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Antique Backpacks

19th Century Swedish Woven Birch Backpack
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Swedish woven birch backpack. Unusual woven birch backpack with leather straps. Found
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19th Century Swedish Antique Backpacks

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Birch

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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Pine, Birch

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

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Rattan

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

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Bamboo, Rattan, Natural Fiber

Antique Thai Woven Wicker Bamboo Baby Carrying Basket Backpack 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique folk art tribal woven wicker and bamboo baby carrying basket from Thailand. Dimensions: 9.5” x 9” x 19.5” (Width x Depth x Height)
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Backpacks

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Bamboo, Wicker

Antique Native American Kachina Doll, "HeHeya Clown, " Hopi, Early 20th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Hopi HeHeya Clown carrying a watermelon and backpack from the 1st quarter of the 20th century. Made
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Backpacks

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Wood

Continental Silver Novelty Figure of a Sojourner, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
With an open container as his backpack and with detachable hat.
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1880s Antique Backpacks

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Silver

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

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Paper

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

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

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Lacquer

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

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Earthenware

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

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Pottery

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

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Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

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 Antique Backpacks

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Paper

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Gordon Russell Hand Built Ladder Back Oak & Woven Leather Lounge Chairs, 1904
By Gordon Russell
Located in Coronado, CA
A true pair of artifacts! This pair of large Shaker style, loungey, arm chairs was designed and built by Gordon Russell around 1904 in Broadway, England. The chairs feature incredibl...
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Early 1900s English Shaker Antique Backpacks

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Leather, Oak

Antique Wicker French Champagne Log Basket
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large Antique Champagne Harvest Basket – 0 A beautiful hand-made wicker champagne basket from France used to harvest grapes in the champagne region of Reims. The markings on the end...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Antique Backpacks

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Wicker, Wood

Antique Wicker French Champagne Log Basket
Antique Wicker French Champagne Log Basket
H 24.02 in W 33.47 in D 26.38 in
Antique Wicker French Champagne Log Basket
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large Antique Champagne Harvest Basket – P A beautiful hand-made wicker champagne basket from France used to harvest grapes in the champagne region of Reims. The markings on the end...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Antique Backpacks

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Wicker, Wood

Antique Wicker French Champagne Log Basket
Antique Wicker French Champagne Log Basket
H 24.02 in W 33.47 in D 26.38 in
Antique British Hong Kong Wicker & Leather Fishing Creel or Basket with Straps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique fishing creel or basket is unsigned with respect to the maker, but originated from the British Hong Kong and dates to approximately 1920. The basket is composed of...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Antique Backpacks

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Brass

Vintage French Wicker Basket, Gold Color Stitched Leather Bag Handles France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bag is is wicker, rattan, with Stitched leather bag handles. the color is gold, with an old Patina. This has been made in France circa 1970.   
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1970s French Antique Backpacks

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Wicker, Rattan

Vintage French Wicker Laundry Basket with Lid This is an excellent example and
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage French Wicker Laundry Basket with Lid This is an excellent example and in remarkably good condition, this strong basket is divided in to 2 sections, both the basket and the ...
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1920s Folk Art Antique Backpacks

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Wicker

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in London, GB
A set of six Hans Brattrud high back Scandia senior chairs for Hove Mobler. A classic example of excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chai...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Backpacks

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Chrome

French Barbotine Majolica Sarreguemines Basket of Grapes Covered Tureen
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica covered tureen in the form of a handled basket brimming with bunches of grapes, Sarreguemines, circa 1900-1920. A grape vine branch forms the top handle, grape b...
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Backpacks

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Earthenware

Foo Dogs Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Foo Dogs Chinese sancai architectural roof tiles in green and mustard / orange shades. Antique Chinese lion guardians (also known as "Foo Dog") statues are frequently seen in Chines...
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20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Backpacks

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Ceramic

20th Century Belgian Wicker Basket
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian Wicker Basket is an embodiment of practical beauty, weaving together functionality with the charm of rustic aesthetics. Its robust and curvaceous form offer...
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20th Century Belgian Antique Backpacks

