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Vintage Cedar Lined Ships Trunk
Vintage Cedar Lined Ships Trunk

Vintage Cedar Lined Ships Trunk

$2,850

H 24.5 in W 49 in D 24.5 in

Vintage Cedar Lined Ships Trunk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent 19th-century storage trunk is a soulful example of early Americana craftsmanship. The exterior is finished with a stunning hand-painted flame grain or tiger maple-st...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

Seaman's Chest of the Sailing Ship Neptune V. R. Deck Games
Seaman's Chest of the Sailing Ship Neptune V. R. Deck Games

Seaman's Chest of the Sailing Ship Neptune V. R. Deck Games

Located in Hannover, DE

Come aboard a sailing ship and be enchanted by this antique chest. According to the inscription

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1890s American American Colonial Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Metal

Star of India Ship's Trunk Made by Newton Shakespeare and Co. on Custom Base
Star of India Ship's Trunk Made by Newton Shakespeare and Co. on Custom Base

Star of India Ship's Trunk Made by Newton Shakespeare and Co. on Custom Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English tôle "Star of India" ship's trunk from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base

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Early 20th Century English Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Tôle

Louis Vuitton Patinated Alzer Hard Case Vintage Luggage
Louis Vuitton Patinated Alzer Hard Case Vintage Luggage

Louis Vuitton Patinated Alzer Hard Case Vintage Luggage

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

easily be packed into train cars and ships — upright trunks meant hanging wardrobe storage that would

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Early 20th Century French Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

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Giant Ship Storage Trunk
Giant Ship Storage Trunk

Giant Ship Storage Trunk

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H 34 in W 41 in D 40.5 in

Giant Ship Storage Trunk

Located in Summerland, CA

Large wooden box with iron metal straps. Hinged wooden lid. Made to use on ship for storage. Wider

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1890s Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Brown Leather and Brass Trunks
Pair of Brown Leather and Brass Trunks

Pair of Brown Leather and Brass Trunks

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H 20 in W 24 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Brown Leather and Brass Trunks

Located in Troy, MI

This pair of beautifully made leather trunks has brass fixtures, and colorful old cruise ship

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Early 20th Century English Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique ship's chest. An English, ebonised pine shipping or workman's trunk, dating

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Pine

Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship's Chest, Metal Lined
Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship's Chest, Metal Lined

Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship's Chest, Metal Lined

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique steamer trunk of marine interest, an English travel or ship's chest in stained

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ship Trunks

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Pine

Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850
Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850

Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ship's chest. An English, pine merchant or tool trunk, dating to the early

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Ship's Box

19th Century English Ship's Box

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H 18 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in

19th Century English Ship's Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

19th century English oak ship's box having lidded top with brass top mounted hinges, canted sides

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19th Century English Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Oak

17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship
17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship

17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship

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H 14.25 in W 30.25 in D 15 in

17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful handmade iron chest was made in Nuremberg or Augsburg in the 1600s. They were made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the ...

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17th Century German Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Iron

Antique Trunk Painted Wood Ship Sailing Boat
Antique Trunk Painted Wood Ship Sailing Boat

Antique Trunk Painted Wood Ship Sailing Boat

Located in Austin, TX

An antique wooden steamer trunk elaborately painted and well aged. The wood is painted with a base of blue and then decorated with white, yellows, greens and reds. Painted on the lid...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Wood

1910s Hartmann Cushion Top Wardrobe Trunk Travel Steamer Ship Luggage
1910s Hartmann Cushion Top Wardrobe Trunk Travel Steamer Ship Luggage

1910s Hartmann Cushion Top Wardrobe Trunk Travel Steamer Ship Luggage

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Hyattsville, MD

. "These trunks were the very best, right at the top with Louis Vuitton, Goyard, and M. M. Secor. This

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1910s American Art Deco Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"
Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"

Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk "Star of India". Item features made in England by

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Wooden Band Large Steamer Trunk Orange Ship Trunk Cunard Line Decals
Antique Wooden Band Large Steamer Trunk Orange Ship Trunk Cunard Line Decals

Antique Wooden Band Large Steamer Trunk Orange Ship Trunk Cunard Line Decals

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Wooden band large steamer trunk orange ship trunk Cunard line decals. Item features various

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Early 20th Century Renaissance Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Metal

Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1840
Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1840

Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1840

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H 16 in W 36 in D 18 in

Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1840

Located in Stamford, CT

Brass studded leather steamship trunk with Roman swag detail on the front, circa 1840-1860.  

