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Wood Dome Trunks

Large Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1857
Located in New York, NY
Large and decorative dome top trunk, treasure chest, dated 1857. Made of solid wood with hand
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Antique 1850s Scandinavian Campaign Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Tin

Large Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1857
Large Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1857
H 32 in W 54.75 in D 24 in
18th Century Leather Dome Top Trunk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century leather dome top trunk in good condition… With brass nail heads and brass bail pulls
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Antique 18th Century Queen Anne Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Leather

18th Century Leather Dome Top Trunk
18th Century Leather Dome Top Trunk
H 15 in W 27.5 in D 13.5 in
Dome Top Trunk W/ Embossed Metal Star Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century Dome Top Trunk w/ Embossed Metal Star Design on stand w/ Casters. Original
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20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original Blue Painted Dome Top Trunk from Sweden dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden with traditional hand-painted details include
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Wooden Dome Top Storage Trunk Checkered Monogrammed Canvas Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely dome top storage trunk. Features a tall form with a framed wood exterior, faux leather
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Late 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood

Original Hand Painted Dome Top Blue Trunk With Flowers, Sweden dated 1828
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden with traditional hand-painted details include
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Original Painted Blue Dome Top Trunk with Birds and Flowers, Sweden dated 1841
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden with traditional hand-painted details
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century Baroque Oak Brass Dome Top Hope Chest Trunk Coffer Box 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
oak featuring a domed top with brass bound hardware and pegged wood wheels. Includes hand dovetailing
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Antique 18th Century Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Trunks are one of the oldest types of furniture in existence today. They date back many centuries
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Antique 17th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Decorative Nailhead Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
An excellent example of the classic dome top Spanish "arcón" or travel chest / trunk. Constructed
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Antique French Goyard Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive E. Goyard steamer trunk, Paris, France circa 1900. It features a dome shaped
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Wicker with Black Canvas Steamer Trunk, Late 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Victorian dome top steamer trunk - travel chest. This late 19th century steam trunk is
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood, Wicker, Linen, Canvas

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Leather Clad Large Dowry Trunk
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan dowry trunk with an angular dome top, the wood has been covered in leather on all
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Fine Painted Indian Dome Top Trunks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Wood with domed tops. Painted in black with multi-colored figural court scenes with colorfully
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Fine Painted Indian Dome Top Trunks
Pair of Fine Painted Indian Dome Top Trunks
H 13.25 in W 18.75 in D 13 in
18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Large Studded Nailhead Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A fantastic Spanish trunk with an angular dome top, the wood has been covered in leather on all
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

18th Century French La Forest Signed Wood Hide Iron Travel Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
a solid wood frame with patinated metal mounts wrapped in animal hide binding to top and front, dual
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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Wedding Chest, Circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A painted pine wedding chest from Hungary with the original blue paint, circa 1880. Clean on the inside. Neat coffee table, collector's item or storage unit.
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Antique 1880s Hungarian Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Wedding Chest, Circa 1880
Wedding Chest, Circa 1880
H 18.51 in W 39.77 in D 21.66 in
Antique Oak and Metal Dome Topped Trunk, Chest, American 1920, H113
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak and metal dome topped trunk, chest, American 1920, H113 American, 1880 Oak slats to top and front and back Embossed metal Original hardware Fitted interior Missing lift ...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Dome Top Wood Leather Metal Distressed Pirates Treasure Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique dome top wood leather metal distressed pirates treasure chest trunk. Item features rolling casters, oak wood bands, fitted interior, embossed leather case, very nice antique ...
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Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Steamer Trunk Chest Blanket Box Domed Hump Back Oak Refurbished
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique Domed Hump Back Oak Steamer Trunk, Storage Chest, or Blanket Box~~Fitted Interior~~c. 1860s-1870s FULL of CHARACTER~~iron strapping and hardware~ refurbished 23" tal...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Miniature 3-Drawer Mahogany Bow-Front Chest, Mid-Atlantic, Circa:1795
Located in Alexandria, VA
This charming little chest was hand made as a cabinet maker's sample, or more likely as a toy chest for a very privileged little girl to keep her doll's clothes in. It was made in a ...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
With a lovely colour and rich patina, this superb English oak coffer dates from c. 1600. Set on tall feet and of a very good size and rarely seen compact proportion, this would be a...
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Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600
A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600
H 30.5 in W 40.25 in D 21.75 in
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1960
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful example of a wedding chest from the hungarian tribes of the kalota, the illustrations are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry pa...
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1960
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1960
H 22.84 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in
Vintage 1930s Leather Suitcase, British Suitcase, Hotel, B&B Decoration Trunk
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful Britisch trunk / suitcase. This item is a must have for everyone loving old and beautiful stuff. This suitcase is ideal for for example hotelrooms, B&B's of for on the i...
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Vintage 1930s English Romantic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Wedding Chest From 1797
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A pine wedding chest from Central Europe, probably German, dated 1797. The Neoclassical style persisted in Europe until after the 1820s. This color scheme of terracotta red and earth...
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Antique 1790s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Wedding Chest From 1797
Wedding Chest From 1797
H 19.3 in W 47.64 in D 27.17 in
Mid-19th Century French Oval Pigskin Leather Top Hat Box from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite, antique pigskin hat box was crafted in France, circa 1870. This leather high box features leather straps and handle embellished with decorative brass nail heads, and ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

