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Antique Shipping Trunk, Continental, Aluminium, Travelling Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipping trunk. A Continental, aluminium travelling chest, dating to the
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Aluminum

Large Antique Shipping Chest, Continental, Aluminium, Trunk, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique shipping chest. A Continental, aluminium travelling trunk, dating to the
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Aluminum

Very Large Antique Travel Suitcase, English, Leather, Steamer, Shipping Trunk
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large travel suitcase. An English, leather steamer or shipping trunk, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Fitted Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Shipping Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fitted silver chest. An English, oak and bound iron shipping trunk, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Oak

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Caribbean Shipping Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean Cuban mahogany shipping trunk with hinged top, original till, hand chased brass lock
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Caribbean Trunks and Luggage

Caribbean Shipping Trunk
Caribbean Shipping Trunk
H 25.75 in W 44 in D 21.25 in
1930s Flat Top Shipping Trunk
Located in New York, NY
1930s flat top distressed wooden shipping trunk with leather detail on the corners. This is very
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

1930s Flat Top Shipping Trunk
1930s Flat Top Shipping Trunk
H 13 in W 36.5 in L 13 in
Early 20th Century Military Shipping Chest
Located in New York, NY
Used by military for packing and shipping possessions.
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20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Large Size English 19th c. Camphorwood Shipping Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English shipping trunk in camphorwood with lidded top. Original iron carrying
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Large English Shipping Trunk of Brass-Bound Paneled Wood
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large English traveler's luggage or shipping trunk of brass-bound paneled wood
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Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Metal, Brass

Antique Captain's Uniform Travel Case, English, Shipping, Suitcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's uniform travel case. An English, leather bound shipping suitcase
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Canvas

Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, tin shipping chest in the name of T.B. Wildman, vice
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Tin

Large Antique Steamer Trunk, American, Leather, Brass, Shipping Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An American, leather and brass bound shipping chest, dating
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Vintage Campaign Silver Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Shipping Trunk, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage campaign silver chest. An English, teak and brass capped shipping trunk, dating
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

WWII Swiss Army Canvas Map Bag c.1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage Swiss Army canvas map bag with leather accents and rope handle. The interior has one pouch and clear, second pouch for maps. Two vintage maps included. CREATOR ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Large Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Cedar, Shipping Chest, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An English, cedar and bentwood shipping chest, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

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Bentwood, Cedar

Antique Dome Topped Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome topped chest. An English, pine and iron bound shipping trunk, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Rare Antique Louis Vuitton Striped Shipping Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare antique Louis Vuitton striped shipping trunk, late 19th century; Louis Vuitton lock plate
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Antique Late 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

Antique Shipping Trunk, English, Canvas Travel Case, Pukka Luggage, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipping trunk. An English, canvas travel case by Pukka Luggage, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Canvas

Large Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Pine, Travel, Shipping Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An English, pine and iron travel or shipping chest, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century British Trunks and Luggage

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Pine

Vintage Lined Chest, English, Steel, Shipping Trunk, Record Box, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage lined chest. An English, burnished steel shipping trunk or record box, dating to
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Mid-20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

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Steel

Turn of the Century Double Bass Shipping Trunk/Case, Central Factory Trunks
By Central Møbler 1, Simons Bros. Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual double bass shipping trunk / case, manufactured by Central Factory Trunk, Simons & Co
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Antique 1890s American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

'Starbay Marie Galante' Rosewood Finish Bow Front Dressing Table
Located in Den Haag, NL
compact living, the whole table neatly folds away and can be shipping with your other trunks
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Vanities

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Rosewood

Starbay Marie Galante Makeup Travel Luggage Dressing Table & Brown Leather Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
whole table neatly folds away and can be shipping with your other trunks, alternatively if you live
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Leather, Beech

French Shipping Trunk
Located in Millwood, VA
French brass bound shipping trunk with brass locks and oak strapping. The interior has a lift out
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Antique 1880s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

French Shipping Trunk
French Shipping Trunk
H 15 in W 29.5 in D 16 in
Iron Bound Shipping Case
Located in Culver City, CA
A most substancial and handy sized case. Could be used as coffee or other table, storage or collectors chest, etc, etc. Item has a good overall cared for and aged look, feel.
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20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

Iron Bound Shipping Case
Iron Bound Shipping Case
H 20.5 in W 28 in D 20 in
1914 Louis Vuitton Cabin Monogram Trunk or Malle Cabine Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
label. Period: 1914-1924. Size: 101 cm long X 33 cm high X 53 deep. Free Shipping in Europe
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Vintage 1910s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

19th Century Boston Hide-Covered Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
supplied at short notice.... Trunks for shipping constantly on hand." The box has its
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Antique 19th Century American Boxes

