Antique 19thC Louis Vuitton Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exceptionally early Louis Vuitton Damier canvas trunk dating to circa 1890, representing one of the most desirable and historically significant forms produced by the celebrated Pa...
Canvas
Antique 19thC Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exceptional and early Louis Vuitton steamer trunk dating to circa 1890, finished in the classic damier canvas, one of the maison’s earliest and most historically significant desig...
Canvas
Louis Vuitton Lady's High Trunk. Paris ca. 1890-1910.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Baule Louis Vuitton databile tra il 1890 e il 1910 ca., restaurato e riportato alle condizioni originali.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Checkered Pattern, 60 cm Damier Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk features the very rare and sought after checkered pattern canvas. This canvas that also called damiers canvas is typical from the end of the 19th c...
Brass, Steel
Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 Trunk luggage Vintage London Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
Louis Vuitton Trunk Historical condition An exceptional rarity and a real collector's item for Louis Vuitton collectors The trunk was made in London and is completely covered with le...
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Metal
Antique Louis Vuitton Damier steamer trunk with hotel labels and initials
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique Louis Vuitton steamer trunk finished in the classic Damier canvas (checkerboard pattern) in beige and brown. This characteristic travel trunk is reinforced with the signature...
Metal, Brass
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 22.05 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk with Rayee Stripe Circa 1890's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
A stately Louis Vuitton courier trunk of an early vintage due to its covering in the traditional red and beige striped canvas design. Beautiful brass hardware and timber slats fasten...
Brass
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine Damier trunk France 20th century circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Louis Vuitton's elegant and exclusive Malle Cabine trunk, the Maison's travel icon. The sophisticated creation, with its compact design, was intended to be stowed under the cabin bed...
Brass
Victorian Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Gladstone Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A very rare and unusual Louis Vuitton Epi leather Gladstone bag, circa 1890.
Brass
Louis Vuitton damier trunk c.1993
By Louis Vuitton
Located in LA FERTÉ-EN-OUCHE, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton trunk from 1893 covered with the first checkerboard fabric of the brand. The term "Marque L.Vuitton déposée" was already used in the 19th century to protect the ...
Louis Vuitton travel trunk c.1898
By Louis Vuitton
Located in LA FERTÉ-EN-OUCHE, FR
Beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk from 1898 originally used to carry hats. The trunk is covered with a jacquard woven canvas, the first monogram canvas of the house Louis Vuitton, produc...
Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk with LS Initials
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
An early example of a Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk covered in Damier canvas, which was created by Louis Vuitton in 1888. A trunk of this proportion in the Damier pattern is rare. T...
Brass
Late Victorian Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk 1896 with Provenance
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A Louis Vuitton Courier trunk dating to the first half 1896, formerly the property of the Hapsburg-Lothringen family. This particular example is covered with monogram patterned Eg...
Brass
Unavailable
H 13 in W 25.6 in D 10.63 in
1890s Louis Vuitton Wooden Tool Box Trunk, 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a unique Louis Vuitton tool box as seen on the Louis Vuitton "100 Legendary Trunks" book. In very good condition for age with wooden shelves and brass hardware it's defin...
Brass
Unavailable
H 44 in W 22 in D 20 in
19th Century Studded Nail Leather and Buckskin Clad Wardrobe Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort mill, SC
An expertly crafted and well preserved wardrobe trunk from the late 19th century executed in studded heavy tanned leather with buckskin banding and corners capped with brass corners ...
Brass, Bronze
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A wonderful smaller sized natural leather covered Louis Vuitton cabin trunk that has built up a rich colour and attractive patina with age.
Brass
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H 11.42 in W 24.41 in D 11.42 in
All Leather Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, circa 1890-1900s, Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton trunk is very unusual by its dimensions and also due to the fact it is all leather. Leather has got a very nice and very warm patina. All solid brass Louis Vuitt...
Brass
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H 22.25 in W 35.63 in D 20.87 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Tissé Canvas Steamer Trunk, circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Brand tag on the internal side of the cover reading "Louis Vuitton I. RUE SCRIBE PARIS, 149 NEW BOND ST LONDON", serial number "140861", the lock also stamped, the piece dates to yea...
Metal
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H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Antique 19th Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Brand tag reading "LOUIS VUITTON, PARIS 1 Rue Scribe, 454 Strand, London", serial number "45629", hardware and lock also signed and numbered, the piece dates to year 1890-1900.
Leather
Louis Vuitton Trunk Malle Cabine, 1888-1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton chest that can be dated between 1888 and 1890, a period corresponding to the first years of production of the Damier canvas, a fabric characterized by checkered motifs ...
Iron
19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, France, c.1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This trunk has metal edging and handles and a brass lock, c.1890. Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk makin...
Metal, Brass
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H 22.84 in W 36.23 in D 21.26 in
Antique 19Thc Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Haute Courier / Steamer Trunk C.1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Brand tag on the internal side of the cover reading "Louis Vuitton I. RUE SCRIBE PARIS, 149 NEW BOND ST LONDON", serial number "300005", the piece dates to year 1890's.
Brass
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H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Malle Haute Courier Trunk, circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute Courier" trunk, impressive size, "Damier" pattern, metal and brass bound, reinforced with wooden slats, with wheels...
Brass
Rare Louis Vuitton Trunk in Damier Canvas, circa 1890’s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bernville, PA
A rare Louis Vuitton Damier canvas trunk with leather trim and original brass fittings; circa 1890.
Brass
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H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Antique 19th century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description: Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton steamer trunk in the famous Damier canvas, circa 1890, restored to a polished metal finish and in very good condition, steel borders a...
Canvas, Wood
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H 17.72 in W 29.53 in D 13.78 in
Antique 19th Century Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One of the rarest trunks ever produced by the world famous trunk maker Louis Vuitton. Covered in the recognisable "damier" (checker-board) pattern and leather trim. The lid opens to ...
Canvas
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H 18.9 in W 22.84 in D 11.42 in
All Leather Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton trunk is very unusual by its dimensions and also due to the fact that it is all leather. Leather has got a very nice and very warm toffee color patina. It still ...
Brass
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H 22.05 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Metal, Brass
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H 44.89 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in
All Leather Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very rare Louis Vuitton trunk features a rich and very warm light brown leather shaded patina. It features stamped Louis Vuitton solid brass studs, lock and latches. Original le...
Brass
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H 24.81 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Brass
Sold
H 17.33 in W 24.02 in D 20.87 in
Small 1890's Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This lovely little Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the very sought after monogram woven canvas, leather trim, solid brass corners, solid brass locks, and side handles. Its bras...
Brass
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H 22.05 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Small 1890's Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This lovely little Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the very sought after monogram woven canvas, leather trim, solid brass corners, solid brass locks, and side handles. Its bras...
Brass
Sold
H 22.45 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Paris, circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Canvas
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.