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Vintage Alligator Luggage

Vintage Luggage Genuine Leather in Alligator Look, Dionite, Canada, 1950s
Vintage Luggage Genuine Leather in Alligator Look, Dionite, Canada, 1950s

Vintage Luggage Genuine Leather in Alligator Look, Dionite, Canada, 1950s

Located in Bochum, NRW

A Dionite vintage leather luggage, alligator look, extremely decorative. Light body covered with

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Beige Suitcase with Alligator Trim
Mid-Century Beige Suitcase with Alligator Trim

Mid-Century Beige Suitcase with Alligator Trim

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century beige woven and brown alligator trim suitcase (valise).

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alligator Luggage

Crocodile Alligator Leather Hornback Suitcase Storage Case
Crocodile Alligator Leather Hornback Suitcase Storage Case

Crocodile Alligator Leather Hornback Suitcase Storage Case

$1,254Sale Price|58% Off

H 14 in W 21 in D 7 in

Crocodile Alligator Leather Hornback Suitcase Storage Case

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Antique suitcase made of crocodile leather featuring prominent hornback scales hand stitched with fine leather lacing, an attractive antique reptile skin suitcase with a beautiful pa...

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Crocodile, Leather

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Hartmann Alligator 4-Piece Luggage Set
Hartmann Alligator 4-Piece Luggage Set

Hartmann Alligator 4-Piece Luggage Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hartmann 4 piece chocolate brown alligator luggage set with canvas covers. Small

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1940s American Vintage Alligator Luggage

Samsonite 4112 Brown Faux Alligator, Train Make Up Case Luggage
Samsonite 4112 Brown Faux Alligator, Train Make Up Case Luggage

Samsonite 4112 Brown Faux Alligator, Train Make Up Case Luggage

By Samsonite

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

Leather suitcase in embossed-crocodile leather with brass appointments. Clean interior and barley used. We have more Samsonite suitcases in our storefront and we'll upload more soon....

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1940s American Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Leather

Alligator Luggage ex Mrs. Cornelius Vandebilt Whitney Estate
Alligator Luggage ex Mrs. Cornelius Vandebilt Whitney Estate

Alligator Luggage ex Mrs. Cornelius Vandebilt Whitney Estate

Located in New Hope, PA

Two deep red/brown alligator suitcases, de-accessioned from a Museum in Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt

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1940s Vintage Alligator Luggage

Vintage Samsonite Brown Leather Alligator Embossed Suitcase Luggage
Vintage Samsonite Brown Leather Alligator Embossed Suitcase Luggage

Vintage Samsonite Brown Leather Alligator Embossed Suitcase Luggage

By Samsonite

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Samsonite brown Leather Alligator Embossed 26" Suitcase Luggage. Item features alligator

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Leather

Vintage Alligator Suitcase
Vintage Alligator Suitcase

Vintage Alligator Suitcase

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H 7.5 in W 24 in D 13.5 in

Vintage Alligator Suitcase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A robust alligator suitcase, with beautifully figured skin and brass hardware. Monogrammed in gold

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20th Century British Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Brass

Alligator Attache Case
Alligator Attache Case

Alligator Attache Case

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H 13.5 in W 17.5 in D 2.75 in

Alligator Attache Case

Located in Petaluma, CA

This snazzy alligator attache case is a sight to behold. Nicely constructed with chrome plated

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1950s Unknown Vintage Alligator Luggage

Faux Alligator Skin Leather Trunk
Faux Alligator Skin Leather Trunk

Faux Alligator Skin Leather Trunk

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H 29.5 in W 35 in D 23 in

Faux Alligator Skin Leather Trunk

Located in Manhasset, NY

A decorative English faux alligator-skin leather trunk, two leather straps with a patinated silver

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20th Century American Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Wood

Luxurious Mark Cross Alligator Suitcase
Luxurious Mark Cross Alligator Suitcase

Luxurious Mark Cross Alligator Suitcase

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H 14 in W 24 in D 7 in

Luxurious Mark Cross Alligator Suitcase

By Mark Cross

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A fine Mark Cross of England genuine alligator suitcase. Near perfect condition, the handle is

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1960s English Vintage Alligator Luggage

Exotic Early Horn Back Alligator or Crocodile Small Suitcase or Briefcase
Exotic Early Horn Back Alligator or Crocodile Small Suitcase or Briefcase

Exotic Early Horn Back Alligator or Crocodile Small Suitcase or Briefcase

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The right term is a small suitcase, measuring 24 x 15 x 7 inches. On the top and the ends it shows the sculptural back skin of the animal lengthwise, on the other sides the more even...

