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1920 Metal Trunk

Early American Style Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest / Trunk, Circa 1920
Early American Style Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest / Trunk, Circa 1920

Early American Style Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest / Trunk, Circa 1920

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Textile lined interior. Functional Leather

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A superb example of an early 20th-century Louis Vuitton hat trunk, finished in the world-famous LV

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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Fitted American Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Seaward A Superb piece
Fitted American Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Seaward A Superb piece

Fitted American Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Seaward A Superb piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Fitted American Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Seaward A Superb piece of history dating back

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

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Patinated Antique Louis Vuitton Double Wardrobe Trunk, France, 1920
Patinated Antique Louis Vuitton Double Wardrobe Trunk, France, 1920

Patinated Antique Louis Vuitton Double Wardrobe Trunk, France, 1920

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Vienna, AT

Patinated antique Louis Vuitton double wardrobe trunk, France, 1920.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

1920's Vintage Steel Steamer Trunk
1920's Vintage Steel Steamer Trunk

1920's Vintage Steel Steamer Trunk

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H 12 in W 33 in D 21 in

1920's Vintage Steel Steamer Trunk

Located in Manhattan Beach, CA

Natural rust-brown patina has been preserved with multiple coats of tung oil. All original hardware including working Eagle lock with key. Refit with premium leather stitched handl...

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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique Oak and Metal Dome Topped Trunk, Chest, American 1920, H113
Antique Oak and Metal Dome Topped Trunk, Chest, American 1920, H113

Antique Oak and Metal Dome Topped Trunk, Chest, American 1920, H113

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak and metal dome topped trunk, chest, American 1920, H113 American, 1880 Oak slats to

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk with GR Initials, circa 1920s
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk with GR Initials, circa 1920s

Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk with GR Initials, circa 1920s

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H 27.2 in W 43.3 in D 23.6 in

Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk with GR Initials, circa 1920s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Double Bay, NSW

A substantial Louis Vuitton trunk amongst the largest ever constructed. LV monogram pattern covers

Category

Vintage 1920s French American Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

All Metal English Trunk, circa 1920
All Metal English Trunk, circa 1920

All Metal English Trunk, circa 1920

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H 10 in W 27.5 in D 16 in

All Metal English Trunk, circa 1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original metal trunk with large metal locks and sliding lock mechanism. The newspaper

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Mendel Drucker Trunk, circa 1920
Large Antique Mendel Drucker Trunk, circa 1920

Large Antique Mendel Drucker Trunk, circa 1920

By Mendel Drucker

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is a large metal trunk with riveted metal bands and the original metal label by

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

20th Century Childs Traveling Trunk, c.1920
20th Century Childs Traveling Trunk, c.1920

20th Century Childs Traveling Trunk, c.1920

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H 10.24 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in

20th Century Childs Traveling Trunk, c.1920

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century steel bound travelling trunk for a child with wooden slats and a

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20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Studded Redwood, Bronze and Cast Iron Trunk c.1850-1920, Monogrammmed
Antique Studded Redwood, Bronze and Cast Iron Trunk c.1850-1920, Monogrammmed

Antique Studded Redwood, Bronze and Cast Iron Trunk c.1850-1920, Monogrammmed

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A handmade, antique trunk with metal top, steel corners, cast iron handles and brass key

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Large Iron and Wood Trunk
Large Iron and Wood Trunk

Large Iron and Wood Trunk

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H 39.38 in W 51.58 in D 29.14 in

Large Iron and Wood Trunk

Located in Chicago, IL

This ornate trunk is from Gujarat, India and dates to the early part of the 20th century. Iron

Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Travel Trunk, 1920s
Large Antique Travel Trunk, 1920s

Large Antique Travel Trunk, 1920s

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H 15.36 in W 38.19 in L 15.36 in

Large Antique Travel Trunk, 1920s

Located in Asaa, DK

Original suitcase from the 1920s by Eimecke Kofferfabrik in Kiel.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Blue Wood Rustic Decorative Trunk in Fané Style
Blue Wood Rustic Decorative Trunk in Fané Style

