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RESTORED ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LOCKABLE STORAGE TRUNK
RESTORED ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LOCKABLE STORAGE TRUNK

RESTORED ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LOCKABLE STORAGE TRUNK

Located in Pulborough, GB

and steamship cabins. Originally used as steamer trunks, these versatile pieces are now prized as

Category

20th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF TIMOTHY OULTON STYLE GLOBETREKKER ALUMINIUM & BROWN LEATHER SiDE TABLES
PAIR OF TIMOTHY OULTON STYLE GLOBETREKKER ALUMINIUM & BROWN LEATHER SiDE TABLES

PAIR OF TIMOTHY OULTON STYLE GLOBETREKKER ALUMINIUM & BROWN LEATHER SiDE TABLES

By Timothy Oulton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

provide you with the exact price A very good looking and well made pair, they are based on steamer travel

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of 20th Century Leather Steamer Trunks
Pair of 20th Century Leather Steamer Trunks

Pair of 20th Century Leather Steamer Trunks

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of early 20th century English steamer trunks which have been completely refurbished. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Pair of 20th Century Leather Steamer Trunks
Pair of 20th Century Leather Steamer Trunks

Pair of 20th Century Leather Steamer Trunks

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of early 20th century English steamer trunks which have been completely refurbished. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

PAiR OF ANTIQUE ZEBRA SKIN & LEATHER UPHOLSTERED STEAMER TRUNKS CHESTS TABLES
PAiR OF ANTIQUE ZEBRA SKIN & LEATHER UPHOLSTERED STEAMER TRUNKS CHESTS TABLES

PAiR OF ANTIQUE ZEBRA SKIN & LEATHER UPHOLSTERED STEAMER TRUNKS CHESTS TABLES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

rare pair of Zebra skin & brown Leather upholstered steamer trunks circa 1920 Please note the delivery

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Pair of Large Vintage Metal Steam Trunks, Early 20th C
Pair of Large Vintage Metal Steam Trunks, Early 20th C

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

Category

Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian R&H Modern Canvas Wood & Leather Steamer Trunk Coffee Table
Antique Victorian R&H Modern Canvas Wood & Leather Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Antique Victorian R&H Modern Canvas Wood & Leather Steamer Trunk Coffee Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Victorian Era Flat Top Steamer Trunk or Chest by R&H Modern Trunks. Made from wood with a canvas

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Hardwood

Pair of French Leather Hat Trunks after Louis Vuitton
Pair of French Leather Hat Trunks after Louis Vuitton

Pair of French Leather Hat Trunks after Louis Vuitton

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive pair of French Campaign style leather hat trunks or steamer trunks. Amazing

Category

20th Century French Campaign Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood
19th Century Large Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood

19th Century Large Steamer Trunk in Canvas Covered Wood

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

storage of smaller trinkets or frequently used travelling items. Steamer trunks were so called as they

Category

Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 100 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 100 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 100 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

with its serial number. Underneath, it has got its zinc bottom that was used to protect steamer trunks

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Neverbreak Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest
Antique Neverbreak Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest

Antique Neverbreak Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest

By Neverbreak Trunks

Located in Highland, IN

This beautiful steamer chest is from the early 20th century and is covered in history. It was made

Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Steamer Trunk
Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Steamer Trunk

Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dallas, TX

stacked. These antique Louis Vuitton steamer trunks are being re-purposed and used as a coffee table

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French American Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Rare Oshkosh Luggage Countertop Advertising Piece
Rare Oshkosh Luggage Countertop Advertising Piece

Rare Oshkosh Luggage Countertop Advertising Piece

Located in San Francisco, CA

steamer trunks and was made circa 1920. Provenance available to purchaser.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Steamer Trunk
Steamer Trunk

Steamer Trunk

Sold|$4,125

Steamer Trunk

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Original 1900's steamer trunk used in the opening of the play, "Where's Papa".

Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

French Steamer Trunk
French Steamer Trunk

French Steamer Trunk

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 1920s steamer trunk with brass studs on a wooden ribbing. The clasps are also brass. It has

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Large Steamer Trunk
Large Steamer Trunk

Large Steamer Trunk

Located in Barcelona, ES

Portuguese large leather steamer trunk with dome top. Antique 19th century dome top Portuguese

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese American Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron, Zinc

French Steamer Trunk
French Steamer Trunk

French Steamer Trunk

Located in New York, NY

Large vintage French leather steamer trunk with wood struts and brass appointments. The interior

Category

Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

1920s Steamer Trunk
1920s Steamer Trunk

1920s Steamer Trunk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A very nice steamer trunk with weels. In good shape made from brown canvas, brown color lozine trim

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s, American, Steamer Trunk
1930s, American, Steamer Trunk

1930s, American, Steamer Trunk

Located in Buchanan, NY

1930s, American, steamer trunk with original hardware and dark navy blue paint finish.  

Category

Vintage 1930s American Trunks and Luggage

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An immaculate 1930s Louis Vuitton cabin steamer trunk. In excellent condition retaining its

Category

Mid-20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Essex, MA

In rough condition.

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Malles Goyard Steamer Trunk
Malles Goyard Steamer Trunk

Malles Goyard Steamer Trunk

By Goyard

Located in Montreal, QC

This superb example of the French luggage maker's art combines quality, beauty and functionality in equal measure. Unusually for such a trunk, it opens from the front with two doors ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s French Steamer Trunk
1930s French Steamer Trunk

1930s French Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful trunk features wood slats on warm brown canvas, brass locks and fittings and leather handles. Interior has been relined and has got two removable trays, convenient for...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

Located in Essex, MA

In as found attic condition. Rectangular with hinged lid opening to a cloth interior lacking tray with serial number and paper label. Conforming case section with losses, replacement...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk
Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk

Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Original Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk The Steamer Trunk is made in canvas and leather with

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag
Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag

Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Louis Vuitton steamer bag features the "LV" monogram and is in very good condition with its

Category

1990s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Leather

Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, circa 1915
Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, circa 1915

Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, circa 1915

Located in Austin, TX

A large Henry Likly upright steamer wardrobe with hinged door and steal banded edges, by Likly

Category

Early 20th Century American Steampunk Trunks and Luggage

1900s French Black Steamer Trunk
1900s French Black Steamer Trunk

1900s French Black Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This steamer trunk has got very elegant proportions and could be used as end of a sofa or bedside

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Hartmann 1930s Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Hartmann 1930s Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

Hartmann 1930s Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hartmann "Turn Table" Model, Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, American, circa 1930s. This was an ingenious

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Hartmann
Antique Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Hartmann

Antique Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Hartmann

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Rochester, NY

Striped canvas wardrobe steamer cabin trunk by Hartmann Trunk Company (see metal label in pictures

Category

20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Antique Steamer Trunk Circa 1900
Antique Steamer Trunk Circa 1900

Antique Steamer Trunk Circa 1900

Located in Asheville, NC

This wonderful steamer trunk is constructed of canvas covered wood with wooden runners with metal

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920s Black Moynat Steamer Trunk
1920s Black Moynat Steamer Trunk

1920s Black Moynat Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This nice steamer trunk features black canvas, leather trim and side handles and brass corners and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1930s Steamer Trunk by "Aux Etats Unis", French Steamer Trunk, Aux Etats Unis
1930s Steamer Trunk by "Aux Etats Unis", French Steamer Trunk, Aux Etats Unis

1930s Steamer Trunk by "Aux Etats Unis", French Steamer Trunk, Aux Etats Unis

By Aux Etats Unis

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful French luxury steamer trunk features the specific " Aux Etats Unis" canvas, solid

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Antique Steamer Trunk Late 19th Century
Antique Steamer Trunk Late 19th Century

Antique Steamer Trunk Late 19th Century

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A lovely steamer trunk with nice detailing and heavy duty, quality construction. Ca' 1890's. This

Category

Antique 1890s American Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Refurbished Leather Steamer Trunk
20th Century Refurbished Leather Steamer Trunk

20th Century Refurbished Leather Steamer Trunk

Located in High Point, NC

Early 20th century English steamer trunk which has been completely refurbished. The exterior

Category

Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1900s Traditional Dome Top Steamer Trunk
1900s Traditional Dome Top Steamer Trunk

