Star of India Ship's Trunk Made by Newton Shakespeare and Co. on Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English tôle "Star of India" ship's trunk from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base.
Metal, Brass, Tôle
Sold
H 11 in W 27 in D 15.5 in
Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk "Star of India". Item features made in England by Whiteway, Laidlaw & Co., LTD, original painted finish, original labels and hardware,...
Brass, Steel
$2,020Sale 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
$3,495
H 13.13 in W 31.5 in D 16 in
English Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Leather and Camphor Wood, circa 1820
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome medium-sized British officer's military Campaign camphor trunk or chest of brass-bound and studded leather over camphor wood, circa 1820. Manufactured by the British East...
Brass, Metal
$3,495
H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 13.75 in
British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with opposing handles, and wax seals or stamps from por...
Metal, Brass
Large American 19th Century Military Camphor Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Rare Late 19th Century American Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Good Large Proportions, With McLaren Printed To Well Figured Hinged Top, Enclosing Storage Cavity, Having O...
Other
$1,740
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Wood and Leather Travel Trunk with Velvet Interior
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant late 19th-century travel trunk is a fine example of traditional European craftsmanship, combining durability with understated sophistication. Constructed on a lightweigh...
Leather, Poplar, Velvet, Beech, Pine
19th Century American Victorian Steamer Trunk with Leather & Brass
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian (late 1800s) steamer trunk with a brown leather exterior with brass closures and rivets with 5 interior drawers and a leather handle on either side (name on side \...
Brass
19th Century Wooden Travelling Trunk with Iron Straps
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This authentic 19th-century travel trunk is a beautifully preserved example of traditional craftsmanship, combining robust construction with understated decorative charm. Crafted pri...
Iron
English Mid-19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk, Leather and Brass Bound
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather over camphor wood trunk with brass studs from the mid-19th century. This English rectangular brass bound trunk features two lateral carrying handles. The escutcheo...
Brass
$4,150Sale Price|23% Off
H 13 in W 35 in D 20 in
Restored Crouch & Fitzgerald Leather Trunk, c 1920s, Signed
By Crouch & Fitzgerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully restored flat-top steamer trunk by renowned New York luggage maker Crouch & Fitzgerald, featuring its original enameled brass maker’s plaque on the lid, C&F ins...
Brass
20th Century Revelation Expanding Leather Suitcase, c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Bridle Hide Revelation expanding leather suitcase, a hallmark of innovation from the 1920's, showcased a pioneering design that allowed for adjustable stor...
Brass
Early 20th Century English Trunk on Custom Table Base
Located in Chicago, IL
A knockout of a trunk-turned-table, this early 20th-century English suitcase is pure Edwardian-era charm, embodying the refined yet adventurous spirit of the time. Woven wicker wraps...
Steel
$7,895
H 26.25 in W 40 in D 23.5 in
French Leather and Brass Bound Steamer Trunk - À La Malle Édison, Paris
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French steamer or luggage trunk from the Belle Époque era, by the celebrated Parisian manufacturer - J. Krogner - À La Malle Édison Upholstered in a dark brown vulcanized ca...
Metal, Brass
$14,500
H 11.75 in W 40.5 in D 22.25 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cabin Steamer Trunk, Leather & Wood, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage French Louis Vuitton Cabin Steamer Trunk. Trunk was hand-crafted in the famed Asnieres-sur-Seine workshop. It features leather-clad wood with solid brass trim, protective str...
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Leather Travel Trunk c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare 19th Century Victorian leather trunk, reinforced with wooden battens and retaining its original brass lock and fittings. Well constructed, it reflects the durability and pract...
Brass
$1,299Sale 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
Antique English Military Metal Trunk on Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique English military metal trunk with brass latch on custom iron base. Trunk shows evidence of daily, loss of paint, adds to the overall authenticity of the trunk.
Iron
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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