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French Vintage Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very chic canvas-covered wooden steamer trunk, complete with sturdy leather carrying handles and
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19th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

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Brass

French Antique Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood
French Vintage Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood
No Reserve
H 21.66 in W 43.12 in D 23.23 in
Rare Antique French Goyard Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive E. Goyard steamer trunk, Paris, France circa 1900. It features a dome shaped
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

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Bronze

Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France
By Goyard
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Early 1910s very rare Goyard wardrobe trunk handmade in France. This was the biggest trunk that was
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
Splendid steamer trunk by Goyard in their signature 'Goyardine' chevron pattern canvas covering
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1910s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Antique Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
H 22 in W 39.5 in D 21.63 in
Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest
Located in North York, ON
Original early 1900s French steamer trunk wardrobe chest. In all original good condition with
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1920s French Industrial Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Large Leather Steamer Trunk
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful late 19th-century leather steamer trunk. The trunk is made of canvas and has been
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

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Leather, Wicker

Antique Large Leather Steamer Trunk
Large Leather Steamer Trunk
H 33.86 in W 33.47 in D 32.68 in
French Steamer Trunk By Aux Etats Unis
Located in Essex, MA
Canvas and leather and wood trim with brass fittings. Provenance ; John Gardner Coolidge. He was
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

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Other

Antique French Steamer Trunk By Aux Etats Unis
French Steamer Trunk By Aux Etats Unis
H 12.5 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Chalons Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
A wonderful trunk by the French Grand Magasin, Chalons, of Alexandria Egypt. With brass fittings
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1910s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Chalons Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
Chalons Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
H 22 in W 40 in D 21 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton wardrobe features stenciled monogram canvas, lozine trims and solid brass
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Louis Vuitton trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram canvas
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

1920s Goyard Trunk, 100 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk, Goyard Courrier Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Aine Goyard courrier trunk has got very nice proportions as well as a beautiful, warm patina
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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Courrier Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent little Louis Vuitton courrier trunk features the very sought after orange canvas
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
Large steamer trunk by Goyard in their signature 'Goyardine' chevron pattern canvas covering with
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1910s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
H 22.25 in W 43.25 in D 22 in
Au Départ Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
By Au Départ
Located in London, GB
A glorious trunk by the French maker Au Départ. With brass fittings and leather trim. Circa 1910
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1910s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Au Départ Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Au Départ Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
H 18.75 in W 39.75 in D 20.88 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate
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1920s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Small 1920s Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk , 60 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This lovely little Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram, all chocolate color
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1920s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Goyard Leather Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
An exceptional bespoke leather Goyard steamer trunk with original interior. Circa 1910. The lock
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1910s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Goyard Leather Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Goyard Leather Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
H 55 in W 39.75 in D 21.5 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Courrier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, deep black color
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, 70 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate
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1920s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, deep chocolate color
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1920s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, 90 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Louis Vuitton shoe trunk features stenciled canvas monogram, Louis Vuitton stamped
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Moynat Shoe Trunk, Moynat Trunk, 77 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Checkers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Moynat shoe trunk features checkers canvas, top quality Moynat stamped solid brass
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

1910s Louis Vuitton Monogram Courier Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
trunk is enveloped in the iconic Louis Vuitton monogram canvas, a symbol of luxury and style that has
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1910s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram , Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very nice Louis Vuitton hand stenciled monogram canvas featuring chocolate color leather trim and
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1920s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Antique Luis Vuitton Steamer/ Wardrobe Trunk for Restoration
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic age of Travel Luis Vuitton Steamer trunk with the LV monogram and red and white bands
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, 90 cm Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Louis Vuitton shoe trunk features stenciled canvas monogram, Louis Vuitton stamped
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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , chocolate brown color
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1920s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , black steel trim and
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1920s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

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Brass, Steel

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 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
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1920s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

1880s Antique Louis Vuitton Trunk Damier Courier Steamer
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 1880s Louis Vuitton Damier Courier Trunk, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and
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1880s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Antique Orange Yellow Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Vuitton main lock reinforced with two complementary trunk latches. The interior is lined in beige canvas
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1910s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

