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Anglo-Indian Teak Trunk on Red Lacquer Stand
Anglo-Indian Teak Trunk on Red Lacquer Stand

Anglo-Indian Teak Trunk on Red Lacquer Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

Late 19th century Anglo-Indian teak trunk with original bronze hardware, new key, on modern red lacquer stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Teak

Spanish Leather and Studded Decorative Trunk on Original Stand
Spanish Leather and Studded Decorative Trunk on Original Stand

Spanish Leather and Studded Decorative Trunk on Original Stand

Located in Round Top, TX

The best leather and studded decorative trunk on original stand. Rare and in excellent condition.

Category

Antique 1780s Spanish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Large Chinese Leather Trunk on Carved Painted Wood Stand
Large Chinese Leather Trunk on Carved Painted Wood Stand

Large Chinese Leather Trunk on Carved Painted Wood Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large-scale Chinese leather traveling trunk. Lacquered finish with original brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Huge Petrified Tree Trunk Pedestal Column Table on Custom Iron Stand
Huge Petrified Tree Trunk Pedestal Column Table on Custom Iron Stand

Huge Petrified Tree Trunk Pedestal Column Table on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Houston, TX

A huge petrified wood tree trunk pedestal column table mounted on a steel stand.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Organic Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Spanish Ladies Travelling Trunk
Spanish Ladies Travelling Trunk

Spanish Ladies Travelling Trunk

Located in Alicante, ES

Absolutely in original condition, dome topped lid, leather-bound and studded miniature trunk on later stand. A charming piece.

Category

Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Early 20th Century Black Lacquer and Silver Plate Trunk
Early 20th Century Black Lacquer and Silver Plate Trunk

Early 20th Century Black Lacquer and Silver Plate Trunk

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century black lacquer and silver plate trunk with drop handles, on stand.

Category

20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Late 19th Century Rustic French Butcher Table
Late 19th Century Rustic French Butcher Table

Late 19th Century Rustic French Butcher Table

Located in Burton, TX

The piece features a 9.25" thick top that was handmade from a single tree trunk. The table stands on three splayed legs that add support and stability.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Storage Trunk on Stand
Antique Storage Trunk on Stand

Antique Storage Trunk on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Elm Storage Trunk on Stand. Circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s Blanket Chests

Antique Storage Trunk on Stand
Antique Storage Trunk on Stand

Antique Storage Trunk on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique British Colonial Storage Trunk on Stand. Pine. Circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

Antique South Asian Storage Trunk on Stand
Antique South Asian Storage Trunk on Stand

Antique South Asian Storage Trunk on Stand

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique South Asian Storage Trunk on Stand

Category

Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

19c Leather Trunk on Stand, JMB Monogram
19c Leather Trunk on Stand, JMB Monogram

19c Leather Trunk on Stand, JMB Monogram

Located in New Orleans, LA

Brown leather trunk on stand with nailhead embellishments. Monogram on top is JMB.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unusual Metal Strap Design Antique Trunk on Stand
Unusual Metal Strap Design Antique Trunk on Stand

Unusual Metal Strap Design Antique Trunk on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Unusual metal strap design antique trunk on stand circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Leather-Bound Trunk on Stand
English 19th Century Leather-Bound Trunk on Stand

English 19th Century Leather-Bound Trunk on Stand

Located in Buchanan, MI

English 19th century leather-bound trunk on stand. Great for side table or small coffee table.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wabi Sabi Green Trunk on Stand with Original Patina
Wabi Sabi Green Trunk on Stand with Original Patina

Wabi Sabi Green Trunk on Stand with Original Patina

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1880 South Asian Storage Trunk on Stand

Category

Antique 19th Century Central Asian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Hide Trunk on Stand
Hide Trunk on Stand

Hide Trunk on Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese deep red lacquered hide trunk with brass hardware on custom steel stand. Pagoda Red Collection #: P343 Keywords: Table, low, coffee, cocktail,...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Large Trunk on Stand
Large Trunk on Stand

