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Early 1900s Steamer Trunk

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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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Early 1900s Antique Steamer Trunk from "Innovation" New York, USA
By Innovation
Located in Buffalo, NY
Weathered steamer trunk from "Innovation" New York, 1903. Made of corrugated hard pressed
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

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Steel

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 Trunks and Luggage

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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 Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, completely Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Trunk / Blanket
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

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Iron

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 Trunks and Luggage

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Bronze

Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
in the U.S. in 1899. In the early 1900s, Edmond won medals at the Exposition Universelle et
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Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
H 22.25 in W 43.25 in D 22 in
2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk Owner Major McGregor Medical Corps
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Well Preserved British 2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk. Owner Major RM McGregor
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden brass studs. Leather handles. Its interior still has been relined in black velvet...
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk
1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk
H 13.39 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass lock, clasps as well as all its studs. Beautiful and rich chocolate color all lea...
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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features monogram canvas,honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and clasps , studs as well as leather side handles and brass co...
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Late 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Large Leather and Metal Full Closet Steamer Trunk, circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
An impressive Large wardrobe steamer trunk travel case from the early 20th c. The interior features 5 drawers, 11 full hangers, 1 cloth screen and a lined storage box. While designe...
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Early 20th Century Argentine American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Vintage Large Royal Robe Art Deco Standing Wardrobe Steamer Travel Trunk
By Royal Robe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage large Royal Robe Art Deco standing wardrobe steamer travel trunk. Listing includes interior drawers, heavy quality construction, rolling casters, original labels, no key, but...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Blanket Chests

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Steam Trunk in All Original Condition with Brass Wood and Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A beautiful, classic and large example of turn-of-the-century travel luggage, this antique French steam trunk features all of the quintessential details, down to its lovely aged trav...
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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant oak wood wardrobe by Compactom The two doors wardrobe has several compartments and shelves inside the right side while on the left side there is a coat hanger with its orig...
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Vintage 1920s English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
H 68.9 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
Extremely Rare, 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle Goyard Desk Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare, Goyard Desk Trunk Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British doctor and writer famous the world over for his Sherlock Holmes series of stories, he began to write...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

20th Century Vintage Goyard Wardrobe Trunk, French, circa 1930-1935
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
A 20th century vintage Goyard wardrobe trunk, circa 1930-1935. This piece of beautiful luggage is signed through out. The hardware especially the locks are superb quality. The interi...
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Vintage 1930s French Wardrobes and Armoires

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Leather

Elvis Presley's Jockstrap with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
A rhinestone jockstrap bearing Elvis Presley’s initials (“EP”). Once housed in the Elvis Presley Museum collection in Memphis, curated by Elvis' long time friend Jimmy Velvet. Ac...
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Vintage 1970s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Maple

20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag In Epi Leather Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in black Epi leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Louis Vuitton for over 120...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Contemporary marble sink basin of simplistic design, made from one piece of stone, condition is good with character veins. also ideal for outdoor purposes too. Limited Stock Measures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stone Sinks

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Carrara Marble

Marble Stone Sink Basin
Marble Stone Sink Basin
H 7.88 in W 48.04 in D 20.08 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk in Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton hat trunk 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....
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20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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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 Trunks and Luggage

Antique Steamer Trunk Leather Curve Top
By Randall Barbera
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Medium sized American made antique curve-top recovered in supple black leather, with padded middle sections. This piece has all original hardware including its' working Eagle lock a...
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

 Antique Steamer Trunk Leather Curve Top
 Antique Steamer Trunk Leather Curve Top
H 18 in W 23.5 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton "Malle Vuitton" Steamer Wardrobe Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
Outstanding vintage Louis Vuitton steamer wardrobe trunk. French, circa early 1900s, the trunk is
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Early 20th Century French Machine Age Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis Vuitton Leather Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Goyard era Purse suitcase
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Magnificent, unrestored, original and untouched antique Louis Vuitton leather steamer wardrobe
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Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Louis Vuitton Antique Leather Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Goyard Purse bag suitcase
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Louis Vuitton antique leather wardrobe steamer trunk. This trunk has all original pieces including
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Antique Leather Steamer Trunk Goyard era Purse bag suitcase art
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Louis Vuitton antique calf skin leather steamer trunk. Exterior is fantastic, complete with all
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Cured Leather Steamer Luggage Trunk Early, 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A cured leather steamer luggage trunk from the early 1900s. This could make a great coffee or side
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Faux Alligator Steamer / Cabin Trunk 1900's
Located in Fulton, CA
Rustic cabin trunk with faux alligator detail. Beautiful and warm patina to wood strapping and clad
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage

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Steel

Faux Alligator Steamer / Cabin Trunk 1900's
Faux Alligator Steamer / Cabin Trunk 1900's
H 18.75 in W 32.5 in D 18.75 in
Louis Vuitton Monograph Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis Vuitton Monograph steamer trunk. This finely constructed steamer trunk is still strong and
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Trunks and Luggage

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Canvas, Wood

Louis Vuitton Monograph Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Monograph Steamer Trunk
H 23 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
1900s Louis Vuitton Wooven Canvas Cabin Steamer Trunk, Long Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular Louis Vuitton trunk is very unusual for two reasons. First, its monogram canvas is
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Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Courrier 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 Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This trunk has got the rare and famous "Damier" canvas, blackened steel trim and handles. Inside
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Steel

