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Vellum Trunk

19th Century English Vellum Trunk with Brass Fixtures
19th Century English Vellum Trunk with Brass Fixtures

19th Century English Vellum Trunk with Brass Fixtures

$3,689

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

19th Century English Vellum Trunk with Brass Fixtures

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Rarely found 19th Century English vellum trunk. With copper studs and brass binding and corners

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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Provincial Chinese Vellum Trunk On Carved Low Stand
19th Century Provincial Chinese Vellum Trunk On Carved Low Stand

19th Century Provincial Chinese Vellum Trunk On Carved Low Stand

Located in Forney, TX

An exceptional antique Asian Vellum campaign trunk on a fitted hand carved hardwood footed low

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood
Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood

Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood

Located in Peabody, MA

, measures 62" high. Individual s3295izes are: Dark vellum trunk with reddish undertones (top), 24 5/8" wide

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

C1900s leather Vellum colour trunk
C1900s leather Vellum colour trunk

C1900s leather Vellum colour trunk

$1,669

H 20.08 in W 36.23 in D 21.26 in

C1900s leather Vellum colour trunk

Located in London, GB

From the early 1900s this nice Leather trunk in the very desirable light tan/vellum colour has

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk
1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk

$1,633

H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful hat trunk features a very warm cream color vellum and golden brass locks. Its

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk
1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk

$1,674

H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful hat trunk features a very warm cream color vellum and silver color locks. Its

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

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Vintage vellum luggage suitcase trunk
Vintage vellum luggage suitcase trunk

Vintage vellum luggage suitcase trunk

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in

Vintage vellum luggage suitcase trunk

Located in Hartlepool, GB

Vintage vellum suitcase with nickel-plated hardware.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Nickel

1920s Vellum Wardrobe Trunk
1920s Vellum Wardrobe Trunk

1920s Vellum Wardrobe Trunk

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H 40.95 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in

1920s Vellum Wardrobe Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This vellum trunk has got a very clean and fresh interior composed of a folding hanging section

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Vintage 1920s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

1900s Vellum and Leather Trunk
1900s Vellum and Leather Trunk

1900s Vellum and Leather Trunk

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H 18.9 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in

1900s Vellum and Leather Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This vellum trunk has got leather trim and leather corners and a gorgeous patina.It is all original

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Linen

1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk
1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk

1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk

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H 12.21 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in

1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This cabin trunk features vellum,leather handles and aluminum fittings.It has got a very warm

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk
1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk

1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk

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H 13.39 in W 38.98 in D 22.84 in

1920s Vellum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This cabin trunk features vellum,wood slats and aluminum fittings.It has got a very warm patina and

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

1920s Vellum Shoe Trunk
1920s Vellum Shoe Trunk

1920s Vellum Shoe Trunk

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H 7.09 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in

1920s Vellum Shoe Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This vellum hatbox is a nice piece of luggage that can give a distinctive touch in a very elegant

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Vintage 1920s British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk
1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk

1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk

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H 19.3 in W 39.77 in D 21.66 in

1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful vellum steamer trunk features brass and still fittings with wood slats ans leather

Category

Vintage 1920s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk
1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk

1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk

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H 24.02 in W 35.83 in D 23.23 in

1930's Vellum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful vellum steamer trunk features wood slats,brass and steel fittings and leather side

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

1930's Vellum Train Case, Jewelry Case or Shoe Trunk, Vellum Steamer Trunk
1930's Vellum Train Case, Jewelry Case or Shoe Trunk, Vellum Steamer Trunk

1930's Vellum Train Case, Jewelry Case or Shoe Trunk, Vellum Steamer Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This little steamer trunk is so extraordinary...All made in soft ivory color vellum leather with

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Faux Vellum Leather Steamer Travel Trunk
Faux Vellum Leather Steamer Travel Trunk

Faux Vellum Leather Steamer Travel Trunk

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H 25 in W 40 in D 22 in

Faux Vellum Leather Steamer Travel Trunk

By Ventura Travelware

Located in Rochester, NY

yellow vellum like color to grained faux leather body of trunk, genuine leather handles at both sides

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Vintage 1940s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

1930s White Vellum Round Hat Trunk
1930s White Vellum Round Hat Trunk

1930s White Vellum Round Hat Trunk

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H 7.88 in Dm 16.54 in

1930s White Vellum Round Hat Trunk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This round shape hat box is in beige vellum. It still has got its original traveling tag and key

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Hartmann Turn Table Steamer Trunk Wardrobe
Hartmann Turn Table Steamer Trunk Wardrobe

Hartmann Turn Table Steamer Trunk Wardrobe

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H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 21.26 in

Hartmann Turn Table Steamer Trunk Wardrobe

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful vellum wardrobe trunk features two doors,one hiding a folding hanging section and

