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Alligator Suitcase

Art Deco Black Alligator Suitcase
Art Deco Black 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.

Category

Early 20th Century Peruvian Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Animal Skin, Fabric, Scrap Wood

19th Century Alligator Suitcase
19th Century Alligator Suitcase

19th Century Alligator Suitcase

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

American made suitcase manufactured by Hulbert Bros. They were in business from 1870-1909 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Animal Skin

1940s Alligator Skin Suitcase
1940s Alligator Skin Suitcase

1940s Alligator Skin Suitcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unique and highly collectible alligator skin suitcase, 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

1930s Deluxe Leather Suitcase or Business Case with Realistic Alligator Pattern
1930s Deluxe Leather Suitcase or Business Case with Realistic Alligator Pattern

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
Set of Eight Vintage Luggage

Set of Eight Vintage Luggage

$2,750Sale Price / set|50% Off

Set of Eight Vintage Luggage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: Height 8 in. (20.32 cm), width 24 in. (60.96 cm), depth 15 in. (38.1 cm) Qty one (1): alligator skin suitcase, 1940s. Dimensions: Height 8 in. (20.32 cm), width 18.5 i...

Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

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19th Century Alligator Suitcase
19th Century Alligator Suitcase

19th Century Alligator Suitcase

Unavailable

H 7 in W 22 in D 13.5 in

19th Century Alligator Suitcase

Located in Nashville, TN

A 19th Century beautiful alligator valise or travel case with leather lining and brass hardware.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Alligator

Crocodile Alligator Leather Hornback Suitcase Storage Case
Crocodile Alligator Leather Hornback Suitcase Storage Case

Crocodile Alligator Leather Hornback Suitcase Storage Case

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Antique suitcase made of crocodile leather featuring prominent hornback scales hand stitched with fine leather lacing, an attractive antique reptile skin suitcase with a beautiful pa...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Crocodile, Leather

Vintage Alligator Suitcase
Vintage Alligator Suitcase

Vintage Alligator Suitcase

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H 7.5 in W 24 in D 13.5 in

Vintage Alligator Suitcase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A robust alligator suitcase, with beautifully figured skin and brass hardware.

Category

20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Luxurious Mark Cross Alligator Suitcase
Luxurious Mark Cross Alligator Suitcase

Luxurious Mark Cross Alligator Suitcase

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H 14 in W 24 in D 7 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 sturdy, the interior is clean.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Trunks and Luggage

English Alligator Suitcase on Custom Stand by Barkers of Kensington, London
English Alligator Suitcase on Custom Stand by Barkers of Kensington, London

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s English British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Barber Alligator Suitcase
1940s Barber Alligator Suitcase

1940s Barber Alligator Suitcase

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H 12 in W 17 in D 12.5 in

1940s Barber Alligator Suitcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Most unique alligator skin barber suitcase, highly collectible.

Category

Mid-20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Alligator and Leather Suitcase
Alligator and Leather Suitcase

Alligator and Leather Suitcase

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H 18 in W 22.25 in D 8.5 in

Alligator and Leather Suitcase

Located in Chicago, IL

Incredible Alligator and Leather Suitcase, labeled J. D. Pineda Talabarteria, Leon, Nicaragua, C.A.

Category

Vintage 1930s Nicaraguan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

Vintage Samsonite Brown Leather Alligator Embossed Suitcase Luggage
Vintage Samsonite Brown Leather Alligator Embossed Suitcase Luggage

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 print embossed leather, various interior compartments, original label, no key, but un...

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Vintage Burgundy Leather Alligator Embossed Large Suitcase Luggage Bag
Vintage Burgundy Leather Alligator Embossed Large Suitcase Luggage Bag

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 interior compartments, alligator embossed burgundy leather, no key, but unlocked.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique English Crocodile / Alligator Jewelry Box / Suitcase, circa 1910
Antique English Crocodile / Alligator Jewelry Box / Suitcase, circa 1910

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 coloured Crocodile / Alligator skin.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crocodile

Exotic Early Horn Back Alligator or Crocodile Small Suitcase or Briefcase
Exotic Early Horn Back Alligator or Crocodile Small Suitcase or Briefcase

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 the sculptural back skin of the animal lengthwise, on the other sides the more even...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Colonial Revival Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Faux Alligator Suitcase
Faux Alligator Suitcase

Faux Alligator Suitcase

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H 8 in W 24 in D 18 in

Faux Alligator Suitcase

Located in Surrey, BC

Vibrant colorfull piece of luggage made by the Eveleigh Co

Category

Vintage 1940s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Faux Leather

Vintage Alligator Suitcase with Canvas Cover
Vintage Alligator Suitcase with Canvas Cover

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 out with small brass-headed tacks. Interior lined with silk satin stripe fabric and...

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Animal Skin

Unusual Set of 3 Red Leather, Faux Alligator Luggage, with Cosmetic Case
Unusual Set of 3 Red Leather, Faux Alligator Luggage, with Cosmetic Case

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 case.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Alligator Suitcase
Alligator Suitcase

Alligator Suitcase

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H 9 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in

Alligator Suitcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant and large alligator suitcase in pristine condition

Category

Vintage 1940s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Vintage Alligator Suitcase
Vintage Alligator Suitcase

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
C. 1900 Alligator Suitcase--Mint

C. 1900 Alligator Suitcase--Mint

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H 6.75 in W 24 in D 14 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Very Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Suitcase
20th Century Very Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Suitcase

20th Century Very Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Suitcase

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Haguenau, FR

Très rare valise Louis Vuitton en Alligator Elle appartenait à un attaché d'ambassade d'Iran Serrure en laiton nickelé Very rare Louis Vuitton Alligator suitcase The own...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Charming Alligator Suitcase
Charming Alligator Suitcase

Charming Alligator Suitcase

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H 15 in W 24 in D 10 in

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 a peacock patterned interior. The design is enhanced by the pair of leather "belt s...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Fine Alligator Suitcase
Fine Alligator Suitcase

Fine Alligator Suitcase

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H 14 in W 23 in D 6.5 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...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Alligator Suitcase From  Magnins
Alligator Suitcase From  Magnins

Alligator Suitcase From Magnins

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H 16 in W 24 in D 16 in

Alligator Suitcase From Magnins

Located in San Francisco, CA

Alligator suitecase

Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

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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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