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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 Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal, Copper
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 Furniture Trunks
Materials
Leather
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 Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Victorian Canvas and Leather Dome Top Travel Trunks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Victorian canvas and leather dome top travel trunks
The trunks are both lined and made
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wicker
DECORATIVE PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM SUITCASE TRUNKS
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of fully restored original Louis Vuitton Monogram Suitcase trunks
Please note the delivery fee
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
$15,828 / set
H 8.86 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
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 Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal
$2,650 / set
H 16 in W 27 in D 17.25 in
PAIR OF STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's ART DECO STEAMER LUGGAGE TRUNKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of vintage Art Deco circa 1920's Steamer travel trunks with period travel labels
Please note the
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
$2,408 / set
H 12.6 in W 36.23 in D 20.48 in
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 Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
$3,375 / set
H 16 in W 27 in D 15.75 in
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 Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,950 / set
H 10.25 in W 27.5 in D 17 in
Antique Aux Etats Unis of Paris Steamer Trunk Luggage 20th Century
By Aux Etats Unis
Located in London, GB
-Unis"
is French for "To the United States" as these trunks were ideal for travel to the US by ship.
In
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Leather
$3,785
H 13.78 in W 44.1 in D 22.45 in
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 Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
$11,378
H 24.41 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
1920's Moynat Trunk In Orange Canvas, 75 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Moynat first shop was opened at 1 Avenue de l’Opéra in Paris in 1869, where the very first Moynat trunks
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1910s French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
$10,300
H 19.3 in W 29.53 in D 18.12 in
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, 100 cm Moynat Courrier Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Avenue de l’Opéra in Paris in 1869, where the very first Moynat trunks were sold. And this was the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
$14,372
H 22.05 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from
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19th Century French Other Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
$37,156
H 22.45 in W 35.44 in D 21.26 in
Louis Vuitton Patinated Alzer Hard Case Vintage Luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for its exemplary top-handle bags and stylish totes, Vuitton produced stackable and rectangular trunks
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
1920's Moynat Trunk In Beige Vellum, 100 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
first Moynat trunks were sold. And this was the beginning of a long story… Today, the House of Moynat
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1920s French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
$11,378
H 18.51 in W 39.38 in D 21.26 in
Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the very first Moynat trunks were sold. And this was the beginning of a long story…
Today, the House
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,495
H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 13.75 in
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 Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,500
H 16.75 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in
English Gentlemen Style Antique Leather Suitcase by Bick Bros Cheltenham 20th C
Located in London, GB
-quality leather-banded travel trunks and suitcases in the early 20th century, celebrated for their
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal
$935
H 15.56 in W 22.05 in D 7.88 in
Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk with Fitted Interior
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
the era of campaign furniture.
The trunk's interior boasts a central decorated door flanked by
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Other
$3,716
H 13.39 in W 28.75 in D 14.97 in
A large classic Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, waterproof trunks, travelers used cumbersome wooden chests. Vuitton, recognizing a niche market, began
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
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 Minimalist Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique LOUIS VUITTON Leather Hardcase Suitcase – Early 20th Century
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Victoria, BC
vintage Louis Vuitton trunks.
Key Features:
Maker: Louis Vuitton, Paris
Serial Number: 806445
Material
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Leather
Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 90 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Vuitton trunk is one of the rarer Louis Vuitton trunks to be offered currently. Indeed , it
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Late 19th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
$37,129
H 20.87 in W 34.26 in D 19.69 in
Original Blue Painted Flat Top Pine Trunk dated 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
The painted finish is all original on this rustic pine flat top trunk. Flowers were a traditional embellishment as seen on the front of this handcrafted trunk with red flowers contra...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Trunk With Original Paint in Dragon Motif
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful antique early 1900s lacquer storage box or trunk from Tibet. The red, green, black and ochre lacquer on the box front is used to create a stunning dragon motif as well as...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
$1,200
H 19.5 in W 39.5 in D 14.5 in
Original Blue Painted Swedish Dome Top Oak Trunk Dated 1827
Located in Round Top, TX
Original teal blue painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden with traditional hand-painted details include floral motif along top and front.
Monogram of ASD and date "1827" indicate thi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,250 / item
H 28.75 in W 54.5 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Hand Painted Blue Flat Top Trunk, Hungary
Located in Round Top, TX
The painted finish is all original on this rustic pine flat top trunk. Flowers were a traditional embellishment as seen on the front of this handcrafted trunk with red flowers contra...
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Pine, Paint
Art Noveau Copper Bin
Located in Swadlincote, GB
of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Copper
Large Vintage Faux Leather Studded Travel Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Vintage Faux Leather Studded Travel Trunk
A very useful strong and decorative travel trunk, it has carrying handles, on each end, the locks are all present but we do not have ...
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1920s Steampunk Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Canvas
Antique Gothic Style Elm Trunk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental gothic style elm trunk, early 19th century. With a hinged single board rectangular top, the front of the trunk with 6 carved gothic style figures and an old iron lock. Th...
