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19th Century Swedish Woven Birch Backpack
19th Century Swedish Woven Birch Backpack

19th Century Swedish Woven Birch Backpack

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H 24 in W 17 in D 8 in

19th Century Swedish Woven Birch Backpack

Located in Wainscott, NY

A 19th century Swedish woven birch backpack, beautifully crafted from split birch strips in a

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19th Century Swedish Antique Backpacks

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Birch

19th Century Tribal Handwoven Rattan Backpack with Inner Pockets
19th Century Tribal Handwoven Rattan Backpack with Inner Pockets

19th Century Tribal Handwoven Rattan Backpack with Inner Pockets

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique hand-woven rattan backpack with three inner pockets and rustic character. Experience a

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19th Century Thai Tribal Antique Backpacks

Materials

Rattan

19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Backpack Basket, Likely Northern Vietnam
19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Backpack Basket, Likely Northern Vietnam

19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Backpack Basket, Likely Northern Vietnam

Located in Antwerp, BE

A striking 19th century tribal backpack basket from Southeast Asia, most likely originating from

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Late 19th Century Vietnamese Tribal Antique Backpacks

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Tall Backpack Basket from Laos, Tribal object, Early 20th century
Tall Backpack Basket from Laos, Tribal object, Early 20th century

Tall Backpack Basket from Laos, Tribal object, Early 20th century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tall Backpack Basket Laos Mid 20th century (or earlier) Bamboo and rattan, twill weave 16.5″ high x

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Early 20th Century Laotian Tribal Antique Backpacks

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Rattan

Antique Swedish  Wooden basket backpack 1800's Handmade Folk Craft
Antique Swedish  Wooden basket backpack 1800's Handmade Folk Craft

Antique Swedish Wooden basket backpack 1800's Handmade Folk Craft

Located in Forest, BE

Swedish antique pine and birch wooden backpack storage box. It was use to pickup the berries in the

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Backpacks

Materials

Birch, Pine

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers
Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

merchandises on their back during the travel, like a modern-day backpack. There're the remain of the iron rings

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backpacks

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Original Vintage Sports Travel Poster Davos Richest Ski Tour Country Switzerland
Original Vintage Sports Travel Poster Davos Richest Ski Tour Country Switzerland

Original Vintage Sports Travel Poster Davos Richest Ski Tour Country Switzerland

By Carl Moos

Located in London, GB

Carl Moos (Karl Franz Moos; 1878-1959) depicting a group of skiers carrying backpacks, looking at a Ski

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1920s Swiss Antique Backpacks

Materials

Paper

Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860
Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860

Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

other, next to a lying sheep, a backpack leaning against a tree, a shepherd's crook, a hat and a large

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1860s German Rococo Antique Backpacks

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Napoleonic Antique French Empire Cabinet Bronze Officer Twisting Mustache
Fine Napoleonic Antique French Empire Cabinet Bronze Officer Twisting Mustache

Fine Napoleonic Antique French Empire Cabinet Bronze Officer Twisting Mustache

Located in New York, NY

his supple boots, each fold of his attractive waistcoat , military backpack, flag, cannon ball at his

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Backpacks

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Bronze

true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze marble statues of Grenadier
true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze marble statues of Grenadier

true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze marble statues of Grenadier

By Etienne-Henri Dumaige

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

backpacks and sachels slung down their backs. An Imperial Eagle is shown on one man's sachel

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19th Century French Antique Backpacks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter
Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter

By Black Forest

Located in Lisse, NL

beautifully etched glass brandy bottle rests inside the bear's 'wooden barrel backpack' and the six matching

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Backpacks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Original Antique Travel Poster Winter In Spain Malaga Balearic Islands Art Deco
Original Antique Travel Poster Winter In Spain Malaga Balearic Islands Art Deco

Original Antique Travel Poster Winter In Spain Malaga Balearic Islands Art Deco

Located in London, GB

Deco design depicting two people wearing backpacks, one holding a walking stick, standing on a hill

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1920s Spanish Art Deco Antique Backpacks

Materials

Paper

Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925
Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925

Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

deep. The HeHeya Clown is depicted in dynamic form, carrying a watermelon and a backpack—symbols that

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Backpacks

Materials

Wood

Monumental French Vineyard Grape Picker's Harvest Hotte Hod Tall Wooden Basket
Monumental French Vineyard Grape Picker's Harvest Hotte Hod Tall Wooden Basket

Monumental French Vineyard Grape Picker's Harvest Hotte Hod Tall Wooden Basket

Located in Forney, TX

A most impressive antique country French vineyard grape picker's hotte / hod / harvest backpack