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Hide, Leather

19th Century Boston Hide-Covered Box
19th Century Boston Hide-Covered Box
H 7.25 in W 10 in D 6.25 in
Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
decoration is known as a Zanzibar trunk, circa 1875. Used by traders along the Anglo-Indian shipping route
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Antique 1870s Zanzibari Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Metal Trunks
Located in Millwood, VA
Pair of metal shipping trunks with custom paint design depicting The United Hunts Cub.
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Early 20th Century British Blanket Chests

Pair of Vintage Metal Trunks
Pair of Vintage Metal Trunks
H 14 in W 23 in D 16 in
Shipping Trunk
Located in Millwood, VA
Antique shipping trunk with original brass locks.
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20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

Shipping Trunk
Shipping Trunk
H 17 in W 33 in D 19 in
French Shipping Trunk
Located in Millwood, VA
French brass and oak bound canvas shipping trunk with brass locks and leather carry handles.
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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

French Shipping Trunk
French Shipping Trunk
H 22 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Julia Child's Security Storage Company Shipping Crate
Located in Concord, MA
A rustic wood Security Storage Company shipping crate used by famous chef, Julia Childs. Retaining
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Mid-20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

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Art Deco Frankart Ash Tray
Located in Water Mill, NY
Art Deco Frankart ash tray or plant holder. Signed. Very good. Unrestored condition.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ashtrays

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Metal

Art Deco Frankart Ash Tray
Art Deco Frankart Ash Tray
$3,400
H 25 in W 9 in D 9 in
A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Oak

A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
$783
H 3.15 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
Art Deco Cast Iron Stagecoach Door Stop with Original Paint, 1930
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great example of a western stagecoach in original paint. Colors are still vibrant. C1930 with precise castings. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Mounted Objects

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Iron

Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

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Wicker

Walt Disney Film Archives, the Animated Movies 1921-1968, Collector's Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover, 620 pages, 41.1 x 30 cm (16.2 x 11.8 in.) in clamshell box. With portfolio of 5 cel setups, 37.6 x 30 cm (14.8 x 11.8 in.) and 30 x 36.3 cm (11.8 x 14.3 in.), and 64-page ...
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2010s European Books

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Other

Leopard Black and White Right Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture leopard black and white right. All in hand-crafted ceramic made in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Leopard Black and White Right Sculpture
Leopard Black and White Right Sculpture
$1,795 / item
H 34.65 in W 12.6 in D 18.9 in
1940s Aino Aalto 'AMA 500' Pendant Light
By Aino Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Aino Aalto 'AMA 500' pendant light. Executed in enameled aluminum and brass for Valaistustyö Ky. Price is per item. One lamp available. Finland, circa 1941. Signed with impr...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Mid-Century Restored Coca-Cola Soda Bottle 10¢ Vending Machine by Vendo C: 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mid-Century 10¢ Coca-Cola 12 oz Soda Glass Bottle Vending Machine by Vendo Company, Kansas City Missouri (Restored). Model number H81A, serial number 15235 with black and silver i...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Metal

Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterm...
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2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

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Wood

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
$26,596
H 33.47 in W 88.59 in D 33.86 in
Djinn Chaise Lounge Attributed to Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, 1960s
By Artifort, Olivier Mourgue
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This 'Djinn' chaise longue by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International is stunning. It was produced in France between 1964 and 1965. This chaise longue is well known for its appe...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Pair 19th Century Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century diminutive Italian Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère chairs composed of mahogany and gilded accents. and newly upholstered in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Armchairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Oak Elk Stag Horn Antler Handle Walking Stick Cane Scottish Thistle 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage oak wood walking stick / cane with brass ferrule and collar, topped with a naturally curved L shaped stag horn / antler handle, etched along the top with the image of a Scott...
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Horn, Oak

Four Georgian Wrought Iron Railing Lengths with Hand-Formed Circular End Finials
Located in London, GB
A set of four lengths of Georgian hand wrought iron railings with hoop style tops and circular hand formed end finials to each section. They are made from wrought iron so they are ex...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Balustrades and Fixtures

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Wrought Iron

ART DECO Curio Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
ART DECO Curio Cabinet 34”x12”x48”
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

ART DECO Curio Cabinet
ART DECO Curio Cabinet
$1,296 Sale Price
35% Off
H 48 in W 12 in D 34 in
Duotone Metal Desk by Marko, Blue and Gray, Two Drawers
By Marko, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of industrial design, this duotone metal desk by Marko features a distinctive blue and gray finish that embodies mid-century utilitarian aesthetics. With its robus...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Duotone Metal Desk by Marko, Blue and Gray, Two Drawers
Duotone Metal Desk by Marko, Blue and Gray, Two Drawers
$1,350
H 30.5 in W 47.325 in D 23.75 in
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Shipping Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of shipping trunks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique shipping trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Shipping trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Shipping trunks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Central Møbler, Louis Vuitton and Simons Bros. Co. each produced beautiful shipping trunks that are worth considering.

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.

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