Rustic Trunks and Luggage
RUSTIC STYLE
For some, the phrase “rustic style” suggests a house like “La Pitchoune,” the late chef Julia Child’s cottage in Provence, with its exposed wooden beams and well-worn antique furniture. For others, rustic furnishings and decor prompt images of a place like the Lake Placid Lodge in Upstate New York, with its stone fireplaces and knotty pine paneling. Indeed, rustic furniture design takes many forms: twig furniture, a plank trestle table, a hand-stitched quilt, a chandelier made of deer antlers.
The rustic style originated in the late 1800s in England, where it was heavily influenced by Romanticism. By the 20th century, it had spread to the United States, adopted by wealthy New Yorkers and the National Park Service alike. Although there are many categories of rustic furniture, one of the most popular and familiar manifestations of the style is the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn wood, woven rush seating, wrought iron, coarse stone and weathered metal. As a decor, it exudes warmth and honesty, while a single piece of countrified design adds an intriguing visual counterpoint in a sleek, modern environment.
Easily identifiable by its rough textures, earthy colors and natural materials, rustic furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
Vintage 20th Century Wood & Metal Rustic Storage Trunk Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Rustic style decorative storage trunk on legs or accent table, unbranded. Solid hardwood, lift up lid is on a hinge, bevel edge to the top, decorative metal accents, metal top & si...
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20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Primitive Antique 19th C. Oak Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Dovetailed Steamer 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming late 19th century tool chest from M.J. Gallagher of North Carolina, Dated 1888. The trunk appears to be a carpenter or machinists trunk but could have also been used in mi...
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1880s Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
English Rustic 1930s Wicker Trunk with Iron Hardware and Lateral Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English rustic wicker trunk from circa 1930 with iron hardware, rectangular lid, lateral handles and fabric lined interior. Capturing the essence of English craftsmanship, this ru...
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Early 20th Century English Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
19c Leather Trunk on Stand, JMB Monogram
Located in New Orleans, LA
Brown leather trunk on stand with nailhead embellishments. Monogram on top is JMB.
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Elm Travel Trunk Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
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20th Century Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Antique Handcrafted Small Merchant's Chest with Lock and Key
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique small merchant's chest or box, c. 1920's.
Wonderful petite chest handcrafted of teak and beautifully carved with dovetail joint construction. The divided, sliding tray is re...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Teak
German Wedding Chest from 1842
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Picturesque German dowry chest made in 1842. These chests were typically part of a young woman's dowry, filled with her linen and silver to move to ...
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1840s German Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Painted Face Suitcase by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical folk art painted suitcase or valise featuring a striped canvas covered exterior with a painted face by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The case is covered with vintage western European ports of call with a lovely aged, distressed patina. The interior has a green intact silk lining with pockets. Used as a prop in Yeager's Gallery studio in Calistoga, CA. Made by US manufacturer...
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20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Angular Pine Accent Chest, Small Trunk
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand made forged iron strapping inside.
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20th Century Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Large Handmade Wooden Tool Box, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A large handmade wooden toolbox with steel handle and lock. Refinished in an oil and wax finish.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture c.194...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Antique Oak 19th Century Pennsylvania Dough Box Proving Chest Trough Bin
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive early 19th century oak farmhouse dough box featuring traditional styling with turned legs, carved skirt and dovetailed joinery.
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Early 19th Century Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Hardwood
10 Scandinavian Modern Hangers in Wood from Sweden, Made Out of Fir
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern hangers in wood from Sweden, made out of Fir. Surprise yourself with stylish handmade hangers in your wardrobe in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
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1970s European Vintage Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Fir
Handsome Rustic Chestnut Antique French Trunk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
If you love European rustic, this French chestnut trunk is a real find. From the Normandy region of France, this trunk dates form the 19th century and was traditionally used to store...
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1880s French Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chestnut
Antique Studded Metal Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique chest or trunk, most likely over 100 years old and from Asia (inferred from the asian characteristics on the interior). Metal cased body wit...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Antique 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Carved Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful trunk or coffer from Northern Spain that was made in the first part of the 17th century.
It features a rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved base. The front...
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Mid-17th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
18th Century German Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Made to safeguard your precious treasures, this impressive wooden chest made in Germany circa 1780. Elaborate ornamentation on the front includes diverse sea motifs such as a fish sc...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
French 1890s Brown and Black Travel Trunk with Leather Straps and Aged Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic travel trunk from the late 19th century, with nicely weathered patina. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this trunk features a black and b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
18th-C. Large Scale Hand Painted Continental / Swedish Pine Coffer or Trunk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece! It is a large scale hand painted continental coffer or trunk. It could be Swedish in origin. Note hand forged hardware...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Western Style Hand Tooled Leather Attache Case
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautiful hand tooled leather attache case with whipstitch detail, retractable handles and full outer zipper closure. The interior has two interio...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional and rare antique pine carpenters tool chest or trunk featuring five Disston hand saws, a bunch of planers and various extras. Mark...
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Early 1900s Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Antique Brown Distress Painted Pine Wood Dovetailed Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century antique brown distressed painted pine wood dovetailed blanket chest trunk. Item features dovetailed construction, weathered/reddi...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Inlaid Hope Chest Trunk, circa 1836
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19th century Italian inlaid hope chest trunk. Beautifully inlaid decoration including stars and a horse and rider. Dated 1836.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Cassone Wedding Chest with Hand-Carved Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
The cassone (plural "cassoni") was a large decorated wooden chest, primarily made in Italy. Cassoni were traditionally given to a bride by her parents, and were often placed at the f...
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17th Century Italian Antique Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
16 Cowhides for Upholstery or Decoration
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have 16 red cowhide skins for upholstery.
These are three year old skins and in good condition.
Largest is 52" x 44" and the smallest is 39" x 47".
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2010s Swedish Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19/20th Cent.) walnut carved floor trunk with cross leg sides and tapestry panel top.
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Early 20th Century Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Walnut
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Rustic trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic 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 wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic 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 and Ira Yeager. 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 $250 and tops out at $9,185 while the average work can sell for $1,500.
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