Modern Trunks and Luggage
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set -2 Pc (B)
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pc Set (B. Item featured is original vintage Gucci luggage, one larger and one smaller suitcase, gold gi...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Gucci Large Black Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Green Red Webbing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Large Black Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Green Red Webbing. Item featured is original vintage Gucci luggage, gold gilt "Made...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Set - 2 Pcs
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Set - 2 Pcs. Item features original vintage Gucci luggage, one larger and one sm...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pcs
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pcs (A). Item featured is an original vintage Gucci luggage, one lar...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Louis Vuitton Beauty Case Paris 2000 Ca
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton Beauty Case (Boîte à flacons) covered in Monogram canvas. The hardware is brass, the nails are branded. Interior fitted with mirror case, leather loops for bottles and ...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Handbag, Longchamp, Black Leather, XXth Century.
By Longchamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Handbag, Longchamp, Black Leather, XXth century.
Handbag by Longchamp, black leather, bamboo style gold buckle, leather cracked by time on the front, XXth century.
h: 29...
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Vintage Handbag, Longchamp, Light Brown Leather, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Handbag, Longchamp, Light Brown Leather, XXth century.
Longchamp handbag, light brown leather, chromed metal plate with the brand, good condition, XXth century.
h: 23cm ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Handbag, Longchamp, Brown Grained Leather, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handbag, Longchamp, Brown grained leather, 20th century.
Handbag, Longchamp, brown grained leather, good condition, XXth century.
h: 29cm , w: 37cm, d: 13cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Handbag, Longchamp, Yellow Leather, Chrome Buckle, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handbag, Longchamp, Yellow leather, Chrome buckle, 20th century.
Handbag, Longchamp, chrome buckle, yellow leather, good condition, 20th century.
h: 25cm , w: 29cm, d: 16cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Louis Vuitton Garment Bag Classic Monogram Canvas 80s
Located in Turin, Turin
The Garment Cover by Louis Vuitton from the 80s is fashioned from Monogram canvas with a well-designed construction to insure a comfortable carry, even wit...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent Clutch Bag, Black Leather, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent clutch bag, Black leather, 20th century.
Yves Saint-Laurent clutch bag, Y logo in leather, mirror inside, black leather, good condition, 20th century. ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Mirror
Vintage Handbag, Furla, Made in Italy, Black Leather, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Handbag, Furla, Made in Italy, Black Leather, XXth century.
Handbag by Furla, black leather, made in Italy, silver buckle, very good condition, 20th century.
h: 22cm , w...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver
Mulberry Brown Leather Ladies Handbag With Original Maroon Mulberry Dust Bag
By Mulberry
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Mulberry Brown Leather Ladies Handbag With Large Loop Handles.
Complete With Original Maroon Mulberry Dust Bag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Handbag, Longchamp, Large Size, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handbag, Longchamp, Large size, 20th century.
Handbag, Longchamp, Large size, brown leather with print, XXth century.
h: 33cm , w: 43cm, d: 17cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Large Vintage Louis Vuitton Double Strap Leather Suitcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Vintage Louis Vuitton leather suitcase. This beautiful piece of luggage features a round top handle and buckle fastenings. Cream colored inside fabric is in good condition and ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
20th Century Louis Vuitton Keepall Bag Classic Monogram Canvas '80s
Located in Turin, Turin
An icon since 1930, the Keepall represents the spirit of the modern traveler. Lightweight, soft, and always ready for an impromptu departure, the bag lives up to its name. Timeless K...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Classic Monogram Canvas 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Timeless suitcase by Louis Vuitton from the 60s with rounded edges and a double zipper. It is easy to carry with its comfortable rounded handles and bears a removable ID holder. It i...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
PORTOFINO - Light blue trolley - Your travel companion
Located in Ronco Briantino, MB
The sound of the waves of the sea, the legends of sailors, the secrets of the Mediterranean. A wonderful world is contained in Portofino, the luxury suitcase that pays homage to the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
WINE CLASSIC TRUNK - Your wine cellar with a traditional aftertaste
Located in Ronco Briantino, MB
Wine is said to be the poetry of the earth. Wine Trunk holds its rarest scents and most exotic aromas: a wine cabinet with romantic style and timeless elega...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
PORTOFINO - Green trolley - Your travel companion
Located in Ronco Briantino, MB
The sound of the waves of the sea, the legends of sailors, the secrets of the Mediterranean. A wonderful world is contained in Portofino, the luxury suitcase that pays homage to the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
WINE MODERN TRUNK - Your wine cellar with contemporary notes
Located in Ronco Briantino, MB
Wine is said to be the poetry of the earth. Wine Trunk holds its rarest scents and most exotic aromas: a wine cabinet with romantic style and timeless elega...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Valentino Italian Duo Fold Leather Wallet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine Italian Valentino Leather wallet with notches for 8 credit cards, 6 pockets and two zippered areas for important papers or change and win...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
OSLO - Comfortable pouf - Relax in style
Located in Ronco Briantino, MB
Oslo is both a seating and storage element for small items.
