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Antique Hat Steamer

Louis Vuitton Style Steamer Hat Trunk by Crouch & Fitzgerald
Louis Vuitton Style Steamer Hat Trunk by Crouch & Fitzgerald

Louis Vuitton Style Steamer Hat Trunk by Crouch & Fitzgerald

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous early 20th century Art Deco period steamer hat trunk made in the style and manner of Louis

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

1920's Moynat Trunk, 70 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk
1920's Moynat Trunk, 70 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk

1920's Moynat Trunk, 70 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, honey color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges and solid brass stamped...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Cube Trunk
Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Cube Trunk

Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Cube Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful orange canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges and solid brass stamp...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 62 cm Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 62 cm Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 62 cm 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 Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

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Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

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H 22.84 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in

Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Moynat hat trunk features chocolate brown canvas, lmatching color leather trim and solid brass

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Early 1900s French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges and solid brass sta...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

1890s Woven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Hat Trunk Side Table
1890s Woven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Hat Trunk Side Table

1890s Woven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Hat Trunk Side Table

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

1890s woven canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse monogram steamer hat trunk side table. It has the perfect

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Hat Steamer

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

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, chocolate color leather trim, stamped solid brass side handles, stamped Louis Vuitto...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage

Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful orange canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges and solid brass stamp...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass, Steel

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

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 stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, large leather side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton brass studs, lock and ...

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1920s French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

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 stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, large leather side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton brass studs, lock and ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk
Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Louis Vuitton trunk is very unusual by its dimensions. It features stenciled monogram canvas and also beautiful all leather trim in chocolate color. It still has got its painted...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful trunk is very elegant and in very good condition. It has got the hand stencilled LV Monogram pattern canvas, all black lozine trim, brass fittings and black LV stamped...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very rare Louis Vuitton trunk in the very sought after shape. All stencilled monograms. Lozine trim, stamped Louis Vuitton locks and studs and leather handles. Original inside lin...

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1920s French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

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 Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

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 Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Cube Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk

Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Cube 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, black color lozine trim, black steel side handles, stamped Louis Vuitton brass studs...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Moynat Orange Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Moynat Orange Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage

Moynat Orange Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful orange canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges and solid brass stamp...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

1930's Leather Hat Trunk, Cube Shape Trunk, Steamer Trunk, Travel Trunk
1930's Leather Hat Trunk, Cube Shape Trunk, Steamer Trunk, Travel Trunk

1930's Leather Hat Trunk, Cube Shape Trunk, Steamer Trunk, Travel Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful hat trunk features a very light color of natural leather. It is gently and warmly

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Leather

All Leather Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
All Leather Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Trunk

All Leather Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Louis Vuitton trunk is very unusual by its dimensions and also due to the fact that it is all leather. Leather has got a very nice and very warm toffee color patina. It still ...

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1890s French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Cube Trunk
Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Cube Trunk

Orange Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Cube Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful orange canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges and solid brass stamp...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk, 60 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, LV Hat Trunk
Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk, 60 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, LV Hat Trunk

Louis Vuitton Monogram Trunk, 60 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, LV 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 Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, 70 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Hat Trunk
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, 70 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Hat Trunk

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, 70 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Hat Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate

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1920s French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

Aux Etats Unis Steamer or Hat Trunk
Aux Etats Unis Steamer or Hat Trunk

Aux Etats Unis Steamer or Hat Trunk

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H 13.5 in W 22 in D 13.5 in

Aux Etats Unis Steamer or Hat Trunk

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very rare vintage steamer or hat trunk by Aux Etats Unis Paris. In the same style and period as

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Early 20th Century French International Style Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Leather

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather top handle with stamped Moynat flanges and solid brass stamp...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

Materials

Brass

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$79,658 / item

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By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Modern Antique Hat Steamer

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$3,850

H 13.25 in W 17 in D 4.5 in

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp

Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. This is a rare one of a kind early Tiffany Studios large table lamp that is illustrated in Al...

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Complete English Porcelain Dinner Service For 12 People With Coffee/Tea Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

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Mid-20th Century English Antique Hat Steamer

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Gold

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The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !

The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens. PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1902. DESCRIPTION: 36 vols., 8-1/4" x 6", all illustrations after th...

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Early 1900s American Antique Hat Steamer

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Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France
Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France

Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France

$116,172

H 54.34 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in

Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France

By Goyard

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Early 1910s very rare Goyard wardrobe trunk handmade in France. This was the biggest trunk that was ever made by Goyard. The trunk is in very good condition with nice patina. Perfect...

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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Hat Steamer

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Brass

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By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

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Vintage Louis Vuitton Luggage/Duffle Bag , c. 1980's

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1980s French Antique Hat Steamer

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1950's Goyard Library Trunk in Chevron Canvas
1950's Goyard Library Trunk in Chevron Canvas

1950's Goyard Library Trunk in Chevron Canvas

$7,705

H 11.42 in W 9.45 in D 14.97 in

1950's Goyard Library Trunk in Chevron Canvas

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This exquisite antique Goyard library trunk is a rare and highly sought-after example of the luxury travel culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Designed for the discern...

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Mid-20th Century French Antique Hat Steamer

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Brass

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Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Hat Steamer

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$198,500 / set

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

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By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Goyard Trunk, 1910 France

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$38,000

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By Goyard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Antique Hat Steamer For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique hat steamer you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique hat steamer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique hat steamer, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique hat steamer bearing Art Deco, Victorian or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Louis Vuitton each produced at least one beautiful antique hat steamer that is worth considering.

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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