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Item Ships From: Europe
Art Deco Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe by Hartman Luggage Co.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe by Hartman Luggage Co.
Early 20th Century Estate Wardrobe Trunk from Beckets Leather Goods Company Washington DC...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Antique 20th Century Goyard Courier Trunk In Chevron Canvas, France c.1900
By Goyard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Goyard courier trunk, completely original and with great character. Dating to the early part of the 20th century (circa 1900/1910) this trunk was finished with the famous chevron c...
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton steamer style trunk. LV monogram canvas, brass studs with makers name. Iron handles to sides stamped L.V. Interior paper lined within lift off drawer...
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Early 20th Century French Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French Antique Steamer Trunk Suitcase
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Steamer Trunk Suitcase
A sturdy Steamer Trunk / Travelling Suitcase that features reinforced corner brackets and leather-bound edges.
It is covered in a light crea...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, 75 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, medium size, rare and sought after Tissé monogram canvas, black metal bound with b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Steel
ANTiQUE BROWN LEATHER INNOVATION COMPANY WARDROBE STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative brown leather and steel wardrobe steamer trunk made by Innovation with original inter...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned natural leather covered Louis Vuitton cabin trunk that has built up an attractive patina with age. Has original leather handles & brass fittings and has its original interior in-tact (including the original tray); Circa 1930. One of the original handle supports is a newly made replacement of the original, that was beyond repair.
Provenance: From the collection of Anouska Hempel, noted interior designer, hotelier and taste maker.
Dimensions: 91 cm/35⅞ inches (length) x 52 cm/20½ inches (depth) x 34.5 cm/13⅝ inches (height).
About Louis Vuitton
From humble beginnings, Louis Vuitton laid the foundations for a luggage enterprise serving the upper echelons of 19th-century society. His son, Georges, expanded on his father’s work throughout the 20th century.
Louis Vuitton was born on 4 August 1821 in Anchay, a rural village in Eastern France. His father, Xavier Vuitton, was a farmer, his mother, Coronne Gaillard, a milliner. In 1835, aged 13, Vuitton left Anchay on foot for his two-year journey to Paris. He found work as a layetier – a maker of wooden boxes and cases for transporting travelers’ possessions – and was selected as the personal layetier to Empress Eugénie de Montijo, a Spanish Countess and wife of Napoleon III.
In 1854, at 4 Rue Neuve de Capucines, Paris, Vuitton launched his enterprise, gaining recognition among Parisian nobility. A second Parisian store opened at 1, Rue Scribe, after the 1871 Siege of Paris. Striped “Rayée” canvas and the first Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk arrived in the 1870s, expanding abroad to 289 Oxford Street, London, and introducing the Damier canvas in the 1880s.
Louis Vuitton passed away in 1892, leaving the business to his son, Georges. He set about expanding the family firm even further, selling out at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. J.P. Morgan and family became valued clients, and Georges patented the iconic LV monogram design in 1896, paying homage to a medieval Franc box rosette motif from his personal collection.
The early 1900s saw the Steamer Bag launch and new premises on the Champs Élysées. Georges was never one to shy away from a bespoke order; customers could, and regularly did, request whatever their heart desired. Legendary commissions included a “Malle Lit” explorer’s camp bed trunk...
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1930s French Vintage Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Shoe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Shoe Case, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This trunk was a special order made in 2000's. It features checkers canvas, or damier ébène and stamped LV solid brass locks, corners and studs. On the top is the leather handle, Lou...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A delightful mid to late 20th-century Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, covered with the iconic monogram canvas and complemented by brass fittings. The exterior exudes the unmistakable ...
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1970s French Other Vintage Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Exceptionally Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, circa 1955
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A rare, very large scale brass bound Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in LV Monogram with lozine trim and original interior fittings providing hanging space; circa 1955. Has the original...
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1950s French Vintage Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton courier trunk covered in leather. Dating to the very early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but i...
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20th Century French Other Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French Lithographed Earth Globe Cast Iron Base Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lithographed Paper and Cast Iron Globe, J. Lebègue & Cie – Early 20 th Century
Globe made by L. Windels Brussels
The globe has a beautiful cast iron base covered of bronze patina.
T...
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1910s Swedish French Provincial Vintage Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Vintage Gladstone Bag English, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A wine color crocodile Gladstone bag complete with its original key.
Known as either a Gladstone bag or a doctors bag, it has been made in natural...
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1950s English Vintage Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crocodile
Swiss alp sculpted trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp sculpted trunk probably from Wallis region
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
$3,400
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare Louis Vuitton cabin trunk covered in leather. Dating to the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide. These all-leather trunks were made by special order and Louis Vuitton used...
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20th Century French Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Set of Antique Leather Suitcases, circa 1930s – With Original Travel Stickers
Located in Hamburg, DE
This charming set of antique leather suitcases dates back to the 1930s and is full of vintage character. The larger suitcase is made from thick, high-quality cowhide and has develope...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful orange canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges , Moynat plaques on b...