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Mid-19th Century Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1860
Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1860

Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1860

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H 12.5 in W 30.5 in D 15.5 in

Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1860

Located in Stamford, CT

Leather steamship trunk with brass studded trim and square panel detail on the lid, circa 1860.  

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Mid-19th Century Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th C. American Painted Steel Ship's Strong Box
Early 19th C. American Painted Steel Ship's Strong Box

Early 19th C. American Painted Steel Ship's Strong Box

Located in Kensington, MD

VERY HEAVY Early 19th C. American painted steel ship’s strong box with original keys. If you

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19th Century American Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

transport ships. These trunks make great storage items and coffee tables that are not only practical but

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Mid-19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Teak

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate color, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped clasps, lock and studs, solid brass corners...

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1920s French Antique Ship Trunks

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Louis Vuitton Trunk, 1940s France
Louis Vuitton Trunk, 1940s France

Louis Vuitton Trunk, 1940s France

$9,800

H 9.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.25 in

Louis Vuitton Trunk, 1940s France

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom vintage Louis Vuitton trunk from the 1940s. Stunning display piece with irregular shape/opening. Perfect for storing papers, books or small items for trips or in the house. Ca...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Ship Trunks

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Brass

Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase Valise
Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase Valise

Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase Valise

$3,850

H 13.25 in W 17 in D 4.5 in

Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase Valise

By Louis Vuitton

Located in San Francisco, CA

Original Louis Vuitton monogram hard suitcase or valise with original zippered folio. Excellent vintage condition, very lightly used, private origin. Made in France, 1970's.

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20th Century French Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Canvas

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Ship Trunks

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Metal

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Alzer 80, 1970
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Alzer 80, 1970

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Alzer 80, 1970

$5,357

H 10.24 in W 31.5 in D 20.67 in

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Alzer 80, 1970

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Epfach, DE

909481 Alzer 80 80 cm x 26 cm 52.5 cm with removable tray Louis Vuitton suitcase, Alzer 80 with removable tray, in wonderful, well-kept condition with original working keys.

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20th Century French Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Leather

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, mid to late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. A great piece for use today or as a decor...

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20th Century French Other Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram , Vuitton Trunk
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram , Vuitton Trunk

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram , Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very nice Louis Vuitton hand stenciled monogram canvas featuring chocolate color leather trim and LV stamped solid brass locks and clasps, LV stamped studs as well as LV stamped soli...

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1920s French Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Stone

Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, 110 cm Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, 110 cm Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, 110 cm Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This very nice large Louis Vuitton motor trunk in black canvas, features stamped Louis Vuitton solid brass locks and studs and leather and brass side handles.It wears customized pain...

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1920s French Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Military Metal Trunk on Stand
Antique English Military Metal Trunk on Stand

Antique English Military Metal Trunk on Stand

$1,595

H 20 in W 18.5 in D 30 in

Antique English Military Metal Trunk on Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Antique English military metal trunk with brass latch on custom iron base. Trunk shows evidence of daily, loss of paint, adds to the overall authenticity of the trunk.

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Early 1900s English Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Iron

Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Garment Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Garment Bag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Garment Bag

$2,850

H 49 in W 25 in D 3 in

Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Garment Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful Louis Vuitton Garment Bag - holds several shirts and suits with a convenient handle for carrying after folded. The bag also has a hook for hanging over any door for easy...

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20th Century French Modern Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag
Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag

Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag

$11,500

H 23 in W 27 in D 15 in

Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic vintage Louis Vuitton steamer bag. Large, oversized bag, perfect for weekend trips. LV monogram print with saddle leather and brass hardware. Timeless simplicity in design an...

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1970s French Antique Ship Trunks

Materials

Brass

Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage
Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage

Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage .Original hardware/detailing with leather handles. Personalized hand painted red stripes with initials IDS.. ...

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Ship Trunks

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Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...

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1910s French Other Antique Ship Trunks

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Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A delightful mid to late 20th-century Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, covered with the iconic monogram canvas and complemented by brass fittings. The exterior exudes the unmistakable ...

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1970s French Other Antique Ship Trunks

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Leather, Canvas

Extra Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, High Vuitton Trunk in Checkers Canvas
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, High Vuitton Trunk in Checkers Canvas

Extra Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, High Vuitton Trunk in Checkers Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the very sought after checkers canvas, all leather chocolate color trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as solid bras...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ship Trunks

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Brass

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Antique Ship Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique ship trunks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique ship trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Antique ship trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique ship trunks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Folk Art antique ship trunks are of considerable interest. Hartmann Trunk Company produced beautiful antique ship trunks that are 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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