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Antique Late Victorian Ornate Cedar Paneled Trunk Blanket Storage Hope Chest
Antique Late Victorian Ornate Cedar Paneled Trunk Blanket Storage Hope Chest

Antique Late Victorian Ornate Cedar Paneled Trunk Blanket Storage Hope Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century cedar chest. Feature a paneled case with ornately beaded trim and brass handles. Great for use to store blanket or as a table. Measure: 42".  

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Cedar

1950s Retro Army Green Summer Camp Trunk Camper Steamer Prop Table Storage Bus
1950s Retro Army Green Summer Camp Trunk Camper Steamer Prop Table Storage Bus

1950s Retro Army Green Summer Camp Trunk Camper Steamer Prop Table Storage Bus

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A great little nostalgic army green prop, with some old deccals, and leather handles. Locking latch is not functioning, other two latches are working, leather handles are decent.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Masonite

Modernist Mexican Sterling Silver Box William Spratling
Modernist Mexican Sterling Silver Box William Spratling

Modernist Mexican Sterling Silver Box William Spratling

By William Spratling

Located in Atlanta, GA

back. The form is definitively modern and possibly inspired by the vernacular storage trunks found in

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Scholar's Studio Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Scholar's Studio Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Scholar's Studio Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Louis Vuitton-Style  Hat Trunks, c.1900
Pair of French Louis Vuitton-Style  Hat Trunks, c.1900

Pair of French Louis Vuitton-Style Hat Trunks, c.1900

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hat Trunks. The wide-striped canvas combined with the patinated horse tack toned leather compares to

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chinese Lacquered Domed Trunk
18th Century Chinese Lacquered Domed Trunk

18th Century Chinese Lacquered Domed Trunk

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Painted Keepsake Chest, c. 1900
Chinese Painted Keepsake Chest, c. 1900

Chinese Painted Keepsake Chest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Poplar

Pair of Vintage Leather Storage Trunks with Brass Trim
Pair of Vintage Leather Storage Trunks with Brass Trim

Pair of Vintage Leather Storage Trunks with Brass Trim

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This handsome pair of leather-bound storage trunks were recently purchased in London and have been

Category

Mid-20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Pair of Africain  storage trunks
Pair of Africain  storage trunks

Pair of Africain storage trunks

Located in Santa Monica, CA

early 1900 storage african boxes - great as side tables with seasheels decoration

Category

Early 20th Century African End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Trunks in Leather with Brass Mounts
Pair of English Trunks in Leather with Brass Mounts

Pair of English Trunks in Leather with Brass Mounts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This handsome pair of leather-bound storage trunks were recently purchased in London and have been

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather

Low Tibetan Chest
Low Tibetan Chest

Low Tibetan Chest

Located in Washington, DC

motif which appears on all four sides. The chest has a side drawer for storage. Trunks of this style

Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Storage Trunk
Storage Trunk

Storage Trunk

Sold|$4,950

Storage Trunk

Located in Culver City, CA

Indian Storage Trunk

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Bamboo Storage Trunk
Bamboo Storage Trunk

Bamboo Storage Trunk

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19thC. Split Bamboo Clothing Storage Trunk

Category

Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Clothing Storage Trunk
Clothing Storage Trunk

Clothing Storage Trunk

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the Century Golden Painted Clothing Storage Trunk

Category

Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Clothing Storage Trunk
Clothing Storage Trunk

Clothing Storage Trunk

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the Century Q'ing Dynasty Black Lacquered Clothing Storage Trunk (pair available priced and

Category

Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Japanese Storage Trunk
Japanese Storage Trunk

Japanese Storage Trunk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese large storage basket with handles. Painted black on the outside with a large red floral

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Trunks and Luggage

Olive Burl Storage Cube
Olive Burl Storage Cube

Olive Burl Storage Cube

Located in New York, NY

Olive burl storage cube

Category

Vintage 1960s American Trunks and Luggage

Giant Indian Storage Trunk
Giant Indian Storage Trunk

Giant Indian Storage Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderfully appointed and generously scaled Indian storage trunk.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Storage Trunk
Vintage Brass Storage Trunk

Vintage Brass Storage Trunk

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Brass-covered storage trunk with cedar interior. 22" cube.

Category

20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Vintage Metal Storage Trunk
Vintage Metal Storage Trunk

Vintage Metal Storage Trunk

Located in Long Beach, CA

Vintage Metal Storage Trunk. Original condition with age appropriate wear as pictured.

Category

Vintage 1940s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

English Pine Storage Trunk
English Pine Storage Trunk

English Pine Storage Trunk

Located in Wilson, NC

English pine storage trunk, the corners of the top and base are bound with brass fittings. The

Category

Vintage 1930s English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Teakwood Chinese Painted Storage Trunk
Teakwood Chinese Painted Storage Trunk

Teakwood Chinese Painted Storage Trunk

Located in Wilson, NC

Teakwood Chinese Painted Storage Trunk has the original steel hinges with some replacement screws

Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Chinese Storage Baskets
Pair of Chinese Storage Baskets

Pair of Chinese Storage Baskets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage Chinese baskets. Tops are reinforced with wood. Useful as side tables.

Category

20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Rattan, Cane

Industrrial Shipyard Storage Bin on Casters
Industrrial Shipyard Storage Bin on Casters

Industrrial Shipyard Storage Bin on Casters

Located in Charleston, SC

Industrrial Shipyard Storage Bin on Casters. Great for a coffee table, side table or kitchen

Category

Vintage 1960s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Zinc

Large 19th C Painted Storage Trunk
Large 19th C Painted Storage Trunk

Large 19th C Painted Storage Trunk

Located in Westport, CT

A large painted storage trunk from Southern China, Original painting, bronze locking panel. Nice

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Pair of Italian 19th Storage Boxes
Pair of Italian 19th Storage Boxes

Pair of Italian 19th Storage Boxes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage

Maitland Smith Embossed Storage Trunk/ Table
Maitland Smith Embossed Storage Trunk/ Table

Maitland Smith Embossed Storage Trunk/ Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elaborately designed with figures of birds interspaced. Versatile cube form with embossed metal covering.

