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Trunks and Luggage For Sale
DECORATIVE PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM SUITCASE TRUNKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of fully restored original Louis Vuitton Monogram Suitcase...
Category
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Rare Italian Late Gothic Painted Cassone, 1480-1530
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional museum quality cassone.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Vintage T. Anthony Art Deco Leather
Canvas Green Brown Hard Luggage - 4 Pc Set
By T. Anthony
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage T. Anthony Art Deco Leather and Canvas Green & Brown Luggage - 4 Pc Set. Listing includes (2) green suitcases, (2) brown suitcases all with canvas hard case with brown leathe...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Experience a significant piece of history in an elegant form with our Japanese post war aluminum rive...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
PAIR OF ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK SIDE TABLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of lightly restored, vintage hand dyed brown leather steamer trunks...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 1880 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1880 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front.
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
Category
1880s European High Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
19th Century Spanish Victorian Carved Walnut and Bronze Reliefs Sewing Table
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish Victorian carved walnut and bronze reliefs sewing table
Spectacular sewing table with carved edges, bronze legs and beautiful bronze sculptures reliefs decorating aroun...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Antique Painted Flat Top Trunk
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century antique painted flat top trunk. The wrought iron handles on each side make it easy to carry and move about. The flat top makes this trunk ideal to serve as a small coffe...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Art Deco Wood and Tin Metal Wrapped Red Faux Cane Wicker Chest Trunk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Wood and Tin Metal Wrapped Red Faux Cane Wicker Chest Trunk Box. Item features red "cane" design metal wrapped frame, wood supports, metal hardware, lined interior, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lane Acclaim Chest by Andre Bus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century flip top cedar chest by Lane Furniture. Iconic oak on walnut dovetails, designed by Andre Bus. This can be used at the foot of your bed...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Walnut, Oak, Cedar
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...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest walnut floor trunk with a folding rounded top and supported on "X" form side legs with faux wood, straps, and floral carved design.
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Walnut
Exotic Brass Nail Head
Enameled Wood Nesting Trunks or Chests
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1980's brass nail head nesting blanket storage trunks.
Each is beautifully hand crafted in wood with felt lining.
Not marked by origin. Most likely India or Tiwan.
They all s...
Category
1980s Indian Bohemian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$1,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 35 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Lou...
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Camphor Wood Hinged Trunk with Orig. Brass Side Handles, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English campaign camphor wood hinged trunk with a fitted interior removable shelf, flanking brass keyhole escutcheons, interior locks, and retains the original brass side mounted han...
Category
1820s English Campaign Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Chatham
Wilkes Faux Bois Steel Steamer Trunk J
E Bates Brass Latch
By Chatham
Wilkes, J
E Bates
Sons
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This Edwardian cold rolled annealed steel travel steamer trunk was made in Wolverhampton England by Chatham & Wilkes. The trunk has been decorated in a faux bois pattern with beauti...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram canvas but with a distinctive covering crafted from a singular piece of cowhide. This unique piece represents a special order from Louis Vuitton, showcasing the brand's historical commitment to utilizing only the finest hides available.
Unlike many of its counterparts, leather trunks and cases of this era often struggle to withstand the test of time, requiring regular treatments to prevent drying and disintegration. Remarkably, this particular example defies the odds, retaining the same supple quality it possessed on the day it first graced the shop floor. This suitcase belongs to Louis Vuitton's collection of "speciality materials," which encompasses a diverse range, including, but not limited to, zinc, copper, crocodile leather, and cow leather.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces.
Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time.In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced.
With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today.
1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1960s Brown Crocodile Handbag Deauville
By Deauville
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s brown crocodile bag by Deauville, pocketbook tote purse bag.
Maker stamp Deauville made USA.
Dimensions: 15.25 H to handle, 9.75 H x 12 W x 3 D
Pleas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare vintage brown leather
ivory Pergamena suitcases by Prada
By Prada
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A very rare Prada Pergamena hard travel suitcase.