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Backpacks

Materials

Iron

Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Assiette Parlantes Face Card Plates, S/8
Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Assiette Parlantes Face Card Plates, S/8

Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Assiette Parlantes Face Card Plates, S/8

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Philadelphia, PA

is the King OF Carreau, carrying cheerfully the backpack. The clown is the Valet de Trefles, kicks

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1920s French French Provincial Antique Backpacks

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period

$12,000

H 34 in W 20.5 in D 19 in

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Served as a traveling cabinet as well as a shrine and carried like a backpack for the Buddhist

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Backpacks

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

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Milk Wooden Backpack, Switzerland, Early 1800
Milk Wooden Backpack, Switzerland, Early 1800

Milk Wooden Backpack, Switzerland, Early 1800

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H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in

Milk Wooden Backpack, Switzerland, Early 1800

Located in New York, NY

This container was one fitted with a leather or fabric strap to be carried on the shoulders. It was used to carry milk.

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Backpacks

Materials

Spruce

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Satyr
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Satyr

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Satyr

Located in Aspen, CO

wicker basket backpack and cane. In Greek mythology satyrs were half human, half goat deities who

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Backpacks

Original Lifesize Model of a 19th Century Clock Peddler Figure, circa 1880

Original Lifesize Model of a 19th Century Clock Peddler Figure, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. This figure is dressed in the original old clothes and the original backpack with some old movements

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Backpacks

Materials

Textile, Wood

Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala
Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala

Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala

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H 3.86 in W 2.52 in D 1.58 in

Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala

Located in London, GB

, the face with heavy-lidded eyes, the hair pulled into a topknot, wearing a backpack, with a tiger on

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17th Century Tibetan Antique Backpacks

Satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period
Satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period

Satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period

By Kinkozan

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

backpack, on top of the backpack there are toys and dolls, he is surrounded with a group of 6 children, and

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Backpacks

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Gold

Exceptional Folk Art Marquetry Stand with Tri-fold Mirror
Exceptional Folk Art Marquetry Stand with Tri-fold Mirror

Exceptional Folk Art Marquetry Stand with Tri-fold Mirror

Located in Manalapan, NJ

photograph portrays two gentlemen with carved serpent canes, backpacks and top hats. Perfect attire for the

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19th Century American Antique Backpacks

Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo of a Wandering Samurai, Edo Period
Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo of a Wandering Samurai, Edo Period

Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo of a Wandering Samurai, Edo Period

Located in New York, NY

at his hip, a staff in his left hand and an armour backpack at his back. The head carved of wood

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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Backpacks

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Textile

Gucci Chevron Marmont Backpack
Gucci Chevron Marmont Backpack

Gucci Chevron Marmont Backpack

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H 9.45 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in

Gucci Chevron Marmont Backpack

By Gucci

Located in Amman, JO

Gucci Beige marmont backpack. Feauting chevron quilting and antique finish hardware. GG gold logo

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Backpacks

Vintage ANDREA PFISTER Black Alligator Leather Backpack
Vintage ANDREA PFISTER Black Alligator Leather Backpack

Vintage ANDREA PFISTER Black Alligator Leather Backpack

By Andrea Pfister

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage ANDREA PFISTER backpack comes in a black alligator leather featuring front pockets, top

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19th Century Antique Backpacks

Birch Reeded Backpack in Original Blue Painted Finish
Birch Reeded Backpack in Original Blue Painted Finish

Birch Reeded Backpack in Original Blue Painted Finish

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Late 19th century woven birch backpack. Robust bentwood frame and rim, with woven strips of birch

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Backpacks

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Birch, Pine

Early 20th Century Swiss Army Cowhide Backpack, circa 1945
Early 20th Century Swiss Army Cowhide Backpack, circa 1945

Early 20th Century Swiss Army Cowhide Backpack, circa 1945

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original Swiss Army cowhide and leather backpack lined with fabric on the

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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Backpacks

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Japanese Antique Wooden Box / Backpack Type / Coffee Table / Square Stool
Japanese Antique Wooden Box / Backpack Type / Coffee Table / Square Stool

Japanese Antique Wooden Box / Backpack Type / Coffee Table / Square Stool

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

can imitate. A backpack-shaped wooden box made around the Meiji to early Showa period (1886-1940

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backpacks

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Cedar

Antique German Papier Mâché Easter Egg Candy Container Duck Backpack Basket
Antique German Papier Mâché Easter Egg Candy Container Duck Backpack Basket

Antique German Papier Mâché Easter Egg Candy Container Duck Backpack Basket

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German papier mâché Easter egg candy container, featuring a lithograph of a duck walking with a basket of eggs. Measure: 3".   

