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Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

1960s Christian Dior Large Monogram Suitcase
1960s Christian Dior Large Monogram Suitcase

1960s Christian Dior Large Monogram Suitcase

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Travel in glamorous style with this Christian Dior hard frame suitcase from the 1960s.

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1960s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Christian Dior Burgundy Monogram and Leather Suitcase
Christian Dior Burgundy Monogram and Leather Suitcase

Christian Dior Burgundy Monogram and Leather Suitcase

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Christian Dior Burgundy monogram and leather suitcase featuring a nylon all-over monogram, leather parts, leather handles, front zip pocket, inside compartments.

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1990s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Christian Dior Logomania Vanity Trotter Travel Trunk Case
Christian Dior Logomania Vanity Trotter Travel Trunk Case

Christian Dior Logomania Vanity Trotter Travel Trunk Case

By Christian Dior

Located in Miami, FL

Christian Dior Vintage Logomania Vanity Case Trunk 1990-2000 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Soft Gold Hardware Dior logo print Lockable case, comes with key 12” W x 7.5” H x 8” D Top handle 3” ...

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1990s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

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1970s Christian Dior Ecru And Blue Canvas Monogram Suitcase
1970s Christian Dior Ecru And Blue Canvas Monogram Suitcase

1970s Christian Dior Ecru And Blue Canvas Monogram Suitcase

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

A rare late 1970s gentleman's Christian Dior ecru and federal-blue cotton canvas suitcase featuring the iconic monogram, with navy blue leather trim and piping throughout, comprising...

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20th Century French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Soft-sided Suitcase Size 50
1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Soft-sided Suitcase Size 50

1970s CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Soft-sided Suitcase Size 50

By Christian Dior

Located in Bangkok, TH

1970s Christian Dior soft-sided suitcase in Dior’s iconic navy Trotter jacquard and leather.

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1970s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Christian Dior Messenger bag 1980s
Christian Dior Messenger bag 1980s

Christian Dior Messenger bag 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Beige and burgundy slanting Dior monogram "Messenger XL" bag with calfskin. Antique-golden metal crossbody strap. A Collection circa 1980. Condition: Very go...

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1980s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag
Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag

Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Unisex vintage weekender duffle bag by Christian Dior. Dior brown monograms over charcoal canvas, with brown leather trim and finish. Top leather handles, no strap.1 side zip pocket ...

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1980s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag
Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag

Christian Dior Vintage Monogram Duffle Travel Unisex Bag Handbag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Unisex vintage weekender duffle bag by Christian Dior. Dior brown monograms over charcoal canvas, with brown leather trim and finish. Top leather handles, no strap.1 side zip pocket ...

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1980s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

1980s Christian Dior Brown Calfskin Leather Canvas Vintage Vanity Case
1980s Christian Dior Brown Calfskin Leather Canvas Vintage Vanity Case

1980s Christian Dior Brown Calfskin Leather Canvas Vintage Vanity Case

By Christian Dior

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Calfskin Leather & Monogram Canvas Vintage Vanity Case This CHRISTIAN DIOR Vanity Case is in Good Pre-Owned Condition. Circa 1980. Primarily made from Canvas, ...

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1980s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Oblique Canvas Boston Travel Bag
Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Oblique Canvas Boston Travel Bag

Christian Dior Vintage Brown Logo Oblique Canvas Boston Travel Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Boston bag crafted in brown oblique monogram 'Diorissimo' canvas with brown genuine leather trim. Upper zipper closure with side key closure (key is missing). ...

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1970s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Dior 1970s Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag
Dior 1970s Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

Dior 1970s Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

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H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in L 14 in

Dior 1970s Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The logo mania trend of the 2000s is back- rock a piece of original 1970s monogram with our amazing Dior cosmetic case! Printed all over in Dior’s signature brown monogram print! Box...

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1970s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Dior Signature Oblique Monogram Trotter 2way Suitcase with Strap 16dk0102 Beige
Dior Signature Oblique Monogram Trotter 2way Suitcase with Strap 16dk0102 Beige

Dior Signature Oblique Monogram Trotter 2way Suitcase with Strap 16dk0102 Beige

By Christian Dior

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In:France Measurements(inches):Length:18Width:5.5 Height: 14 Strap drop(inches):Length:18 Handle drop(inches):Length:5 EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (8.5/10 or A-) Includ...

