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Early 1900s Steamer Trunk

1900's All Leather Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk 90cm
1900's All Leather Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk 90cm

1900's All Leather Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk 90cm

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

all leather. This Louis Vuitton trunk, showcasing the brand’s exceptional early craftsmanship and

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Antique Early 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest
Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest

Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest

$3,600Sale Price|25% Off

H 41 in W 23 in D 22 in

Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest

Located in North York, ON

Original early 1900s French steamer trunk wardrobe chest. In all original good condition with

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Moynat Steamer Trunk on Custom Stand Early 1900s French Checkered Canvas
Antique Moynat Steamer Trunk on Custom Stand Early 1900s French Checkered Canvas

Antique Moynat Steamer Trunk on Custom Stand Early 1900s French Checkered Canvas

Located in High Point, NC

An extraordinary early 20th-century French Moynat steamer trunk, beautifully reimagined as a coffee

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Antique Steamer Trunk from "Innovation" New York, USA
Early 1900s Antique Steamer Trunk from "Innovation" New York, USA

Early 1900s Antique Steamer Trunk from "Innovation" New York, USA

By Innovation

Located in Buffalo, NY

Weathered steamer trunk from "Innovation" New York, 1903. Made of corrugated hard pressed

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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

1886 Louis Vuitton Trunk
1886 Louis Vuitton Trunk

1886 Louis Vuitton Trunk

$12,000

H 22.5 in W 40 in D 21.5 in

1886 Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rochester, NY

— introduced 1872 and used through the early 1900s. 1886 Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk Pre-Monogram Print

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Antique Late 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's / Malle courrier damier
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's / Malle courrier damier

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's / Malle courrier damier

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Haguenau, FR

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, Circa 1900's Damier "yellow" period 19th. First kind

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20th Century French Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Cured Leather Steamer Luggage Trunk Early, 1900s
Cured Leather Steamer Luggage Trunk Early, 1900s

Cured Leather Steamer Luggage Trunk Early, 1900s

Located in Nantucket, MA

A cured leather steamer luggage trunk from the early 1900s. This could make a great coffee or side

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Early 20th Century British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Faux Alligator Steamer / Cabin Trunk 1900's
Faux Alligator Steamer / Cabin Trunk 1900's

Faux Alligator Steamer / Cabin Trunk 1900's

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H 18.75 in W 32.5 in D 18.75 in

Faux Alligator Steamer / Cabin Trunk 1900's

Located in Fulton, CA

Rustic cabin trunk with faux alligator detail. Beautiful and warm patina to wood strapping and clad

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

Wardrobe Steamer or Cabin Trunk 1920's
Wardrobe Steamer or Cabin Trunk 1920's

Wardrobe Steamer or Cabin Trunk 1920's

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H 28 in W 36.75 in D 21.75 in

Wardrobe Steamer or Cabin Trunk 1920's

Located in Fulton, CA

Early 1900's cabin / steamer trunk with dome top. Wonderful patina from use and history. "Chicago

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Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1900s Traditional Dome Top Steamer Trunk
1900s Traditional Dome Top Steamer Trunk

1900s Traditional Dome Top Steamer Trunk

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H 23 in W 28 in D 16 in

1900s Traditional Dome Top Steamer Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Original 1900s dome top steamer trunk in excellent vintage Condition. The is a lock but the key is

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Other

Antique Steamer Trunk Turn-of-the-Century
Antique Steamer Trunk Turn-of-the-Century

Antique Steamer Trunk Turn-of-the-Century

Located in Manhattan Beach, CA

Early 1900's steamer trunk, refinished in MoorishTeak stain with tung oil top-coats. Original

Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

French Traveling Steamer Trunk, Early 1900s
French Traveling Steamer Trunk, Early 1900s

French Traveling Steamer Trunk, Early 1900s

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H 24.5 in W 39.75 in D 24.5 in

French Traveling Steamer Trunk, Early 1900s

Located in Austin, TX

A French traveling trunk from the early 1900s purchased in Lyon. The trunk is made of poplar lined

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1900s Black Steamer Trunk
1900s Black Steamer Trunk

1900s Black Steamer Trunk

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H 13 in W 30 in D 15 in

1900s Black Steamer Trunk

Located in Stamford, CT

1900s black steamer trunk with brass accents.  

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Early 20th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, circa 1900s
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, circa 1900s

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk, circa 1900s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Louis Vuitton Damier canvas steamer trunk, circa 1900s; Dimensions: 40" length x 27" height x 23

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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Early 1900s Steamer Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the early 1900s steamer trunk you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every early 1900s steamer trunk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer early 1900s steamer trunk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An early 1900s steamer trunk made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made early 1900s steamer trunk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton 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.

Questions About Early 1900s Steamer Trunk
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.

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