Chinese Leather Traveling Trunk
Located in Hudson, NY
with brass mounts.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Travel Trunk
Chinese Export Lacquered Traveling Trunk, Mid to Late 19th Century
Located in Sunshine, LA
Fabulous 19th century Chinese trunk with incredible foliate and avian motifs hand-painted on a cinnabar-red lacquer.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throughout A good looking and well made piece, this is a medium size, ideal for storage linens or...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Silk Lined Multi Compartments, circa 1920
$1,475Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Silk Lined Multi Compartments, circa 1920
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1920’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest with silk lining A good looking and well made piece, they are very rare...
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silk, Wood
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Nice Finish
$1,475Sale Price|20% Off
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Nice Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throughout A good looking and well made...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Vintage Decorative Trunk, Oriental, Leather, Travel Case, Storage Case, Art Deco
$1,519Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Decorative Trunk, Oriental, Leather, Travel Case, Storage Case, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative trunk. An Oriental, leather travel case, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940. A striking storage case with bold colour and traditional Oriental det...
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
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Antique Leather Travel Trunk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
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Large 19th Century China Trade Leather and Camphor Wood Traveling Trunk
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 36.62 in D 19.69 in
Large 19th Century China Trade Leather and Camphor Wood Traveling Trunk
Located in South Croydon, GB
A large 19th century China trade traveling trunk. The black leather over solid camphor-wood, brass edged and double studded, with three initialed brass plates.
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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Large Chinese Leather Trunk on Carved Painted Wood Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large-scale Chinese leather traveling trunk. Lacquered finish with original brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Camphor Wood and Pig Skin Covered Trunk from the Estate of Bunny Mellon
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H 10 in W 23.25 in D 16 in
Camphor Wood and Pig Skin Covered Trunk from the Estate of Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely 19th-century small Chinese travel trunk is made from thin sheets of camphor wood covered in undercoated vanished pigskin.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
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SALE Vintage Chinese Leather Parchment Large Traveling Trunk, circa 1900s
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H 16.15 in W 33.08 in D 23.23 in
SALE Vintage Chinese Leather Parchment Large Traveling Trunk, circa 1900s
Located in Sofia, BG
Large trunk with Chinese stamp, side handles 41cm H x 84cm x 59cm.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
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Parchment Paper
Chinese Camphor Wood Hinged and Brass Mounted Traveling Trunk, Circa 1820
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H 19 in W 40.75 in D 20.5 in
Chinese Camphor Wood Hinged and Brass Mounted Traveling Trunk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese camphor wood hinged traveling trunk with brass exterior mounts, original brass carrying side handles, centered ring pull, and retains the original interior locking mechanism,...
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Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Chinese Willow Traveling Trunk
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s Chinese trunk made of woven willow fibers with a metal frame and hardware and fabric lining.
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Pigskin Lady's Trunk with Painted Vignettes and Silk Lining, China, 1885
Located in Quechee, VT
This Chinese travel trunk is composed of a camphorwood base covered by pigskin hand-painted with 19th century figures in traditional dress and hairstyles who inhabit landscaped garde...
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Brass
19th Century Chinese Export Travelling Trunk
Located in London, GB
A good early 19th century leather travelling trunk, with panelled brass studding and having two carrying handles, lined with camphor wood and retaining an early retailer's label for ...
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Chinese Brass Bound Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Chinese export camphor wood travelling trunk with excellent quality featuring brass work and original cast brass handles.
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Wood
White Leather Chinese Trunk on Stand
Located in San Marino, CA
Wonderfully warm patina on a 19th century leather travel trunk from China with a later custom stand.
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19th Century Chinese Traveling Trunk
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This 19th century Chinese traveling trunk is in excellent condition for it's age, with very little paint chip.
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Wood
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Chinese Travel Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese travel trunk you’re looking for. A Chinese travel trunk — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Chinese travel trunk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese travel trunk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
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.
Questions About Chinese Travel Trunk
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, typically people don't travel with steamer trunks. Due to their size and weight, steamer trunks aren't ideal for traveling by air or sea. However, people still purchase steamer trunks to use as storage solutions and decorative accents in their homes. Shop a selection of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
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