Modern Trunks and Luggage
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Antique Steamer Trunk Late 19th Century
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A lovely steamer trunk with nice detailing and heavy duty, quality construction. Ca' 1890's. This trunk is large! Measuring 34.5" W, 26"H, 21"D.
Category
1890s American Antique Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton, Brown Leather, Monogram Canvas, Vintage Steamer Trunk, France
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Distressed Brown Leather, Monogram Canvas, France, Early 20th Century
Large vintage steamer or luggage trunk by notorious French fashion house, Louis Vuitton circa 1920s/30s. This example is monogrammed with the original owner's initials and maintains several original interior fittings.
The Case has been Professionally restored and refurbished by Louis Vuitton in France, 2024. Shipped via the Louis Vuitton Store...
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Maharam Bag, Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
002 Vellum/Neon
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Three by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three by Konstantin Grcic
003 Indigo/Black
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
20th Century Louis Vuitton Garment Bag Classic Monogram Canvas 80s
Located in Turin, Turin
The Garment Cover by Louis Vuitton from the 80s is fashioned from Monogram canvas with a well-designed construction to insure a comfortable carry, even wit...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Classic Monogram Canvas 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Timeless suitcase by Louis Vuitton from the 60s with rounded edges and a double zipper. It is easy to carry with its comfortable rounded handles and bears a removable ID holder. It i...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Large Vintage Louis Vuitton Double Strap Leather Suitcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Vintage Louis Vuitton leather suitcase. This beautiful piece of luggage features a round top handle and buckle fastenings. Cream colored inside fabric is in good condition and ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Garment Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Louis Vuitton Garment Bag - holds several shirts and suits with a convenient handle for carrying after folded. The bag also has a hook for hanging over any door for easy...
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Leather Trunk Contemporary Wardrobe Travel Trunk by Shigeru Uchida
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Luxury style wardrobe trunk case with wheels designed by Shigeru Uchida.
Aluminum body upholstered with red leather, inside wood is bubinga.
Never used condition. Displayed at exhi...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Plastic
Maharam Bag, Frame by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Frame by Konstantin Grcic
002 Safety
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation into eme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Nylon
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Style m12031 Custom with a wait time of up to two years.
We are pleased to offer one of two large and impressi...
Category
1990s French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk or Wardrobe Case, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Model number m12010 with a wait time of two years.
We are pleased to offer one of two special order large and impressive Louis Vuitton steamer trunks...
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Brown English Leather & Oak Box
Located in London, GB
Hand cut, hand-stitched and riveted from the very finest English heavy bridle leather. Solid English oak with burr copper rivet base. The box is hand saddle stitched in the tradition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Oak
The Asprey Londoner Trolley, Size: 18", Never Used
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Asprey Londoner trolley, size 18"
An exceptional and meticulously cared-for, unused Asprey Londoner trolley suitcase in black leather—a rare find, espec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chrome
Asprey Londoner Trolley, Black Cross Hatch Suitcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Asprey Londoner tolley, 30" black cross hatch suitcase, handstitched black saddle hide leather corner and handle, palladium finished metal accessories, sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chrome
MOMODESIGN Italy Burlwood & Leather Attaché Briefcase
Located in Stamford, CT
MOMODESIGN, an esteemed Italian company renowned for its avant-garde designs spanning fashion, accessories, and automotive adornments, originally gained prominence under its former m...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Burl
Vintage Goyard Crossbody Steamer Bag
By Goyard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage crossbody type Goyard bag with its iconic chevron printed canvas, leather trims and brass hardware circa post 1965 when the flexible canvas was introduced, likely from 1970-80s. The bag has a streamer rectangular shape, but it is completely foldable into a smaller purse...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Collection of Vintage Luggage, a Set of Four English Travel Cases
Located in London, GB
Collection of vintage luggage, a set of four English travel cases.
English, 20th Century
Green: height 18cm, width 67cm, depth 38cm.
Tan: height...
