Vintage Antique Trunks
1910s French Edwardian Antique Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Antique Trunks
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Antique Antique Trunks
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Antique Trunks
Wood, Leather
19th Century French Antique Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Antique Trunks
Wicker
Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks
Synthetic
1920s Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Antique Trunks
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks
Leather
1920s English Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks
Alligator
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks
Leather
Early 20th Century Australian Antique Antique Trunks
Leather
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks
Canvas
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks
Leather
1890s Scottish Country Antique Antique Trunks
Leather
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Antique Trunks
Leather, Bakelite
Early 20th Century English Antique Antique Trunks
Leather
Early 20th Century Antique Antique Trunks
Leather
Early 20th Century British Antique Antique Trunks
Leather
1880s Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Canvas
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks
Leather, Canvas, Wood
1910s Italian Antique Antique Trunks
1910s Italian Antique Antique Trunks
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
1870s Hungarian High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
1870s European High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
1880s European High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
1880s Romanian High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s European High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1800s European George III Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1800s European George III Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
Early 1800s European George III Antique Antique Trunks
Pine
1920s French Antique Antique Trunks
Brass
1920s French Antique Antique Trunks
Leather
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Wrought Iron
1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Wood
Early 20th Century English Antique Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 19th Century European Antique Antique Trunks
Nickel
Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Antique Antique Trunks
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Antique Trunks
Brass
1910s French Edwardian Antique Antique Trunks
Brass, Copper
1910s French Edwardian Antique Antique Trunks
Brass, Copper
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Antique Trunks
Steel
Early 20th Century Korean Antique Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century Korean Antique Antique Trunks
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Country Antique Antique Trunks
Pine, Paint
Mid-18th Century French Medieval Antique Antique Trunks
Metal
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Antique Trunks
Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Antique Trunks
Leather
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Vintage 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.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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