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Antique Pine "Cowboy" Steamer Trunk, Twin Belts
Antique Pine "Cowboy" Steamer Trunk, Twin Belts

Antique Pine "Cowboy" Steamer Trunk, Twin Belts

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian "Cowboy" steamer trunk restore and reworked by master craftsman Randall Barbera

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Trunks and Luggage

1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Moynat steamer trunk features a very nice yellow canvas as well as brass corners, solid brass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Steamer Trunk, Large, English, Pine, Metal Lined, Chest, Edwardian
Antique Steamer Trunk, Large, English, Pine, Metal Lined, Chest, Edwardian

Antique Steamer Trunk, Large, English, Pine, Metal Lined, Chest, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique steamer trunk, a large, English, dark stained pine, metal lined, chest dating to

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

1920s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogramm Canvas Steamer Trunk
1920s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogramm Canvas Steamer Trunk

1920s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogramm Canvas Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled monogram canvas, steel trim and side handles, Brass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

A Wood banded canvas covered steamer trunk with linen interior
A Wood banded canvas covered steamer trunk with linen interior

A Wood banded canvas covered steamer trunk with linen interior

Located in NYC, NY

A steamer trunk wrapped in linen and glazed. Good reddish brown color. Original linen upholstered

Category

Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk. CIrca 1900
Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk. CIrca 1900

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk. CIrca 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Tarzana, CA

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk. CIrca 1900 This trunk has been used by the British

Category

Early 20th Century French Blanket Chests

Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1915

Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1915

By Goyard

Located in London, GB

A splendid steamer trunk by Goyard with chevron pattern canvas (Goyardene) covering and polished

Category

Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1920
Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1920

Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1920

By Goyard

Located in London, GB

A stunning Goyard Steamer trunk with original chevron pattern canvas covering, substantial brass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

"Common Sense" Steamer Trunk by the Hartmann Trunk Co, circa 1908
"Common Sense" Steamer Trunk by the Hartmann Trunk Co, circa 1908

"Common Sense" Steamer Trunk by the Hartmann Trunk Co, circa 1908

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful antique steamer trunk designed and manufactured in Chicago Illinois by the Hartmann Trunk

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1888 Victorian Age "Eighty-Eight" Steamer Trunk

1888 Victorian Age "Eighty-Eight" Steamer Trunk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

"Eighty-Eight" steamer trunk was restore and reworked by master craftsman Randall Barbera right here in

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Vintage Light Brown Steamer Trunk
Vintage Light Brown Steamer Trunk

Vintage Light Brown Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This steamer trunk is very rare. as well in its proportions as in its materials. Indeed, it is all

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920s Very Long Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
1920s Very Long Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

1920s Very Long Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Louis Vuitton steamer trunk is very rare because of its incredibly length. Moreover this is a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

An early vintage Louis Vuitton Flat Steamer Trunk
An early vintage Louis Vuitton Flat Steamer Trunk

An early vintage Louis Vuitton Flat Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early vintage flat steamer trunk by Louis Vuitton. Likely to be from 1900-1920s or ate 19th

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Oshkosh The Chief Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Luggage Chest
Antique Oshkosh The Chief Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Luggage Chest

Antique Oshkosh The Chief Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Luggage Chest

By Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Oshkosh The Chief Wardrobe steamer trunk. Item features full wardrobe interior, original

Category

Vintage 1930s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Two Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk and Case
Two Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk and Case

Two Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk and Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Two original Louis Vuitton, steamer trunk and case These 2 very rare suitcases date from the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

19th Century  Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
19th Century  Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk

19th Century Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk, A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

1890s Woven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Trunk
1890s Woven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Trunk

1890s Woven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very nice Louis Vuitton woven canvas steamer trunk featuring steel trims, locks and side handles

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Louis Vuitton Rayée Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Rayée Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Rayée Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New Orleans, LA

This outstanding and extremely rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk is a treasure. Crafted in the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Linen

