Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Brass
Late 19th Century Hungarian Late Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
1750s Qing Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Metal
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
16th Century French Gothic Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Wood
Early 19th Century German Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Brass, Steel
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Iron
Late 19th Century French Campaign Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Oak
Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Oak
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Metal
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Brass
1920s French Industrial Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Brass, Iron
1880s Chinese Export Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Hardwood
19th Century English Country Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Iron
1890s Czech Industrial Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Rattan, Wood
Mid-17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Iron
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Brass
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Leather
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Iron
1870s Hungarian High Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine, Walnut
19th Century Burmese Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Teak
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Late 19th Century European Campaign Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Metal
Late 19th Century British Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
19th Century American Rustic Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Zinc
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Wood
19th Century Primitive Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Chestnut
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
1920s Chinese Ming Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Brass
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
1880s Romanian High Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
1870s European High Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
1880s European High Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Early 1900s European High Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Early 1800s European George III Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Leather, Canvas
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Elm
Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Pine
1880s Rustic Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Oak
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Steel, Brass
Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Wrought Iron
1870s Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Other
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Maple
1870s Victorian Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Metal
1780s German Baroque Antique Chest Trunk Trunks And Chests
Iron
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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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