19th Century French Travelling Trunk with Drawers and Hangers
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
century trunks, was designed to improve durability and protect contents during travel. Inside, the trunk
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$11,275
H 45 in W 59.5 in D 24 in
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
, three drawers and scalloped skirt. Crafted during the early 20th century, this late Qing Dynasty period
Brass
Leather Trunk On Base With Two Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine leather trunk with brass fitting on wood base with two drawers and brass ring pulls. Ideal
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 9.5 in W 20 in D 11 in
Indian Early 20th Century Brass Bound Wooden Treasure Chest with Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wood and brass treasure chest from the early 20th century with drawers and partitioned
Brass
Sold
H 26 in W 50 in D 24 in
Early 17th Century Venetian Red Velvet and Nail Head Chest with Hidden Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
silk and nail heads and includes a single panel concealing three drawers. All resting on intricately
Velvet, Wood
A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunks
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of stunning orange red lacquer trunks on stands with two drawers, brass fitting, fine hand
Gold
Antique Painted Pine Chest with Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Painted Pine Chest circa 1893, handles on the side, two bottom small drawers.Repainted Top
Pine
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.
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