Large Trunk on Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Large scale trunk on removable stand with lattice bottom shelf, and large silver finished brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Elm

Leather trunk on stand
Leather trunk on stand

Leather trunk on stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Chinese export paint decorated leather camphor lined trunk on a stand of a later date. Circa 1870. Restored.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Hide Trunk on Stand
Hide Trunk on Stand

Hide Trunk on Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Northern Chinese lacquered hide trunk on custom steel stand, with brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Chic Transparent Lucite Trunk on Stand End Table with Brass Hardware
Chic Transparent Lucite Trunk on Stand End Table with Brass Hardware

Chic Transparent Lucite Trunk on Stand End Table with Brass Hardware

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Chic transparent lucite trunk on stand with Asian motif and aged brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale End Tables

Materials

Brass

White Hide Trunk on Stand
White Hide Trunk on Stand

White Hide Trunk on Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese white hide trunk with brass hardware and an indigo lining with original label, mounted on custom steel stand.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

Chinese Export Trunk on Stand
Chinese Export Trunk on Stand

Chinese Export Trunk on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pigskin trunk on wood stand.

Category

20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

English  Leather Trunk on Stand
English  Leather Trunk on Stand

English Leather Trunk on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

English leather trunk with brass on custom mahogany stand.

Category

Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Painted Leather Trunk on Stand
Painted Leather Trunk on Stand

Painted Leather Trunk on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Painted leather trunk with ships,etc. on custom stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Painted Trunk on Stand
Antique Painted Trunk on Stand

Antique Painted Trunk on Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Comb painted trunk from the Totonicapan region in Guatemala atop custom hand wrought iron stand

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Antique Painted Trunk On Stand
Antique Painted Trunk On Stand

Antique Painted Trunk On Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Comb painted trunk from the Totonicapan region in Guatemala, atop custom hand wrought iron stand

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Chinoiserie Style Trunk on Stand
Chinoiserie Style Trunk on Stand

Chinoiserie Style Trunk on Stand

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

chinoiserie style trunk, circa 1950s on a late 20th century iron base. chinoiserie style decorated wood trunk, with tea house and figures on the front and top, the sides and back dec...

Category

Vintage 1950s End Tables

Materials

Iron

White Hide Trunk on Stand
White Hide Trunk on Stand

White Hide Trunk on Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century white hide trunk with round brass hardware and original floral patterned fabric lining mounted on a custom steel base.

Pagoda Red Collection #: ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hide

Early 19th Century Oak Trunk on Stand Side Table
Early 19th Century Oak Trunk on Stand Side Table

Early 19th Century Oak Trunk on Stand Side Table

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th Century Oak Trunk on Stand Side Table Early 19th-century oak trunk set on a later stand, now serving as a distinctive side table.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Jacobean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Pig Skin Trunk on Stand
Chinese Pig Skin Trunk on Stand

Chinese Pig Skin Trunk on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

White Pigskin Trunk with replaced brass hardware on later chinese hardwood stand.

Category

20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Asian Style Trunk On Stand
Leather Asian Style Trunk On Stand

Leather Asian Style Trunk On Stand

Located in Hixson, TN

A 1920'-1940's japaned painted all leather trunk on a custom stand. This has a wonderful patina and would make a neat coffee table.

Category

20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Trunks and Luggage

Mid Century Chinese Trunk on Stand
Mid Century Chinese Trunk on Stand

Mid Century Chinese Trunk on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th Century Chinese Wooden Trunk on carved stand. All bench made with extremely heavy brasses including a circular backplate and lock on the front and bail handles on each side.