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 20.08 in
Wardrobe Steamer or Cabin Trunk 1920's
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 1900's cabin / steamer trunk with dome top. Wonderful patina from use and history. "Chicago
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Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Wardrobe Steamer or Cabin Trunk 1920's
Wardrobe Steamer or Cabin Trunk 1920's
H 28 in W 36.75 in D 21.75 in
A Steel Steamer Trunk by Unbreakable Trunks, New York
Located in NYC, NY
A classic steamer trunk, wood clad in metal with leather straps at either end and riveted banding
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Massive Antique Mendel & Co Steamer Trunk Footlocker Chest Stage Coach Carriage
By Mendel Drucker
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Mendel & co steamer trunk. Massive in scale compared to most steamer trunks. Made in
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Early 20th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Antique American Pink Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early 19th Century wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in pale baby pink
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Antique 19th Century American Bohemian Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Louis Vuitton Monogram Extra Large Courier Steamer Trunk, 1906
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This impressive steamer trunk was crafted by Louis Vuitton, most likely in the early 1900s. Made
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Early 1900s French Suitcases and Trunks

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "haute courier" / steamer trunk, very
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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large
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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large
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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Antique Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large
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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Antique Harp Case or Trunk by Lyon & Healy, Chicago
By Lyon & Healy
Located in San Diego, CA
alternative to a steamer trunk. Constructed of canvas covered wood framing, hardwood rails and cast iron
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
rosette motif from his personal collection. The early 1900s saw the Steamer Bag launch and new premises
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Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
H 13.63 in W 35.88 in D 20.5 in
1900s Traditional Dome Top Steamer Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Original 1900s dome top steamer trunk in excellent vintage Condition. The is a lock but the key is
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Metal, Other

Steamer Trunk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Original 1900's steamer trunk used in the opening of the play, "Where's Papa".
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Steamer Trunk
Steamer Trunk
H 28 in W 36 in D 21 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier Large Steamer Trunk on Wheels 1900s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This iconic steamer trunk dates to the early 1900s and is made from Vuitton's monogram canvas
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Splendid Goyard Ainé Steamer Shoe Trunk, circa 1910s
By Goyard
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A splendid E. Goyard Aîné shoe trunk in chevron canvas with a massive brass lock and hasp and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

William BaL 61 XL Luggage Suitcase Steamer Trunk Wood Slat Chest Heumans Houdini
By William Bal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
trunks for Houdini. Age: Early 1900s, NYC Measurements: 15" H x 61" W x 27" D Condition: Very
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Blanket Chests

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Wood

Vintage Ratrod Leather Rumble Box Trunk Steamer Luggage Model T Ford Rolls Royce
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautifully Preserved HEAVY Leather Early 1900s Automobile Rear Rumble Box. Because of the shape
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

1900s Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Woven Canvas, Malle Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" or steamer trunk, large
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Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass, Steel

Antique Steamer Trunk Turn-of-the-Century
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Early 1900's steamer trunk, refinished in MoorishTeak stain with tung oil top-coats. Original
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

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Steel

Early 1900's American Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1900's American Trunk 19.5" h x 28" w x 17" d (also: steamer chest)
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Early 1900's  American Trunk
Early 1900's  American Trunk
H 19.5 in W 28 in D 17 in
Malle Steamer Trunk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Awesome
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Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Austin, TX
This is a rare and beautiful Goyard steamer trunk from the early 1900's in very nice original
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Antique Early 1900s French Blanket Chests

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Brass

Goyard Steamer Trunk
Goyard Steamer Trunk
H 18.5 in W 43 in D 21.5 in
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Small Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton damier canvas small steamer trunk, circa 1900s. Price: $10,900. Dimensions: 23
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Genuine 1920 Goyard Steamer Trunk from Hildegarde Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This Vintage Goyard trunk with distinctive chevron canvas was produced in the early 1900's
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Top-of-the-line Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk In Excellent Condition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Smaller, Top-of-the-Line LOUIS VUITTON Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk in Excellent Condition; Price
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Antique 1910s Louis Vuitton Calf Leather Steamer Trunk France Custom Order
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
fantastic patina and the inside is clean. This trunk is from the early 1900s and the calf leather was the
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

French Traveling Steamer Trunk, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A French traveling trunk from the early 1900s purchased in Lyon. The trunk is made of poplar lined
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

French Traveling Steamer Trunk, Early 1900s
French Traveling Steamer Trunk, Early 1900s
H 24.5 in W 39.75 in D 24.5 in
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, circa 1900s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton Damier canvas steamer trunk, circa 1900s; Dimensions: 40" length x 27" height x 23
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

French Traveling Trunk, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A large French traveling or steamer trunk in wood, leather and oil cloth, from the early 1900s. The
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

French Traveling Trunk, Early 1900s
French Traveling Trunk, Early 1900s
H 22 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
French Traveling Trunk, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful antique traveling steamer trunk in poplar and oil cloth, circa 1900. Poplar frame
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Asprey London Large Leather Steamer Trunk, England, 1900s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Vienna, AT
A tremendous 1900s leather trunk by Asprey London, with initials T.B. From its central London
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk and Stand
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Louis Vuitton steamer trunk and stand, large and rare size Louis Vuitton steamer trunk on
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk and Stand
Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk and Stand
H 22.5 in W 32.25 in D 21.25 in
Leather and Canvas Trunk on Stand
Located in Millwood, VA
Original steamer trunk from early 1900s with leather strapping and brass lock with wooden stand.
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Antique 1890s British Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Leather and Canvas Trunk on Stand
Leather and Canvas Trunk on Stand
H 16 in W 30 in D 20 in
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Early 1900s Steamer Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the early 1900s steamer trunk you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every early 1900s steamer trunk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer early 1900s steamer trunk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An early 1900s steamer trunk made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made early 1900s steamer trunk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton are consistently popular.

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.

Questions About Early 1900s Steamer Trunk
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.

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