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1900s Wooden Steamer Trunk With Brass and Leather Accents by Paul Romand, France
1900s Wooden Steamer Trunk With Brass and Leather Accents by Paul Romand, France

1900s Wooden Steamer Trunk With Brass and Leather Accents by Paul Romand, France

By Paul Romand

Located in North Miami, FL

1900s wooden steamer trunk with brass and leather accents by Paul Romand, France By: Paul Romand Material: wood, leather, metal, brass, zinc, copper Technique: carved, hand-carved, ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as leather side handles and brass ...

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order

Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Stamford, CT

Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Style m12031 Custom with a wait time of up to two years.

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1990s French Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order

Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Stamford, CT

Louis Vuitton, Large Steamer Trunk or Wardrobe Case, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Model number m12010 with a wait time of two years.

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20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk w/ provenance
1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk w/ provenance

1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk w/ provenance

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Victoria, BC

A fabulous and rare 1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk. It is made with the famous Vuittonite canvas with leather trim and handles. The orange canvas has “turn...

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis Vuitton Damier steamer trunk with hotel labels and initials
Antique Louis Vuitton Damier steamer trunk with hotel labels and initials

Antique Louis Vuitton Damier steamer trunk with hotel labels and initials

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Antique Louis Vuitton steamer trunk finished in the classic Damier canvas (checkerboard pattern) in beige and brown. This characteristic travel trunk is reinforced with the signature...

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Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Early Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk with Ballantine Family Provenance
Rare Early Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk with Ballantine Family Provenance

Rare Early Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk with Ballantine Family Provenance

By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk with Provenance to Charles Bradley of the Ballantine Family An exceptional and highly atmospheric early Louis Vuitton Damier canvas s...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Aux Etats Unis of Paris Steamer Trunk Luggage 20th Century
Antique Aux Etats Unis of Paris Steamer Trunk Luggage 20th Century

Antique Aux Etats Unis of Paris Steamer Trunk Luggage 20th Century

By Aux Etats Unis

Located in London, GB

A luxury antique Aux Etats Unis of Paris leather travel trunk, Circa 1920 in date. This luxury French luggage travel trunk is a true masterpiece from one of the most prestigious Fre...

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Tall steamer trunk Damier Canvas Crica 1900
Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Tall steamer trunk Damier Canvas Crica 1900

Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Tall steamer trunk Damier Canvas Crica 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Walnut Creek, CA

This is a large Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" (Tall Trunk) in the Damier checkerboard pattern canvas circa 1900. This is one of the largest versions, measuring 40' long by 23" wide by...

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Goyard 1920s Steamer Trunk with Chevrons Canvas and Brass Fittings, 90 cm
Goyard 1920s Steamer Trunk with Chevrons Canvas and Brass Fittings, 90 cm

Goyard 1920s Steamer Trunk with Chevrons Canvas and Brass Fittings, 90 cm

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

So, it is really perfect for storage . This Goyard trunk is very clean considering it is an antique , over 100 years old steamer trunk .

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 1890s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 90 cm with Unique Woven Canvas
Antique 1890s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 90 cm with Unique Woven Canvas

Antique 1890s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 90 cm with Unique Woven Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, medium size, rare and sought after" Tissé" monogram canvas, black metal bound with...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

20th Century Antique Wardrobe Steamers Trunk in Green Leather by Madler Koffer
20th Century Antique Wardrobe Steamers Trunk in Green Leather by Madler Koffer

20th Century Antique Wardrobe Steamers Trunk in Green Leather by Madler Koffer

Located in Sofia, BG

This large green steamer chest is made by Madler Koffer in the early 20th century and have been travel a lot. The wardrobe offers a hanging garment section with wooden hangers and fi...

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Early 20th Century French Luggage Racks

Materials

Brass

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French Steamer Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French steamer trunk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French steamer trunk — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French steamer trunk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French steamer trunk, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French steamer trunk over the years, but those crafted by Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Aux Etats Unis are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

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