique 1890s British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Early 18th Century Studded Leather Traveling Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 18th Century leather travel trunk in beautifully brass and iron studded Spanish
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Antique Spanish Parchment and Forged Iron Trunk
Located in Wainscott, NY
interior. Forged iron details and lock. Probably a travel trunk. Found in Spain. Dimensions: 42.5"w x 22"d
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Early 20th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Superb Leather Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Superb Baroque period French traveling trunk covered in "Russia" leather with profuse
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Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Portuguese Vintage Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Portuguese vintage travel chest or steamer trunk, A very useful decorative travel
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Antique Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Walnut

Vintage-Style Leather Trunk Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
vintage-style leather travel trunk and has design detail including nailhead trim, brass buckles, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather

Vintage-Style Leather and Canvas Trunk Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
leather-wrapped edges and corners with brass. Inspired by the look of a vintage luggage travel trunk, it
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21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Benches

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Large Oak Wood Trunk with Brass Accents and Handless
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century oak wood travelling trunk. The oak wood trunk consists of brass trim, a plain brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Large Tan Canvas, Wood and Brass Bound Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
travel trunk, it is covered in canvas, it has wooden and brass banding and studs, on the sides there are
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Large Canadian Canvas, Wood and Brass Bound Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
century travel trunk, it is covered in canvas, it has wooden and brass banding, on the sides there are
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Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Antique Camphor Blanket Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century brass bound camphor wood traveling trunk with original stickers, 1890
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Antique 19th Century European Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Camphor Chest, English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb camphor chest Originally used as a travel trunk possibly on a naval or military campaign
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Antique 1860s English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

English Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a plain and utilitarian rectangular travelling trunk built to combine strength with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Large Tan Canvas, Wood, Leather and Brass Bound Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
century travel trunk, it is covered in canvas, it has wood and leather banding with brass locks, corners
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Antique Late 19th Century Steampunk Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Spanish 17th Century Solid Walnut Board Carved Panel
Located in Round Top, TX
fascia to a very large traveling trunk. The panel has wonderful honeycomb motif carvings. Wonderful as
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Solid Walnut Board Carved Panel
Located in Round Top, TX
fascia to a very large traveling trunk. The panel has wonderful carvings of flowers, chickens and hand
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Architectural Elements

English Country Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Country cocktail cabinet - An oak and brass bound travel trunk style wine and cocktail
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Artisan Hand Carved Blanket Chest in Solid Wood with Relief Detail 1920s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique artisan hand carved storage- traveling trunk- blanket chest in solid wood with relief
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Rare Louis Vuitton Drawer Trunk, circa 1908
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
luggage, and strove to create products that were adaptable to the new age - the travel trunk was born. In
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Poplar, Iron and Leather Trunk Luggage from "Viers-Doazan"
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dallas, TX
Rectangular in shape and finished on all four sides, this beautiful travel trunk would make an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Leather Bound and Studded Trunk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent leather over wood trunk traveling trunk has three different sizes of nail heads
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

A Good Anglo-Indian Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in Hudson, NY
. Used as a storage and travel trunk this would have been brought back as an example of over seas work
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-19th Century French Oval Pigskin Leather Hat Box from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
. This hat box would make a unique addition to a travel, trunk or fashion accessory collection. Original
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

ENGLAND 1900 Victorian Pair Of Army Officer Travel Chests In Leather And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
officer's travel trunk chest, created in England during the Victorian period, between the 1880-1900. These
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Chinese camphor wood chest with great labels hardware
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great early camphor wood traveling trunk. It is in original finish with a great interior which
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Maple Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Very decorative antique leather bound travelling trunk that looks like it was made in Rio De
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Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Large Antique Vintage Wicker Theatre Film Prop Storage Basket Trunk Box
Located in Stockbridge, GB
’ on the lid so it could have originally been used as a travelling trunk. The basket has wicker carry
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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wicker

17th Century Royal French Leather Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
French "Malle" or travelling trunk from the 1600s. This beautiful leather domed trunk has been decorated
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Antique 17th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Iron

Camphor Wood and Pig Skin Covered Trunk from the Estate of Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely 19th-century small Chinese travel trunk is made from thin sheets of camphor wood
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Antique Travel Dome Trunk
Located in Houston, TX
Antique travel dome trunk shipping luggage case in distressed vintage leather. Fabulous toile
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Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Moynat Shoe Trunk, Moynat Trunk, 77 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Checkers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
woman in this period to run a luxury company in the travel trunk industry. Indeed, this field of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century, French Leather and Copper Hat Box from Maison Cosse in Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
would make a unique addition to a travel, trunk or fashion accessory collection. Label of origin: Maison
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather Trunk/Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful authentic vintage French Louis Vuitton vachetta leather traveling trunk. This outstanding
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A vintage coffee table made to resemble a steamer travel trunk. The table is constructed of finely
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20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