The seat is extremely comfortable, thanks to the padded genuine leather cushion, while the 90-degree opening allows for e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Maharam Bag, Frame by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Frame by Konstantin Grcic
002 Safety
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation into eme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Nylon
Maharam Bag, Frame by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Frame by Konstantin Grcic
001 Indigo
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation into eme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Nylon
Maharam Bag, Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
003 Indigo/Black
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Three by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three by Konstantin Grcic
003 Indigo/Black
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Amsterdam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Amsterdam
005 Cobalt/Saddle
Waxed cotton canvas with leather handles. One interior pocket. Light and dark variation is inherent to this waterproof textile.
Clean with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Karel Small by Klaartje Martens
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Karel Small by Klaartje Martens
001 Black
Klaartje Martens (b. 1965, the Netherlands) is a textile and accessories designer based in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Waxed cott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Amsterdam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Amsterdam
002 Black/Saddle
Waxed cotton canvas with leather handles. One interior pocket. Light and dark variation is inherent to this waterproof textile.
Clean with d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Karel by Klaartje Martens
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Karel by Klaartje Martens
001 Black
Klaartje Martens (b. 1965, the Netherlands) is a textile and accessories designer based in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Waxed cotton can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
002 Vellum/Neon
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
001 Amber/Neon
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Three by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three by Konstantin Grcic
001 Amber/Neon
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation into...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Three by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three by Konstantin Grcic
002 Vellum/Neon
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Amsterdam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Amsterdam
003 Brown/Saddle
Waxed cotton canvas with leather handles. One interior pocket. Light and dark variation is inherent to this waterproof textile.
Clean with d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Amsterdam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Amsterdam
001 Black/Black
Waxed cotton canvas with leather handles. One interior pocket. Light and dark variation is inherent to this waterproof textile.
Clean with da...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Vintage Goyard Crossbody Steamer Bag
By Goyard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage crossbody type Goyard bag with its iconic chevron printed canvas, leather trims and brass hardware circa post 1965 when the flexible canvas was introduced, likely from 1970-80s. The bag has a streamer rectangular shape, but it is completely foldable into a smaller purse...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Judith Leiber Italian Patent Leather Bag Mirror Comb Coin Purse
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage circa 1980s Judith Leiber black patent leather purse accented with multi-color jeweled charms along the clamshell clasp, featuring ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Patent Leather
MILANO TRUNK - Luxury fashion closet - Eleganza in ogni dettaglio
Located in Ronco Briantino, MB
The 'Milano' trunk is an exclusive piece designed to hold a complete outfit, suitable for personal use or showcasing in private showrooms, luxury boutiques, or five-star hotel suites...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Modern Silver Aluminum Metal Storage Box Briefcase Carry Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern silver aluminum metal 17" storage box Briefcase Carry Bag. Items features a fitted foam interior, aluminum metal case, twin locks, black handle, very nice item. circa Late 20t...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Travel Case and Top Hat by Tress & Co., London
Located in London, GB
Vintage travel case and top hat by Tress & Co., London.
English, 20th century.
Measures: hat: height 16 cm, width 26 cm, depth 31 cm.
case: height 27 cm, width 35 cm, depth 20 cm.
These intriguing objects, a vintage leather travel case...
Category
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Silk
Cabron Document Trunk by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabron document trunk by Madheke
Dimensions: W 53 x D 38 x H 47 cm.