Blue Wood Rustic Decorative Trunk in Fané Style

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H 19.3 in W 37.41 in D 14.18 in

Blue Wood Rustic Decorative Trunk in Fané Style

By Fane

Located in Milano, IT

Fabulous painted wooden decorative trunk box from the Rustic Chic period of the early 1920s, made

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Louis Vuitton Trunk with DMK Initials, circa 1920s
Louis Vuitton Trunk with DMK Initials, circa 1920s

Louis Vuitton Trunk with DMK Initials, circa 1920s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Louis Vuitton trunk. LV monogram pattern covers the exterior. The interior is fully lined and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Iconic Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk, circa 1910-1920’s
Iconic Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk, circa 1910-1920’s

Iconic Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk, circa 1910-1920’s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

The epitome of elegance, this trunk stands as one of Louis Vuitton's most iconic and classic

Category

Early 20th Century French Grand Tour Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Trunk Circa 1920 Large Transport Trunk
Vintage Trunk Circa 1920 Large Transport Trunk

Vintage Trunk Circa 1920 Large Transport Trunk

By Randall Barbera

Located in Manhattan Beach, CA

Reflecting in the grandeur of the era, this piece has stayed faithful to original design with a new navy blue 100% cotton canvas duck outer. With the exception of a refitted Corbin ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

1920's Perfect  Cabin Trunk / Malle cabine parfaite
1920's Perfect  Cabin Trunk / Malle cabine parfaite

1920's Perfect Cabin Trunk / Malle cabine parfaite

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H 13.39 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in

1920's Perfect Cabin Trunk / Malle cabine parfaite

By Goyard

Located in Haguenau, FR

In 15 years, we have never found a complete curved trunk ( with frame and key) in this state

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Moynat Dresser Trunk
Moynat Dresser Trunk

Moynat Dresser Trunk

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H 25.99 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

Moynat Dresser Trunk

Located in Haguenau, FR

Moynat dresser trunk Drawers sheathed with new suede Leather drawer pulls 2 drawers with folders

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Aux Etats Unis Women's Hat Trunk
Aux Etats Unis Women's Hat Trunk

Aux Etats Unis Women's Hat Trunk

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H 20.48 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in

Aux Etats Unis Women's Hat Trunk

By Aux Etats Unis

Located in Haguenau, FR

Monogram trunk, "Aux Etats-Unis" brand, trunk-maker in Paris. Solid brass jewelry. Metal

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

"Au Départ" Leather Steamer Trunk, 1920s
"Au Départ" Leather Steamer Trunk, 1920s

"Au Départ" Leather Steamer Trunk, 1920s

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H 19.69 in W 20.48 in D 35.44 in

"Au Départ" Leather Steamer Trunk, 1920s

By Au Départ

Located in Haguenau, FR

"Au Départ" leather steamer trunk. Original exterior and interior (except for the ribbon inside

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Louis Vuitton Stencil Steamer Trunk, 1920s
Louis Vuitton Stencil Steamer Trunk, 1920s

Louis Vuitton Stencil Steamer Trunk, 1920s

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H 18.9 in W 20.08 in D 35.44 in

Louis Vuitton Stencil Steamer Trunk, 1920s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Haguenau, FR

Louis Vuitton stencil steamer trunk Stencil canvas Brass trunk Steel handel , corners Original

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Curved Cabin Trunk with Cross Wood, 1920s
Curved Cabin Trunk with Cross Wood, 1920s

Curved Cabin Trunk with Cross Wood, 1920s

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H 13 in W 21.26 in D 35.44 in

Curved Cabin Trunk with Cross Wood, 1920s

Located in Haguenau, FR

Curved cabin trunk with cross wood A particular structure with many metal Reinforcement slats in

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Wardrobe Trunk with a Rod for Hangers
Wardrobe Trunk with a Rod for Hangers

