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1930s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogram Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Malle Vuitton
1930s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogram Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Malle Vuitton

1930s Louis Vuitton Stenciled Monogram Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Malle Vuitton

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This all original Louis Vuitton wardrobe steamer trunk features stenciled monogram canvas as well

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1900 French Blue Wood Wardrobe Steamer-Trunk, Grand Hotel de París
1900 French Blue Wood Wardrobe Steamer-Trunk, Grand Hotel de París

1900 French Blue Wood Wardrobe Steamer-Trunk, Grand Hotel de París

By Atelier Paris

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind 1900 French blue wood Wardrobe steamer-trunk with a label of "GRAND HOTEL PARÍS " and

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "haute courier" / steamer trunk, large

Category

Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Hartmann Turn Table Steamer Trunk Wardrobe
Hartmann Turn Table Steamer Trunk Wardrobe

Hartmann Turn Table Steamer Trunk Wardrobe

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful vellum wardrobe trunk features two doors,one hiding a folding hanging section and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Extra Large Checkers Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Extra Large Checkers Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Extra Large Checkers Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

locations. Thanks to its large size, this beautiful Louis Vuitton steamer trunk could turn to a remarkable

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk
1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual and has got brass studs. It is magnificent and

Category

Vintage 1950s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk
1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual and has got brass studs. It is magnificent and

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk
1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual and has got brass studs. It is magnificent and

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk
1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk

1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This cabin trunk features vellum,leather handles and aluminum fittings.It has got a very warm

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk
1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual and has got brass studs. It is magnificent and

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk
1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk

1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This cabin trunk features vellum,wood slats and aluminum fittings.It has got a very warm patina and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

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

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

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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

Goyard Steamer Trunk, 1930s

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very unusual "yellow-brown" canvas cabin trunk, it features leather trim and side handles, brass

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk

1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Aine Goyard trunk has got very nice proportions and a beautiful, warm patina. It features its

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk

1930s 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 Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Goyard Canvas Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Antique 20th Century Goyard Canvas Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

Antique 20th Century Goyard Canvas Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

By Goyard

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Goyard "haute courier" or steamer trunk, very large

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Rare Goyard Canvas Large Shoe Steamer Trunk, circa 1920
Antique 20th Century Rare Goyard Canvas Large Shoe Steamer Trunk, circa 1920

Antique 20th Century Rare Goyard Canvas Large Shoe Steamer Trunk, circa 1920

By Goyard

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and rare Goyard shoe steamer trunk, large size, Goyard signature

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Leather

Vintage Goyard Steamer Trunk
Vintage Goyard Steamer Trunk

Vintage Goyard Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Napa, CA

Goyard, is a French trunk and leather goods maker established in 1792 as Masion Martin in Paris; the

Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular hinged lid opening to a cloth lined interior lacking tray. Conforming case with side handles. Very distressed condition. Label on interior lid. From an old North Shore B...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk

1930s 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 British Trunks and Luggage

1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk

1930s 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 a shelf. On the right hand side it has got a series of four glazed comp...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wardrobes and Armoires

1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk
1930s Compactom Steamer Trunk

1930s 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 Wardrobes and Armoires

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 100 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 100 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 100 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Small  Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk  , 55 cm Vuitton Trunk
Small  Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk  , 55 cm Vuitton Trunk

Small Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk , 55 cm Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk, Malle a Chemises, Goyard Shirt Steamer Trunk
1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk, Malle a Chemises, Goyard Shirt Steamer Trunk

1930s Goyard Steamer Trunk, Malle a Chemises, Goyard Shirt Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This very rare and perhaps unique Goyard chest features black leather and canvas as well as all solid brass corners, Goyard stamped brass side handles and locks. On each side, there...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Small Louis Vuitton Checkers Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Vuitton trunk
Small Louis Vuitton Checkers Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Vuitton trunk

Small Louis Vuitton Checkers Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Vuitton trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This lovely little Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the very sought after checkers canvas

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk

Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s 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 chocolate color

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Small  Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk  ,   52 cm Vuitton Trunk
Small  Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk  ,   52 cm Vuitton Trunk

Small Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Trunk , 52 cm Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This lovely little Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram, all honey

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Large Goyard Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Goyard

Located in London, GB

Large steamer trunk by Goyard in their signature 'Goyardine' chevron pattern canvas covering with

Category

Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

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, deep chocolate color

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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

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, deep chocolate color

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier or Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk
Antique Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk

Antique Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "haute courier" / steamer trunk, very

Category

Vintage 1920s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Leather, Wood

ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE WiTH REMOVABLE INTERNAL SHELF
ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE WiTH REMOVABLE INTERNAL SHELF

ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE WiTH REMOVABLE INTERNAL SHELF

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

hand dyed brown leather steamer trunk with original internals that can be used as a coffee table

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Original Antique Victorian Leather Elm & Canvas Steamer Trunk Chest Coffee Table
Original Antique Victorian Leather Elm & Canvas Steamer Trunk Chest Coffee Table

Original Antique Victorian Leather Elm & Canvas Steamer Trunk Chest Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

rivets, leather handled, canvas steamer trunk with period serial number This is a very well made

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Elm

Louis Vuitton Rayée Canvas Steamer Trunk Circa 1876 Rare
Louis Vuitton Rayée Canvas Steamer Trunk Circa 1876 Rare

Louis Vuitton Rayée Canvas Steamer Trunk Circa 1876 Rare

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

We love antique pieces with a story - and this Louis Vuitton Rayée steamer trunk has an incredible

Category

1870s French Suitcases and Trunks

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 110 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 110 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, 110 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Haute Courier, Steamer Trunk, circa 1910

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "haute courier" / steamer trunk, very

Category

Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

Antique 19th century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1890
Antique 19th century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1890

Antique 19th century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1890

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description: Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton steamer trunk in the famous Damier canvas, circa

Category

Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
Antique Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

Antique Louis Vuitton Tisse Monogram Malle Courier / Steamer Trunk, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courier" / steamer trunk, large

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Vuitton Malle Haute 110 , Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
Vuitton Malle Haute 110 , Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm

Vuitton Malle Haute 110 , Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This superb contemporary Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features the beautiful monogram canvas, all

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Monogram Extra Large Courier Steamer Trunk, 1906
Louis Vuitton Monogram Extra Large Courier Steamer Trunk, 1906

Louis Vuitton Monogram Extra Large Courier Steamer Trunk, 1906

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This impressive steamer trunk was crafted by Louis Vuitton, most likely in the early 1900s. Made

Category

Early 1900s French Suitcases and Trunks

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Haute Courier or Steamer Trunk

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

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

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th century Louis Vuitton woven canvas steamer trunk. LV had established himself as

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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Early 20th Century Black Leather Steamer Trunk by Malard in Paris
Early 20th Century Black Leather Steamer Trunk by Malard in Paris

Early 20th Century Black Leather Steamer Trunk by Malard in Paris

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

An early 20th century, tall antique black leather steamer Trunk, labeled by Malard in Paris. Metal

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

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

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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.

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