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Backpacks

Materials

Paper

A Wooden German Carving of A Hunter with Dog
A Wooden German Carving of A Hunter with Dog

A Wooden German Carving of A Hunter with Dog

Located in Hixson, TN

A brilliant wooden carving of a German hunter with his dog and game in hand, strapped backpack

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Early 20th Century German Antique Backpacks

19th Century Birch Reeded Basket or Rucksack
19th Century Birch Reeded Basket or Rucksack

19th Century Birch Reeded Basket or Rucksack

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H 16.93 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in

19th Century Birch Reeded Basket or Rucksack

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Late 19th century woven birch backpack. Robust bentwood frame and rim, with woven strips of birch

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Backpacks

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Birch, Pine

French Black Forest Carved Gun or Coat Rack with Horns and Deer Head Sculpture
French Black Forest Carved Gun or Coat Rack with Horns and Deer Head Sculpture

French Black Forest Carved Gun or Coat Rack with Horns and Deer Head Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

to hang coats, backpacks or hats near an entry, closet or door. The black forest piece is in

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Early 20th Century French Black Forest Antique Backpacks

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Horn, Walnut

Vintage English Housekeeper's Cupboard
Vintage English Housekeeper's Cupboard

Vintage English Housekeeper's Cupboard

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H 75 in W 34.5 in D 20 in

Vintage English Housekeeper's Cupboard

Located in Mckinney, TX

and backpacks in the mudroom. Found in England, circa 1920. Constructed from solid wood. Original

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Early 19th Century English Antique Backpacks

Materials

Wood

ORIGINAL BRITISH ARMY BOER WAR ROORKHEE STAMPED FOLDiNG CAMPAIGN MILITARY CHAIR
ORIGINAL BRITISH ARMY BOER WAR ROORKHEE STAMPED FOLDiNG CAMPAIGN MILITARY CHAIR

ORIGINAL BRITISH ARMY BOER WAR ROORKHEE STAMPED FOLDiNG CAMPAIGN MILITARY CHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

packs to fit in a very small backpack. There is a stamp which reads C with three lines like an A and

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Backpacks

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Canvas, Wood

Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders

Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders

Located in Dallas, TX

particularly appreciate the backpacks on the warriors. Guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Backpacks

Materials

Terracotta

Chanel vintage mustard Caviar Leather Backpack
Chanel vintage mustard Caviar Leather Backpack

Chanel vintage mustard Caviar Leather Backpack

Located in Carnate, IT

Vintage Chanel backpack. In mustard-coloured quilted caviar leather. Silvered hardware but oxidized

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Backpacks

Vintage Chinese Bamboo Backpack Lamp with Burlap Shade
Vintage Chinese Bamboo Backpack Lamp with Burlap Shade

Vintage Chinese Bamboo Backpack Lamp with Burlap Shade

Located in Malibu, CA

Custom made table lamp created from a vintage Chinese bamboo backpack. Finial & new burlap shade

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Early 20th Century Asian Other Antique Backpacks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Antique gyosho tansu Japanese peddler's backpack of drawers Edo-Meiji 1860s-1910
Antique gyosho tansu Japanese peddler's backpack of drawers Edo-Meiji 1860s-1910

Antique gyosho tansu Japanese peddler's backpack of drawers Edo-Meiji 1860s-1910

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

, like a modern-day backpack. There're iron rings to attach the shoulder belt, and curbed wooden plate as

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backpacks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Chinoiserie Ormolu Caddy
19th Century French Chinoiserie Ormolu Caddy

19th Century French Chinoiserie Ormolu Caddy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

backpacks and the cart for cigars or cigarettes, can hold flowers or a used a vide-poche.

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Backpacks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Scottish Carved Polychrome Wood Figure of Military Drummer
19th Century Scottish Carved Polychrome Wood Figure of Military Drummer

19th Century Scottish Carved Polychrome Wood Figure of Military Drummer

Located in Dallas, TX

a traditional Scottish military drummer with carved hat, backpack, sword, drum and drumsticks

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Backpacks

Materials

Wood

Filipino Woven Bamboo Pack Basket
Filipino Woven Bamboo Pack Basket

Filipino Woven Bamboo Pack Basket

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H 19 in W 16.5 in D 13 in

Filipino Woven Bamboo Pack Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

once used for harvesting crops or carrying personal belongings as a backpack. The basket is beautifully

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Early 20th Century Philippine Rustic Antique Backpacks