Category

20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

1920s Chinese Pigskin Trunk on Stand
1920s Chinese Pigskin Trunk on Stand

1920s Chinese Pigskin Trunk on Stand

Located in Charlottesville, VA

These trunks make great coffee tables. A nice stand is included.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Camphor Wood Trunk on Stand with Red Painted Leather and Floral Motifs
English Camphor Wood Trunk on Stand with Red Painted Leather and Floral Motifs

English Camphor Wood Trunk on Stand with Red Painted Leather and Floral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English camphor wood trunk on stand from the late 19th century features a painted leather body with brass accents in the corners and nailheads.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Camphor Wood Campaign Style Trunk on Stand
Camphor Wood Campaign Style Trunk on Stand

Camphor Wood Campaign Style Trunk on Stand

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Camphor wood campaign style trunk with brass straps on a stand, circa mid-20th century.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Trunk on Stand
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Trunk on Stand

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Trunk on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful decorative Chinese hand painted trunk on a Stand. Very pretty Asian design including beautiful flowers and birds.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Chinese Leather Camphor Wood Trunk on Stand
Chinese Leather Camphor Wood Trunk on Stand

Chinese Leather Camphor Wood Trunk on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome Chinese leather covered trunk featuring a dome shaped hinged top with two leather strap closures.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

An English Polychromed Dome Trunk on Stand
An English Polychromed Dome Trunk on Stand

An English Polychromed Dome Trunk on Stand

Located in Sheffield, MA

The trunk is covered and decorated throughout in polychromed tooled leather.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Blanket Chests

Early 20th Century Likely American Faux Bois Steel Suitcase Trunk on Stand
Early 20th Century Likely American Faux Bois Steel Suitcase Trunk on Stand

Early 20th Century Likely American Faux Bois Steel Suitcase Trunk on Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century faux bois steel suitcase trunk on stand, likely American. Made by the Star Steel Trunk Co. marked on the 3 lock closures & original paper label intact inside lid.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Leather Pig Skin Trunk on Stand Coffee Table
Leather Pig Skin Trunk on Stand Coffee Table

Leather Pig Skin Trunk on Stand Coffee Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Leather pig skin trunk on custom later stand. The trunk was originally used for storing ceremonial robes interior is paper lined, the exterior with a warm cognac color finish with br...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese White Hide Trunk on Stand
19th Century Chinese White Hide Trunk on Stand

19th Century Chinese White Hide Trunk on Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous white hide trunk on a custom steel stand. This trunk is from Beijing, China c. 1850, and features a lovely blue interior.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

19th Century English Leather Luggage Trunk on Stand
19th Century English Leather Luggage Trunk on Stand

19th Century English Leather Luggage Trunk on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

J. C. on each end. The trunk rests in a custom wooden stand with an ebonized lacquer finish for display.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

19th Century Painted Leather Chinese Export Trunk on Stand
19th Century Painted Leather Chinese Export Trunk on Stand

19th Century Painted Leather Chinese Export Trunk on Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A spectacular camphor wood Chinese Export trunk on custom iron stand, made circa 1840. The trunk is finished in leather that has been painted and secured to the wooden trunk with bra...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Metal Trunk on Stand
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Metal Trunk on Stand

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Metal Trunk on Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th - early 20th century metal trunk or strong box now on custom stand. Side handles and integral front handle for the lift top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Black Leather Trunk on Stand with MX Monogram
19th Century Black Leather Trunk on Stand with MX Monogram

19th Century Black Leather Trunk on Stand with MX Monogram

Located in New Orleans, LA

Black leather trunk with nailhead decoration in the shapes of hearts and flowers. Also has monogram of MX in a heart in front.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Chinese Export Hand-Painted Leather Trunk on Stand, Early 20th Century
Chinese Export Hand-Painted Leather Trunk on Stand, Early 20th Century

Chinese Export Hand-Painted Leather Trunk on Stand, Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hand painted pigskin leather trunk on later made painted stand, having brass hardware and retaining its original paper lining, China, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Amazing Early 20thc Hand Carved & Painted Mexican Wedding Trunk On Stand
Amazing Early 20thc Hand Carved & Painted Mexican Wedding Trunk On Stand

Amazing Early 20thc Hand Carved & Painted Mexican Wedding Trunk On Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This trunk is all dovetailed case and hand carved on all sides with a wonderful turned leg base stand.