Vintage suitcase covered in parchment with light brown leather edges. Double pressure closure with numeric dial.
Internal lining in ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Indian Vintage Wedding Chest with Brass Foliage Décor and Multiple Compartments
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Indian wedding chest from the mid 20th century, with brass accents, multiple jewelry compartments, floral décor and petite central mirror. Creat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Renaissance Walnut Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (19th Cent) walnut carved cassone style floor trunk with linenfold design.
Category
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Tessellated Marble Trunk or Side Table by Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modernist design trunk with an ornate base by Maitland Smith circa 1980's. Its consists of off white tessellated stone, scrolled steel base with black velvet interior.
Category
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Marble, Steel
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 Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram canvas but with a distinctive covering crafted from a singular piece of cowhide. This unique piece represents a special order from Louis Vuitton, showcasing the brand's historical commitment to utilizing only the finest hides available.
Unlike many of its counterparts, leather trunks and cases of this era often struggle to withstand the test of time, requiring regular treatments to prevent drying and disintegration. Remarkably, this particular example defies the odds, retaining the same supple quality it possessed on the day it first graced the shop floor. This suitcase belongs to Louis Vuitton's collection of "speciality materials," which encompasses a diverse range, including, but not limited to, zinc, copper, crocodile leather, and cow leather.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces.
Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time.In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced.
With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today.
1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Rare English 19th Century Regency Cellarette Wine Cooler
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible large English Regency antique cellarette wine cooler in a blonde light color wood, beautifully grained, having carved paw feet and or...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
20th Century Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" In Monogram Canvas, France, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century. The malle haute is the largest of the standard sizes, any trunk larger than this one would have been cus...
Category
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Carved Chinese Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage nicely carved hardwood Chinese trunk. Circa 1970. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior. 39.5w x 19d x 24h
Category
1970s Asian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Amazing Highly Carved 19th Century French Trunk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous highly carved oak trunk featuring rich Renaissance figures with lots of floral and leaf motifs. The top opens to reveal plenty of storage, while closed it may be used as a ...
Category
1860s French Renaissance Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
Category
Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Pair of Authentic Louis Vuitton Luggage Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of authentic Louis Vuitton luggage pieces.
Individually numbered, pair of brass numbered keys included with both pieces.
Can be moun...
Category
1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
$12,500 / set
20th Century Trunk for Storage
Located in Miami, FL
20th century chest on bracket feet with a top that opens to reveal storage and drawers below.
Category
1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite and complete Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconi...
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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 Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Knotty Pine Trunk / Storage Box
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Whimsical solid pine trunk storage box with drapery motif and nailheads attributed to Sarried Ltd.
Category
1970s Spanish Bohemian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Korean Early 20th Century Storage Chest with Silver Plated Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Korean storage chest from the early 20th century, with silver plated brass hardware and drop down panel. Created in Korea during the early years of the 20th century, this ...
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
1910s Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 120 cm Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This unusual Louis Vuitton trunk features beautiful orange canvas, all leather trim in chocolate color, large leather side handles, as well as all Louis Vuitton stamped brass lock, c...
Category
1910s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Oriental Velvet Chest Brass Decoration, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique and great looking chest, for your blankets or anything else. Covert with a pink velvet fabric. And decorated with brass nails and medallions....
Category
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Velvet
$1,391 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, C. 1910
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Early Louis Vuitton trunk, c. 1910, with LV insignia pattern having one interior tray, Monogram travel labels, Interior label, Rue Scribe Par...
Category
1910s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1800 hand painted German clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
Category
Early 1800s European George III Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Large Studded Nailhead Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A fantastic Spanish trunk with an angular dome top, the wood has been covered in leather on all sides except the back. The deep chocolate color leather has been affixed with various ...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Vintage Crocodile Suitcase by Hartmann
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-20th century, dark crocodile hide exterior, satin interior and custom fitted canvas cover. Individual characteristics are as follows: Suitcase has w...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crocodile, Canvas, Satin
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare antique French early 20th century Louis Vuitton monogrammed luggage cube trunk. Features previous owners initials along with blue and whi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
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 imitation leather material. There are three brass latches, one large one in front and a smaller one on each side next to iron handles. The sides are edged with thin sheets of overlapping lacquered wood having imitation stitching. The lid is attached to the bottom with three brass hinges. There is a small rectangle of Chinese lettering on the inside of the lid. Red Chinese Trunk.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
Louis Vuitton Traveling Lap Desk 65
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare, special order at the time. The item doesn't come up in any books or research on the company about cases or trunks they made.