17th Century William And Mary Oak Chest On Stand Circa 1690
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An extremely rare English William & Mary Oak Chest on stand, dating back to circa 1690, beautifully proportioned, fantastic colour and deep patination . featuring two short drawers a...
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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

19th Century Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine blanket chest with traces of blue-green and grain paint as well as original gilt scalloped design. Interior with single til and wrought iron strap hinges. No key.
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Central European painted blanket chest, the top has a nice warm patina with remnants of the original paint which is typical for these chests, sides have grain painting and retain the...
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Antique 1880s Romanian Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Central European Painted Blanket Chest
H 25.5 in W 45.75 in D 20 in
19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
1850 19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware and hinged candle box. Measures: W 138 x H 59 x D 58cm. ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
H 23.23 in W 54.34 in D 22.84 in
Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this blanket chest is hand painted with a wreath of fruit, flowers, leaves, and bow tied ribbons. The front is painted with a bow tied ribbon suspending a spray of flowers...
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1990s English Blanket Chests

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Pine, Paint

Painted Blanket Chest
Painted Blanket Chest
H 19 in W 32.75 in D 17 in
Korean Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finis...
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Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Korean Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Korean Wedding Chest, c. 1920
H 16.25 in W 23.5 in D 11.25 in

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Antique Green Dome Carriage Trunk
Located in New York City, NY
Antique green dome carriage trunk.
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20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Green Dome Carriage Trunk
Antique Green Dome Carriage Trunk
H 24 in W 30 in D 19.5 in
Wood and Iron Early Trunk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Of Chinese origin, judging by some of the decorative iron elements. Large dome topped hob nails
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Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Wood and Iron Early Trunk
Wood and Iron Early Trunk
H 23 in W 30 in D 20 in
17THC JACOBEAN HAND TOOLED LEATHER OVER WOOD DOME TOP TRUNK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND VERY UNUSUAL 17TH C HAND MADE DOME TOP IMMIGRANT'S TRUNK, ALL HAND TOOLED AND BRASS
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Trunks and Luggage

Antique Travel Dome Trunk
Located in Houston, TX
Antique travel dome trunk shipping luggage case in distressed vintage leather. Fabulous toile
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Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Travel Dome Trunk
Antique Travel Dome Trunk
H 10 in W 25 in D 13 in
Diminutive Polychrome Dome Top Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive antique dome top truck with polychrome metal sides and wood strap construction. The
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Tin

American Antique Dome Top Trunk
Located in New York, NY
American dome top trunk with original insert till. This example is in good original condition
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

American Antique Dome Top Trunk
American Antique Dome Top Trunk
H 24 in W 33 in D 18 in
19th Century Dome Top Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century natural surface dome top trunk is in good condition and retains a nice mello
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

19th Century Dome Top Trunk
19th Century Dome Top Trunk
H 16 in W 26 in L 16 in
Early 19thc Cow Skin Covered Dome Top Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RUSTIC 19THC COW SKIN OVER WOOD DOME TOP COVERED TRUNK .ORIGINAL EARLY HANDMADE NAIL HEAD TACKS
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Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Cowhide

19th Century Original Green Painted Dome Top Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool original painted dome top trunk looks like an early army trunk. The paint is in a army
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED CHILDS DOME TOP TRUNK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED WOOD & TIN CHILDS DOME TOP TRUNK. THIS GREAT TRUNK HAS OLD WALL PAPER
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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED BLUE & GREEN DOME-TOP TRUNK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED AND DATED 1854, BEAUTIFUL BLUE AND GREEN PAINT.THIS PIECE IS DOVETAILED CONSTRUCTION AND EARLY NAILS WITH HAND FORGED IRON HINGES,THIS PIECE IS PROBABLY FROM 1...
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Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Rustic Victorian Dome-Top "Saratoga" Steamer Trunk **Saturday Sale**
Located in Van Nuys, CA
trunk catalogs and ads describe Saratoga trunks as a "large round top of the highest class"
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Antique Original Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk Dated 1818
Located in Round Top, TX
Traditional Swedish Folk Art painting is a unique, hand-painted treasure and this highly decorative domed top trunk is a perfect example of Swedish country craftsmanship. The paint i...
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Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Hand Made All Leather Dome Top Trunk W/Horseshoe Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand made leather/rawhide dome top trunk.This very cool trunk was made in Mexico and is
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Cowhide, Leather, Hide

Antique Swedish Original Red Painted Small Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1803
Located in Round Top, TX
Rare dome top trunk from Sweden dated 1803 (seen inside). In wonderful original condtion, the
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Paint