Materials: leather, fabric, metal.
Carbon fiber imprint leather, vintage inspired nickel detailing.
Reflec...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Riley Trunk by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Riley trunk by Madheke
Dimensions: W 59.5 x D 34 x H 19.5 cm.
Materials: leather, metal.
Vintage inspired petite accessories trunk.
Reflectin...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Small Coco Trunk by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Coco trunk by Madheke
Dimensions: W 67 x D 46.5 x H 28.5 cm.
Materials: leather, fabric, metal.
Croco imprint leather, vintage metal trims...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Medium Coco Trunk by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Coco trunk by Madheke
Dimensions: W 78 x D 51 x H 26 cm.
Materials: leather, fabric, metal.
Croco imprint leather, vintage metal trims, ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Large Coco Trunk by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Coco trunk by Madheke
Dimensions: W 88.5 x D 54 x H 31.5 cm.
Materials: leather, fabric, metal.
Croco imprint leather, vintage metal trims...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Collection of Vintage Luggage, a Set of Four English Travel Cases
Located in London, GB
Collection of vintage luggage, a set of four English travel cases.
English, 20th Century
Green: height 18cm, width 67cm, depth 38cm.
Tan: height...
Category
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Huge Modern Chinese Blanket Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Chinese Blanket Chest Trunk on Stand
Additional information:
Materials: Brass, Wood
Color: Gold
Period: Mid 20th Century
Styles: Chinese, Modern
Item Type: Vintage, An...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage English luggage Maps & Guide case and Hat box
Located in London, GB
Vintage English luggage maps & guide case and hat box
English, 20th Century
Round case: height 29cm, diameter 41cm
Map case: height 27cm, width 27cm, depth...
Category
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Pair of Large Vintage English Travel Cases Made by Frenchs
Located in London, GB
Pair of large vintage English travel cases made by Frenchs.
English, 20th Century.
Blue case: height 31cm, width 84cm, depth 51cm.
Red case: height 32cm, width 90cm, depth 51cm.
Dating to the early twentieth century, these intriguing pieces are a pair of large, antique travel cases...
Category
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis Vuitton Paris Alize 24 Heures Brown Monogram Boston Duffel Travel Bag
Located in Dayton, OH
Louis Vuitton Paris Alize 24 Heures Monogram Travel Bag in the classic monogram pattern that features round top handles and gold-toned hardware. It is designed with a convenient fron...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Vtg Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere 45 Malletier LV Monogram Boston Bag 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Vintage Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere 45 Boston duffle bag crafted from brown monogram canvas with leather straps and go...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Beaubourg Weekender LV Monogram Canvas Bag France DU2161
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis Vuitton Beaubourg Weekender duffle bag crafted from brown monogram canvas with cowhide leather trim, canvas straps, and...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Mulberry Tree Long Wallet in Clay Cross Grain Leather, Original Box, Unused
By Mulberry
Located in Markington, GB
A Mulberry Tree Long Wallet in clay cross grain leather, original box, Mulberry product card,
Condition: excellent, unused, as new,
Box - one cor...
Category
2010s English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Hand-Crafted Tan Leather & Oak Box
Located in London, GB
Hand cut, hand-stitched and riveted from the very finest heavy stirrup bridle leather. Solid English oak with burr copper rivet base. The box is hand saddle stitched in the tradition...
Category
2010s English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mulberry Small Darley Handbag in Midnight, Red and White Silky Calf Geo-Floral
By Mulberry
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after Mulberry Small Darley handbag in midnight, red and white silky calf geo-floral,
original packaging, protective wrapping to chain and film to clasp, Mulberry product ...
Category
2010s English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Hand-Crafted Brown Leather & Oak Box
Located in London, GB
Hand cut, hand-stitched and riveted from the very finest heavy stirrup bridle leather. Solid English oak with burr copper rivet base. The box is hand saddle stitched in the tradition...
Category
2010s English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modern trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage trunks and luggage created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern trunks and luggage made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original trunks and luggage, popular names associated with this style include Maharam, Louis Vuitton, Konstantin Grcic, and Asprey International Limited. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for trunks and luggage differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $41,968 while the average work can sell for $1,250.
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