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Vuitton Malle Haute 110 , Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
Vuitton Malle Haute 110 , Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm

Vuitton Malle Haute 110 , Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This superb contemporary Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the beautiful monogram canvas, all

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Goyard "Grande Malle" Full Restored Goyardine Steamer Trunk, 1912, France
Goyard "Grande Malle" Full Restored Goyardine Steamer Trunk, 1912, France

Goyard "Grande Malle" Full Restored Goyardine Steamer Trunk, 1912, France

By Louis Vuitton, Goyard

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Very rare, 1912 Goyard "GRANDE MALLE" steamer trunk handmade in France. This was the biggest

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogram Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Malle Vuitton
1930s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogram Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Malle Vuitton

1930s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogram Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Malle Vuitton

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This all original Louis Vuitton wardrobe steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas as well

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

canvas. Complete with all its interior trays, this trunk is in exceptionally good condition and harks

Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, France, circa 1910
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, France, circa 1910

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, France, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk in the world famous monogrammed LV canvas. This trunk is

Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Antique 20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Antique 20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Antique 20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

canvas. This trunk is in exceptionally very condition and harks back to times of passenger ships and 1st

Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Antique Rare Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Antique Rare Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Antique Rare Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

canvas. Complete with all its interior trays, this trunk is in exceptionally good condition and harks

Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Woven Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Woven Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Woven Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators

Category

Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Highly Collectable Gucci Gg Supreme Monogram Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Suitcase
Highly Collectable Gucci Gg Supreme Monogram Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Suitcase

Highly Collectable Gucci Gg Supreme Monogram Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Suitcase

By Gucci

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

steamer trunk wardrobe suitcase This is a very rare find which is absolutely exquisite quality. It can

Category

20th Century Italian Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas

20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1940
20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1940

20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1940

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century genuine and very rare Louis Vuitton haute courier / steamer trunk, large size

Category

Vintage 1940s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1930
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1930

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1930

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton courier / steamer trunk, very large

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Leather

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, large size, checked damier

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "cube" steamer trunk, well proportioned

Category

Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram "Haute Courier" Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram "Haute Courier" Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram "Haute Courier" Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "haute courier" / steamer trunk, very

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin, Steamer Trunk, circa 1930
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin, Steamer Trunk, circa 1930

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin, Steamer Trunk, circa 1930

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton steamer, cabin trunk, very large size

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "haute courier" / steamer trunk, large

Category

Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1890
Antique 19th century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1890

Antique 19th century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1890

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description: Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton steamer trunk in the famous Damier canvas, circa

Category

Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique 20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Antique 20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Antique 20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

canvas. Complete with all its interior trays, this trunk is in exceptionally good condition and harks

Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Antique 20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Steamer Trunk, circa 1930
Antique 20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Steamer Trunk, circa 1930

Antique 20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Steamer Trunk, circa 1930

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and very rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, large size, Louis

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Leather, Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk
Antique Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk

Antique Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "haute courier" / steamer trunk, very

Category

Vintage 1920s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Leather, Wood

Circa 1900’s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk Originally Owned By Steel Baron
Circa 1900’s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk Originally Owned By Steel Baron

Circa 1900’s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk Originally Owned By Steel Baron

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bernville, PA

Rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk originally owned by Percival Roberts Jr a prominent steel baron

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 19Thc Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Haute Courier / Steamer Trunk C.1890
Antique 19Thc Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Haute Courier / Steamer Trunk C.1890

Antique 19Thc Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Haute Courier / Steamer Trunk C.1890

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "haute courier" / steamer trunk, very large

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Two Original Louis Vuitton, Orange Steamer Trunk and Vuitton Hard Suit Case
Two Original Louis Vuitton, Orange Steamer Trunk and Vuitton Hard Suit Case

Two Original Louis Vuitton, Orange Steamer Trunk and Vuitton Hard Suit Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

These two very rare suitcases date from 1900 and the very early 20th century The steamer trunk

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Steampunk Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Fully Restored Extra Large Louis Vuitton Paris 1900 Malle Haute Steamer Trunk
Fully Restored Extra Large Louis Vuitton Paris 1900 Malle Haute Steamer Trunk

Fully Restored Extra Large Louis Vuitton Paris 1900 Malle Haute Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Vuitton Paris Malle Haute steamer trunk with full monogrammed canvas Where to begin…… I purchased this

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Silk, Wood

Tom Richards Trunk Secretary Cabinet Desk, Polished Aluminum, Timothy Oulton, UK
Tom Richards Trunk Secretary Cabinet Desk, Polished Aluminum, Timothy Oulton, UK

