Louis Vuitton Canvas Steamer Trunk, circa 1880
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Billerica, MA
Louis Vuitton canvas steamer trunk, circa 1880 serial #49779 with “A.M Boston” painted on both sides.
Antique 1880s French Blanket Chests
Canvas
Louis Vuitton Canvas Steamer Trunk, circa 1880
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Billerica, MA
Louis Vuitton canvas steamer trunk, circa 1880 serial #49779 with “A.M Boston” painted on both sides.
Canvas
Unavailable
H 21.66 in W 40.95 in D 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk with JJW Initials, circa 1880
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
Louis Vuitton courier trunk with JJW initials, circa 1880-1890.
Metal
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk in Black, circa 1880-1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
Beautiful antique Louis Vuitton courier trunk, circa 1880s -1890s. Refurbished interior lining.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 14 in W 20 in D 40 in
Louis Vuitton Hermetically Sealed Zinc Explorers Trunk, circa 1885
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aspen, CO
Hermetically sealed zinc Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk, circa 1885. This extremely rare and highly sought-after all-zinc covered small Malle Cabine (Cabin Trunk) with an all brass trim, ...
Brass, Zinc
Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas Steamer Trunk c.1880
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Vuitton striped canvas steamer trunk c1880 in very good condition. Striped canvas exterior trimmed with lozine, metal, and brass hardware that has heavy patina on it due to age...
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H 22.45 in W 43.71 in D 22.45 in
1880's Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas Trunk. Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, circa 1880s, features the sought after striped "Rayée" canvas, two solid brass locks, brass corners, brass side handles, and chocolate color leather...
Brass
Rare Louis Vuitton 1870-1880's Striped Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bernville, PA
A rare Louis Vuitton striped canvas trunk with leather trim and brass fittings; Circa 1870-1880's.The trunk has the woven striped canvas outside with all compartments intact and orig...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This wonderful steamer trunk has got the rare and famous "Damier" canvas, leather trim ,all brass fittings as well as brass handles.It is the rop of the range of LV Damier trunks. ...
Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, circa 1885
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Austin, TX
19th century steamer trunk by Louis Vuitton with stunning patina from age on the original leather canvas. This piece features Louis Vuitton monograms and 1st class shipping labels on...
Leather, Wood
1880s Striped Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This top of the range luxury striped Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features leather trim, brass locks, corners and side handles as well as LV stamped studs. It has got a beautiful war...
Brass
Striped Louis Vuitton Trunk, circa 1885
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A rare Louis Vuitton striped canvas trunk with leather trim, brass fittings, single lock with key and re-lined interior to the lid, circa 1885. Louis Vuitton was founded by its name...
Brass
1880s Damier Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This trunk has got the rare and famous "Damier" canvas, blackened steel trim, locks and handles. Its interior is all original rather clean given its age. Free shipping to many de...
Steel
1880 Louis Vuitton Stripped Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton stripped trunk. Massif brass lock. Steel handle. Steel corner. Original inside with two nice trays except ribbon redonne with original color. Size in cm...
Brass, Steel
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H 26.78 in W 39.38 in D 22.84 in
1880 Louis Vuitton Courrier Cooper Trunk with Key / Malle Cuivre Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
It is a model of high Malle mail, Women. Louis Vuitton has produced very few pieces covered with copper, these parts was made for traveling in tropical countries.
Copper, Brass
Louis Vuitton Stripped Trunk, 1889
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton stripped trunk 1889. Massif brass lock Massif brass handel Leather border Original inside with the ribbon of French revolution 100 years old birthday. M...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Damier Cabin Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
MTT2015-13 Louis Vuitton Damier cabin trunk. End of the 19th century. - Solid brass lock - Steel jewelry and bindings Original interior (except for the ribbon which ha...
Metal, Brass
Huge Louis Vuitton Grey Trianon Canvas Trunk, 1880s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Huge Louis Vuitton grey trianon canvas trunk First canvas grey trianon Inside redone Leather part replaced Steel handels Brass lock.
Brass
1889 Louis Vuitton Steamer Damier Trunk, Special Year
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton Steamer damier trunk, special year. Anniversary Special, 1789. Louis Vuitton create this type of trunk decorate with red white blue ribbon for the centenary of th...
Brass
Antique Louis Vuitton Rayee striped steamer trunk 1887
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton trunk in the rayee striped livery. When renovated, the date of manufacture was written in pencil underneath the old lining. The striped rayee fabric was replaced in 188...
Wood
Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas 'Rayee' Courier Trunk, circa 1885
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A very nice Louis Vuitton striped canvas (Rayee) courier trunk, circa 1885. Having one central square lock and two outer clasps, full leather edging and brass hardware. Also ha...
Brass
Rare Louis Vuitton Hermetic Zinc Trunk, circa 1885
Located in Aspen, CO
An extremely rare, and highly sought-after all-zinc covered small Malle Cabine (Cabin Trunk) with an all brass trim, LV brass studs, copper pins, brass side handles and locks, with t...
Large 1880s Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A late 19th century Vuitton flat top steamer trunk of the classic beige and brown stripe (rayée). Strapped in wood over the canvas and mounted in brass. Edged in dark brown leather, ...
Brass, Zinc
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.