$5,250
H 30 in W 43.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Dome-Top Wooden Trunk with Original Iron Hardware and Patina, Late 19th
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Remnants of painted lettering remain visible on the exterior, a detail commonly found on Japanese merchant or shipping trunks and a testament to its functional past.
Iron
$2,026Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.41 in W 33.86 in D 18.9 in
Large Antique Shipping Chest, Continental, Aluminium, Trunk, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique shipping chest. A Continental, aluminium travelling trunk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Distinctive aluminium appearance, with a useful propo...
Aluminum
$1,303Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 41.34 in D 22.45 in
Very Large Antique Travel Suitcase, English, Leather, Steamer, Shipping Trunk
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large travel suitcase. An English, leather steamer or shipping trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Generously sized for the grandest of tours D...
Leather
$2,492Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.52 in W 21.46 in D 18.51 in
Antique Fitted Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Shipping Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fitted silver chest. An English, oak and bound iron shipping trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinating bound example, with superb Victo...
Oak
Caribbean Shipping Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean Cuban mahogany shipping trunk with hinged top, original till, hand chased brass lock, engraved mounts, and terminating on bun feet.
1930s Flat Top Shipping Trunk
Located in New York, NY
1930s flat top distressed wooden shipping trunk with leather detail on the corners. This is very nice for display or to use as a low coffee table. The handle on one side is broken. T...
Early 20th Century Military Shipping Chest
Located in New York, NY
Used by military for packing and shipping possessions.
Large Size English 19th c. Camphorwood Shipping Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English shipping trunk in camphorwood with lidded top. Original iron carrying handles. Large size - useful as blanket chest at the foot of a bed or as a children's t...
Large English Shipping Trunk of Brass-Bound Paneled Wood
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large English traveler's luggage or shipping trunk of brass-bound paneled wood, featuring an embossed faux leather covering, brass and leather hardware, and a lined patter...
Metal, Brass
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H 12.41 in W 31.5 in L 12.41 in
Antique Captain's Uniform Travel Case, English, Shipping, Suitcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's uniform travel case. An English, leather bound shipping suitcase, dating to the Victorian period circa 1890. Attractive Victorian travel case Display...
Leather, Canvas
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H 16.74 in W 25.79 in D 18.12 in
Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, tin shipping chest in the name of T.B. Wildman, vice consulate for Great Britain in Punta Arenas, Chile and dating to the early 20th cent...
Tin
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H 25.2 in W 39.97 in D 24.81 in
Large Antique Steamer Trunk, American, Leather, Brass, Shipping Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An American, leather and brass bound shipping chest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Fine example of decorative furniture, with a ...
Brass
WWII Swiss Army Canvas Map Bag c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage Swiss Army canvas map bag with leather accents and rope handle. The interior has one pouch and clear, second pouch for maps. Two vintage maps included. CREATOR ...
Metal
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H 13.19 in W 36.82 in D 21.86 in
Large Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Cedar, Shipping Chest, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An English, cedar and bentwood shipping chest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A charming example from the golden age of sea voy...
Bentwood, Cedar
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H 24.41 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in
Antique Dome Topped Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome topped chest. An English, pine and iron bound shipping trunk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Superb presentation to this distinctive and ver...
Iron
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H 18.9 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Campaign Silver Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Shipping Trunk, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage campaign silver chest. An English, teak and brass capped shipping trunk, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940. Appealing example with superb, stout stocks an...
Brass
Rare Antique Louis Vuitton Striped Shipping Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare antique Louis Vuitton striped shipping trunk, late 19th century; Louis Vuitton lock plate serial No. 10535, with Paris rue Scribe Address and London Oxford Street Address; bronz...
Wood
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H 14.18 in W 25.99 in D 15.75 in
Antique Shipping Trunk, Continental, Aluminium, Travelling Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipping trunk. A Continental, aluminium travelling chest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing tonality and of a generous size Could be used as...
Aluminum
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H 13.59 in W 30.12 in D 19.49 in
Antique Shipping Trunk, English, Canvas Travel Case, Pukka Luggage, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipping trunk. An English, canvas travel case by Pukka Luggage, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Wonderful Edwardian style perfect for the grand tou...