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Mid-20th Century English Colonial Revival Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Brass

Unusual Set of 3 Red Leather, Faux Alligator Luggage, with Cosmetic Case
Unusual Set of 3 Red Leather, Faux Alligator Luggage, with Cosmetic Case

Unusual Set of 3 Red Leather, Faux Alligator Luggage, with Cosmetic Case

By Cartier

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual set of 3 red leather, faux alligator luggage, complete with two suitcase's, and cosmetic

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Genuine Leather Eveleigh Luggage in Alligator Look
Vintage Genuine Leather Eveleigh Luggage in Alligator Look

Vintage Genuine Leather Eveleigh Luggage in Alligator Look

Located in Bochum, NRW

An Eveleigh alligator look vintage leather luggage, extremely decorative. Light body covered with

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1940s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Leather

Italian Leather Alligator Travel Case Creazioni Parapini Antonio da Pescara
Italian Leather Alligator Travel Case Creazioni Parapini Antonio da Pescara

Italian Leather Alligator Travel Case Creazioni Parapini Antonio da Pescara

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare vintage Creazioni Parapini for Antonio da Pescara, made in Italy, black alligator skin leather

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Late 20th Century Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Alligator

Faux Alligator Suitcase
Faux Alligator Suitcase

Faux Alligator Suitcase

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H 8 in W 24 in D 18 in

Faux Alligator Suitcase

Located in Surrey, BC

Vibrant colorfull piece of luggage made by the Eveleigh Co

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1940s American Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Faux Leather

Vintage Brown Triple Hornback Alligator Skin Bakelite Hand Bag Purse 12"
Vintage Brown Triple Hornback Alligator Skin Bakelite Hand Bag Purse 12"

Vintage Brown Triple Hornback Alligator Skin Bakelite Hand Bag Purse 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century triple hornback brown alligator / crocodile skin / leather purse / hand bag

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Bakelite, Alligator

Vintage 1960s Genuine Aligator Cross Body Purse with Circle Latch
Vintage 1960s Genuine Aligator Cross Body Purse with Circle Latch

Vintage 1960s Genuine Aligator Cross Body Purse with Circle Latch

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage genuine Aligator purse with alligator shoulder strap, with a small zippered pocket inside

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1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Alligator

Large Art Deco Bench Chrome and Faux Alligator Luggage Leather
Large Art Deco Bench Chrome and Faux Alligator Luggage Leather

Large Art Deco Bench Chrome and Faux Alligator Luggage Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large bench suitable for a daybed. A very stylish and streamlined design.

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20th Century American Vintage Alligator Luggage

Alligator Suitcase
Alligator Suitcase

Alligator Suitcase

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H 9 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in

Alligator Suitcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant and large alligator suitcase in pristine condition

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1940s American Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Leather

Classic Alligator Bag
Classic Alligator Bag

Classic Alligator Bag

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H 11 in W 16 in D 9 in

Classic Alligator Bag

Located in San Francisco, CA

An absolutely classic alligator bag with mid century travel decals.

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1940s English Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Alligator Briefcase
Vintage Alligator Briefcase

Vintage Alligator Briefcase

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H 3 in W 17.5 in D 13 in

Vintage Alligator Briefcase

Located in Southampton, NY

A Beautiful and Elegant Alligator Briefcase hardly used.They don't come often in this condition.

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1950s English Vintage Alligator Luggage

Hermès Handbag in Black Alligator, circa 1960
Hermès Handbag in Black Alligator, circa 1960

Hermès Handbag in Black Alligator, circa 1960

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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in

Hermès Handbag in Black Alligator, circa 1960

By Hermès

Located in Aabenraa, DK

Hermès handbag in black alligator. Bought by a Danish lady, circa 1960.

