Louis Vuitton Trunks Set
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1930s Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1920s Vases
Art Glass
2010s British Jewelry Boxes
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Marble, Iron
Late 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 1820s English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Metal
Antique Early 17th Century Malagasy Taxidermy
Eggshell
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Ming Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Portrait Prints
Linocut, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia
Crystal, Silver
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Vintage 1960s French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1910s Trunks and Luggage
Vintage 1940s French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Leather
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
Antique 19th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Canvas, Linen
Vintage 1980s French Other Trunks and Luggage
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Bohemian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Steel
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Glass, Wood
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Vintage 1970s French Trunks and Luggage
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Vintage 1960s American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Vintage 1970s American Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Desk Sets
Leather, Canvas
Early 20th Century French Other Luggage Racks
Leather, Canvas, Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Modern Games
Lucite, Paper
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Leather, Canvas
Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Fabric
Louis Vuitton Trunks Set 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.