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Antique Neverbreak Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest
By Neverbreak Trunks
Located in Highland, IN
for Neverbreak Trunks U.S.A. by L. Goldsmith & Son of Newark, NJ and is covered with history. It can
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

4 green Trunks, ca 1915
Located in Delft, NL
4 green Trunks, ca 1915 4 trunks from the 1st part of the 20th Century in green metal with wood
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique 4 green Trunks, ca 1915
4 green Trunks, ca 1915
H 18.9 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Collection of 19th Century Hide and Leather Trunks
Located in New York, NY
Handsome collection of 19th century leather and hair on hide trunks and boxes with original
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1840s American Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather

Pair Early 20th C English Regimental Leather Covered Trunks
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s pair of leather and brass covered trunks found in England. Both trunks have been fully
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Early 20th Century English Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Stacked Set of Five Antique Leather Suitcases or Trunks
Located in Redding, CT
Stacked Set of 5 Antique Leather Suitcases or Trunks. If these suitcases could talk. The stories
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19th Century American Classical Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Victorian Canvas and Leather Dome Top Travel Trunks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of Victorian canvas and leather dome top travel trunks The trunks are both lined and made
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Wicker

DECORATIVE PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM SUITCASE TRUNKS
By Louis Vuitton
Located in GB
pair of fully restored original Louis Vuitton Monogram Suitcase trunks Please note the delivery fee
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Charming Set of 3 Victorian Artful Hand Decoupaged Storage Trunks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 3 charming hand decoupaged storage chests or trunks with hinged lids, circa 1910. Imagery is
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Lacquered Trunks or Tables on Custom Stands, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of lacquered trunks with iron hardware mounted on custom-made later stands. One trunk having
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Iron

Set of Three British 1920s Metal Traveling Trunks for Export with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
a rich sense of history and adventure. Crafted around the 1920s, these trunks served the voyages of
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Early 20th Century Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis Vuitton Rayèe Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
any modern or traditional interior. Circa 1885, these trunks are now very hard to come by. If you
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19th Century French Antique Antique Trunks

Louis Vuitton Rayèe Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Rayèe Steamer Trunk
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H 21 in W 32 in D 19 in
Louis Vuitton Antique Orange Yellow Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
and the inner lid is studded. The trunks shows its original Louis Vuitton tag inside. This is a part
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1910s French Antique Antique Trunks

Early Maison Goyard Suitcase
By Maison Goyard
Located in New York, NY
Maison Goyard Suitcase from the early 20th Century. This heritage house is the oldest manufacturer in France. Signature logo textile, leather bound with original signed hardware and ...
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1920s French Antique Antique Trunks

Early Maison Goyard Suitcase
Early Maison Goyard Suitcase
H 15 in W 9 in L 24 in
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1869, where the very first Moynat trunks were sold. And this was the beginning of a long story… Today
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Early 20th Century French Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
l’Opéra in Paris in 1869, where the very first Moynat trunks were sold. And this was the beginning of a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Victorian Oak Banded Embossed Leather Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
lid and a compartment for additional storage. Steamer trunks, also known as cabin trunks or traveling
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1870s Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Metal

Moynat Shoe Trunk, Moynat Trunk, 77 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Checkers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
or a coffee table. Moynat trunks were born under the impulse of Pauline Moynat. She was the only
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One of the rarer Louis Vuitton trunks to be offered, this trunk is covered in the world famous
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Louis Vuitton Shirt Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1895
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One of the rarest Louis Vuitton trunks to be offered, this trunk is covered in the world famous
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1890s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Victorian Tooled Leather & Oak Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
leather and oak frame with geometric diamond pattern metal trim. Lock patented in 1876. Steamer trunks
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1870s Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Metal

Antique 20th Century Goyard Courier Trunk In Chevron Canvas, France c.1900
By Goyard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
trunk maker which rivalled Louis Vuitton and the trunks it made at the time ooze the same quality and
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Goyard Courier Trunk In Chevron Canvas, France c.1900
By Goyard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
trunk maker which rivalled Louis Vuitton and the trunks it made at the time ooze the same quality and
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15th Century and Earlier French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton car trunk covered in the world famous monogram canvas. Car trunks were
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1910s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Leather Case, circa 1935
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines, Paris, France in 1854 making trunks and travel accessories. Monsieur
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1830s French Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Leather Case, circa 1935
Louis Vuitton Leather Case, circa 1935
H 8.25 in W 19.75 in D 15.25 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Rare 20th Century Louis Vuitton "Low Wardrobe" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
-off due to its reduced height. Normally wardrobe trunks with a width and depth of 55cm have a
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1920s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
design, both decorative and useful. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
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1910s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
design, both decorative and useful. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
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1910s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
design, both decorative and useful. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
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1910s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
design, both decorative and useful. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
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1910s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
interior, both modern or traditional. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born
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1910s French Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Rare Large Colonial British Raj All Leather Military Campaign Chest Stamped
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
suppliers to the British Military stationed in the Subcontinent of boots, trunks, saddlery and harnesses
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1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk, circa 1905
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
flat-topped trunks with trianon canvas covering, making them lightweight and airtight. Before this time
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Early 1900s French Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk, circa 1905
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk, circa 1905
H 15.75 in W 43.25 in D 22.25 in
Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
H 14.5 in W 33.5 in D 22.5 in
Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
H 14.5 in W 33.5 in D 22.5 in
British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
and front. Campaign-era trunks and coffers were the travel items of British military officers who
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass, Metal