Wardrobe Trunk with a Rod for Hangers

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H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 37.01 in

Wardrobe Trunk with a Rod for Hangers

Located in Haguenau, FR

Wardrobe trunk with a rod for hangers. Original lettering touched up. Refurbished interior

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Pine Ice Chest Trunk
French Pine Ice Chest Trunk

French Pine Ice Chest Trunk

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H 21.75 in W 23.5 in D 17.5 in

French Pine Ice Chest Trunk

Located in Austin, TX

metal handles. The inside, use to store a block of ice, is lined with painted tole metal and two

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Pine Traveling Trunk, 1920s
French Vintage Pine Traveling Trunk, 1920s

French Vintage Pine Traveling Trunk, 1920s

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H 18 in W 29.25 in D 17 in

French Vintage Pine Traveling Trunk, 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French traveling trunk, circa 1920s, made of pinewood with silver metal trim, handles

Category

Vintage 1920s French Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Rare Standing Chest Trunk by Goyard
Rare Standing Chest Trunk by Goyard

Rare Standing Chest Trunk by Goyard

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H 42 in W 21.5 in D 23 in

Rare Standing Chest Trunk by Goyard

By Goyard

Located in Waltham, MA

strapping with metal closures. The bottom drawer when removed from the trunk reveals a hidden lift out tray

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Metal

Camphor Wooden Trunk with Red Trim, Germany, 1920s
Camphor Wooden Trunk with Red Trim, Germany, 1920s

Camphor Wooden Trunk with Red Trim, Germany, 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

Purchased in France, this fabulous camphor wooden trunk was made in Germany and dates to the 1920s

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Vintage 1920s German Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

1920's Navajo Hand Painted Trunk or Box with Whirling Logs
1920's Navajo Hand Painted Trunk or Box with Whirling Logs

1920's Navajo Hand Painted Trunk or Box with Whirling Logs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pre- 1930s painted box. Made with A. E. Staley 50 lb. starch box. Hand painted in Native American Navajo motif.

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Metal

1920s Goyard Courier Trunk
1920s Goyard Courier Trunk

1920s Goyard Courier Trunk

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H 21.66 in W 43.71 in D 22.45 in

1920s Goyard Courier Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Double Bay, NSW

competitor to Louis Vuitton. This stunning trunk features black metal trim, timber stays, polished brass

Category

Vintage 1920s French George IV Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

English Steamer Traveling Trunk, circa 1920s
English Steamer Traveling Trunk, circa 1920s

English Steamer Traveling Trunk, circa 1920s

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H 25 in W 40 in D 23.75 in

English Steamer Traveling Trunk, circa 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful Steamer Trunk, circa 1920s, made of wood covered in black leather and featuring silver

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Asprey London Large Leather Steamer Trunk, England, 1900s
Asprey London Large Leather Steamer Trunk, England, 1900s

Asprey London Large Leather Steamer Trunk, England, 1900s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Vienna, AT

A tremendous 1900s leather trunk by Asprey London, with initials T.B. From its central London

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

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Located in Stamford, CT

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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Vintage Louis Vuitton Trunk Made into Coffee Table with Custom Base
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Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage Louis Vuitton trunk from the late 1970s to early 1980s finds new life as a distinctive coffee table, seamlessly blending luxury with functionality. The monogrammed canvas, ...

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Located in Germantown, MD

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Gorgeous and most importantly complete, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas, ...

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Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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1920 Metal Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1920 metal trunk available at 1stDibs. A 1920 metal trunk — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1920 metal trunk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1920 metal trunk bearing Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1920 metal trunk over the years, but those crafted by Louis Vuitton and Harrods are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

Questions About 1920 Metal Trunk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can do a variety of things with old metal trunks. Use one in place of your coffee table in the living room or add a cushion and throw pillows to transform it into a bench. Lift the lid and add supports and cushions to create a one-of-a-kind accent chair, or position it beside your bed as a nightstand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of metal trunks.