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1960s French Vintage Alligator Luggage

20th Century Very Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Suitcase
20th Century Very Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Suitcase

20th Century Very Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Suitcase

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Haguenau, FR

Très rare valise Louis Vuitton en Alligator Elle appartenait à un attaché d'ambassade d'Iran

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1940s French Vintage Alligator Luggage

Materials

Brass

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By De Sede

Located in Meer, VAN

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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alligator Luggage

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$22,003 / set

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Located in Steyning, West sussex

A set of six lamps with star cut bases mounted with a Fine knurled band issuing four leopard paw feet this supporting the slice cut eight sided columns terminating with a decorative ...

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1890s English Victorian Vintage Alligator Luggage

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Cut Glass

Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
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Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in Braintree, GB

A highly distinctive and collectible pair of silver salt and pepper shakers, designed by acclaimed silversmith Anthony Elson. Crafted in sterling silver, each shaker is designed as a...

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1980s British Vintage Alligator Luggage

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By De Sede

Located in amstelveen, NL

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alligator Luggage

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Leather

Andre Dubreuil style wood and metal dressing table
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$6,800

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By André Dubreuil

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Andre Dubreuil style wood and metal dressing table

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1980s French Vintage Alligator Luggage

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1930's Italian Console & Stool
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1930's Italian Console & Stool

$16,500

H 34 in W 38 in D 13.25 in

1930's Italian Console & Stool

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Incredible 1930's Italian console or entry piece with matching stool. Bentwood with original rope detail on the sides and carved edges in original mahogany patina. Two Pull-out dr...

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1930s Italian Vintage Alligator Luggage

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By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo

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125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)
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$275 / set

H 8.25 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in

125 Years of Louis Vuitton (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Two books in soft covers housed in a brown cloth covered slip case with cream lettering. One volume illustrates Louis Vuitton products through the years, the second illustrates the "...

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20th Century Vintage Alligator Luggage

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Paper

Percival Lafer 'MP 87' Lounge Chair in Reddish-Brown Leather
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Percival Lafer 'MP 87' Lounge Chair in Reddish-Brown Leather

By Percival Lafer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Percival Lafer, lounge chair, model ‘MP-87’, leather, chrome-plated steel, rope, Brazil, 1971 The MP-87 lounge piece is conceived by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer in the 1970s....

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1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Vintage Alligator Luggage

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Steel, Chrome

Stack 880 Green Round Glass Coffee Table by Niccolò Devetag
Stack 880 Green Round Glass Coffee Table by Niccolò Devetag

Stack 880 Green Round Glass Coffee Table by Niccolò Devetag

$950 / item

H 4.73 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Stack 880 Green Round Glass Coffee Table by Niccolò Devetag

By Billiani 1911

Located in Milan, IT

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2010s Italian Vintage Alligator Luggage

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Pair of Antique English Carved Sandstone Urns

Pair of Antique English Carved Sandstone Urns

$7,529

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Pair of Antique English Carved Sandstone Urns

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Vintage Alligator Luggage

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Stone

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$11,713 / item

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By Verner Panton

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alligator Luggage

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Russian Silver Icon Depicting Christ Entering Jerusalem
Russian Silver Icon Depicting Christ Entering Jerusalem

Russian Silver Icon Depicting Christ Entering Jerusalem

Located in London, GB

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Late 19th Century Russian Vintage Alligator Luggage

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Set of 6 Coral Wine Glasses by Creart

Set of 6 Coral Wine Glasses by Creart

$440 / item

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Set of 6 Coral Wine Glasses by Creart

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Serving Table Buffet

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Serving Table Buffet

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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Serving Table Buffet

Located in London, GB

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Vintage Alligator Luggage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage alligator luggage for your home. An item from our selection of vintage alligator luggage — often made from animal skin, leather and crocodile — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of vintage alligator luggage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of vintage alligator luggage made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of vintage alligator luggage over the years, but those crafted by Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Hartmann Trunk Company and Minotti 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 Vintage Alligator Luggage
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether vintage luggage is worth anything depends largely upon its style and maker. Pieces designed by Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Goyard, Hartmann and other luxury fashion houses and high-end manufacturers often retain their value or appreciate with age. However, the demand for a piece and its rarity, age and condition will also impact its value. Consider consulting a certified appraiser who is knowledgeable about luggage and handbags for assistance in determining whether luggage is valuable. On 1stDibs, shop for a variety of luggage.

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