French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Depose, or trademarked. Its wooden runners with brass rivets and brass corners offered protecti...
Brass, Iron
Italian Leather Steam Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage Italian leather steam trunk from the fin de siècle featuring leather and wood construction with brass hardware.
Brass
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H 16 in W 40 in D 22 in
French Leather Steam Trunk or Coffee Table with Brass Detailing, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A piece of world traveling history, this leather steam trunk has its own story to tell. It bears its original aged travel sticker from Nancy-Ville, a city in the region of Lorraine, ...
Brass
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H 19.5 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, and Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Surete and Brevete S.G.D.G. Its wooden runners with brass rivets and brass corners offered prot...
Brass
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H 17 in W 29.5 in D 17 in
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped by the maker D. Jne, Brevete S.G.D.G. Its wooden runners with brass rivets and brass corners of...
Brass, Iron
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H 22.5 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Depose, or trademarked, as well as a brass plaque on the top marked with initials DF and the number 2....
Brass, Iron
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H 17 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in
Swiss Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Depose, or trademarked, as well as a brass plaque marked Craeser, Malles & Maroquinerie, Laussanne (Su...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Large Vintage Metal Steam Trunks, Early 20th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of large metal vintage steamer trunks with various period luggage labels and leather handles. Create a great coffee table or accessory in the room.
Metal
Very Rare Shoe Case, Steamer Trunk for Shoes Steam Punk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very rare shoe case, steamer trunk for shoes steam punk This is a very rare piece for the traveller who has everything else, it is a double thickness case, each side holds six pai...
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H 17.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.5 in
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped by the maker, Laffitte, and its address in Bordeaux, 19 Rue Esprits des Lois. Its wooden runner...
Brass, Iron
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H 14.5 in W 27.75 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th Century French Wooden Steam Trunk with Brass, Leather, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the turn of the 20th century features a brass plaque on the top engraved with the initials of its original owner, D. M., and its city of origin, L...
Brass
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H 17.5 in W 37 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century French Black Leather Steam Trunk with Brass, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the turn of the 20th century is covered in black leather and features wooden runners and brass corners that offered protection from damage when tr...
Brass
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H 22 in W 33.5 in D 23 in
Early 20th Century French Aviator's Wooden Steam Trunk, Brass Trim and Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the turn of the 20th century features a brass plaque on the top engraved with the name of its original owner, Arsene Rey Aviateur Lyon. Aviateur t...
Brass
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H 24.5 in W 35 in D 22 in
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the turn of the 20th century features a patch on the back marked Autobus Stock, Neris-les-Bains, Correspondance du P.O. This patch indicates the t...
Brass, Iron
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H 22.5 in W 45 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Steam Trunk in All Original Condition with Brass Wood and Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A beautiful, classic and large example of turn-of-the-century travel luggage, this antique French steam trunk features all of the quintessential details, down to its lovely aged trav...
Brass
Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1840
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass studded leather steamship trunk with Roman swag detail on the front, circa 1840-1860.
Brass
Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1860
Located in Stamford, CT
Leather steamship trunk with brass studded trim and square panel detail on the lid, circa 1860.
Brass
Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk, England
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoratio...
Other
$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
French 19th Century Leather-Lined Trunk with Brass Studs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France in the nineteenth century, this rectangular trunk is covered in patinated leather and decorated with rich ornament and brass studs. Trunks of this kind were used for t...
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather and Wood Cabin Trunk c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique wooden cabin trunk trimmed in leather with leather handles and original travel sticker. Brass plated metal locks and corners. Leather straps. CREATOR Unknown....
Metal, Brass
$1,250
H 12.75 in W 43.5 in D 22.75 in
Italian 20th Century Leather, Wood and Brass Travel Trunk with Rustic Character
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian leather and wood travel trunk from the 20th century with lined interior, removable compartment, brass accents and great rustic character. Created in Italy during the 20th ...
Brass
$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
$985
H 17.25 in W 32.25 in D 18.38 in
19th Century French Steamer Trunk, Pine & Steel, Geometric Design
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic 19th century French traveling trunk, constructed of pine and steel, dressed in light peach colored illustrations on paper. Graphic, geometric patterns and stylized cartou...
Metal
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
$720Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 36 in D 24 in
19th Century Wood and Metal Steamer Trunk with Leather Edges
Located in Van Nuys, CA
19th Century Wood and Metal Steamer Trunk with Leather Edges, the trunk has been repainted and repaired.
Metal
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
$1,995
H 24 in W 37 in D 20.5 in
Early 20th C. American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk on Wheels and functional leather handles. Measures 37" in width, 24" in height and 20.5" in depth.
Metal
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
$1,997
H 12.8 in W 31.11 in D 15.75 in
Antique Windsor Trunk, English, Leather, Camphorwood Chest, High Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Windsor trunk. An English, leather dressed camphorwood chest, dating to the High Victorian period, circa 1870. Distinctive and generously sized trunk with a tacti...
Leather, Wood
$1,500
H 18.5 in W 36.5 in D 22 in
French 1890s Brown and Black Travel Trunk with Leather Straps and Aged Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic travel trunk from the late 19th century, with nicely weathered patina. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this trunk features a black and b...
Leather
$2,637
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 CHiNESE EXPORT CAMPHOR WOOD STEAMER LUGGAGE TRUNK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1900-1920 original Chinese Export Camphor wood and Iron steamer trunk with the original ...
Wood
$1,240
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Antique Dome Top Trunk, Handcrafted Pine & Iron, France, Circa 1880
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Add a piece of history to your home with this stunning antique wooden trunk, dating from approximately 1880-1890. Handcrafted from solid pine, this charming piece was originally desi...
Iron
Early 20th-Century French Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb example of early 20th-century French travel craftsmanship, this handsome black leather-clad trunk features a robust wooden structure reinforced with brass and iron hardware....
Brass, Iron
$1,906
H 25.99 in W 28.75 in D 18.9 in
Antique French Leather Travel Trunk Beaumont, with Linen Interior
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique leather travel trunk. The leather is marked with the name Beaumont and the street 93 rue du BAC in Paris. The interior is made in linen fabric with loose baskets that can be ...
Leather
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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