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Early 20th Century French Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Steel
Collection of Vintage Luggage, a Set of Four English Travel Cases
Located in London, GB
Collection of vintage luggage, a set of four English travel cases.
English, 20th Century
Green: height 18cm, width 67cm, depth 38cm.
Tan: height...
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20th Century English Modern Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Pair of Large Vintage English Travel Cases Made by Frenchs
Located in London, GB
Pair of large vintage English travel cases made by Frenchs.
English, 20th Century.
Blue case: height 31cm, width 84cm, depth 51cm.
Red case: height 32cm, width 90cm, depth 51cm.
Dating to the early twentieth century, these intriguing pieces are a pair of large, antique travel cases...
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20th Century English Modern Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950s Leather and Wooden Travel Suitcase
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Leather and Wooden Travel Suitcase
Category
Mid-20th Century European Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1926
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early 20th Century monogram trunk by Louis Vuitton. This trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV Monogram canvas, it oozes style and elegance. Inside, a full length tray, a hat basket and a split tray in the classic ercu canvas. A fantastic conversation piece, great size for a coffee table or just as a standalone item suitable for any interior.
This particular example dates to around 1926 and is a great example of Louis Vuitton’s Monogram trunks...
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20th Century French Other Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century travel trunk by Innovation
Innovation is a well known American company which specialised in luxury travel wardrobes and suitcases, they had a shop on Les Champs Elysé...
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Late 19th Century American Classical Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Exceptional English Antique Leather Trunk with Crocodile Skin Top
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful trunk in Leather and Crocodile skin,
England, early 20th century,
nicely restored with great, stunning patina, brown leather trimming
and brass locks and clasps, corners.
Category
Early 20th Century English Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1 OF 1 HERMES PARIS JOHN LOBB EXTRA LARGE SHOE TRUNK HAND DYED LEATHER PANELs
By Hermès, John Lobb
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Hermes Paris for John Lobb shoe trunk and care kit with original accessories plus countless extras
Where to begin! This is the finest example of this kind of trunk I have ever see...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Leather Trunk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 20th Century English leather trunk. With fabulous deep patination consistent with decades of polishing and original cream linen interior. W...
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Copper
Louis Vuitton Lady
s High Trunk. Paris ca. 1890-1910.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton trunk dated c. 1890-1910, restored to original condition. This is a women's tall trunk, that is, a travel trunk designed to be placed in the carriages and holds of ocea...
Category
20th Century French Other Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Pair Of Brass Davy
Co Yacht Cabin Oil Lamps c.1890
By Davey
Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of oil lamps by Davey & Co London Ltd. Made from brass and bevelled glass, with a faceted panel in the back to reflect the light, these lamps were...
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19th Century British Other Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920
s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 110 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , light honey color lozine trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks and clasps, Louis Vuitton stamp...
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1920s French Vintage Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Leather Suitcase with Original Stickers, 1950s
Located in Żory, PL
This leather travel suitcase was produced in the Czech Republic in the 1950s. The suitcase is in very good condition with numerous original stickers, mainly from tourist places in P...
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Mid-20th Century Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
19th Century Woven Wicker Vintage Travel Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Woven Wicker Vintage Travel Chest
A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is covered made in woven cane, which has wonde...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wicker
20th Century Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas. With its lozine borders and brass fittings it would have been the top of...
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20th Century French Other Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Large 16th century carved and polychroom painted oak Venetian chest, Italy
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 16th century / Venetian chest or Cassone / oak, polychroom / antique / renaissance
A large carved and gilt painted Venetian marriage chest made in oak in the 16th century i...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case
By Asprey
The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1802 dated aqua blue hand painted European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest
I have recently purchased ...
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Italian Mid-Century Modern Parchment Paper Luggages or Suitcases Set of Two 1960
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Two parchment suitcases from the 1960s owned by a Milanese nobleman. The details are all refined, which makes them of excellent executive quality. A...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Parchment Paper
$2,305 Sale Price
20% Off
Agresti Maison Trunk Lei
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Home trunk covered with padded leather, polished steel accessories. Inside drawers and trays for all kind of jewelry and necklace holder. Drawers with fronts covered with bicolor lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
$53,000 / item
Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Large 19th Century Camphor Brass Bound Campaign Travelling Trunk with Stunning Rich Patina
A large late 19th-century camphor wood brass-bound travelling campaign trunk with brass mo...
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Very Large Antique Travel Suitcase, English, Leather, Steamer, Shipping Trunk
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large travel suitcase. An English, leather steamer or shipping trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Generously sized for the grandest of tours
Displays a desirable aged patina
Rich, sturdy leather in delightful caramel hues
Braced with oak stiles and leather shoulders
Large leather straps with a quartet of buckles
Decorated with period travel labels for visual interest
Marked with the name Calmady-Hamlyn - a high-ranking British officer and Justice of Peace
Dark maroon fabric lining to the interior
Full-width removable stowage tray
Lid interior complete with a ruched fabric pocket
This is a fascinatingly large antique suitcase...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1920
s Moynat Trunk In Beige Vellum, 100 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Moynat steamer trunk features very nice and sought after beige vellum as well as copper corners, 2 copper Moynat stamped locks , two large leather side handles and one more on t...
