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Alligator Suitcase

Art Deco Black Alligator Suitcase
By America Pedro P. Diaz 1
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco black alligator suitcase with original satin lining and straps. Chrome hardware and
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Early 20th Century Peruvian Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Animal Skin, Fabric, Scrap Wood

Art Deco Black Alligator Suitcase
Art Deco Black Alligator Suitcase
$5,800
H 9 in W 27.75 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Alligator Suitcase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
American made suitcase manufactured by Hulbert Bros. They were in business from 1870-1909 in Salt
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Antique Late 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Animal Skin

19th Century Alligator Suitcase
19th Century Alligator Suitcase
$4,000
H 8 in W 24 in D 15 in
1940s Alligator Skin Suitcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique and highly collectible alligator skin suitcase, 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

1940s Alligator Skin Suitcase
1940s Alligator Skin Suitcase
$950
H 8 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Beige Suitcase with Alligator Trim
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century beige woven and brown alligator trim suitcase (valise).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Crocodile Alligator Leather Hornback Suitcase Storage Case
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Antique suitcase made of crocodile leather featuring prominent hornback scales hand stitched with
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Mid-20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Crocodile, Leather

Crocodile Alligator Leather Hornback Suitcase Storage Case
Crocodile Alligator Leather Hornback Suitcase Storage Case
$1,252 Sale Price
58% Off
H 14 in W 21 in D 7 in
1930s Deluxe Leather Suitcase or Business Case with Realistic Alligator Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and fine looking briefcase for the urban professionals. This wonderful and slim design vintage briefcase is in very good condition. All hinges, clasps and also the lo...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Books

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Vintage Luggage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
suitcase by Jones Brothers & Co. combination of wood and metal with unique hardware. Dimensions: Height 8
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Vintage Luggage
Set of Eight Vintage Luggage
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 12 in W 30 in D 18.5 in

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19th Century Alligator Suitcase
Located in Nashville, TN
A 19th Century beautiful alligator valise or travel case with leather lining and brass hardware.
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Alligator

19th Century Alligator Suitcase
19th Century Alligator Suitcase
H 7 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
Luxurious Mark Cross Alligator Suitcase
By Mark Cross
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine Mark Cross of England genuine alligator suitcase. Near perfect condition, the handle is
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Vintage 1960s English Trunks and Luggage

English Alligator Suitcase on Custom Stand by Barkers of Kensington, London
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic alligator suitcase with vintage custom stand by Barkers of Kensington, London. Barkers
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Vintage 1920s English British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Barber Alligator Suitcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most unique alligator skin barber suitcase, highly collectible. Accessories include candle holder
Category

Mid-20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

1940s Barber Alligator Suitcase
1940s Barber Alligator Suitcase
H 12 in W 17 in D 12.5 in
Alligator and Leather Suitcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Incredible Alligator and Leather Suitcase, labeled J. D. Pineda Talabarteria, Leon, Nicaragua, C.A
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Vintage 1930s Nicaraguan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

Alligator and Leather Suitcase
Alligator and Leather Suitcase
H 18 in W 22.25 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Samsonite Brown Leather Alligator Embossed Suitcase Luggage
By Samsonite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Samsonite brown Leather Alligator Embossed 26" Suitcase Luggage. Item features alligator
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Vintage Burgundy Leather Alligator Embossed Large Suitcase Luggage Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Burgundy leather Alligator Embossed large Suitcase Luggage bag. Item features multiple
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique English Crocodile / Alligator Jewelry Box / Suitcase, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent late Edwardian jewellery case / box in the form a suitcase covered in rich cognac
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crocodile

Exotic Early Horn Back Alligator or Crocodile Small Suitcase or Briefcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The right term is a small suitcase, measuring 24 x 15 x 7 inches. On the top and the ends it shows
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Mid-20th Century English Colonial Revival Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Faux Alligator Suitcase
Located in Surrey, BC
Vibrant colorfull piece of luggage made by the Eveleigh Co
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Vintage 1940s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Faux Leather

Faux Alligator Suitcase
Faux Alligator Suitcase
H 8 in W 24 in D 18 in
Vintage Alligator Suitcase with Canvas Cover
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom alligator suit case from the 1920s or 1930s. With embossed gilt initials. Both ends trimmed
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Animal Skin

A Vintage Edwardian Alligator Leather Suitcase
By J. T. Needs & Co.
Located in NYC, NY
A fine piece of English luggage with black alligator leather trimmed with a lighter brown leather
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Unusual Set of 3 Red Leather, Faux Alligator Luggage, with Cosmetic Case
By Cartier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set of 3 red leather, faux alligator luggage, complete with two suitcase's, and cosmetic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Alligator Suitcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and large alligator suitcase in pristine condition
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Vintage 1940s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Alligator Suitcase
Alligator Suitcase
H 9 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Alligator Suitcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice and large alligator suitcase.
Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

C. 1900 Alligator Suitcase--Mint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. 1900 alligator suitcase. This is just a beautiful piece, and is in near perfect condition
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Early 20th Century Unknown Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

C. 1900 Alligator Suitcase--Mint
C. 1900 Alligator Suitcase--Mint
H 6.75 in W 24 in D 14 in
2 Cuban Mid-Century Alligator Suitcases
Located in Essex, MA
2 matching Cuban alligator suitcases, one a vanity, the larger for clothes, both bearing the label
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Vintage 1940s Cuban Trunks and Luggage

2 Cuban Mid-Century Alligator Suitcases
2 Cuban Mid-Century Alligator Suitcases
H 16.5 in W 24 in D 7.5 in
2 matching 1930-50 Cuban alligator suitcases
Located in Essex, MA
matching mid-century Cuban alligator suitcases, larger for clothes, 24x16.5x7.5", smaller for
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Vintage 1930s Cuban Collectibles and Curiosities

20th Century Very Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Serrure en laiton nickelé Very rare Louis Vuitton Alligator suitcase The owner was a Iran guy working
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Vintage 1940s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Charming Alligator Suitcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Travel used to be so stylish! This lovely bag is a combination of alligator hide and leather, with
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Vintage 1930s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Charming Alligator Suitcase
Charming Alligator Suitcase
H 15 in W 24 in D 10 in
Fine Alligator Suitcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is so beautiful, you will look for an excuse to travel just to show it off!. The condition is remarkable considering its' age. The leather is supple, and there is no damage issu...
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Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Fine Alligator Suitcase
Fine Alligator Suitcase
H 14 in W 23 in D 6.5 in
Alligator Suitcase From Magnins
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alligator suitecase
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Alligator Suitcase From  Magnins
Alligator Suitcase From  Magnins
H 16 in W 24 in D 16 in

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Alligator Suitcase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal alligator suitcase for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, metal and fabric, every alligator suitcase was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an alligator suitcase — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each alligator suitcase bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one alligator suitcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but America Pedro P. Diaz and Mark Cross 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.

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