1920's-1930's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 80 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, deep chocolate color
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1920s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis Vuitton Double Wardrobe Trunk Monogram Steamer Malle Armoire
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale is a rare and exquisite antique Louis Vuitton Double Wardrobe Trunk, a true collector's
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1910s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Large Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Monogram Travel Case Early 20th C
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's an impressive Louis Vuitton Large Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Travel Case from the early 20th C
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Rare 20th Century Louis Vuitton "Low Wardrobe" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
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1920s French Other Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
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1910s French Other Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

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Leather, Canvas, Wood

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
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1910s French Other Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
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1910s French Other Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
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1910s French Other Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton car trunk covered in the world famous monogram canvas. Car trunks were
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1910s French Other Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
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1910s French Other Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
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Early 1900s French Other Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
LV canvas. Complete with all its interior trays, this unusually sized trunk is in very good condition
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Early 1900s French Other Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

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Brass

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE LOUIS VUITTON STAMPED MONOGRAM WARDROBE TRUNK
By Louis Vuitton
Located in GB
fully restored original Louis Vuitton steamer small wardrobe Monogram Trunk RRP £55,000 Please note the
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1910s French Edwardian Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass, Copper

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE 1910 LOUIS VUITTON STAMPED & SIGNED MALLE PENDERIE TRUNK
By Louis Vuitton
Located in GB
fully restored original Louis Vuitton 1910 steamer wardrobe, Malle Penderie trunk in orange canvas
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1910s French Edwardian Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

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Brass, Copper

Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Early 20th century Goyard steamer trunk, complete with original interior carrying frame. Features
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Canvas

Goyard Steamer Trunk
Goyard Steamer Trunk
H 26 in W 40 in D 23 in
Louis Vuitton Canvas Steamer Trunk, circa 1880
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Billerica, MA
Louis Vuitton canvas steamer trunk, circa 1880 serial #49779 with “A.M Boston” painted on both
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1880s French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Canvas

Louis Vuitton Orange Vuittonite Canvas Steamer Trunk, France, circa 1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Louis Vuitton orange Vuittonite canvas steamer trunk, turn of the century, circa 1910. This
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Antique Au Départ Steamer Trunk, France, 1910s
By Au Depart 3
Located in Vienna, AT
Au Départ is the French historical trunk maker that began its life in the early 19th century. Au
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1910s French Art Deco Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Large Louis Vuitton Steamer trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Large travel trunk c1893. This Louis Vuitton trunk is all original including the four
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19th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Large  Louis Vuitton  Steamer trunk
Large  Louis Vuitton  Steamer trunk
H 28 in W 44 in D 24 in
Steamer Trunk Wardrobe French early 20th Century Louis Vitton style
Located in France, FR
Wardrobe trunk steamer early 20th century Leather bound Very handsome Good quality and color
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Large Steamer Wardrobe Trunk.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
LE WARDROBE LOZINE Louis Vuitton Vintage Large Steamer Wardrobe Trunk in Monogram Canvas. Made by
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Red Stripes Steamer trunk 1888
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
very rare Louis Vuitton red stripes Steamer trunk Louis Vuitton canvas products such little
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Red Stripes  Steamer trunk  1888
Louis Vuitton Red Stripes  Steamer trunk  1888
H 21.66 in D 20.87 in L 35.83 in
1910 Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk / Malle courrier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
This authentic Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, circa 1910, Stencil monogram canvas, All brass
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20th Century French Edwardian Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's / Malle courrier damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's Damier "yellow" period 19th. First kind
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk / Malle 1901-1914
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Malle Louis Vuitton mail (First Vuitton monogram) Monogram first canvas of Louis Vuitton, this
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20th Century French Edwardian Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk  / Malle   1901-1914
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk  / Malle   1901-1914
H 17.72 in D 18.12 in L 29.53 in
Goyard Steamer Trunk from the Princely House of Thurn and Taxis
By Goyard
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A superb famous large size steamer trunk by Goyard with chevron pattern canvas covering, leather
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1920s French International Style Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Vintage Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Goyard era Purse bag suitcase
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
. Absolutely beautiful trunk. This gorgeous Louis Vuitton Wardrobe steamer trunk features monogram canvas
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk

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Antique French Canvas Steamer Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique French canvas steamer trunk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of canvas, fabric and animal skin, every antique French canvas steamer trunk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique French canvas steamer trunk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique French canvas steamer trunk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique French canvas steamer trunk over the years, but those crafted by Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Au Depart are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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