How do I identify a steamer trunk?

To identify your steamer trunk, look inside the lid, along the interior and on the bottom for a stamp that indicates the manufacturer. Popular makers of steamer trunks included Clinton, Goyard, Hartmann, Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Moynat, Oshkosh, Taylor and Truesdale. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted steamer trunks.

What are steamer trunks worth?

Steamer trunks can be worth as much as $3,000 depending on the quality and condition. Some renowned fashion houses, such as Goyard and Louis Vuitton, have designed steamer trunks that are worth as much as $45,000. Find a range of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.

What do you line a steamer trunk with?

You can line a steamer trunk with a variety of materials. Paper is a simple solution for lining, but you can also use fabrics like velvet to protect items stored inside. Find a range of steamer trunks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an old steamer trunk?

An old steamer trunk is a type of luggage. Most often, it has a rectangle or domed shape. Its purpose was to carry clothing and other personal belongings while traveling. The name comes from the fact that most often, their owners traveled via steam ship. Shop a selection of antique steamer trunks on 1stDibs.

Are steamer trunks still being made?

Although steamer trunks are no longer used for traveling, they are still produced as a way to store valuables and as a storage solution. Steamer trunks were widely used in the late 18th century throughout the early 20th century as a way to transport clothes and other personal belongings and were meant to bridge the gap between luggage and storage. Shop a wide range of vintage and contemporary steamer trunks on 1stDibs.

Do people still travel with steamer trunks?

No, typically people don't travel with steamer trunks. Due to their size and weight, steamer trunks aren't ideal for traveling by air or sea. However, people still purchase steamer trunks to use as storage solutions and decorative accents in their homes. Shop a selection of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.

1940s Steamer Trunk

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Vintage Hartmann Gibraltarized Hard Case Steamer Trunk Luggage 1940's

$799

Vintage Hartmann Gibraltarized Hard Case Steamer Trunk Luggage 1940's

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A vintage Hartmann "Gibraltarized" steamer trunk with original hardware and details ca' 1940's.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1940s Wahl Trunk Co. Painted Steel Steamer Trunk

$1,450

1940s Wahl Trunk Co. Painted Steel Steamer Trunk

Located in Dekalb, IL

Vintage steel steamer trunk manufactured by the Wahl Trunk Company of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, circa the late 1930s or early 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

New Tyrolean Brown Suede Mini Steamer Trunk 24-Karat Gold Plate Filigree, 1940s

$795

New Tyrolean Brown Suede Mini Steamer Trunk 24-Karat Gold Plate Filigree, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been sur...

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1940s American Novelty Bags

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1940's Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

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H 12.21 in W 33.86 in D 19.69 in

1940's Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Its interior has kept its origina fabric . It would be perfect as a coffee table.

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Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

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H 13 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual and has got brass studs. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Its interior has kept its original light grey fabric. It would...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Kowa Aluminum Steamer Trunk, circa 1940's

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H 13 in W 31 in D 18 in

Vintage Kowa Aluminum Steamer Trunk, circa 1940's

By Kowa

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Korean war era military trunk by Kowa. Aluminum body with steel latches and leather handles. This is the real deal, when things were built to last. Stamps along the side reveal the s...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

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H 14.57 in W 35.83 in D 20.87 in

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual . It is magnificent and mirror polished.Golden brass studs.Leather handles. Its interior still has got its original lining .It can...

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

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H 14.57 in W 35.83 in D 20.87 in

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual . It is magnificent and mirror polished.Golden brass studs.Leather handles. Its interior still has got its original lining .It can...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

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H 9.06 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual and has got brass studs. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Its interior has kept its original fabric. It would be perfect...

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Vintage 1950s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

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H 13.39 in W 36.23 in D 13.39 in

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual and has got brass studs. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Its interior has kept its original light blue- grey fabric. It ...

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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

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H 11.82 in W 32.29 in D 19.3 in

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual and has got brass studs. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Its interior has kept its original light blue fabric and is clea...

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

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H 11.03 in W 31.89 in D 18.12 in

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Its interior has kept its origina fabric . It would be perfect as a coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

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H 13.78 in W 33.86 in D 20.08 in

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden brass studs. Leather handles. Its interior was relined in black velvet. It can be...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

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H 13.39 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden brass studs. Leather handles. Its interior still has got its original lining .It ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

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H 13.39 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden brass studs. Leather handles. Its interior still has been relined in black velvet...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

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H 9.85 in W 29.93 in D 16.93 in

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden brass studs. Leather handles. A couple of traveling labels. Its interior is still...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Industrial Aluminum Riveted Trunk

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H 13 in W 32 in D 17 in

1940s Industrial Aluminum Riveted Trunk

Located in Rochester, NY

A great looking 1940's industrial aluminum steamer trunk with original leather handles at both sides and all over finely riveted and strapped construction.

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20th Century American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940's Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

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H 20.87 in W 39.77 in D 20.87 in

1940's Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual . It is magnificent and mirror polished. Its interior has been completely relined sothat this case can is perfect for storage. I...

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Vintage 1940s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk, Aluminum Trunk

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H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk, Aluminum Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminum cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent mirror hand polished. It features all brass studs and original leather side handles. It still has got its key ...

Category

Vintage 1940s European Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

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 suitcases or travel trunks where used to store as much home goods and clothing as pos...

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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Copper

1940s Aluminium Mirror Steamer Trunk, Malle Poli Aviation

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H 14.97 in W 31.89 in D 19.3 in

1940s Aluminium Mirror Steamer Trunk, Malle Poli Aviation

Located in Haguenau, FR

This polished aluminium Steamer trunk is very unusual It is magnificent and mirror polished. aviation mail, polished aluminum. Corners, metal lock and handles Interior gainer ...

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Vintage 1940s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

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Questions About 1940s Steamer Trunk

How do I identify a steamer trunk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To identify your steamer trunk, look inside the lid, along the interior and on the bottom for a stamp that indicates the manufacturer. Popular makers of steamer trunks included Clinton, Goyard, Hartmann, Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Moynat, Oshkosh, Taylor and Truesdale. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted steamer trunks.
What are steamer trunks worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Steamer trunks can be worth as much as $3,000 depending on the quality and condition. Some renowned fashion houses, such as Goyard and Louis Vuitton, have designed steamer trunks that are worth as much as $45,000. Find a range of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
What do you line a steamer trunk with?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
You can line a steamer trunk with a variety of materials. Paper is a simple solution for lining, but you can also use fabrics like velvet to protect items stored inside. Find a range of steamer trunks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an old steamer trunk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
An old steamer trunk is a type of luggage. Most often, it has a rectangle or domed shape. Its purpose was to carry clothing and other personal belongings while traveling. The name comes from the fact that most often, their owners traveled via steam ship. Shop a selection of antique steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
Are steamer trunks still being made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Although steamer trunks are no longer used for traveling, they are still produced as a way to store valuables and as a storage solution. Steamer trunks were widely used in the late 18th century throughout the early 20th century as a way to transport clothes and other personal belongings and were meant to bridge the gap between luggage and storage. Shop a wide range of vintage and contemporary steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
Do people still travel with steamer trunks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
No, typically people don't travel with steamer trunks. Due to their size and weight, steamer trunks aren't ideal for traveling by air or sea. However, people still purchase steamer trunks to use as storage solutions and decorative accents in their homes. Shop a selection of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.

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