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Vintage Oriental Hand Painted Trunk or Chest Depicting Immortals and Buildings
Vintage Oriental Hand Painted Trunk or Chest Depicting Immortals and Buildings

Vintage Oriental Hand Painted Trunk or Chest Depicting Immortals and Buildings

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this stunning oriental hand painted trunk or chest with painting depicting immortals amongst buildings A very finely decorated piece, it’s a nice size an...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs
1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs

1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1860's Italian hand painted storage trunk or chest depicting Cherubs Please not...

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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings
18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings

18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and sides. Wrought iron fittings, decorations and side handles.  

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Antique Mid-18th Century South American Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels, three drawers and scalloped skirt. Crafted during the early 20th century, this late Qi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bro...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage

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Bronze

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800
Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Antique Scandinavian Baroque style sewing box made from solid oak with a warm patina. Manufactured ca mid 1800. The box has a pin cushion on top and comes with its original iron key...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Baroque Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Chest by George Foo Company, Hong Kong. Circa 1960s
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Chest by George Foo Company, Hong Kong. Circa 1960s

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Chest by George Foo Company, Hong Kong. Circa 1960s

By George Zee and Co

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Chest by George Foo Company, Hong Kong. Circa 1960s Features a very intricate hand caved details with a very ornate brass hardware, and a removable jewelr...

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Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Meek's Leather Campaign Luggage Trunks Side Tables Nightstands
Pair of Vintage Meek's Leather Campaign Luggage Trunks Side Tables Nightstands

Pair of Vintage Meek's Leather Campaign Luggage Trunks Side Tables Nightstands

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Pair of vintage Meek's leather campaign luggage trunks. These storage tables are black in color, standing at a height of 22.5 inches, these could be used as side tables or nightstand...

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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Blanket Chests

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Metal

WW2 1939-1945 8th Battalion the Durham Hd Hq Wing Military Campaign Chest Trunk
WW2 1939-1945 8th Battalion the Durham Hd Hq Wing Military Campaign Chest Trunk

WW2 1939-1945 8th Battalion the Durham Hd Hq Wing Military Campaign Chest Trunk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this stunning small Military Campaign Chest with the original label that states 8th Battalion The Durham HD GR wing The label has the privates name on which is...

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Vintage 1930s English Campaign Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

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Wood Chest Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood chest trunks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all wood chest trunks available were constructed with great care. Wood chest trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Art Deco and Baroque wood chest trunks are consistently popular styles. Wood chest trunks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ali Naeeni, Au Touriste, Paris and Goyard are consistently popular.

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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