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1940s Metal Trunk

Vintage European Travel Steamer Trunk Coffee Table, circa 1940's
Vintage European Travel Steamer Trunk Coffee Table, circa 1940's

Vintage European Travel Steamer Trunk Coffee Table, circa 1940's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fantastic vintage travel trunk by Students Travel Club, Inc. The trunk is 26"x15"'x10" and was

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Vintage 1940s American Campaign Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s
French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s

French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s

$1,668

H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 23.23 in

French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

1940s cabin trunk manufactured by Innovation. It is made all in wood and canvas, it has wooden

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Iron

Leather Travel Trunk with Handles, France 1940s
Leather Travel Trunk with Handles, France 1940s

Leather Travel Trunk with Handles, France 1940s

$1,965

H 14.18 in W 27.17 in D 11.42 in

Leather Travel Trunk with Handles, France 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful leather trunk manufactured at the mid-20th century period in France. It has very nice

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Iron

Two 1940s Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works Green Embossed Leather Suitcases
Two 1940s Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works Green Embossed Leather Suitcases

Two 1940s Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works Green Embossed Leather Suitcases

Located in Morristown, NJ

Two 1940's vintage "Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works" suitcases in a dark green alligator pattern

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

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1940's Cream Colored Trunk
1940's Cream Colored Trunk

1940's Cream Colored Trunk

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H 10 in W 13 in D 19 in

1940's Cream Colored Trunk

Located in Napa, CA

, although the key is long gone. A wonderful objet, coffee table, boudoir trunk...perhaps even for real time

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Vintage 1940s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

1940s Spanish Leather & Wood Travel Trunk w/ Initials
1940s Spanish Leather & Wood Travel Trunk w/ Initials

1940s Spanish Leather & Wood Travel Trunk w/ Initials

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H 24.02 in W 34.26 in D 20.48 in

1940s Spanish Leather & Wood Travel Trunk w/ Initials

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1940s Spanish leather & wood travel trunk with initials.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Wood and Metal Travel Trunk, Italy 1940s
Antique Wood and Metal Travel Trunk, Italy 1940s

Antique Wood and Metal Travel Trunk, Italy 1940s

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H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in

Antique Wood and Metal Travel Trunk, Italy 1940s

Located in Naples, IT

Antique travel trunk with distinctive shape Presents some signs of time, there are traces of rust

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Industrial Suitcase Trunk, Crocodile look, France 1940s
Art Deco Industrial Suitcase Trunk, Crocodile look, France 1940s

Art Deco Industrial Suitcase Trunk, Crocodile look, France 1940s

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

. Hard cardboard shell with metal details, two keys and a brown leather luggage tag. The locking function

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

1940s Folk Art Wire with Slatted Wood Lidded Box or Storage Trunk
1940s Folk Art Wire with Slatted Wood Lidded Box or Storage Trunk

1940s Folk Art Wire with Slatted Wood Lidded Box or Storage Trunk

Located in Ferndale, MI

Slats of wood connected by twisted wire for the box part of this trunk. Larger boards make up the

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Sheet Metal, Wire

1940's English Leather Luggage Trunk
1940's English Leather Luggage Trunk

1940's English Leather Luggage Trunk

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H 18 in W 24 in D 18 in

1940's English Leather Luggage Trunk

Located in New York, NY

Made in England. Vintage, leather luggage trunk.

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Vintage 1940s English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Madler Koffer Steamer Trunk, 1940s
Madler Koffer Steamer Trunk, 1940s

Madler Koffer Steamer Trunk, 1940s

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H 42.13 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in

Madler Koffer Steamer Trunk, 1940s

By Moritz Maedler

Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE

Vintage travel trunk or steamer trunk. In the past when travelling was for the wealthy, these

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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Copper

1940s Royal WWII Canvas Artillery Trunk Found in France
1940s Royal WWII Canvas Artillery Trunk Found in France

1940s Royal WWII Canvas Artillery Trunk Found in France

Located in Houston, TX

This canvas artillery trunk was sourced in France and dates to the 1940s during World War II. The

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Vintage 1940s French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

By Aubusson Manufacture

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By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold

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Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

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Located in Houston, TX

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$79,658 / item

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By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

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Located in London, Park Royal

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Materials

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Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

$1,608

H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Vintage Large Royal Robe Art Deco Standing Wardrobe Steamer Travel Trunk
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By Royal Robe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Located in Miami, FL

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By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

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$2,800Sale Price|37% Off

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Located in Ferndale, MI

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'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

$129,690

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

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By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

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Located in Carimate, Como

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1940s Metal Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s metal trunk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1940s metal trunk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940s metal trunk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940s metal trunk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s metal trunk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco produced versions that are worth a look.

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 1940s 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.

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