Antique "Au Depart" Vellum Steamer Trunk, circa 1890
Antique "Au Depart" Vellum Steamer Trunk, circa 1890

Antique "Au Depart" Vellum Steamer Trunk, circa 1890

By Au Depart 3

Located in Barcelona, ES

Magnificent luxury steamer trunk made by "Au Depart", one of the greatest trunk makers alongside

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Victorian Atkinson and Long Black Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Victorian Atkinson and Long Black Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

Victorian Atkinson and Long Black Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large Victorian wardrobe standing steamer trunk made by Atkinson and Long, New York. The trunk

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee Canvas Steamer Trunk
Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee Canvas Steamer Trunk

Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee Canvas Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 19th century Louis Vuitton striped canvas steamer trunk with multiple storage compartments

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French American Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Goyard "Grande Malle" Full Restored Goyardine Steamer Trunk, 1912, France
Goyard "Grande Malle" Full Restored Goyardine Steamer Trunk, 1912, France

Goyard "Grande Malle" Full Restored Goyardine Steamer Trunk, 1912, France

By Goyard, Louis Vuitton

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Very rare, 1912 Goyard "GRANDE MALLE" steamer trunk handmade in France. This was the biggest

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Canvas and Leather Steamer Trunk with Wood and Metal Straps
Canvas and Leather Steamer Trunk with Wood and Metal Straps

Canvas and Leather Steamer Trunk with Wood and Metal Straps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th Century English Leather Steamer Trunk with Wood and Metal Straps One of a kind luggage

Category

Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Small 1920s Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk
Small 1920s Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk

Small 1920s Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This lovely little Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogram, leather trim, solid

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Wardrobe Steamers Trunk Luggage C1930
Antique Wardrobe Steamers Trunk Luggage C1930

Antique Wardrobe Steamers Trunk Luggage C1930

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, circa 1930 in date. It features leather

Category

Vintage 1930s Luggage Racks

Materials

Leather

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Located in New Orleans, LA

creation of the flat-top steamer trunk and the wardrobe trunk. Flat-top trunks, unlike earlier rounded-top

Category

Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Louis Vuitton Woven Monogram Steamer Trunk circa 1898
Louis Vuitton Woven Monogram Steamer Trunk circa 1898

Louis Vuitton Woven Monogram Steamer Trunk circa 1898

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

A rare Louis Vuitton woven monogram canvas steamer trunk in excellent condition with original

Category

Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

1920's Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Moynat steamer trunk features a very nice golden brown orange canvas as well as brass corners

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique RH Phillips English Steamer Trunk Banded Luggage Suitcase Chest
Antique RH Phillips English Steamer Trunk Banded Luggage Suitcase Chest

Antique RH Phillips English Steamer Trunk Banded Luggage Suitcase Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English steamer trunk / suitcase / luggage / travel case featuring wood banding, leather

Category

Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1900s Orange Canvas Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
1900s Orange Canvas Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

1900s Orange Canvas Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, featuring Louis Vuitton stamped brass lock

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1900s Orange Canvas Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
1900s Orange Canvas Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

1900s Orange Canvas Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, featuring Louis Vuitton stamped brass lock

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1900s Yellow Canvas Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
1900s Yellow Canvas Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

1900s Yellow Canvas Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very nice yellow canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, featuring Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

A Steel Steamer Trunk by Unbreakable Trunks, New York
A Steel Steamer Trunk by Unbreakable Trunks, New York

A Steel Steamer Trunk by Unbreakable Trunks, New York

Located in NYC, NY

A classic steamer trunk, wood clad in metal with leather straps at either end and riveted banding

Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table/Side Table, circa 1900
Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table/Side Table, circa 1900

Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table/Side Table, circa 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique steamer trunk coffee table or side table with inner, removable compartment and new 3/8

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Metal

1930s Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
1930s Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

1930s Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Beautiful Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all honey color lozine trim

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s Large Louis Vuitton Monogram Stenciled Courier Steamer Trunk
1930s Large Louis Vuitton Monogram Stenciled Courier Steamer Trunk

