Wood Chest Trunks
Vintage 1980s Indian Bohemian Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Pine
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Steel
Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Antique 19th Century Korean Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 1860s East Asian Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century Moroccan Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 1820s English Regency Blanket Chests
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Country Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Other Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Antique 1890s Czech Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique Early 1900s North American Folk Art Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Vintage 1930s Belgian Baroque Trunks and Luggage
Copper
Antique 19th Century Mexican Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century Unknown Other Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Paint
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century German Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Trunks and Luggage
Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century Mexican Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Trunks and Luggage
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Early 1800s Italian Blanket Chests
Linen, Wood
Antique 1890s English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique Mid-17th Century German Baroque Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century South American Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Wood
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Wood Chest Trunks 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between a chest and a trunk is mostly portability. Both terms describe storage furniture often crafted out of wood, but their functions are different. A chest normally goes in a bedroom, living room or other space and serves as a permanent piece of furniture in a home. On the other hand, a trunk usually features heavy-duty craftsmanship and a more portable design. Originally, trunks were used as luggage for travel. However, today, many people use them as permanent furniture, just like chests. Find a wide range of chests and trunks on 1stDibs.
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