Antique Wood Trunks
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Wood Trunks
Metal, Copper
Early 20th Century English Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Wood Trunks
Metal
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Wood Trunks
Iron
1830s English Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1830s English Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Wood Trunks
Cane, Wood
19th Century French Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
19th Century English Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1920s Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Wood Trunks
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Mexican American Colonial Antique Wood Trunks
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Medieval Antique Wood Trunks
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Trunks
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Wood Trunks
Tin
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1820s Chinese Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Wood Trunks
Canvas, Hemp, Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1910s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Wood Trunks
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Wood Trunks
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Trunks
Wood
19th Century Thai Antique Wood Trunks
Rattan, Wood
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Trunks
Silk, Wood
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Wood Trunks
Metal
18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Wood Trunks
Wood
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Trunks
Wood
19th Century English Antique Wood Trunks
Wood
Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Trunks
Brass, Metal
19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Wood Trunks
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1890s American Antique Wood Trunks
Metal
19th Century American Rustic Antique Wood Trunks
Pine
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wood Trunks
Canvas
19th Century European Antique Wood Trunks
Oak
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Wood Trunks
Iron
16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Trunks
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Wood Trunks
Olive
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
Early 1900s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1890s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1910s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Leather, Canvas, Wood
1910s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Early 1900s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1910s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
Early 1900s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1920s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1910s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1910s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
1910s French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
15th Century and Earlier French Other Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
Early 1900s French Antique Wood Trunks
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Wood Trunks
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Wood Trunks
Wood
19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Trunks
Brass, Metal
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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