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Vintage 1930s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique "Au Depart" Vellum Steamer Trunk, circa 1890
Antique "Au Depart" Vellum Steamer Trunk, circa 1890

Antique "Au Depart" Vellum Steamer Trunk, circa 1890

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H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 21.26 in

Antique "Au Depart" Vellum Steamer Trunk, circa 1890

By Au Depart 3

Located in Barcelona, ES

Magnificent luxury steamer trunk made by "Au Depart", one of the greatest trunk makers alongside

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Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, Portmanteau in Vellum
Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, Portmanteau in Vellum

Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, Portmanteau in Vellum

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Fitted steamer trunk or cabin wardrobe, portmanteau in Vellum A superb piece of history dating

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Antique 1890s Steampunk Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

1920s Vellum Rectangular Hat Trunk with Handle on the Front
1920s Vellum Rectangular Hat Trunk with Handle on the Front

1920s Vellum Rectangular Hat Trunk with Handle on the Front

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful vellum hat trunk features brass studs and locks. It is very unusual and has got a

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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Vellum Campaign Trunk Signed by Hall du Voyage, French
Early 20th Vellum Campaign Trunk Signed by Hall du Voyage, French

Early 20th Vellum Campaign Trunk Signed by Hall du Voyage, French

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th Vellum Campaign trunk signed by Hall du Voyage, French Brass bound, with two locks. All

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Antique Early 19th Century French British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk by Drew and Son Picadilly
1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk by Drew and Son Picadilly

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk by Drew and Son Picadilly

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful trunk features a very warm cream color vellum and golden brass locks. Concerning

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Gigantic Antique Shop's Display Chest, English, Vellum, Oak, Trunk, Coffee Table
Gigantic Antique Shop's Display Chest, English, Vellum, Oak, Trunk, Coffee Table

Gigantic Antique Shop's Display Chest, English, Vellum, Oak, Trunk, Coffee Table

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a gigantic antique shop's display chest. An English, vellum and oak bound decorative trunk

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Animal Skin, Oak

Extra Large Vellum Trunk
Extra Large Vellum Trunk

Extra Large Vellum Trunk

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H 11.5 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in

Extra Large Vellum Trunk

Located in Kent, GB

An extra large vellum trunk.

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Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Large Vellum Trunk with Studwork
Large Vellum Trunk with Studwork

Large Vellum Trunk with Studwork

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H 9.5 in W 32 in D 19 in

Large Vellum Trunk with Studwork

Located in Kent, GB

A large vellum trunk with studwork.

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Vintage 1930s French Trunks and Luggage

1920s Chinese Red Vellum Trunk
1920s Chinese Red Vellum Trunk

1920s Chinese Red Vellum Trunk

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H 13.39 in W 28.75 in D 19.49 in

1920s Chinese Red Vellum Trunk

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

1920s Chinese red vellum trunk from Zhejiang Province, China. It is in good condition with the

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Leather

Cream Vellum Trunk
Cream Vellum Trunk

Cream Vellum Trunk

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H 13.5 in W 29 in D 20 in

Cream Vellum Trunk

Located in Hudson, NY

Cream vellum storage trunk with metal handles and metal pin lock featuring a round escutcheon with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Large Chinese Vellum Trunk

Large Chinese Vellum Trunk

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H 21.66 in W 54.34 in D 20.87 in

Large Chinese Vellum Trunk

Located in London, GB

Chinese Large Vellum on Camphorwood Fur Trunk, 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

LARGE Chinese Vellum Trunk
LARGE Chinese Vellum Trunk

LARGE Chinese Vellum Trunk

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H 20.87 in W 57.09 in D 24.41 in

LARGE Chinese Vellum Trunk

Located in London, GB

Large Chinese Vellum Fur Trunk with Camphor Linning 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Four Piece Set of Vintage Hartmann "Vellum" Luggage
Four Piece Set of Vintage Hartmann "Vellum" Luggage

Four Piece Set of Vintage Hartmann "Vellum" Luggage

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Nice 4 piece set of of vintage Hartmann luggage with a vellum look exterior.

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Vintage 1950s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Vellum Hat box Luggage Suitcase Trunk
Vintage Vellum Hat box Luggage Suitcase Trunk

Vintage Vellum Hat box Luggage Suitcase Trunk

Located in Hartlepool, GB

Vintage vellum hatbox with chrome fittings and a faux water silk lining.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Objects

English 1935-40 wood and white vellum leather trunk
English 1935-40 wood and white vellum leather trunk

English 1935-40 wood and white vellum leather trunk

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H 13.78 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in

English 1935-40 wood and white vellum leather trunk

Located in London, GB

English 1935-40 wood and white vellum leather trunk

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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Vintage Vellum Parchment Trunk on Stand, England, c. 1925
Vintage Vellum Parchment Trunk on Stand, England, c. 1925

Vintage Vellum Parchment Trunk on Stand, England, c. 1925

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Vellum Parchment Trunk on Later Custom Iron Stand with Lower Tier Raised on Ball Feet

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Early 20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Stylish Large Antique Vellum Steamer Trunk/ Coffee Table
Stylish Large Antique Vellum Steamer Trunk/ Coffee Table

Stylish Large Antique Vellum Steamer Trunk/ Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Large antique vellum traveling trunk with studwork. Great as coffee table.

