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High 1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
High 1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

High 1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas,honey color lozine trim

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Small 1920s Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk  ,  60 cm Vuitton Trunk
Small 1920s Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk  ,  60 cm Vuitton Trunk

Small 1920s Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk , 60 cm Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This lovely little Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram, all honey color lozin

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating antique Louis Vuitton trunk exemplifies the style and grace of the golden age of

Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Atlanta, GA

Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk, Paris, France, circa 1920's. It is executed in the L. V. ‘Monogramme

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk
1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Atlanta, GA

Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk, Paris, France, circa 1920s or earlier. It is executed in the L. V

Category

Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1880's Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas Trunk. Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
1880's Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas Trunk. Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

1880's Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas Trunk. Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, circa 1880s, features the sought after striped "Rayée" canvas

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Early 20th c Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk with Interior Label & Serial Number
Early 20th c Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk with Interior Label & Serial Number

Early 20th c Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk with Interior Label & Serial Number

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Milford, NH

A well traveled example of a Louis Vuitton hardside steamer trunk painted black canvas with red and

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Steamer Trunk
Early 20th Century Steamer Trunk

Early 20th Century Steamer Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful early 20th century trunk suitable as a side or occasional table. Labels are in very good

Category

Vintage 1910s Anglo-Indian Side Tables

Materials

Leather

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk
1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk
1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk
1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual . It is magnificent and mirror polished.Golden

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk
1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

1940s Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual . It is magnificent and mirror polished.Golden

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk
1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk
1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1920s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
1920s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

1920s Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk is stenciled monogram canvas and black steel trim. It has a

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

1930s Large Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Large Goyard Steamer Trunk

1930s Large Goyard Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Aine Goyard trunk has got very nice and unusual proportions as well as a beautiful, warm

Category

Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Original Steamer Trunk ,  Wooden strapped
Original Steamer Trunk ,  Wooden strapped

Original Steamer Trunk , Wooden strapped

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A real neat looking Wooden Trunk . Found at an Antique shop in LA long ago .Believed to be made by

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown American Craftsman Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Woven Canvas Tisse Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Woven Canvas Tisse Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Woven Canvas Tisse Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description: Antique early 20th century Louis Vuitton steamer trunk in the much sought after

Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Wood

1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk

1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This closet is perfectly fitted inside.On the left hand side,it has got an articulated hanging section and on the right hand side it has got a series of glazed compartments,and 4 she...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Spectacular French Zinc Steamer Trunk
Spectacular French Zinc Steamer Trunk

Spectacular French Zinc Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

It is absolutely unusual. Its frame is wood, covered with zinc. It has got wood slats, brass and copper fittings and leather side handles. Zinc used to be put on high end pieces of ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Zinc

Large Goyard Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Large Goyard Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

Large Goyard Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful Goyard wardrobe features the very famous and sought after chevrons canvas as well as all solid brass fittings. Its main lock is stamped Goyard and has got its original...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk

1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This closet is perfectly fitted inside. On the left hand side, it has got an articulated hanging section and on the right hand side it has got a mirrored compartment, a series of two...

Category

Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Wardrobes and Armoires

Spectacular French Zinc Steamer Trunk
Spectacular French Zinc Steamer Trunk

Spectacular French Zinc Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

It is absolutely unusual.Its frame is wood,covered with zinc.It has got wood slats , brass fittings and restored leather handles. Zinc used to be put on high end pieces of luggage ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Zinc

1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk

1930s Mahogany Compactom Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This closet is perfectly fitted inside. On the left hand side, it has got an articulated hanging section and on the right hand side it has got a series of glazed compartments, and th...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk

1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This closet is perfectly fitted inside. On the left hand side, it has got an articulated hanging section and on the right hand side it has got a series of four glazed compartments, t...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Trunks and Luggage

1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk

1930s Walnut Compactom Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This closet is perfectly fitted inside. On the left hand side, it has got an articulated hanging section and on the right hand side it has got a series of four glazed compartments, t...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 100 cm

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1900-1910's Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk
1900-1910's Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

1900-1910's Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features Louis solid brass lock, Louis

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram canvas, honey

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk

1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Aine Goyard courrier trunk has got very nice proportions as well as a beautiful, warm patina

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk

1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Aine Goyard trunk has got very nice proportions as well as a beautiful, warm patina. It

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk

1930s Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Aine Goyard trunk has got very nice proportions as well as a beautiful, warm patina. It

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Red Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
Red Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk

Red Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This adorable little Goyard trunk features Hermes red color canvas, solid brass corners and solid

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 19Thc Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Haute Courier / Steamer Trunk C.1890
Antique 19Thc Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Haute Courier / Steamer Trunk C.1890

Antique 19Thc Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Haute Courier / Steamer Trunk C.1890