Leather, Canvas
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H 21.26 in W 38.59 in D 20.67 in
Large Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Pine, Travel, Shipping Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An English, pine and iron travel or shipping chest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. Stout of build and antique visual appeal Di...
Pine
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H 20.87 in W 35.83 in D 20.67 in
Vintage Lined Chest, English, Steel, Shipping Trunk, Record Box, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage lined chest. An English, burnished steel shipping trunk or record box, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1960. Wonderfully patinated with striking period li...
Steel
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H 80 in W 34 in D 30 in
Turn of the Century Double Bass Shipping Trunk/Case, Central Factory Trunks
By Central Møbler 1, Simons Bros. Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual double bass shipping trunk / case, manufactured by Central Factory Trunk, Simons & Co, Phila. Amazing cubist design, stunning hardware, detailing, retains original finish. Pa...
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in
'Starbay Marie Galante' Rosewood Finish Bow Front Dressing Table
Located in Den Haag, NL
The idea behind this piece is it is designed for travel or compact living, the whole table neatly folds away and can be shipping with your other trunks, alternatively if you live som...
Rosewood
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H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 16.15 in
Starbay Marie Galante Makeup Travel Luggage Dressing Table & Brown Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The idea behind this piece is it is designed for travel or compact living, the whole table neatly folds away and can be shipping with your other trunks, alternatively if you live som...
Leather, Beech
French Shipping Trunk
Located in Millwood, VA
French brass bound shipping trunk with brass locks and oak strapping. The interior has a lift out tray and document sleeve.
Brass
Iron Bound Shipping Case
Located in Culver City, CA
A most substancial and handy sized case. Could be used as coffee or other table, storage or collectors chest, etc, etc. Item has a good overall cared for and aged look, feel.
Wood
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H 13 in W 39.77 in D 20.87 in
1914 Louis Vuitton Cabin Monogram Trunk or Malle Cabine Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Size: 101 cm long X 33 cm high X 53 deep. Free Shipping in Europe. All the trunks we sell have been cleaned or restored by the workshops of the Museum of Luggage.
Brass
19th Century Boston Hide-Covered Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wholesale and Retail, No. 9 Hanover St., Boston. / Dealers supplied at short notice.... Trunks for shipping constantly on hand." The box has its original hide covering with some h...
Hide, Leather
Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
Used by traders along the Anglo-Indian shipping route these trunks were often full of exotic goods including spices and silks and gemstones.
Brass
Pair of Vintage Metal Trunks
Located in Millwood, VA
Pair of metal shipping trunks with custom paint design depicting The United Hunts Cub.
Shipping Trunk
Located in Millwood, VA
Antique shipping trunk with original brass locks.
French Shipping Trunk
Located in Millwood, VA
French brass and oak bound canvas shipping trunk with brass locks and leather carry handles.
Brass
Vintage Julia Child's Security Storage Company Shipping Crate
Located in Concord, MA
A rustic wood Security Storage Company shipping crate used by famous chef, Julia Childs. Retaining original Queen Mary label (1966) and recipient, Paul Child, New York and France (hu...
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols
Located in London, GB
These pistols have been beautifully decorated with finely chased and engraved silver, and gold-damascened work. They were crafted in South-Eastern Europe in the 19th century. The pis...
Gold, Silver, Steel
$38,251
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 16.54 in
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forw...
Sterling Silver
$342,394
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
$112,505 / set
H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
This Tiffany Studios lamp shade is referred to as a Herringbone or Zipper shade.It has a 16” diameter & is signed “Tiffany Studios, New York on an early tag. The shade rests on a spi...
Bronze
$163,001
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...
Crystal, Silver
$10,956
H 41.93 in W 26.97 in D 14.97 in
Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration This is a rare, small, example of these cha...
Iron
Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Table Lamp. A beautiful Tiffany Studios ensemble with a rare and early patinated bronze base with original Bryant socket...
Bronze
$1,263Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 28.15 in D 7.29 in
Large Antique Suitcase, English, Leather, Gentleman's Travelling Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique suitcase. An English, leather and brass gentleman's travelling case by Tom Hill - Sloane Street, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Of superb size...
Leather
Winter Moonlight
By George William Sotter
Located in Lambertville, NJ
signed lower right
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent an...
Bronze
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.
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