Original Blue Painted Antique Dome Top Trunk Dated 1854 from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This blue painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship. The large size, domed top, and hand-painted monogram and date all reflect its Swedish heritage. The wroug...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large 19th Century Indian Hand Decorated Dome Top Trunk/Chest
Located in Bellport, NY
, rust reds and greens. The piece is constructed of wood and has a dome top with the original brass
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Trunks and Luggage

Chinese Leather Camphor Wood Trunk on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Chinese leather covered trunk featuring a dome shaped hinged top with two leather strap
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

19th Century European Painted Black Forest Carved Wood Storage Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a late 19th century painted wood trunk believed to be of the black forest
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Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Original Painted Danish Trunk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid oak dome top trunk with original painted front, dated “1833″. Original metal strapping
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Antique 19th Century Danish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Original Painted Danish Trunk
Original Painted Danish Trunk
H 22 in W 47 in D 23 in
17th Century Leather Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17th c. dome top leather chest with coptic cross motives. Wonderful patina throughout.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

17th Century Leather Chest
17th Century Leather Chest
H 39 in W 30 in D 16 in
Late 19th c. Leather Geometric Nailhead Decorated Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th C. leather dome top chest with brass studwork decoration in geometric design having a rich
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Antique 19th Century European Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Wardrobe Steamer or Cabin Trunk 1920's
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 1900's cabin / steamer trunk with dome top. Wonderful patina from use and history. "Chicago
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Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe Steamer or Cabin Trunk 1920's
Wardrobe Steamer or Cabin Trunk 1920's
H 28 in W 36.75 in D 21.75 in
17th Century Rounded Top Leather Trunk from Spain
Located in Dallas, TX
narrow depth with a high dome. Decorative brass studs have been dispersed throughout in the form of a
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 17th Century Venetian Red Velvet and Nail Head Chest with Hidden Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
This extremely rare early 17th century Venetian dome topped chest is an incredible piece with its
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carved Antique Black Forest Trunk from France, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
, this small, dome top trunk is in the style of Black Forest. The arched top has been adorned with two
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Antique 1890s French Black Forest Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Primitive Sponge Painted Trunk
Located in Garnerville, NY
Small dome top 19th century American sponge painted and faux grained trunk. Trunks of this style
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Antique Dove Tail Trunk On Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c cedro wood box with dome top. Original hardware
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Dove Tail Trunk On Iron Stand
Antique Dove Tail Trunk On Iron Stand
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 13.5 in
Original Vintage Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather Trunk/Table
Located in Chicago, IL
superseded the dome-shaped, cumbersome trunks originally designed for the stage coach. So
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Antique Carved and Original Painted Dome Top Swedish Trunk Dated 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
, often for generations. The age related separation of wood planks is expected in a dome top trunk of this
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

19th Century Jenny Lind Wood and Brass Dome Stagecoach Trunk, circa 1850-1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original Jenny Lind wooden dome trunk with brass bands and lock. These trunks
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Antique Mid-19th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Green Painted Leather Dome Top Trunk
Located in Wilson, NC
Green painted leather dome top trunk, with the original green paint, and is engraved with the name
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Antique Early 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1900s Traditional Dome Top Steamer Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Original 1900s dome top steamer trunk in excellent vintage Condition. The is a lock but the key is
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Other

Large 19th Century French Canvas Dome Top Travel Trunk, Lion Brand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large 19th century French canvas dome top travel trunk, lion brand The trunk has a wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Large Steamer Trunk
Located in Barcelona, ES
Portuguese large leather steamer trunk with dome top. Antique 19th century dome top Portuguese
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Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese American Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron, Zinc

Large Steamer Trunk
Large Steamer Trunk
H 25.2 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Trunk - Dome Chest Wrapped in Studded Leather - Italy - 18th Louis XV Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very rare large blanket chest, Italian trunk from the 18th century in wood covered in leather. On
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 18th century trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Late 18th century trunk with iron hardware, dome top & original paint from India.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Late 18th century trunk
Late 18th century trunk
H 30 in W 37 in D 23 in
Antique French Wood and Iron Dome Top Trunk, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
A fantastic, antique wood and iron dome-top trunk perfect for storing all manner of items
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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

1900s Dome Trunk from France
By Reve de Bagage
Located in Haguenau, FR
Dome trunk Leather and wowen canvas Brass lock Leather Handel Malle bombée toile et cuir
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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1900s Dome Trunk from France
1900s Dome Trunk from France
H 17.33 in W 31.89 in D 17.33 in
Large-Sized Dome-Topped Trunk
Located in Haguenau, FR
Very light large-sized dome-topped trunk. Light-weight trunk thanks to its structure made of
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Large-Sized Dome-Topped Trunk
Large-Sized Dome-Topped Trunk
H 19.69 in W 24.41 in D 42.13 in
Curved Moynat Trunk
Located in Haguenau, FR
Moynat-branded dome-topped trunk. Among the first Moynat models in the 19th century. Complete
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Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Curved Moynat Trunk
Curved Moynat Trunk
H 25.99 in W 18.9 in D 29.93 in
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Wood Dome Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of wood dome trunks available for sale. Each of these unique wood dome trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Wood dome trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian and Industrial wood dome trunks are consistently popular styles.

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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