1930s Large Louis Vuitton Monogram Stenciled Courier Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful Louis Vuitton courier steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas, lozine trim

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

handles in leather and its handle latches are also marked "Moynat Paris". This Moynat steamer trunk

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship's Chest, Metal Lined
Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship's Chest, Metal Lined

Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship's Chest, Metal Lined

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique steamer trunk of marine interest, an English travel or ship's chest in stained

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

1890s Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Courrier Steamer Trunk
1890s Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Courrier Steamer Trunk

1890s Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Courrier Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This is a superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, large size, rare and sought after Tisse' monogram

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Restoration Hardware Mayfair Steamer Trunk Coffee Table Steel and Leather
Restoration Hardware Mayfair Steamer Trunk Coffee Table Steel and Leather

Restoration Hardware Mayfair Steamer Trunk Coffee Table Steel and Leather

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents RH Coffee Table Mayfair Steamer Trunk By restoration hardware stainless steel

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Goyard Leather Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Goyard Leather Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Goyard Leather Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Goyard

Located in London, GB

An exceptional bespoke leather Goyard steamer trunk with original interior. Circa 1910. The lock

Category

Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920s Moynat Brown and Red Stripes Canvas French Steamer Trunk
1920s Moynat Brown and Red Stripes Canvas French Steamer Trunk

1920s Moynat Brown and Red Stripes Canvas French Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful Moynat steamer trunk features canvas, brass corners, studs and locks and large

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

1890s Wooven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Trunk
1890s Wooven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Trunk

1890s Wooven Canvas Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This top of the range Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features tissé canvas, leather trim, brass side

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1935
Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1935

Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1935

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

An attractive Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with polished brass fittings, lozine trim, leather

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Canvas, Leather, Travel Chest, Edwardian
Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Canvas, Leather, Travel Chest, Edwardian

Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Canvas, Leather, Travel Chest, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique steamer trunk. An English, canvas and leather-bound travel chest by Webb & Son

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Steamer Trunk Table - Copper Leather Storage Box Table
Steamer Trunk Table - Copper Leather Storage Box Table

Steamer Trunk Table - Copper Leather Storage Box Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Eye catching steamer trunk box in copper with leather - Good size and can double as a trendy

Category

Vintage 1980s Furniture

Materials

Copper

1930s High Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk
1930s High Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk

1930s High Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Courrier Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Exceptional and rare Louis Vuitton high steamer trunk featuring stencilled canvas, all leather trim

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1905
Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1905

Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk, circa 1905

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

A lovely Louis Vuitton steamer trunk in monogram canvas with leather trim, patinated brass handles

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorain Wood Banded Leather Nailhead Steamer Trunk Coffee Table
Antique Victorain Wood Banded Leather Nailhead Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Antique Victorain Wood Banded Leather Nailhead Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Victorian Era Flat Top Steamer Trunk or Chest. Made from wood and leather with nailhead accents

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1930s Louis Vuitton Monogramm Steamer Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton
1930s Louis Vuitton Monogramm Steamer Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton

1930s Louis Vuitton Monogramm Steamer Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features stenciled monogramm canvas, lozine trim, LV

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Early Historically Important Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Early Historically Important Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Early Historically Important Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large vintage Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. Early production from turn of the century (after 1896

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

19th Century Leather and Brass Tack Steamer Trunk, circa 1880s
19th Century Leather and Brass Tack Steamer Trunk, circa 1880s

19th Century Leather and Brass Tack Steamer Trunk, circa 1880s

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century leather and brass tack steamer trunk, circa 1880s Fantastic antique leather trunk

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Tan Canvas, Wood and Brass Bound Steamer Trunk
Large Tan Canvas, Wood and Brass Bound Steamer Trunk

Large Tan Canvas, Wood and Brass Bound Steamer Trunk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large tan canvas, wood and brass bound steamer trunk  This is a very top quality 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

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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
    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 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 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 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 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.

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