Antique Chests And Trunks
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
Wood, Lacquer
1920s Unknown Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Teak
Late 17th Century Brazilian Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Oak
18th Century German Baroque Antique Chests And Trunks
Iron
19th Century Mexican Antique Chests And Trunks
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Korean Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass
1880s Hungarian Folk Art Antique Chests And Trunks
Pine
Early 20th Century Zanzibari Early Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Copper
19th Century Mexican Antique Chests And Trunks
Wood, Lacquer
Early 1700s Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks
Leather
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
1830s European Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Metal
1860s East Asian Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass, Copper
19th Century French Antique Chests And Trunks
Wood
Late 19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
Wood
Early 20th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century Korean Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass
1840s German Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass
Mid-18th Century South American Antique Chests And Trunks
Iron
1820s English Regency Antique Chests And Trunks
Steel
1820s American Federal Antique Chests And Trunks
Silver, Iron
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Chests And Trunks
Iron
19th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks
Wood
19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Mahogany
Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks
Oak
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Chests And Trunks
Wicker
1920s Ethiopian Adirondack Antique Chests And Trunks
Iron
19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass
Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Chests And Trunks
Ormolu
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Chests And Trunks
Iron
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks
Metal
19th Century American Country Antique Chests And Trunks
Wood
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chests And Trunks
Metal
1830s American Antique Chests And Trunks
Iron
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Chests And Trunks
Wood
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Chests And Trunks
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Chests And Trunks
Wood
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks
Pine
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Chests And Trunks
Metal, Iron
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass
1920s French Industrial Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
Rattan, Wood
19th Century English Country Antique Chests And Trunks
Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chests And Trunks
Brass, Iron
1880s Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Chests And Trunks
Iron
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Chests And Trunks
Leather
1870s Hungarian High Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Pine
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Pine
Mid-17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Iron
Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Pine
1890s Czech Industrial Antique Chests And Trunks
Wood
18th Century French Antique Chests And Trunks
Oak
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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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