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20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
during this era, and his library trunk, as part of a distinguished range of commercial trunks, was
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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1910 Louis Vuitton Britannica Library Trunk with Complete Britannica Set
Located in London, GB
A Louis Vuitton Encyclopaedia Britannica library trunk, one of the 100 Legendary Trunks, made in
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Vintage 1910s Trunks and Luggage

20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton Monogramed Library Trunk, C.1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century very rare Louis Vuitton 'Library Trunk'. The Louis Vuitton collection of
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th century Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Hemingway Trunk, circa 1935
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
custom trunk designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton. Hemingway’s library trunk was a mish mash of shelves and
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

20th Century Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Hemingway Trunk, circa 1935
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
own custom trunk designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton. Hemingway’s library trunk was a mish mash of
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

English 19th Century Leather Travel Trunk on Rectangular Mahogany Wooden Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
perhaps an end table, or in a library or den. The trunk can be opened to provide additional storage. It
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Antique Late 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

English Leather Travel or Steamer Trunk by John Pound & Co. England, circa 1883
By John Pound & Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
library or den. The trunk can be opened and used for additional storage. Overall very good condition for
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Antique 1880s English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920s Goyard Library Trunk in Iconic Chevron Canvas
By Maison Goyard, Goyard
Located in London, GB
The 1920s Goyard Library Trunk is a sublime piece of artistry, steeped in history and resonating
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1920s French Suitcases and Trunks

Louis Vuitton Library Trunk, circa 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
A Louis Vuitton library trunk, circa 1920 in monogrammed canvas with the initials S.C. and the
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Vintage 1920s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Louis Vuitton Library Trunk, circa 1920
Louis Vuitton Library Trunk, circa 1920
H 27.5 in W 15.5 in D 18.75 in
Louis Vuitton Library Trunk, circa 1930s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Build for travel with your favourite book's Massif brass lock with key Drawers and separate rebuilt Outside clean Malle bibliothèque Louis Vuitton (années 30) Conçu...
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Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Library Trunk, circa 1930s
Louis Vuitton Library Trunk, circa 1930s
H 15.75 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in

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By Limoges
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
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Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
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Materials

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Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
$4,500 / set
H 31 in W 29 in D 26.5 in
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By Max Le Verrier, Gaillard
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2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

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19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

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$20,127 Sale Price
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Long Mid-Century Sofa by Jens Risom Manufacturing
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale sofa measures over 9 feet long and makes a unique and stylish seating addition to any interior. Comfortable and stunning in it's size and simplicity, the design by J...
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Materials

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$4,116 Sale Price
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By Minton
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Materials

Porcelain

12 Antique Minton England Elaborate Cobalt Jewel & Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of twelve dinner or presentation plates by the fine porcelain firm of Minton's of England. Custom ordered through the prestigious retailer of William Plummer, New York...
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Vintage 1910s English Dinner Plates

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Located in Paris, FR
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Materials

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Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
$83,264
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By Janle, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Materials

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Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
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A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
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Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
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$46,000 Sale Price
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Contemporary Pair of Polished Cast Brass Greyhound Chairs
$25,000 / set
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Library Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic library trunk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every library trunk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a library trunk, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the library trunk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A library trunk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made library trunk over the years, but those crafted by Andrea Branzi, George Nelson and Superego Editions 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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