Tom Richards Trunk Secretary Cabinet Desk, Polished Aluminum, Timothy Oulton, UK

By Timothy Oulton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

circling the globe, a canvas-clad steamer trunk landed at a famed European antiques market. It was battered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Steampunk Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

Large Vintage Drew and Sons Canvas Steamer Trunk
Large Vintage Drew and Sons Canvas Steamer Trunk

Large Vintage Drew and Sons Canvas Steamer Trunk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large vintage Drew & Sons canvas steamer trunk A very useful decorative suitcase or travel

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Steampunk Trunks and Luggage

Important Louis Vuitton Style Canvas Steamer Trunk
Important Louis Vuitton Style Canvas Steamer Trunk

Important Louis Vuitton Style Canvas Steamer Trunk

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional canvas striped wardrobe steamer trunk made in the Louis Vuitton style by Hartmann

Category

20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Astoria, NY

This regal French steamer trunk, produced by Louis Vuitton, circa 1889, comes in Damier pattern

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Wood

1930s Moynat Checkers Canvas Steamer Trunk
1930s Moynat Checkers Canvas Steamer Trunk

1930s Moynat Checkers Canvas Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Moynat steamer trunk features the very nice "damier" pattern canvas as well as brass corners

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Large 1880s Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk
Large 1880s Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk

Large 1880s Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A late 19th century Vuitton flat top steamer trunk of the classic beige and brown stripe (rayée

Category

Antique 1880s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Steamer Trunk
Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Steamer Trunk

Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dallas, TX

Vuitton steamer trunk displays the Damier Ebene canvas pattern from the late 1880's. The LV steamer trunk

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French American Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

French Black Steamer Trunk or Console Table
French Black Steamer Trunk or Console Table

French Black Steamer Trunk or Console Table

Located in Barcelona, ES

Steamer trunk in black canvas with beige trim / console table, France, 1930s Beautiful black

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Spanish Black and Brown Canvas Travel Trunk as Coffee Table by Casanovas
Spanish Black and Brown Canvas Travel Trunk as Coffee Table by Casanovas

Spanish Black and Brown Canvas Travel Trunk as Coffee Table by Casanovas

By J. Casanovas

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful black painted canvas steamer trunk with brass accents. Manufactured by Juan Casanovas

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hartmann Turn Table Steamer Trunk
Hartmann Turn Table Steamer Trunk

Hartmann Turn Table Steamer Trunk

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This spectacular beige leather wardrobe trunk features two doors, one hiding a folding hanging

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Antique Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Hartmann
Antique Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Hartmann

Antique Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Hartmann

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Rochester, NY

Striped canvas wardrobe steamer cabin trunk by Hartmann Trunk Company (see metal label in pictures

Category

20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

1920s Steamer Trunk
1920s Steamer Trunk

1920s Steamer Trunk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A very nice steamer trunk with weels. In good shape made from brown canvas, brown color lozine trim

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Rigid Canvas Travel Trunk, Steamer Trunk on Wheels
Large Vintage Rigid Canvas Travel Trunk, Steamer Trunk on Wheels

Large Vintage Rigid Canvas Travel Trunk, Steamer Trunk on Wheels

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large vintage rigid canvas travel trunk, steamer trunk on wheels. A very useful decorative

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Royal Robe Canvas Standing Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Royal Robe Canvas Standing Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

Royal Robe Canvas Standing Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

By Royal Robe

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Vintage canvas standing wardrobe steamer trunk manufactured by Royal Robe. Features a colorful

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features monogram canvas,honey color lozine trim, LV

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s French Steamer Trunk
1930s French Steamer Trunk

1930s French Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful trunk features wood slats on warm brown canvas, brass locks and fittings and leather

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Moynat hat trunk features black canvas, leather trim and solid brass corners, lock and latches

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Located in Essex, MA

In as found attic condition. Rectangular with hinged lid opening to a cloth interior lacking tray with serial number and paper label. Conforming case section with losses, replacement...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Essex, MA

In rough condition.

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Wood

19th Century Large Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood
19th Century Large Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood

19th Century Large 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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk
Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk

Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk The Steamer Trunk is made in canvas and leather with

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 100 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 100 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 100 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Vuitton trunk is one of the rarer Louis Vuitton trunks to be offered currently. Indeed , it

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk

1930s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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Canvas Steamer Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the canvas steamer trunk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A canvas steamer trunk — often made from fabric, canvas and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a canvas steamer trunk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A canvas steamer trunk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Victorian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made canvas steamer trunk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Aux Etats Unis are consistently popular.

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.