Category
Early 19th Century European Gothic Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
Vintage Art Deco Brown Cowhide Leather Doctor's Bag by Kruse
By Kruse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Brown Cowhide Leather Doctor's Bag by Kruse. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 16.75" W x 7" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Leather
Vintage Boho Goyard Steamer Trunk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture a piece of legendary French luxury with this authentic vintage steamer trunk from the esteemed Maison Goyard. An exquisite example of heritage craftsmanship, this trunk featu...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Small Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk , 52 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This lovely little Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram, all honey color lozine trim, solid brass corners, locks, and leather side handles. Its brass ...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
$26,350
H 19.3 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
19th c. Immigrant's Dome Travel Trunk c.1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 19th century immigrant's dome travel trunk with original stenciled front "M.M" No. 1". Steel metals bands, steel corners, cast iron handles and metal lock.
CREATOR Unk...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Antique Holdall Covered in Black Leather
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique holdall, covered in black leather. Large, covered in black leather, with a wooden structure reinforced by angle brackets and metal fittings, visibly oxidised by time. This pi...
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal
Antique English Military Boot Field Trunk c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Antique English military boot field small trunk. Leather with brass accents, brass locks and brass feet. Stamped "Sole Leather" in front. Original travel sticker on one side. ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
English Toleware Tin Trunk with Faux Wood Finish and Brass Accents
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English dome-topped steamer or traveler's luggage trunk, circa 1858 - 1880, featuring a toleware enameled tin body, nail-head accents, brass hardware, and original opposin...
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1860s English Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass, Tin, Metal
$1,695
H 18.5 in W 25.25 in D 17.25 in
Antique shepherd’s chest, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. Reduced to a natural finish. Raw, authentic. Originating f...
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1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Beech
Vintage brown leather suitcase with copper details, China 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
China / 1900 / Suitcase / leather, copper, fabric / Antique / Mid-century / Vintage
A vintage leather suitcase from the early 20th century made in China. The brown leather suitcase...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Copper
Louis Vuitton Traveling Lap Desk 65
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
the company about cases or trunks they made.
As per Louis Vuitton, this is a "Traveling Desk" with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
19th C. Paint Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine sea chest in original finish. Exterior of lid decorated with incised and painted blue and red compass rose/star. Interior fitted with two tills and lower drawer. ...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Paint Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine seachest with original green over blue base paint and red and white star and circle embellishments. Hinged lift top reveals interior with fitted till and blue paint...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
FINE EARLY 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, early 17th century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key
Please note...
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17th Century German Charles II Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
$6,813
H 16.15 in W 29.93 in D 16.54 in
FINE MID 17TH CENTURY GERMAN WROUGHT IRON SAFE CHEST TRUNK WiTH ORIGINAL KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, mid 17th century German Wrought Iron painted safe chest with the original key
Please note t...
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17th Century German Charles II Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
$6,813
H 15.75 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in
French Lithographed Earth Globe Cast Iron Base Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lithographed Paper and Cast Iron Globe, J. Lebègue & Cie – Early 20 th Century
Globe made by L. Windels Brussels
The globe has a beautiful cast iron base covered of bronze patina.
T...
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1910s Swedish French Provincial Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Swedish bentwood box that once was used for storage. Real rare piece
Sweden, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses.
Category
18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wood
Large Original Green Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk dated 1844
Located in Round Top, TX
Original green painted dome top oak trunk from Denmark with wrought iron straps and side handles.
Faded monogram and date "1844" indicate this trunk was likely a dowry or wedding pre...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Waste Paper Bins
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco walnut bins. Figured walnut with ebonised bases.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Large Leather Suitcase with Original Travel Stickers c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Antique large leather suitcase with fabric interior, interior pouch, leather straps, brass latches and original key and locks. Original travel tag, "Italian Line, Cabin Class"...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Small Leather Monogrammed Briefcase with Original Travel Tag c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Distressed all leather briefcase with leather folders inside held secure with leather strap. Brass locks with working key. Original "Italian Line, cabin class" ticket attache...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique Leather Luggage with Original Italian Travel Tag c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Antique leather suitcase with fabric interior, leather straps, brass latch and locks. Original travel tag, "Italian Line, Cabin Class".
All suitcases sold separately.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century
A truly wonderful 400 year old museum worthy ‘strongbox’ or ‘armada box’. Most probably German, around 1600-1620...
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17th Century European Medieval Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Iron
$15,211
H 18.9 in W 30.71 in D 20.08 in
Rustic 19th century handmade chest
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a 19th century handmade rustic chest. This chest has hand forged iron hinges on the top with a hand forged iron locking mechanism on the front. The chest has a scrolled apron...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wood
Antique 17th Century European Trunk with Metal Banding.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique 17th Century European Handsome Trunk with Metal Banding.
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17th Century European Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Metal
PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SKINNERS PAiR OF CAMPAIGN CHESTS
By Skinner
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exact price
A very good looking and well made pair of steamer trunks, they are pretty much untouched
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Oak
$2,684 / set
H 16.15 in W 15.56 in D 14.38 in
1900s French Wood Patinated Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French wooden chest is a striking example of timeworn elegance, featuring a richly patinated surface in layers of pale green, white, and natural wood tones. Its tall, rect...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Furniture Trunks
Materials
Wood
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Antique Furniture Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique furniture trunks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique furniture trunks — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Antique furniture trunks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique furniture trunks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique furniture 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 Furniture Trunks
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
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