Materials

Bamboo

20th Century Black Forest Carved Gun Rack with Horns and Dog Head Sculptures
20th Century Black Forest Carved Gun Rack with Horns and Dog Head Sculptures

20th Century Black Forest Carved Gun Rack with Horns and Dog Head Sculptures

Located in Dallas, TX

be used to hang coats, backpacks or hats near an entry, closet or door. The Black Forest piece is in

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Early 20th Century French Black Forest Antique Backpacks

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Horn, Walnut

19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Gun or Wall Rack
19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Gun or Wall Rack

19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Gun or Wall Rack

Located in Birmingham, AL

could be used to hold three guns horizontally or could also be used to hang coats, hats, or backpacks

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1890s French Black Forest Antique Backpacks

Materials

Oak

Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

black lacquer. The cover of the box features a large oi, a backpack used by traveling mountain monks and

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Backpacks

Materials

Lacquer

Austro/Bohemian Majolica Bavarian Reservist Military Pottery Figure
Austro/Bohemian Majolica Bavarian Reservist Military Pottery Figure

Austro/Bohemian Majolica Bavarian Reservist Military Pottery Figure

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

side, his bayonet hanging from his waist and wearing an ammunition backpack. The base is impressed 2163

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Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Backpacks

Materials

Pottery

Chanel Quilted Mini Backpack - dark brown/gold
Chanel Quilted Mini Backpack - dark brown/gold

Chanel Quilted Mini Backpack - dark brown/gold

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Baarn, NL

Vintage 90's mini Chanel backpack in dark brown lambskin leather with gold-tone hardware, adorable

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Early 20th Century French Antique Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Palm Springs PM Backpack
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Palm Springs PM Backpack

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Palm Springs PM Backpack

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Palm Springs gives a stylish twist to the backpack, transforming a practical staple into an on

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Backpacks

Large Wooden Backpack
Large Wooden Backpack

Large Wooden Backpack

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H 40 in W 18.5 in D 11 in

Large Wooden Backpack

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Wooden butter churn backpack used by farmers in the Gansu region of China. Provincial iron

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Backpacks

Woven Wood Hanging Baskets / Backpacks
Woven Wood Hanging Baskets / Backpacks

Woven Wood Hanging Baskets / Backpacks

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H 22 in W 18 in D 9.5 in

Woven Wood Hanging Baskets / Backpacks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage traveling backpacks with wood latticework and closing hardware.

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Backpacks

Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe
Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe

Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe

By Schiebler

Located in New York, NY

with the backpack straps and the rolled blanket detailing. The top section holds the matches while the

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19th Century American Antique Backpacks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Farmer's Basket
Japanese Farmer's Basket

Japanese Farmer's Basket

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H 20 in W 32 in D 23 in

Japanese Farmer's Basket

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Japanese farmer's basket/backpack from northern Japan was originally used for gathering

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Backpacks

Materials

Pine, Bamboo, Twine

French painted grape hotte with original straps
French painted grape hotte with original straps

French painted grape hotte with original straps

Located in Sheffield, MA

back, it is a 19th century backpack. These pieces look wonderful on a wall, holding dried flowers or on

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19th Century French Antique Backpacks

Materials

Metal

Grape Hopper
Grape Hopper

Grape Hopper

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H 28 in W 27 in D 18 in

Grape Hopper

Located in Fairhope, AL

pictured above. The ones with the crests and Paintings are a bit more. Grape hoppers are the backpacks

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19th Century French Antique Backpacks

Oak Schoolhouse Cabinet with Bench
Oak Schoolhouse Cabinet with Bench

Oak Schoolhouse Cabinet with Bench

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H 72 in W 140 in D 19.25 in

Oak Schoolhouse Cabinet with Bench

Located in Minneapolis, MN

opens up to allow for extra storage space. It’s the perfect spot to keep your coats, shoes, backpacks

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1920s American Schoolhouse Antique Backpacks

Materials

Oak

Chanel Black Tweed Runway Rolled Backpack- TWO BAGS
Chanel Black Tweed Runway Rolled Backpack- TWO BAGS

Chanel Black Tweed Runway Rolled Backpack- TWO BAGS

By Chanel

Located in Malibu, CA

Chanel Black Tweed Double Bag Roll Backpack- PRISTINE From the Fall Winter 2010 Runway

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Backpacks

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Antique Backpacks For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique backpacks for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black antique backpacks, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many classic iterations of antique backpacks over the years, but those made by Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton Supreme are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Backpacks?

The prices for antique backpacks start at $521 and top out at $9,920 with these items, on average, selling for $3,082.