Large Antique Trunks
1840s American Large Antique Trunks
Leather
Early 20th Century American Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Metal
1910s French Large Antique Trunks
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Leather, Wicker
19th Century Large Antique Trunks
Leather
19th Century French Other Large Antique Trunks
Steel
1910s French Large Antique Trunks
Brass
1850s Scandinavian Campaign Large Antique Trunks
Tin
Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Large Antique Trunks
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Art Deco Large Antique Trunks
Synthetic
Early 20th Century Rustic Large Antique Trunks
Steel
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Large Antique Trunks
Lacquer
1880s Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Tin
19th Century English Campaign Large Antique Trunks
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s French Industrial Large Antique Trunks
Steel
Early 1800s European George III Large Antique Trunks
Other
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Leather
1870s Hungarian High Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Large Antique Trunks
Leather, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Large Antique Trunks
Brass, Iron
1870s Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Metal
Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Large Antique Trunks
Iron
19th Century Empire Large Antique Trunks
Brass
1870s European High Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Large Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century British Large Antique Trunks
Leather
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Large Antique Trunks
Oak, Paint
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
17th Century French Louis XIV Large Antique Trunks
Wrought Iron
Early 1800s European George III Large Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1800s European George III Large Antique Trunks
Pine
19th Century French Napoleon III Large Antique Trunks
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Leather
18th Century Spanish Large Antique Trunks
Iron
Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Large Antique Trunks
Iron
1860s Italian High Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Large Antique Trunks
Wood
Early 20th Century Renaissance Large Antique Trunks
Metal
Late 18th Century European Rustic Large Antique Trunks
Iron
1770s German Baroque Large Antique Trunks
Oak
1890s American Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Leather
Early 20th Century Chinese Large Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Large Antique Trunks
Early 20th Century French Large Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Large Antique Trunks
Brass
1870s Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Metal
Early 1900s European Edwardian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
1880s European High Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
18th Century German Baroque Large Antique Trunks
Iron
1880s European Late Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1800s European George III Large Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
1880s Romanian High Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s European High Victorian Large Antique Trunks
Pine
1910s French Mid-Century Modern Large Antique Trunks
Brass
19th Century American Industrial Large Antique Trunks
Leather, Pine
19th Century Dutch Other Large Antique Trunks
Iron
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Large Antique Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
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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