Retro Trunks Chests
1980s Indian Bohemian Retro Trunks Chests
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Trunks Chests
Teak
1970s Belgian Bohemian Retro Trunks Chests
Papercord
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Retro Trunks Chests
Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Trunks Chests
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Trunks Chests
Oak, Cedar
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Retro Trunks Chests
Iron
1980s Retro Trunks Chests
Wicker
1960s Moroccan Moorish Retro Trunks Chests
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Trunks Chests
Walnut, Oak, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Indian Retro Trunks Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine American Classical Retro Trunks Chests
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Victorian Retro Trunks Chests
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
Late 20th Century Retro Trunks Chests
Canvas, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Trunks Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Trunks Chests
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Retro Trunks Chests
Reed
Mid-20th Century American Country Retro Trunks Chests
Metal
1980s Philippine Art Deco Retro Trunks Chests
Stone, Brass
1960s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Trunks Chests
Wood, Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Retro Trunks Chests
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Trunks Chests
Burl
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Retro Trunks Chests
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century British Retro Trunks Chests
Pine
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Retro Trunks Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century Caucasian Other Retro Trunks Chests
Wool
Late 20th Century Country Retro Trunks Chests
Pine
1970s Persian Retro Trunks Chests
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Retro Trunks Chests
Mid-20th Century Retro Trunks Chests
1950s Belgian Retro Trunks Chests
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Retro Trunks Chests
Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Retro Trunks Chests
Copper
1980s Retro Trunks Chests
1980s Moroccan Retro Trunks Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Retro Trunks Chests
Leather, Wood
1960s Spanish Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
1950s Chinese Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Retro Trunks Chests
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
1960s Italian Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
1960s Spanish Retro Trunks Chests
Brass, Copper
1960s American Adirondack Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Trunks Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Retro Trunks Chests
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Retro Trunks Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century Country Retro Trunks Chests
Iron
1970s Chinese Campaign Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Retro Trunks Chests
Metal
Late 20th Century English Victorian Retro Trunks Chests
Pine
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Retro Trunks Chests
Bamboo, Lacquer
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Trunks Chests
Brass
1950s American Retro Trunks Chests
Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Trunks Chests
Leather
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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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