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French Steamer Trunk

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 .

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 1890s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm with Unique Woven Canvas
Antique 1890s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm with Unique Woven Canvas

Antique 1890s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 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, large size, rare and sought after" Tissé" monogram canvas, silver metal bound with...

Category

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

$1,135Sale Price|30% Off

H 43.31 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in

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...

Category

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.

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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.