Category
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Louis Vuitton of Paris Tan Canvas Dress Suit Carrier With Brass Hanger
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Louis Vuitton of Paris Dress Tan Canvas Suit Carrier With Monogrammed Brass Handle With Monogrammed Brass Handle
Full height with handle in use 113cm
Width 51cm
Depth 2cm
Height w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Hand-Crafted Tan Leather & Oak Box
Located in London, GB
Hand cut, hand-stitched and riveted from the very finest heavy stirrup bridle leather. Solid English oak with burr copper rivet base. The box is hand saddle stitched in the tradition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Oak
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Experience a significant piece of history in an elegant form with our Japanese post war aluminum rive...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
Cabron Document Trunk by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabron document trunk by Madheke
Dimensions: W 53 x D 38 x H 47 cm.
Materials: leather, fabric, metal.
Carbon fiber imprint leather, vintage inspir...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Maharam Bag, Amsterdam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Amsterdam
002 Black/Saddle
Waxed cotton canvas with leather handles. One interior pocket. Light and dark variation is inherent to this waterproof textile.
Clean with d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese post war aluminum riveted trunk on iron stand with glass top, restored
Stamped TS Tokyo on the lock, at the time of posting we have another trunk and stand LU2592316549342
...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
Vintage Gucci Large Black Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Green Red Webbing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Large Black Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Green Red Webbing. Item featured is original vintage Gucci luggage, gold gilt "Made...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Mulberry Brown Leather Ladies Handbag With Original Maroon Mulberry Dust Bag
By Mulberry
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mulberry Brown Leather Ladies Handbag With Large Loop Handles.
Complete With Original Maroon Mulberry Dust Bag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Keepall Bag Classic Monogram Canvas '80s
Located in Turin, Turin
An icon since 1930, the Keepall represents the spirit of the modern traveler. Lightweight, soft, and always ready for an impromptu departure, the bag lives up to its name. Timeless K...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Dunhill Black Calf Leather Wallet With Original Dunhill Box Made in Italy
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill London Branded Black Calf Leather Boxed Coat Wallet Made in Italy
Ref: LZV31ON
Wallet size width 19.5cm I height 9.5 I depth 1.5cm
Featuring te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
20th Century Trunk for Storage
Located in Miami, FL
20th century chest on bracket feet with a top that opens to reveal storage and drawers below.
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Crouch & Fitzgerald Leather & Brass File Holder Briefcase
By Crouch & Fitzgerald
Located in Stamford, CT
Established in New York, Crouch & Fitzgerald is renowned for its premium luggage and travel accessories. The company, founded in 1839, is synonymous with luxury and durability, appea...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Mulberry Tree Long Wallet in Clay Cross Grain Leather, Original Box, Unused
By Mulberry
Located in Markington, GB
A Mulberry Tree Long Wallet in clay cross grain leather, original box, Mulberry product card,
Condition: excellent, unused, as new,
Box - one cor...
Category
2010s English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Luxury Suitcase for Man Louis Vuitton, Very Good Condition.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Luxury suitcase for man Louis Vuitton, very good condition.
Luxury suitcase for men Louis Vuitton, large model.
h: 67cm, w: 46cm, d: 26cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Suede
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent Clutch Bag, Black Leather, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent clutch bag, Black leather, 20th century.
Yves Saint-Laurent clutch bag, Y logo in leather, mirror inside, black leather, good condition, 20th century. ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Mirror
Contemporary Painted Beige and Floral Floor Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Country style beige painted wooden floor trunk painted with red and green trim, and decorations of florals, laurels, butterflies and ladybugs on the top, front ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Lovely Vintage Hardwood Ornately Carved Trunk Chest with Drawer Claw & Ball Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid mahogany trunk with single drawer and elegantly caved claw and ball feet
A very nice looking and multi functional piece of fur...
Category
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Hardwood
Colorful Storage Box Designed and Made in the 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Colorful storage box designed and made in the 1970s. Besides being a practical item, this box can also be a colorful detail ideal for a (kids) room, l...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Malachite
Mulberry Small Darley Handbag in Midnight, Red and White Silky Calf Geo-Floral
By Mulberry
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after Mulberry Small Darley handbag in midnight, red and white silky calf geo-floral,
original packaging, protective wrapping to chain and film to clasp, Mulberry product ...
Category
2010s English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Vintage Travel Case and Top Hat by Tress & Co., London
Located in London, GB
Vintage travel case and top hat by Tress & Co., London.
English, 20th century.
Measures: hat: height 16 cm, width 26 cm, depth 31 cm.
case: height 27 cm, width 35 cm, depth 20 cm.
These intriguing objects, a vintage leather travel case...