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Small Dome Top Oak Trunk on Stand, Sweden
Late 18th Century Small Dome Top Oak Trunk on Stand, Sweden

Late 18th Century Small Dome Top Oak Trunk on Stand, Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

While typical age related separation and cracks are seen throughout and especially along the top, in no way does this impact the strength or integrity of the trunk itself.  A stand w...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Trunk on Stand with Original Finish
Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Trunk on Stand with Original Finish

Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Trunk on Stand with Original Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

This Chinese red lacquered trunk was made during the, late 19th century, and is raised on a custom-made modern stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Dowry Box / Trunk On Stand Or Coffee Table Depicting Horses.
Chinese Export Dowry Box / Trunk On Stand Or Coffee Table Depicting Horses.

Chinese Export Dowry Box / Trunk On Stand Or Coffee Table Depicting Horses.

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a Chinese Export style dowry trunk on ebonized base. It is beautifully painted and depicts a Chinese ceremonial horse parade. The brass hardware is intentionally weathered. I...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Burl Wood and Brass English Campaign Style Trunk Chest Box on Table Stand
Burl Wood and Brass English Campaign Style Trunk Chest Box on Table Stand

Burl Wood and Brass English Campaign Style Trunk Chest Box on Table Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Burl wood Campaign style trunk on stand with brass accents. Item features a lift off box, working lock and key, beautiful burl wood, brass accents, finished on all sides, high qualit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Theatrical Scenes
Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Theatrical Scenes

Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Theatrical Scenes

Located in Greenwich, CT

a stunning and refined rectangular red lacquer trunk on stand, fine hand painted muted gold gilt theatrical scenes on the front side, brass fitting.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

English 19th Century Leather Travel Trunk on Rectangular Mahogany Wooden Stand
English 19th Century Leather Travel Trunk on Rectangular Mahogany Wooden Stand

English 19th Century Leather Travel Trunk on Rectangular Mahogany Wooden Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English leather trunk on custom stand made into a coffee table. This English trunk on stand from circa 1880 features a leather travelling case with lateral handles and leather str...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif

Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A beautiful red lacquer trunk on stand, same red lacquer on top and sides, fine hand painted landscape motif in gold gilt on the front, brass fitting.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold

Mid-19th Century Leather and Brass Mounted Box on Stand
Mid-19th Century Leather and Brass Mounted Box on Stand

Mid-19th Century Leather and Brass Mounted Box on Stand

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Handsome antique leather cased trunk on stand. An English leather covered trunk with brass nail head trim and corners.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk Monogram on Custom Stand Case Table 1910
Antique Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk Monogram on Custom Stand Case Table 1910

Antique Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk Monogram on Custom Stand Case Table 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This trunk is set on a custom-made wooden stand, elevating it to the perfect height for a luxury coffee table or unique entryway bench.

Category

Vintage 1910s Luggage Racks

Materials

Wood

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Trunk On Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic trunk on stand available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every trunk on stand was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a trunk on stand — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A trunk on stand, designed in the Baroque, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made trunk on stand has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton, Meissen Porcelain and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Trunk On Stand?