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1920s French Vintage Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Pretot Paris leather traveling trunk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th-century steamer travelling trunk, in leather finish with metal fixtures, the interior fitted with drawers and hangers.
Dimensions
Height 16 Inches
Width 41 Inches
Depth 21...
Category
Early 20th Century French Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
$1,922 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Old Timer Suitcase Made from Cowhide with Combination Lock
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is a beautifully constructed suitcase made from cowhide. All the handles, zippers and flaps look untouched. It comes with a matching label for the owner's address an...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Brown English Leather
Oak Box
Located in London, GB
Hand cut, hand-stitched and riveted from the very finest English heavy bridle leather. Solid English oak with burr copper rivet base. The box is hand saddle stitched in the tradition...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Oak
$1,638 / item
1920s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk, Goyard Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two large Goyard engraved brass side handles, solid brass corners and Goyard engraved brass ...
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1930s French Vintage Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This exceptional Louis Vuitton courier trunk, crafted in France circa 1896, is adorned with the very first woven Monogram canvas—produced for only a brief period at the close of the ...
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19th Century French Other Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Orange Epi Leather, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Lovely late 20th century Louis Vuitton “President” briefcase finished in Epi leather. The Louis Vuitton Taiga Leather line is produce...
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20th Century French Other Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
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 ...
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20th Century French Other Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
By Edward
John Barnard
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century lady’s travelling dressing case.
The case is constructed in a finely marked coromandel, with inset brass handles and brass guard bands to the angles. The hinged lid rises to reveal in the upper section, a drop down document holder, with a mirror to the back, the parcel gilt pieces are engraved with a Viscountess’s coronet, probably Charles, 2nd Viscount Hardinge Cornwallis (1822-1894) and inset with turquoises and comprise a suite of four cut-glass jars, a liqueur flask with a fitted cup, the pull-out rear shelf houses seven jars for ink, potions and unguents. The lift out platform has sectional jewellery compartments, over, a pair of hexagonal based silver hall marked candlesticks, a thermometer, button hook, folding ruler...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver
STARBAY SURCOUF LARGE STEAMER TRUNK AT HOME BAR WiTH GLASSES CHAMPAGNE BUCKET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Starbay Surcouf large at home bar hidden inside a steamer...
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20th Century European Victorian Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Period Pine Iron Bound Travelling Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This 19th-century English pine and iron-bound shipping trunk dates to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870. It features a superb presentation that highlights its distinctive and vers...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Gorgeous and most importantly complete, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, ...
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20th Century French Other Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Excelsior USA A Superb piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Excelsior USA
A Superb piece of history dating back to the time when your luggage would be taken to your cabin.
This one is canvas and me...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Antique Fitted Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Shipping Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fitted silver chest. An English, oak and bound iron shipping trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fascinating bound example, with superb Victo...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
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 iconic LV monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury over 100 years ago, boasting an unparalleled level of sophistication and elegance, it remains a timeless masterpiece that transcends eras.
The captivating allure of the Louis Vuitton trunk transforms it into more than a mere luggage accessory; it becomes a focal point for any room. With its impressive dimensions, it is perfectly suited as a striking coffee table, side table, or even as a standalone centrepiece, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only pays homage to the past but also serves as a statement of unparalleled luxury in the present.
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...
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20th Century French Other Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 70
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 70 cm suitcase is almost the largest and surely the most luxury one made by Louis Vuitton. It feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French Parchment / Vellum Suitcases as Side Tables
By Innovation
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of high quality French luxury vellum suitcases. France, 1920-1930s.
Made in wood and parchment with brass studs and lock plates in brass and leat...
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20th Century French Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine. Paris, 1899-1904
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton trunk dated between 1899 and 1904, covered in monogrammed Jacquard tissée canvas. This type of fabric, used between 1896 and 1904, represents one of the most complicate...
Category
Early 1900s French Other Antique Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Small Antique Picnic Case, English, Leather, Suitcase, John Pound, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique picnic case. An English, leather suitcase by John Pound & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Delightfully distinctive colours to this charmin...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
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 Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
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 iconic LV monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury over 100 years ago, boasting an unparalleled level of sophistication and elegance, it remains a timeless masterpiece that transcends eras.
The captivating allure of the Louis Vuitton trunk transforms it into more than a mere luggage accessory; it becomes a focal point for any room. With its impressive dimensions, it is perfectly suited as a striking coffee table, side table, or even as a standalone centrepiece, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only pays homage to the past but also serves as a statement of unparalleled luxury in the present.
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 Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Goyard Steamer Trunk, 80cm Goyard Trunk in Chevron Canvas, Goyard Coffee Table
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Goyard trunk features the very sought after woven chevrons canvas as well as all solid brass locks and fittings. It features large black leather front handle and black le...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Europe Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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