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French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880

French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Depose, or

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Late 19th Century French Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880

French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Depose, or

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880

French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped by the maker

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Italian Leather Steam Trunk
Italian Leather Steam Trunk

Italian Leather Steam Trunk

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H 24 in W 21 in D 19 in

Italian Leather Steam Trunk

Located in Austin, TX

A vintage Italian leather steam trunk from the fin de siècle featuring leather and wood

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass

French Leather Steam Trunk or Coffee Table with Brass Detailing, circa 1900
French Leather Steam Trunk or Coffee Table with Brass Detailing, circa 1900

French Leather Steam Trunk or Coffee Table with Brass Detailing, circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A piece of world traveling history, this leather steam trunk has its own story to tell. It bears

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Early 1900s French Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass

French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, and Leather Details, circa 1880
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, and Leather Details, circa 1880

French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, and Leather Details, circa 1880

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Surete and

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Late 19th Century French Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass

Swiss Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Swiss Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880

Swiss Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Depose, or

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Large Vintage Metal Steam Trunks, Early 20th C
Pair of Large Vintage Metal Steam Trunks, Early 20th C

Pair of Large Vintage Metal Steam Trunks, Early 20th C

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of large metal vintage steamer trunks with various period luggage labels and leather handles

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Early 20th Century Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Shoe Case, Steamer Trunk for Shoes Steam Punk
Very Rare Shoe Case, Steamer Trunk for Shoes Steam Punk

Very Rare Shoe Case, Steamer Trunk for Shoes Steam Punk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very rare shoe case, steamer trunk for shoes steam punk This is a very rare piece for the

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Late 19th Century English Steampunk Antique Steam Trunks

French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880

French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped by the maker

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century French Wooden Steam Trunk with Brass, Leather, circa 1900
Early 20th Century French Wooden Steam Trunk with Brass, Leather, circa 1900

Early 20th Century French Wooden Steam Trunk with Brass, Leather, circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This French wooden steam trunk from the turn of the 20th century features a brass plaque on the top

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Early 1900s French Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Black Leather Steam Trunk with Brass, circa 1900
Early 20th Century French Black Leather Steam Trunk with Brass, circa 1900

Early 20th Century French Black Leather Steam Trunk with Brass, circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This French wooden steam trunk from the turn of the 20th century is covered in black leather and

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Early 1900s French Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Steam Trunk in All Original Condition with Brass Wood and Leather
Antique French Steam Trunk in All Original Condition with Brass Wood and Leather

Antique French Steam Trunk in All Original Condition with Brass Wood and Leather

Located in Fayetteville, AR

steam trunk features all of the quintessential details, down to its lovely aged travel sticker remnants

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Early 1900s French Antique Steam 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 Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass

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 Steam Trunks

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

$17,950

H 19.5 in W 37.5 in D 15.5 in

Vintage Boho Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular vintage Boho Steamer trunk. Made by the prestigious Louis Vuitton group. All over patina from time and use. This is a well loved trunk! Marked on the lock. Three interi...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Steam Trunks

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Antique Steam Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique steam trunks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique steam trunks — often made from metal, brass and animal skin — can elevate any home. Antique steam trunks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.

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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