18th Century Iron Bound Domed Oak Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
. Perhaps once used as a traveling trunk (based on the size and the handles), this 18th century iron bound
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique circa 1889 American Steamer Trunk Chest by CA Taylor 130 Madison Chicago
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
travelling trunk made by CA Taylor of Chicago This is a very well made example of a steamer trunk designed
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel, Iron

French Louis XIII Period 1630s Walnut Low Side Table with Turned Baluster Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
use. This rare piece showcases a small height as it was intended to receive a tray or travel trunk
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19thC Victorian Solid Silver Glass Whisky Barrel Ice Bucket c.1864
By Daniel John Wellby
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
figure of a monkey wearing a sunhat and holding a flagon, seated atop a wrapped travel trunk. Ideal as an
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Antique 19th Century British Other Barware

Materials

Silver

19th Century Colonial Travelling Chest or Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century handcrafted colonial travelling chest or trunk with embossed metal overlay and
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Henry Likly Travel Wardrobe Trunk ca. 1911
By Louis Vuitton
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large wardrobe trunk made by Henry Likly of Rochester, N.Y., established 1844. This rare
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Canvas, Leather, Travel Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk. An English, canvas and leather-bound travel chest by Webb & Son
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Large 19th Century Oak Travelling Silver Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century, Victorian period oak & iron bound silver chest or trunk with original purple liner
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Gentleman s Travelling Streamer Trunk Wardrobe Luggage
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather good quailty "gentleman's" travelling wardrobe, constructed from hardwood with leather and
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Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Travel, Voyage, Chest, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk. An English, steel travel or voyage chest, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship s Chest, Metal Lined
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk of marine interest, an English travel or ship's chest in stained
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Vintage Overseas Voyage Trunk, English, Leather, Travel Case, Luggage, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage overseas voyage trunk. An English, leather bound travel case, dating to the early
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Early 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique Steamer Trunk Distressed Leather Travel by S. Dennin New York
By Haskell Bros.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
American Antique Victorian Travel Dome Trunk Shipping Luggage Case in Distressed Vintage Leather
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Vintage 1920s American Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Large Antique Shipping Trunk, English, Pine, Travel, Tool Chest, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique shipping trunk. An English, stained pine travel or tool chest, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Edwardian, Leather, Travel Case circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An English, Edwardian, leather travelling case dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique French Traveling Steam Trunk of Wood, Brass, Leather and Iron
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French beechwood steam trunk from the turn of the 20th century features wooden runners
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Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Carriage Trunk, English, Pine, Iron Bound, Travel Chest, Coffee Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carriage trunk. An English, pine and iron-bound travel chest or coffee table and
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Antique French Traveling Steam Trunk of Wood, Brass, Leather and Iron
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 20th century steam trunk features many sought after details. Its flat top makes it an
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Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Samson Shwayder Pine Metal Banded Steamer Trunk Travel Chest 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Samson Shwayder Bros steamer trunk / storage chest / footlocker / suitcase / luggage
Category

Early 20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Steamer Chest, Marine, English Travel Ship s Trunk W Insall Sons, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer chest of marine interest, an English travel or ship's trunk by the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

English Leather Travel or Steamer Trunk by John Pound Co. England, circa 1883
By John Pound Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
If suitcases could speak and while this fantastic English leather steamer trunk may not speak it
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Antique 1880s English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Interior Fitted John Wanamaker Label
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Manhasset, NY
Wanamaker, New York and Philadelphia. Retains fragments of two old travel labels on the trunk front.
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis Vuitton Damier Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Louis Vuitton during the heyday of luxury travel, this magnificent steamer
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Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Vintage Travel Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage travel trunks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage travel trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Vintage travel trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage travel trunks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Deco and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Louis Vuitton, Hartmann Trunk Company and John Pound Co. each produced beautiful vintage travel trunks that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Travel Trunks?

Prices for vintage travel trunks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage travel trunks begin at $195 and can go as high as $30,818, while the average can fetch as much as $1,598.
Questions About Vintage Travel Trunks
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    An 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 22, 2021
    The value of a trunk depends on the condition, style, size, and make. Usually fully restored American made trunks can be anywhere from $300 to $900. A vintage French made trunk will usually be more than $2,000. There are plenty of vintage trunks to be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, 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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