Category
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Silk
Luxury Cabin Suitcase for Man Louis Vuitton.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Luxury cabin suitcase for man Louis Vuitton, very good condition.
Louis Vuitton luxury cabin suitcase for men.
h: 54cm, w: 39cm, d: 20cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Suede
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set -2 Pc (B)
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pc Set (B. Item featured is original vintage Gucci luggage, one lar...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Large Vintage English Travel Cases Made by Frenchs
Located in London, GB
Pair of large vintage English travel cases made by Frenchs.
English, 20th Century.
Blue case: height 31cm, width 84cm, depth 51cm.
Red case: height 32cm, width 90cm, depth 51cm.
Dating to the early twentieth century, these intriguing pieces are a pair of large, antique travel cases...
Category
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
Maharam Bag, Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
001 Amber/Neon
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Huge Modern Chinese Blanket Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Chinese Blanket Chest Trunk on Stand
Additional information:
Materials: Brass, Wood
Color: Gold
Period: Mid 20th Century
Styles: Chinese, Modern
Item Type: Vintage, An...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Handbag, Longchamp, Black Leather, XXth Century.
By Longchamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Handbag, Longchamp, Black Leather, XXth century.
Handbag by Longchamp, black leather, bamboo style gold buckle, leather cracked by time on the front, XXth century.
h: 29...
Category
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Maharam Bag, Frame by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Frame by Konstantin Grcic
001 Indigo
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation into eme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Nylon
Maharam Bag, Karel by Klaartje Martens
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Karel by Klaartje Martens
001 Black
Klaartje Martens (b. 1965, the Netherlands) is a textile and accessories designer based in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Waxed cotton can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Cotton
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pcs
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pcs (A). Item featured is an original vintage Gucci luggage, one lar...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogramed Traveling Shoe Bags Shoe Stuffers Set of 2
Located in North Miami, FL
This stellar set of 2 authentic coated canvas monogramed Louis Vuitton traveling shoe carriers with original shoe stuffers inserts are vintage and from the 1970s. These were never ev...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Maharam Bag, Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
003 Indigo/Black
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Amsterdam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Amsterdam
005 Cobalt/Saddle
Waxed cotton canvas with leather handles. One interior pocket. Light and dark variation is inherent to this waterproof textile.
Clean with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Three by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three by Konstantin Grcic
001 Amber/Neon
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigation into...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Set - 2 Pcs
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Set - 2 Pcs. Item features original vintage Gucci luggage, one larger and one sm...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Trunk from 19th Century with Painting from the Artist Vlado Kadnár
By Vladimir Kadnár
Located in Vienna, Austria
The trunk, from solid wood, was made at the end of 19 century. The outside is covered in the original black coat , and is decorated from
the slovak-australian artist Vlado Kadnár (...
Category
1990s Slovak Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Maharam Bag, Amsterdam
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Amsterdam
001 Black/Black
Waxed cotton canvas with leather handles. One interior pocket. Light and dark variation is inherent to this waterproof textile.
Clean with da...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Maharam Bag, Karel Small by Klaartje Martens
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Karel Small by Klaartje Martens
001 Black
Klaartje Martens (b. 1965, the Netherlands) is a textile and accessories designer based in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Waxed cott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Cotton
Valentino Italian Duo Fold Leather Wallet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine Italian Valentino Leather wallet with notches for 8 credit cards, 6 pockets and two zippered areas for important papers or change and win...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Marc Newson Scope Luggage, Set of Three (2005)
By Marc Newson
Located in Chicago, IL
Marc Newson Scope Luggage, Set of Three (2025)
Designed for Samsonite
Materials:
ABS plastic
Ballistic textile
EVA (rubber) laminate
Mesh textile
Dimensions:
Carry-on suitcases : 8" ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Nylon, Rubber
Vintage Brown Caramel Leather Hard Case Suitcase Luggage Trunk with Patina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brown caramel leather hard case 18" Suitcase Luggage with Patina. Item features wonderful authentic patina, quality leather, brass hardware, satin lines interior, no key, but...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Modern trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage trunks and luggage created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern trunks and luggage made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original trunks and luggage, popular names associated with this style include Maharam, Louis Vuitton, Konstantin Grcic, and Asprey International Limited. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for trunks and luggage differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $41,968 while the average work can sell for $1,250.