Prices for a trunk on stand start at $150 and top out at $236,385 with the average selling for $2,606.
Questions About Trunk On Stand
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 1792, the House of Martin was a well-known trunk maker creating trunks and other leather goods for the French. The company was renamed in 1853 after Francois Goyard took over the business. Goyard is still in business and known for its artisanal craftsmanship and the scarcity of this luxe brand. Rather than mass-producing products like its competition, Goyard is happy to create trunks one at a time, and often with custom specifications. Find a collection of vintage and modern Goyard bags and trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mule trunk is a trunk featuring a chest-like top section and two or three drawers built into the lower portion. This made it easy to access items in the bottom of the trunk. Browse an array of antique mule trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Serving the packing needs of French travellers, Goyard began producing its luxury trunks in 1792 under the name House of Martin. The trunks are characterized by their hand-painted monograms, unique motifs and stripes. Shop a collection of antique Goyard trunks from some of the world’s top boutiques 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 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 16, 2024
    The Louis Vuitton trunk is a hard-sided piece of luggage with a rectangular shape and a hinged lid. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the French luxury fashion house's trunks saw use as travel accessories, with people using them to carry their personal belongings on long voyages via ship. Today, Louis Vuitton trunks are more commonly used as decorative storage solutions in homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Louis Vuitton 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024
    What Louis Vuitton trunks are used for today differs from their original purpose. Today, most people use the sturdy, hard-sided trunks as decorative storage furniture in their homes. However, 19th-century versions were for travelers taking long trips, usually by ship. The size and durability of the trunks made them ideal for safely transporting personal items. Find a diverse assortment of Louis Vuitton trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a chest and a trunk is mostly portability. Both terms describe storage furniture often crafted out of wood, but their functions are different. A chest normally goes in a bedroom, living room or other space and serves as a permanent piece of furniture in a home. On the other hand, a trunk usually features heavy-duty craftsmanship and a more portable design. Originally, trunks were used as luggage for travel. However, today, many people use them as permanent furniture, just like chests. Find a wide range of chests and trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can do a variety of things with old metal trunks. Use one in place of your coffee table in the living room or add a cushion and throw pillows to transform it into a bench. Lift the lid and add supports and cushions to create a one-of-a-kind accent chair, or position it beside your bed as a nightstand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of metal trunks.
  • 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
    Louis Vuitton is particularly known for making high-end trunks in the company’s early years. The first trunk crafted by Louis Vuiton was made in 1858. Browse a collection of authentic vintage Louis Vuitton trunks from top sellers worldwide on 1sDibs.
  • 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 22, 2021
    The value of a trunk depends on the condition, style, size, and make. Usually fully restored American made trunks can be anywhere from $300 to $900. A vintage French made trunk will usually be more than $2,000. There are plenty of vintage trunks to be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell a Louis Vuitton trunk apart from other trunks, look inside. Even antique travel trunks produced by the French luxury fashion house will typically include a label that identifies the maker. Many trunks made in 1896 or later show off Louis Vuitton's signature monogram canvas on their exteriors or linings as well. Explore a collection of Louis Vuitton trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Balenciaga doesn't stand for anything. Rather than an acronym, the word Balenciaga is actually the surname of the fashion designer who founded the French luxury fashion house, Cristóbal Balenciaga. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house in the trendy resort town of San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family. When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. Shop a collection of Balenciaga apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hostess stand is a type of furniture that is mainly used in restaurants. It houses menus and reservation lists while creating a greeting point for a hostess to welcome patrons. Shop a collection of authentic hostess stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    In the world of fine jewelry, JAR stands for Joel Arthur Rosenthal, the founder of the acclaimed French brand known for its dazzling, sculptural earrings and other pieces. The New York City-born designer didn’t plan on a career in the jewelry industry. After graduating from Harvard University with a degree in art history and philosophy, he moved to Paris, where he opened a needlepoint shop. His unusual color pairings and imaginative stitchwork drew designers from Hermès and Valentino. Rosenthal was tasked with creating a mount for a gemstone by one of his fashion-industry clients, and he soon moved beyond textile arts and into jewelry. Find JAR earrings, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A kimono stand is the setting for displaying your ornate Japanese textile. The robe's exquisite needlework is highlighted by the stand, which also protects it from the stress that could cause the seams to separate. Traditional ikou, or kimono stands, are huge, expensive, and often hard to come by.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Hublot doesn't stand for anything. Rather than being an acronym for something, Hublot is the French word for a porthole or small round window on a ship. The brand name refers to the iconic circular bezel found on early timepieces produced by the Swiss watchmaker. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hublot watches.