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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas
Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas

Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas

Located in Roslyn, NY

Art Deco glass and silvered bronze fixture signed Degas. Frosted glass is beautifully embossed flowers and leaves. There are four interior lights.

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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware
Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware

Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware

By Christofle

Located in Paris, FR

Part of flatware Christofle collection "Marly" in silver metal. This set of cutlery with rich decoration of plants in the Louis XV style is composed of 51 pieces: - 12 table forks...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver

Pair of Matching Red Lacquered Bedside Tables / Cabinets with Drawers
Pair of Matching Red Lacquered Bedside Tables / Cabinets with Drawers

Pair of Matching Red Lacquered Bedside Tables / Cabinets with Drawers

$1,846Sale Price / set|55% Off

H 24.02 in W 15.95 in D 12.6 in

Pair of Matching Red Lacquered Bedside Tables / Cabinets with Drawers

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Pair of 20th century Chinese Red Lacquered Bedside Tables with Drawers Finished With Exquisite Figural Decorative Scenes Extra dimensions Drawer height 5cm Doored cabinet heig...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century

Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...

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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of 19th century Chinese Huanghuali horseshoe back Armchair, with very good patina. Some restoration. Contact dealer for more information.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu
1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu

1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916), written on the bottom together with maker's address & name. Finished with traditi...

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers
1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers

1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers

$800Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.46 in W 22.83 in D 12.99 in

1850s-60s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi Tansu box chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

product of late Edo period, estimate 1850s- 1860s - about 160+ years-old medium sized tansu (chest of drawers) with 5 drawers. Finished with traditional Urushi lacquer remains well, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920
Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920

Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920

By Tiffany Studios

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920 "Scroll" Senior floor base and "Pig Tail" finial leaded glass, patinated bronze 78 in. (198.1 cm) high 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm) dia...

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20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. for Sormani Floor Lamp Model 'Ponte' made of Marble & Metal
Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. for Sormani Floor Lamp Model 'Ponte' made of Marble & Metal

Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. for Sormani Floor Lamp Model 'Ponte' made of Marble & Metal

By Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini, Sormani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A large ''Ponte'' (Bridge) floor lamp designed by Gruppo A.r.d.i.t.i. for Nucleo Sormani during the 1970s. This space age lamp is made of two marble bases connected by two thin chrom...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel, Chrome

Antique French Wooden Dining Table w/Nicely Carved Trestle Legs, 7+ Ft Long
Antique French Wooden Dining Table w/Nicely Carved Trestle Legs, 7+ Ft Long

Antique French Wooden Dining Table w/Nicely Carved Trestle Legs, 7+ Ft Long

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French trestle leg dining table from the 1920s-1940. This elegant antique table from France has a rectangular-shaped top, just over 7 feet in length, which is presented upon a pair...

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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

French Beautifully-Carved Wood Lyre-Back Splat Bench w/Rush Seat , 19th Century
French Beautifully-Carved Wood Lyre-Back Splat Bench w/Rush Seat , 19th Century

French Beautifully-Carved Wood Lyre-Back Splat Bench w/Rush Seat , 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassic carved-wood sofa bench with rushed seat from the 19th century. This antique bench from France has been beautifully carved with Neoclassical details, featuring a g...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Tables with Hammered Tops
Pair of Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Tables with Hammered Tops

Pair of Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Tables with Hammered Tops

Located in Buchanan, NY

Recently crafted by skilled European artisans, this charming pair of gilt iron Spanish end tables showcases traditional iron-working methods. Inspired by a vintage design from the 19...

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

$1,250Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 36 in W 27 in D 15 in

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick, rounded crest rail is constructed with one single continuous be...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Fruitwood Leather Top Desk
Antique Carved Fruitwood Leather Top Desk

Antique Carved Fruitwood Leather Top Desk

$6,900

H 31.5 in W 72 in D 39 in

Antique Carved Fruitwood Leather Top Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine and large antique Desk with great form. The very well made rectangular desk with a slightly overhanging top with a foliate scrolled tooled green-black leather insert. The thre...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a 140 year old antique Japanese red lacquered suzuribako from th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty). Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store household val...

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Brass

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Vellum Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vellum trunk for your home. Each vellum trunk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vellum trunk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vellum trunk, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Au Depart, Harrods and Ventura Travelware each produced at least one beautiful vellum trunk that is 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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