1900s Traditional Dome Top Steamer Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Original 1900s dome top steamer trunk in excellent vintage Condition. The is a lock but the key is

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Other

1930s French Faux Galucha Steamer Trunk
1930s French Faux Galucha Steamer Trunk

1930s French Faux Galucha Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This amazing steamer trunk is full of charm with its bent wood slats and steel fittings.Its

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Wood

1920s Moritz Madler Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
1920s Moritz Madler Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

1920s Moritz Madler Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

By Moritz Madler

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

hanging closet on the right. This beautiful German made piece rivals the Louis Vuitton trunks of the same

Category

Early 20th Century German Trunks and Luggage

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

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Astoria, NY

This regal French steamer trunk, produced by Louis Vuitton, circa 1889, comes in Damier pattern

Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Wood

1930s Moynat Checkers Canvas Steamer Trunk
1930s Moynat Checkers Canvas Steamer Trunk

1930s Moynat Checkers Canvas Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Moynat steamer trunk features the very nice "damier" pattern canvas as well as brass corners

Category

Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Goyard Steamer Trunk, Late 19th Century
Goyard Steamer Trunk, Late 19th Century

Goyard Steamer Trunk, Late 19th Century

By Goyard

Located in Austin, TX

known makers Goyard. Trunks by Goyard of this size and age, are highly collectible. Together with Louis

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Antique Wonderrobe Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest
Antique Wonderrobe Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest

Antique Wonderrobe Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest

By Seward Trunk Company 1

Located in Highland, IN

beautiful steamer chest is from the early 20th century and in great condition with a beautiful patina. It

Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Trunks and Luggage

Large Vintage Age Brown Leather Bound Steamer Linen Trunk with Velvet Lining
Large Vintage Age Brown Leather Bound Steamer Linen Trunk with Velvet Lining

Large Vintage Age Brown Leather Bound Steamer Linen Trunk with Velvet Lining

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

linen shelf, this is very much in the style of the antique LV steamer trunks We have cleaned waxed

Category

20th Century English Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Velvet

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

1930s Inlaid 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 4 glazed compartments,2 sli...

Category

Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) 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 interior has been completely relined sothat this case can is perfect for storage. I...

Category

Vintage 1940s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Polished Aluminum Cabin Steamer Trunk
1950s Polished Aluminum Cabin Steamer Trunk

1950s Polished Aluminum Cabin Steamer Trunk

Located in Antwerp, BE

A highly unusual small size travelling trunk with fitted interior, the outside reinforced with studded metal crocodile skin pattern plates and secured with a patented Corbin Cabinet ...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Hollywood Regency Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1880s Damier Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
1880s Damier Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

1880s Damier Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This trunk has got the rare and famous "Damier" canvas, blackened steel trim, locks and handles. Its interior is all original rather clean given its age. Free shipping to many de...

Category

Antique 1880s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

Antique Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk
Antique Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk

Antique Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Doylestown, PA

Antique Louis Vuitton Damier pattern trunk, lock plate with Paris rue Scribe Address and London Strand Address; black enameled metal edges, iron handles and bottom, bronze corners, w...

Category

Vintage 1930s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Moynat Steamer Trunk, Restored, France circa 1920s
Moynat Steamer Trunk, Restored, France circa 1920s

Moynat Steamer Trunk, Restored, France circa 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic steamer trunk is a fine display of luxury by the oldest French trunk maker, Moynat

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Aux Etats Unis Steamer or Hat Trunk
Aux Etats Unis Steamer or Hat Trunk

Aux Etats Unis Steamer or Hat Trunk

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very rare vintage steamer or hat trunk by Aux Etats Unis Paris. In the same style and period as

Category

Early 20th Century French International Style Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century American Camphor Wood Steamer Trunk
Early 20th Century American Camphor Wood Steamer Trunk

Early 20th Century American Camphor Wood Steamer Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

American Camphor wood steamer trunk. Solid planks of camphor wood and Iron hardware. In excellent

Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

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Steamer Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of steamer trunks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique steamer trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are all kinds of steamer trunks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Steamer trunks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many steamer trunks are appealing in their simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Hartmann Trunk Company produced popular steamer trunks that are worth a look.

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 Trunks
  • 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 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 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 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.