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Innovation Trunk

Automobile Trunk by Innovation, France, circa 1920
Automobile Trunk by Innovation, France, circa 1920

Automobile Trunk by Innovation, France, circa 1920

$577Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.97 in W 37.8 in D 17.33 in

Automobile Trunk by Innovation, France, circa 1920

By Innovation

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Original automobile trunk from the 1920s covered with black coated canvas. Has a shelf inside

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Blanket Chests

Materials

Canvas, Wood

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

19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation, , , great size 25 x 25 x25
19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation, , , great size 25 x 25 x25

19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation, , , great size 25 x 25 x25

By Innovation

Located in Buffalo, NY

19th century travel trunk by Innovation Innovation is a well known American company which

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19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation
19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation

19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation

$1,719

H 25 in W 25 in D 25 in

19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century travel trunk by Innovation Innovation is a well known American company which

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French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s
French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s

French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s

$1,683

H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 23.23 in

French Cabin Trunk by Innovation in Beige Canvas, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

1940s cabin trunk manufactured by Innovation. It is made all in wood and canvas, it has wooden

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Iron

ANTiQUE BROWN LEATHER INNOVATION COMPANY WARDROBE STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE
ANTiQUE BROWN LEATHER INNOVATION COMPANY WARDROBE STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE

ANTiQUE BROWN LEATHER INNOVATION COMPANY WARDROBE STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

brown leather and steel wardrobe steamer trunk made by Innovation with original internals Please note

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Antique Steamer Trunk by Innovation, 1930s
Antique Steamer Trunk by Innovation, 1930s

Antique Steamer Trunk by Innovation, 1930s

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H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Antique Steamer Trunk by Innovation, 1930s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful and fully original steamer trunk by Innovation. This authentic traveler’s case

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Very Rare Shoe Case, Steamer Trunk for Shoes Steam Punk
Very Rare Shoe Case, Steamer Trunk for Shoes Steam Punk

Very Rare Shoe Case, Steamer Trunk for Shoes Steam Punk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

metal banding made by “The innovation Trunk Co” it is in good condition for its age The case is 24

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Antique Late 19th Century English Steampunk Trunks and Luggage

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Innovation Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic innovation trunk available at 1stDibs. A innovation trunk — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage innovation trunk you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the innovation trunk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A innovation trunk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, industrial and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Louis Vuitton, Frank Lloyd Wright and Yamagiwa each produced at least one beautiful innovation trunk that is worth considering.

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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