As per Louis Vuitton, this is a "Trav...
Category
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Brown Crocodile Clutch Handbag
Located in Queens, NY
English brown crocodile small clutch handbag with brass edge
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Animal Skin
French 16th Century Coffre, Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning early 16th century Coffre - Trunk from the Bourgogne region of France. Beautifully constructed from very handsome walnut with lovely linen fold detailing, a beautiful lock...
Category
16th Century French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Goyard Case
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Category
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Japanese Vintage Wedding Chest with Brown Lacquer and Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Japanese reddish brown lacquered wedding chest from the mid 20th century, with hand-painted foliage and floral décor and ropes. Created in Japan during the midcentury period, this vintage wedding box features a reddish brown lacquer perfectly accented by a gilded hand-painted décor depicting bamboo sticks with their leaves and delicate flowers. Created to be part of the extensive wedding trousseau provided to the daughter, this chest showcases a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a dark reddish brown lacquer. A rectangular lid is adorned with ornate brass corners. The top and the façade are adorned in continuity with a gilded hand-painted décor showcasing bamboo sticks and their leaves, as well as delicate flowers. The sides are adorned as well, the back is more sparse with simple leaves. Wrapped with ropes, this vintage Japanese wedding chest...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Antique Rare 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Fleurs" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare “malle fleurs“, or “flower trunk“ made by Louis Vuitton in the 1920s. These items are one of the rarest of trunks in circulation. Gaston Louis Vuitton had a company...
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Camphorwood chest with original fittings.
Located in Kastrup, DK
High-quality camphorwood chest. The top and all sides are made from a single piece of mirror-cut camphorwood with a beautiful grain pattern.
Original brass fittings and carrying hand...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique American Primitive Brown Wooden Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Primitive Brown Wooden Blanket Chest Trunk. Details: Cast iron hardware, solid wood construction, distressed finish, no key, but unlocked, very nice antique item, gr...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
English Leather Bound Box on Rectangular Mahogany Custom Stand, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather box from the late 19th century mounted on a custom mahogany stand. Born in England during the later years of the 19th century, this exquisite English Victorian lea...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Wood
Louis Vuitton Vuittonite Canvas AUTOSKI Auto trunk
Located in New York, NY
Rarely EVER seen a complete and original Louis Vuitton Autoski Car trunk. Preserved for the last 100 years, waiting for a true collector. This was the top-of-the-line auto trunk. Both original suitcases inside the trunk are leather-covered. All latches work with 2 original marked Louis Vuitton leather straps...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Style Cityscape Mixed Metal Patchwork Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans style cityscape mixed metal patchwork chest.
Handsome Paul Evans style cityscape mixed metal patchwork chest, box, coffer or document box. ...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Mid-Sized Iron Trunk Safe with Locks and Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish iron safe from the 19th century. This antique Swedish rectangular-shaped iron safe features three chunky padlocks which dangle open from the front top (note that these cann...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Iron
Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely crafted slim decorative briefcase designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal of Mexico. Taking advantage of the expertise provided by Mexican artisans, shoemaker founded Señal w...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
$1,875 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of Authentic Louis Vuitton Luggage Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of authentic Louis Vuitton luggage pieces.
Individually numbered, pair of brass numbered keys included with both pieces.
Can be moun...
Category
1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
$12,500 / set
South American Cowhide
Leather Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
South American Colonial (Peruvian 19th Cent) cowhide and leather floor trunk (Bataca) with a geometric strap design.
Category
19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Antique and Vintage Trunks and Luggage
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.
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