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HUGE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN WICKER BASKET 102CM X 60CM EXTRA LARGE WOOD FIRE LOG BIN
HUGE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN WICKER BASKET 102CM X 60CM EXTRA LARGE WOOD FIRE LOG BIN

HUGE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN WICKER BASKET 102CM X 60CM EXTRA LARGE WOOD FIRE LOG BIN

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage wicker storage trunks with hardwood tops that can be used as seats and storage o...

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker

Regency Pollard Oak Sarcophagus Shaped Cellarette
Regency Pollard Oak Sarcophagus Shaped Cellarette

Regency Pollard Oak Sarcophagus Shaped Cellarette

Located in Benington, Herts

The flattened centre of the lid also makes this piece ideal for displaying a bronze or other decorative object when not in use and collectors today often use cellarets of this sort a...

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Wine Coolers

Materials

Oak

Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

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Used Storage Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used storage trunks available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all used storage trunks available were constructed with great care. Used storage trunks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Used storage trunks bearing Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used storage trunks over the years, but those made by Brendan Bass, John Mascheroni and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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