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20th Century Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

1970's Christian Dior Brown Logo Hanging Garment Suitcase
1970's Christian Dior Brown Logo Hanging Garment Suitcase

1970's Christian Dior Brown Logo Hanging Garment Suitcase

By Christian Dior

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Large 1970's Christian Dior brown all over logo print hanging garment suitcase.

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1970s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Dior Camel Monogram Suitcase
Dior Camel Monogram Suitcase

Dior Camel Monogram Suitcase

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H 6.7 in W 18.51 in L 30.32 in

Dior Camel Monogram Suitcase

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

1980s Christian Dior camel cotton canvas monogram suitcase featuring an all over logo pattern, a zip opening, long coton handles (so you can put it on shoulder 19.68in. (49cm) X 1.5i...

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1980s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

1970s Christian Dior Monogram Luggage
1970s Christian Dior Monogram Luggage

1970s Christian Dior Monogram Luggage

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

An incredibly rare and collectible piece of Christian Dior monogram luggage dating to the 1970s. This beautiful piece was designed as a carry-on style and absolutely epitomises the g...

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1970s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Trotter Monogram Vanity Case
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Trotter Monogram Vanity Case

Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Trotter Monogram Vanity Case

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage rare and iconic vanity case featuring a claret-red trotter monogram canvas, claret-red leather details and gold toned hardware. Comes with original key and c...

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20th Century French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

1970s Dior Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag
1970s Dior Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

1970s Dior Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

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H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in L 14 in

1970s Dior Monogram Cosmetic Vanity Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The logo mania trend of the 2000s is back- rock a piece of original 1970s monogram with our amazing Dior cosmetic case! Printed all over in Dior’s signature navy blue monogram print!...

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1970s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Mid Century Modern Christian Dior Jewelry Box or Suitcase France 1960s
Mid Century Modern Christian Dior Jewelry Box or Suitcase France 1960s

Mid Century Modern Christian Dior Jewelry Box or Suitcase France 1960s

By Christian Dior

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Exceptionally rare vintage Christian Dior Lunettes De Soleil suitcase: Timeless elegance meets practicality.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

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Metal

Vintage Christian Dior Trotter Navy Monogram Cotton x Leather Trunk Briefcase
Vintage Christian Dior Trotter Navy Monogram Cotton x Leather Trunk Briefcase

Vintage Christian Dior Trotter Navy Monogram Cotton x Leather Trunk Briefcase

By Christian Dior

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Christian Dior Trotter trunk in navy monogram cotton x leather. Main access is secured with 2 latches. Inside has 2 open pockets and fabric lining. Very rare item to have Made in: F...

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1990s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Vintage Dior Oblique Monogram Canvas and Leather 70 cm Trunk
Vintage Dior Oblique Monogram Canvas and Leather 70 cm Trunk

Vintage Dior Oblique Monogram Canvas and Leather 70 cm Trunk

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Hard to find Vintage Dior XL suitacse ( 70cm) Perfect for decoration. Suitcase in fair condition. Canvas quite clean ( some small part in the front and in the back slightly stain...

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1970s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk
Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Dior Vintage Vanity Bag in coated canvas and leather. Good vintage condition some light signs of use. Sold with keys size 33x21x21

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1980s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk
Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice and trendy Dior Vanity case in monogram Cavas and Leather. Good Vintage condition Without keys Size 11.5 * 8 * 7,3 inches

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1980s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk
Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice and trendy Semi rigid Dior Vanity case in monogram Cavas and Leather. CD lock Good Vintage condition With keys and clochette Size 30x20

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1970s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Vintage Dior Monogram  Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk
Vintage Dior Monogram  Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

Vintage Dior Monogram Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice and trendy Dior Vanity case in monogram Cavas and Leather. Fait condition, multiple siigns of wear, canvas has lost its color in some points, rusty metallic parts Witho...

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1980s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk
Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice and trendy Dior Vanity case in monogram Cavas and Leather. Sold with keys. No mirror Really nice Vintage condition ( no major defects but some signs of use due to its age...