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "haute courier" / steamer trunk, very large

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique French Steamer Trunk / Coffee Table by Au Départ, 19th Century
Antique French Steamer Trunk / Coffee Table by Au Départ, 19th Century

Antique French Steamer Trunk / Coffee Table by Au Départ, 19th Century

By Au Départ

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent luxury antique French steamer trunk on stand / coffee table, circa 1880 in

Category

Antique 1880s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

1930's Vellum Train Case, Jewelry Case or Shoe Trunk, Vellum Steamer Trunk
1930's Vellum Train Case, Jewelry Case or Shoe Trunk, Vellum Steamer Trunk

1930's Vellum Train Case, Jewelry Case or Shoe Trunk, Vellum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This little steamer trunk is so extraordinary...All made in soft ivory color vellum leather with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 100 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 100 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 100 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, deep chocolate color

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Two Original Louis Vuitton, Orange Steamer Trunk and Vuitton Hard Suit Case
Two Original Louis Vuitton, Orange Steamer Trunk and Vuitton Hard Suit Case

Two Original Louis Vuitton, Orange Steamer Trunk and Vuitton Hard Suit Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

These two very rare suitcases date from 1900 and the very early 20th century The steamer trunk

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Steampunk Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 100 cm Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 100 cm Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 100 cm Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Highly Collectable Gucci Gg Supreme Monogram Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Suitcase
Highly Collectable Gucci Gg Supreme Monogram Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Suitcase

Highly Collectable Gucci Gg Supreme Monogram Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Suitcase

By Gucci

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

steamer trunk wardrobe suitcase This is a very rare find which is absolutely exquisite quality. It can

Category

20th Century Italian Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 110 cm Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 110 cm Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 110 cm Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Louis Vuitton Miniature Steamer Trunk
Vintage Louis Vuitton Miniature Steamer Trunk

Vintage Louis Vuitton Miniature Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Water Mill, NY

Vintage Louis Vuitton six suit miniature trunk-with travel stickers-some stickers are worn on door.

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This trunk has got the rare and famous "Damier" canvas, blackened steel trim and handles. Inside

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

1920s Louis Vuitton Cabin Steamer Trunk
1920s Louis Vuitton Cabin Steamer Trunk

1920s Louis Vuitton Cabin Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very nice Louis Vuitton trunk,stenciled canvas,brass locks and corners, leather side handles. Very

Category

Vintage 1920s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1930s Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk
1930s Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk

1930s Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Magnificent large courier trunk in monogramm canvas, black lozine trim, brass locks and black steel

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

1940's Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk
1940's Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

1940's Polished Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Its

Category

Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1920s Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk
1920s Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk

1920s Louis Vuitton Cube Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This unusual cube trunk is very elegant and in very good condition. It has got the stenciled LV

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920s Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk
1920s Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk

1920s Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk is all stenciled LV monogram canvas, with all brass hardware and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

1920s Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk
1920s Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk

1920s Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk is all stenciled LV monogram canvas, with all brass hardware and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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Steamer Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal steamer trunk for your home. Each steamer trunk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are 467 variations of the antique or vintage steamer trunk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a steamer trunk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each steamer trunk bearing Art Deco, Victorian or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made steamer trunk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Compactom are consistently popular.

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.

Questions About Steamer Trunk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify your steamer trunk, look inside the lid, along the interior and on the bottom for a stamp that indicates the manufacturer. Popular makers of steamer trunks included Clinton, Goyard, Hartmann, Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Moynat, Oshkosh, Taylor and Truesdale. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted steamer trunks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Steamer trunks can be worth as much as $3,000 depending on the quality and condition. Some renowned fashion houses, such as Goyard and Louis Vuitton, have designed steamer trunks that are worth as much as $45,000. Find a range of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    You can line a steamer trunk with a variety of materials. Paper is a simple solution for lining, but you can also use fabrics like velvet to protect items stored inside. Find a range of steamer trunks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    An old steamer trunk is a type of luggage. Most often, it has a rectangle or domed shape. Its purpose was to carry clothing and other personal belongings while traveling. The name comes from the fact that most often, their owners traveled via steam ship. Shop a selection of antique steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although steamer trunks are no longer used for traveling, they are still produced as a way to store valuables and as a storage solution. Steamer trunks were widely used in the late 18th century throughout the early 20th century as a way to transport clothes and other personal belongings and were meant to bridge the gap between luggage and storage. Shop a wide range of vintage and contemporary steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, typically people don't travel with steamer trunks. Due to their size and weight, steamer trunks aren't ideal for traveling by air or sea. However, people still purchase steamer trunks to use as storage solutions and decorative accents in their homes. Shop a selection of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.