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ANTiQUE BROWN LEATHER INNOVATION COMPANY WARDROBE STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE
Located in GB
brown leather and steel wardrobe steamer trunk made by Innovation with original internals Please note
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Steel

ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE WiTH REMOVABLE INTERNAL SHELF
Located in GB
hand dyed brown leather steamer trunk with original internals that can be used as a coffee table
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Leather

19th C. English Leather Coffee Table/Steamer Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century steamer trunk that can be used as a coffee table, featuring original brass and
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Copper

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN LEATHER ELM & CANVAS STEAMER TRUNK CHEST COFFEE TABLE MUST SEE
Located in GB
rivets, leather handled, canvas steamer trunk This is a very well made example of a steamer trunk
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Elm

Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features Louis Vuitton stamped solid
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Early 1900s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
very elegant side table, coffee table or as a perfect nightstand. It is so chic that it will draw
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
could be used as a very elegant side table, coffee table or as a perfect nightstand. It is so chic that
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
as a kind of closet when it is used vertically or as a spectacular kind of coffee table when it is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Courrier Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
perfect side table or coffee table .
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1920s Goyard Trunk, 100 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk, Goyard Courrier Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
coffee table or a blanket chest.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, 90 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
bed blanket trunk as well as a side table near a sofa or a coffee table.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Moynat Shoe Trunk, Moynat Trunk, 77 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Checkers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
and very narrow, so it would be a perfect end of bed blanket trunk as well as a side table near a sofa
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis 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 Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, 90 cm Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
very narrow, so it would be a perfect end of bed blanket trunk as well as a side table near a sofa or a
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Courrier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
conversation piece in high end interiors as a coffee table, a side table or a blanket trunk.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France
By Goyard
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
, console, blanket box or coffee table. The trunk will be shipped in a wooden box.   * If the objects were
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram , Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
photos. It could be used as a very elegant coffee table or a blanket trunk. Originally, this trunk by
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Steamer Trunk in Canvas-Covered Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very chic canvas-covered wooden steamer trunk, complete with sturdy leather carrying handles and
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19th Century French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Steamer Trunk in Canvas-Covered Wood
French Vintage Steamer Trunk in Canvas-Covered Wood
No Reserve
H 21.66 in W 43.12 in D 23.23 in
Spanish Folk Art Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
make a great coffee table. The trunk is 39” wide, 16” deep and 13” high. CC137
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 100 cm Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk
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1890s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass, Steel

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
table or a blanket trunk. Originally, this trunk by itself is only 33 cm tall . But with its custom made
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass, Steel

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
slats are printed Louis Vuitton It could be used as a very elegant coffee table or a blanket trunk
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
used as a very elegant coffee table or a blanket trunk. Originally, this trunk by itself is only 33 cm
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

19th Century American “M Cherry” Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
glass top it would make a very unusual coffee table The trunk is 30” wide, 18” deep and 18” high VY190
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Leather

Original Antique Fully Stamped Army & Navy Cls Steamer Campaign Trunk Zinc Lined
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in GB
steamer trunk This is a very well made example of a steamer trunk designed for luxury travel on cruise
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Steel, Iron

Trunk Steamer Overseas Travel Leather Nickel USA Original Interior 82cm 32" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
; a coffee or low table or decorative object. Length 82cm., 32 " Depth 49cm., 19 1/4" Height
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

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Nickel

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE LOUIS VUITTON STAMPED MONOGRAM WARDROBE TRUNK
By Louis Vuitton
Located in GB
coffee table, either way its super sophisticated and highly collectable The trunk is completely
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Forney, TX
different uses, including as a blanket chest, coffee table, low cabinet, marriage box - wedding hope chest
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Country Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Iron

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE 1910 LOUIS VUITTON STAMPED & SIGNED MALLE PENDERIE TRUNK
By Louis Vuitton
Located in GB
as a coffee table and when they are this shape and size, they work brilliantly The trunk is
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare 20th Century Louis Vuitton "Low Wardrobe" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
fantastic conversation piece, a great size for a coffee table or just as a standalone item suitable for any
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1920s French Other Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
fantastic conversation piece, a great size for a coffee table or just as a standalone item suitable for any
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1910s French Other Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
coffee table size but could also be placed against a wall (thanks to its slanted back) or at the foot of
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1910s French Other Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Goyard Monogram Canvas Steamer with Original Travel Stickers
By Goyard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
." Decorating ideas: This steamer could make for a lovely low-lying coffee table or a statement piece on the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk with Black Edging, circa 1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
Originally designed to slide under the beds on steamer ships this low level trunk now makes a
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1920s French American Colonial Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table/Side Table, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique steamer trunk coffee table or side table with inner, removable compartment and new 3/8
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Early 1900s American Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