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1980s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Christian Dior Leather and Fabric Suitcase
Christian Dior Leather and Fabric Suitcase

Christian Dior Leather and Fabric Suitcase

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H 9.25 in W 28 in D 17.75 in

Christian Dior Leather and Fabric Suitcase

Located in Richmond, VA

A vintage monogrammed fabric suitcase with leather trim and brass hardware fabricated in Italy. The interior is in very good condition with a fabric lining and leather straps.

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1950s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

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Brass

Christian Dior Suitcase with 1970's Logo
Christian Dior Suitcase with 1970's Logo

Christian Dior Suitcase with 1970's Logo

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Christian Dior Suitcase with 1970s era navy blue and cream logo.

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1970s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk
Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

Vintage Dior Monogramme Canvas and Leather Vanity Case Trunk

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice and trendy Dior Vanity case in monogram Cavas and Leather. Sold with keys and mirror. Really nice Vintage condition ( no major defects but some signs of use) Size 1.5 ...

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1980s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

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Located in Zürich, CH

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

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By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

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By Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

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2010s French Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase

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Located in University City, MO

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Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage christian dior suitcase you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage christian dior suitcase may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding a vintage christian dior suitcase for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Vintage Christian Dior Suitcase?

Prices for a vintage christian dior suitcase can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $538 and can go as high as $3,434, while, on average they fetch $1,149.

Christian Dior for sale on 1stDibs

When Christian Dior launched his couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.

Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast, in 1905. His prosperous haute bourgeois parents wanted him to become a diplomat despite his interest in art and architecture. However, they agreed to bankroll an art gallery, which Dior opened in 1928 in Paris with a friend.

This was the start of Dior’s rise in the city’s creative milieu, where he befriended Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. After seven years as an art dealer, Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.

Just two years after the end of World War II, the fashion crowd and the moribund haute couture industry were yearning, comme tout Paris, for security and prosperity, desperate to discard the drab, sexless, utilitarian garb imposed by wartime deprivation. They needed to dream anew.

And Dior delivered: He designed a collection for a bright, optimistic future. “It’s quite a revolution, dear Christian!” exclaimed Carmel Snow, the prescient American editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, famously proclaiming, “Your dresses have such a new look.” The press ran with the description, christening Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection the New Look. “God help those who bought before they saw Dior,” said Snow. “This changes everything.”

Dior’s collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in. His skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Rather than rationing, his ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred. The debut got a standing ovation.

In the subsequent decade, Paris ruled as the undisputed fashion capital of the world, and Christian Dior reigned as its king. With the luxuriously full skirts of his New Look, suits and his drop-dead gorgeous couture dresses and ball gowns worthy of any princess, Dior gave women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of war.

On 1stDibs, find an exquisite range of vintage Christian Dior clothing, jewelry, handbags and other items.

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Let’s face it: Stuffing the car trunk or loading up your luggage before takeoff and then doing the opposite when you arrive is often the worst part of any trip, but there’s nothing stopping you from reintroducing the glamour and luxury that defined the so-called Golden Age of Travel.

Romanticized in recent years on hit TV shows such as Mad Men, the Golden Age of Travel generally began during the 1940s, when the big commercial airlines of 20th-century America deployed the newest in large airplanes to carry scores of usually well-dressed travelers to foreign destinations. This era of aspirational air travel was marked by luxurious in-flight dining, copious cocktails and high spirits, promoted in part by the sleek, graphically rich airline brochures and vibrantly colored illustrated travel posters that hung in the windows of travel agencies. Those drawn to the history of this now well-documented era — or those who lived it, having caught the travel bug thanks to revered magazines such as Holiday or the photography of Slim Aarons — will find lots to love in vintage travel bags and suitcases, particularly luggage that originated in the world’s best luxury fashion houses.

With top brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci offering their take on essential travel bags, every brisk walk through the airport can feel like a runway. After all, why would you want to hide all of the fun inside your suitcase when you could make a statement with its exterior?

Purchasing a first-class travel bag will render the idea of “living out of a suitcase” appealing. Any journey, be it to a summer hot spot or a cozy winter getaway, can be outfitted with functional and fashionable vintage and designer luggage thanks to a vast collection of 1970s, ’80s and ’90s suitcases and satchels available for sale on 1stDibs. With designs suited to your very particular personal travel style, you’ll rightfully have a hard time tucking these pieces into a closet when you return home.