Vintage Chests and Trunks
1980s Indian Bohemian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Brass, Enamel
1960s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Chests and Trunks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chests and Trunks
Teak
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Leather
1970s Belgian Bohemian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Papercord
Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Chests and Trunks
Rope, Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Chests and Trunks
Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chests and Trunks
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chests and Trunks
Oak, Cedar
1980s Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Vintage Chests and Trunks
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wood, Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Chests and Trunks
Velvet
1940s American Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chests and Trunks
Walnut, Oak, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Chests and Trunks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Brass
20th Century Rustic Vintage Chests and Trunks
Pine
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Chests and Trunks
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Chests and Trunks
Canvas, Hardwood
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Chests and Trunks
Aluminum
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Chests and Trunks
Aluminum
20th Century European Industrial Vintage Chests and Trunks
Chrome, Steel
20th Century Indian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Silver
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Chests and Trunks
Reed
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Chests and Trunks
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Chests and Trunks
Metal
1930s European Edwardian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Pine
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Leather
1930s English Campaign Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wood
20th Century European Vintage Chests and Trunks
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chests and Trunks
Burl
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chests and Trunks
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Chests and Trunks
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Chests and Trunks
Parchment Paper
20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Chests and Trunks
Nickel
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Pine
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wood
Late 20th Century British Vintage Chests and Trunks
Pine
Mid-20th Century Caucasian Other Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wool
Late 20th Century Country Vintage Chests and Trunks
Pine
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Vintage Chests and Trunks
Wood
20th Century Brazilian Vintage Chests and Trunks
1970s Persian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Bronze
20th Century Persian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Bronze
20th Century Persian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Metal
20th Century Brazilian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chests and Trunks
1940s Hungarian Primitive Vintage Chests and Trunks
Pine
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chests and Trunks
20th Century American Vintage Chests and Trunks
Brass
1950s Belgian Vintage Chests and Trunks
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Chests and Trunks
Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Chests and Trunks
Copper
1980s Vintage Chests and Trunks
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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.
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