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1940s Metal Trunk

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

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Metal, Iron

Leather Travel Trunk with Handles, France, 1940s
Leather Travel Trunk with Handles, France, 1940s
H 14.18 in W 27.17 in D 11.42 in
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
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

1940's Cream Colored Trunk
1940's Cream Colored Trunk
H 10 in W 13 in D 19 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
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

Antique Wood and Metal Travel Trunk, Italy 1940s
Antique Wood and Metal Travel Trunk, Italy 1940s
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
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

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Metal

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

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Sheet Metal, Wire

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
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

Madler Koffer Steamer Trunk, 1940s
Madler Koffer Steamer Trunk, 1940s
H 42.13 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
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

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Metal

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Vintage Crocodile Suitcase by Hartmann
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-20th century, dark crocodile hide exterior, satin interior and custom fitted canvas cover. Individual characteristics are as follows: Suitcase has wear to handle; a few scuffs; i...
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Mid-20th Century North American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Crocodile, Canvas, Satin

Royalshire Crocodile Suitcase
Located in Asheville, NC
Crocodile suitcase.
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Antique 19th Century British Luggage Racks

Royalshire Crocodile Suitcase
Royalshire Crocodile Suitcase
H 8 in W 26 in D 15.5 in
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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.

How Much is a 1940s Metal Trunk?

The average selling price for a 1940s metal trunk at 1stDibs is $924, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $7,200 for the highest priced.
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.