Chinese Blonde Hide Storage Trunk, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Large British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
-era trunks and coffers were the travel items of British military officers who bought and commissioned
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique early-20th Century Black Goyard hat trunk French Circa 1920's
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
Ladies’ hat trunk. Hat trunks are very high in demand because of their cubic shape, that makes them
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Early 20th Century French Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Mid-19th Century Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Wood

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
H 22 in W 34 in D 21.75 in
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Early 19th Century Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Wood

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
H 22 in W 34 in D 21.75 in
Stunning circa 1880 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in GB
painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks in total, each one totally
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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Stunning circa 1900 Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in GB
painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks in total, each one totally
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

1875 Large Antique Original Paint Hungarian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in GB
, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks in total, each one totally
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1870s Hungarian High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

French Vintage Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
storage of smaller trinkets or frequently used travelling items. Steamer trunks were so called as they
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19th Century French Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood
French Vintage Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood
No Reserve
H 21.66 in W 43.12 in D 23.23 in
Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in GB
collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks
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Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Married Couples
Located in GB
purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15
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Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

1875 Large Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk + Drawer
Located in GB
collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks
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1870s European High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
Located in GB
a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Extra Large Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk c. 1800
Located in GB
large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

circa 1900 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
Located in GB
very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15
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Early 1900s European High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in GB
large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Circa 1880 Antique Original Paint Campaign Handle Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in GB
painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks in total, each one totally
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1880s Romanian High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique 1880 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in GB
collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

18th Century Baroque Chest
Located in Wilton, CT
strapwork and handles. It is a handsome example of immigrant trunks that were made in Germany from the 1600
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Iron

18th Century Baroque Chest
18th Century Baroque Chest
H 28 in W 48 in D 23.75 in
1901 Dated Love Heart Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in GB
very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

1802 Dated Huge Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in GB
collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes and trunks, I have around 15 wardrobes and 20 trunks
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Pine

Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. Bearing maker's label 'J C Sweeney, manufacturer of portmanteaus, trunks, India overlands, ladies boxes
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Leather

Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite Swedish pine marriage trunk with its original paint. The exterior is painted blue with floral designs and monogrammed G E D 1835. Forged iron bindings enforce the constructi...
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19th Century Swedish Other Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Iron

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Louis Vuitton trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, large leather side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton brass stu...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Antique Trunks

Materials

Brass

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Antique Antique Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique antique trunks available for sale. The range of distinct antique antique trunks — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Antique antique trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique antique trunks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique antique trunks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Hartmann Trunk Company are consistently popular.

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 Antique Antique Trunks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Antique rings were made of a variety of materials. You can find pieces produced out of many of the same precious metals used today, such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and platinum. In addition, some antique rings feature a material called pinchbeck, which is a combination of copper and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique copper finish refers to the natural tarnishing or ‘patina’ that a copper piece acquires over time. It also refers to the green color some vintage copper pieces take on. You’ll find a large collection of antique copper from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique wicker furniture is generally made from rattan. Rattan is a vine-like plant that is located in tropical regions. The bark of the rattan is used for furniture as it is durable, flexible and looks stylish. The core of the plant is also used in furniture-making, making it highly sustainable. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The antique white color is a hue that combines grey and white and has a bronze undertone. It is classified as a soft and warm off white.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.

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Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.

The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time

A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.

What Makes a Gem-Encrusted Chess Set Worth $4 Million?

The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.

Tauba Auerbach’s Geometric Pop-Up Book Is Mighty Rare, Thanks to a Hurricane

This sculptural art book has an epic backstory of its own.

Step inside the Storied Mansions of Palm Beach’s Most Effervescent Architect

From Spanish-style courtyards to fanciful fountains, these acclaimed structures abound in surprising and elegant details.