Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
1980s Indian Bohemian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Brass, Enamel
1960s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Leather
Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Rope, Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Aluminum
1980s Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wood, Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Velvet
1940s American Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Walnut, Oak, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Philippine American Classical Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Brass
20th Century Rustic Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Pine
20th Century European Industrial Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Chrome, Steel
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Canvas, Hardwood
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Aluminum
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Aluminum
20th Century Indian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Silver
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Reed
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Metal
1930s European Edwardian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Pine
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Leather
1930s English Campaign Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wood
20th Century Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wood
20th Century European Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Burl
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Parchment Paper
20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Brass
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Pine
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wood
Late 20th Century British Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Pine
Mid-20th Century Caucasian Other Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wool
Late 20th Century Country Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Pine
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wood
20th Century Brazilian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
1970s Persian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Bronze
20th Century Persian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Bronze
20th Century Persian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Metal
20th Century Brazilian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Mid-20th Century Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
1940s Hungarian Primitive Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Pine
Mid-20th Century Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
20th Century American Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Brass
1950s Belgian Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Copper
1980s Moroccan Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
Wood
1980s Vintage Trunks Trunks and Chests
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Vintage Trunks Trunks And Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
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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