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Wicker

20th Century Belgian Wicker Basket
20th Century Belgian Wicker Basket
H 17.9 in W 23 in D 19.5 in
Chinese Two-Tiered Bamboo and Rattan Lidded Food Basket with Large Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty two tiered bamboo and rattan lidded food basket with large handle. Step into the rich heritage of Chinese craftsmanship with this late Qing Dynasty two-ti...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Backpacks

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Bamboo, Rattan

Automaton with Poodle dogs in Basket
Located in Antwerp, BE
Automaton with dogs in a basket - poodles in rattan dog basket. A wicker basket filled with 4 black poodle dogs. A moving store display with 1 mama poodle and 3 puppies. The dogs ...
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Mid-20th Century European Antique Backpacks

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Cotton, Rattan, Mohair, Glass

Automaton with Poodle dogs in Basket
Automaton with Poodle dogs in Basket
H 25.2 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Karl Schwanzer, Thonet, Austria, 1950s
By Thonet, Karl Schwanzer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of two Viennese stacking chairs made of brown stained wood designed by Austrian architect Prof. Karl Schwanzer and manufactured by Thonet in the 1950s. This chair was des...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Backpacks

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Beech

Vintage French Provincial Rattan Handled Basket, 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage rattan picnic basket, 1950s, France. Mid-Century Modern vintage French Provincial rattan handled shopping basket, made out of woven rattan. The vintage condition is very go...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Antique Backpacks

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Rattan

large Aubock Style Midcentury Rattan Bauhaus Magazine Holder, France, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Bauhaus, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: magazine holder stand element Origin: France Age: 1970s This original vintage Bauhaus style magazine holder stand was produced in the 1970s in France. It is made of natur...
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1970s French Bauhaus Antique Backpacks

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Rattan

Franco Albini For Bonacina Italian Vintage Stool In Bamboo And Wicker
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Iconi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Backpacks

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Bamboo, Wicker

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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

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Spruce

Antique Milk Wooden Backpack, Switzerland, Early 1800
Milk Wooden Backpack, Switzerland, Early 1800
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
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
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

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Wood, Textile

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

Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala
Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala
H 3.86 in W 2.52 in D 1.58 in
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
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
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

Gucci Chevron Marmont Backpack
Gucci Chevron Marmont Backpack
H 9.45 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
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

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

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

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

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Cowhide, Leather

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
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

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Paper

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
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

19th Century Birch Reeded Basket or Rucksack
19th Century Birch Reeded Basket or Rucksack
H 16.93 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in
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
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

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Wood

Original Vintage Youth Hostel Association Travel Poster - Come To Ulster Ireland
Located in London, GB
countryside with backpacks and walking sticks, the man pointing towards sailing boats at sea in the distance
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1920s British Antique Backpacks

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Paper

Turban Shell Hall from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in Burbank, CA
rather than grey as the colors of the pilgrim’s backpacks, and the lower area next to the man dressed in
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1830s Edo Antique Backpacks

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Mulberry Paper, Woodcut

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

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Terracotta

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
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

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Bamboo, Wicker

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

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Ormolu

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

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Wood

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

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Bamboo

Filipino Woven Bamboo Pack Basket
Filipino Woven Bamboo Pack Basket
H 19 in W 16.5 in D 13 in
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
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

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Oak

Original Vintage Youth Hostel Association Travel Poster - Come To Ulster Ireland
Located in London, GB
countryside with backpacks and walking sticks, the man pointing towards sailing boats at sea in the distance
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1920s Antique Backpacks

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Paper

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

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

Large Wooden Backpack
Large Wooden Backpack
H 40 in W 18.5 in D 11 in
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

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Sterling Silver

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

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Pine, Bamboo, Twine

Japanese Farmer's Basket
Japanese Farmer's Basket
H 20 in W 32 in D 23 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

Grape Hopper
Grape Hopper
H 28 in W 27 in D 18 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

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Oak

Oak Schoolhouse Cabinet with Bench
Oak Schoolhouse Cabinet with Bench
H 72 in W 140 in D 19.25 in
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.