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Painted Storage Box
Early 19th Century Painted Storage Box

Early 19th Century Painted Storage Box

Located in Westport, CT

Beautifully painted wooden trunk from Northern China. Only decorated on the front with a phenix on the front. All the other surfaces are bare. Beautiful patina on all external surfa...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Dutch Marquetry Lift-Top Storage Trunk
Dutch Marquetry Lift-Top Storage Trunk

Dutch Marquetry Lift-Top Storage Trunk

Located in Woodbury, CT

Of mahogany with floral marquetry inlays of satinwood, sycamore and burned edge woods, on all sides. The lift top, front and sides with central urns holding flowers. The back w...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Mahogany

Fantastic Antique Large Carved Oak Storage Settle
Fantastic Antique Large Carved Oak Storage Settle

Fantastic Antique Large Carved Oak Storage Settle

Located in Stutton, GB

fantastic antique large carved oak storage settle, with three fantastic carved panels to the back

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Oak

Charming Continental Small Green Country Storage Box
Charming Continental Small Green Country Storage Box

Charming Continental Small Green Country Storage Box

Located in Port Chester, NY

Delightful distressed storage trunk, in a smaller size. Beautiful old worn paint, hinges have had

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

1960s Split Level Storage Trunk with Iconic Patina, Large
1960s Split Level Storage Trunk with Iconic Patina, Large

1960s Split Level Storage Trunk with Iconic Patina, Large

Located in Alhambra, CA

stacking bins that create a split level for maximized storage space. With brass corners, steel handles and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Metal and Brass Travel Trunk, Storage Trunk, UK
Art Deco Metal and Brass Travel Trunk, Storage Trunk, UK

Art Deco Metal and Brass Travel Trunk, Storage Trunk, UK

Located in Retie, BE

metal trunk or suitcase dates circa 1930s. It' an English antique metal storage box or travelling trunk

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage 20th Century Wood & Metal Rustic Storage Trunk Accent Table
Vintage 20th Century Wood & Metal Rustic Storage Trunk Accent Table

Vintage 20th Century Wood & Metal Rustic Storage Trunk Accent Table

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Rustic style decorative storage trunk on legs or accent table, unbranded. Solid hardwood, lift up

Category

20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Antique 1930s Large Travel Steamer Trunk coffee table storage
Vintage Antique 1930s Large Travel Steamer Trunk coffee table storage

Vintage Antique 1930s Large Travel Steamer Trunk coffee table storage

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

lots of character and contains a whole lot of storage space. It would make an impressive and

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mindanao Trunks
Mindanao Trunks

Mindanao Trunks

Located in New York, NY

Teak Trunks w/ Metal Embossed Finish from Mindanao, Philippines. Sold individually or as pair

Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Traveling Trunks

Mahogany Traveling Trunks

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mahogany trunks with iron handles. Sold individually. Price for smaller item is $ 900, larger is

Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

PAIR Kilim Large Chests/Trunks  - Andrew Martin
PAIR Kilim Large Chests/Trunks  - Andrew Martin

PAIR Kilim Large Chests/Trunks - Andrew Martin

Located in Stamford, CT

Offered here is a pair Andrew Martin Large Chests of Drawers or Trunks. Leather accents and

Category

20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Storage Chests
Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Storage Chests

Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Storage Chests

Located in Miami, FL

Large pair of Chinese black lacquer storage chests (trunks). Each rectangular chest with metal

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Aluminum Clad Side Table Trunks
Pair of Aluminum Clad Side Table Trunks

Pair of Aluminum Clad Side Table Trunks

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Waltham, MA

Pair of vintage European aluminum clad travel trunks. These pieces feature wooden runners with

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Early American Storage Trunk
Early American Storage Trunk

Early American Storage Trunk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early American storage trunk with original stained finish.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Ju Wood Storage Box
Ju Wood Storage Box

Ju Wood Storage Box

Located in Richmond, CA

17"x11"x10" Ju wood box from China, perfect for small storage.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Vintage Julia Child's Security Storage Company Shipping Crate
Vintage Julia Child's Security Storage Company Shipping Crate

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Mongolian Painted Tiger Trunks
Mongolian Painted Tiger Trunks

Mongolian Painted Tiger Trunks

Located in San Marino, CA

Country: Mongolia. Period: circa 1900. A pair of Mongolian painted tiger trunks. Painted

Category

Antique Early 1900s Mongolian Blanket Chests

Pair of Vintage Metal Trunks
Pair of Vintage Metal Trunks

Pair of Vintage Metal Trunks

Located in Millwood, VA

Pair of metal shipping trunks with custom paint design depicting The United Hunts Cub.

Category

Early 20th Century British Blanket Chests

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

transport ships. These trunks make great storage items and coffee tables that are not only practical but

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

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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.

Questions About Used Storage Trunks
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether old storage trunks are worth anything depends on a number of factors. The trunk’s manufacturer is one of the biggest determiners of value. Pieces designed by Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Martin Maier, Oshkosh, Moynat, Taylor and Truesdale are highly sought by collectors, for example. The condition of the trunk and its style will also impact the price you can expect to receive for it. To get an idea of the fair market value of a particular piece, consult a certified appraiser or reputable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of storage trunks.