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Brass, Metal

1900s All Leather Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Coffee Table
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
smell inside. It could be used as a real wardrobe or as a coffee table because it is perfectly flat
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Early 1900s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Leather

Antique French Steamer Trunk / Coffee Table by Au Départ, 19th Century
By Au Départ
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent luxury antique French steamer trunk on stand / coffee table, circa 1880 in
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1880s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Leather

1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful vellum steamer trunk features brass and still fittings with wood slats ans leather
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass, Steel

1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk
1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk
H 19.3 in W 39.77 in D 21.66 in
1920s Louis Vuitton Cabin Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very nice Louis Vuitton trunk,stenciled canvas,brass locks and corners, leather side handles. Very
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

1920s Louis Vuitton Cabin Steamer Trunk
1920s Louis Vuitton Cabin Steamer Trunk
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
1910's Yellow Canvas And Leather Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very rare yellow steamer cabin trunk features leather trim and handles as well as brass locks
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1910s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

French Steamer Trunk, 1920s
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Vintage French steamer trunk. Black leather with brass corners and locks. Very decorative piece
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

French Steamer Trunk, 1920s
French Steamer Trunk, 1920s
H 24.02 in W 40.16 in D 22.84 in
1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
condition, with its 2 original removable trays. It could easily be used as a coffee table or a blanket
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Aine Goyard trunk has got very nice proportions as well as a beautiful, warm patina. It
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in
1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
easily be used as a coffee table or a blanket chest.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Original Antique Victorian Leather Elm & Canvas Steamer Trunk Chest Coffee Table
Located in GB
rivets, leather handled, canvas steamer trunk with period serial number This is a very well made
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Elm

1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
easily be used as a coffee table or a blanket chest.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk
H 19.69 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
1920s Brown Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
.Thanks to its size, this Moynat steamer trunk could be a magnificent side table or coffee table. It would
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Moynat steamer trunk features a very nice yellow canvas as well as brass corners, solid brass
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
H 18.9 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Moynat steamer trunk features a very nice golden brown orange canvas as well as brass corners
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
H 22.05 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
1920s Brown Moynat Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This nice steamer trunk features brown canvas, leather trim and side handles and brass corners and
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

1920s Brown Moynat Steamer Trunk
1920s Brown Moynat Steamer Trunk
H 18.9 in W 29.93 in D 18.9 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
table or armoire. The trunk does show some signs of wear, primarily externally, and one of the handle
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
H 22 in W 44 in D 21.75 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
interior as a coffee table. It has been well used and loved on many Trans-Atlantic journeys and retains a
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1920s French Hollywood Regency Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
H 22.5 in W 39.5 in D 21.25 in
Moynat Trunk with Checkers Pattern, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Moynat steamer trunk features the very nice black and grey "damier" pattern canvas as well as
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Courrier Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
while ago. It could be used as a very elegant side table, coffee table or as a perfect nightstand. It is
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features Louis Vuitton stamped solid
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Early 1900s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Victorian XX Sample Steamer Trunk Ca Taylor 130 Madison St Chicago Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this sublime original Victorian circa 1889 XX Sample steamer or stage
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1880s American Victorian Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Iron

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
used vertically or as a spectacular kind of coffee table when it is leaned on the floor. In both ways
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

French Cabin Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
A turn of the century large French steamer trunk, laminated with waxed canvas displaying a stylized
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

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Brass

French Cabin Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
French Cabin Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
H 13 in W 31.11 in D 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Monogram canvas and wood slats underneath the trunk. It could be used as a side table, coffee table or a
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Extra-Long Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular stenciled monogramm steamer trunk features black steel trims,brass lock and studs
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1920s French Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Materials

Brass, Steel

Extra-Long Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Extra-Long Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
H 51.97 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
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Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique steamer trunk coffee table available at 1stDibs. Each antique steamer trunk coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique steamer trunk coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique steamer trunk coffee table, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Au Départ each produced at least one beautiful antique steamer trunk coffee table 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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