Time and secrecy have enhanced the allure of Goyard, one of the world’s oldest luxury leather goods and trunk makers. Originating in 1792 as the House of Martin with a focus on making trunks and other travel goods, the business served the packing needs of French travelers. It was renamed in 1853, after the business passed to François Goyard, who began as an apprentice in 1845.
The company’s renown grew under François’s son, Edmond, who took over in 1885. In branding Goyard, Edmond was inspired by his family connection to the Compagnons de Rivières (“Companions of the River”), an association of transporters whose members floated firewood to Paris on inland waterways. The Goyard Chevron, launched in 1892, features an understated pattern of Ys that were created with a series of dots, which represent the logs his ancestors shepherded down the river.
For trunks and other wares, Edmond applied the interlocking pattern to a waterproof cotton and linen weave. His innovations garnered awards, including gold medals at the World Exposition of Milan (1906) and the Franco-British Exposition of London (1908), and an honorary degree at the International Exhibition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Art of Paris (1925), the show that brought the Art Deco style to worldwide attention. The trunks became highly desirable objects of luxury travel, and the brand developed its cachet.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had a trunk-turned-writer’s-desk. Hugh Grosvenor, the 2nd Duke of Westminster, ordered a trunk for Coco Chanel. Chef Alain Ducasse ordered a custom Goyard trunk to carry his cutlery.
Monograms can tell us about the history and evolution of a brand, and at Goyard, in-house artisans still hand paint the marquage — the monograms, stripes and other motifs that personalize Goyard bags, case pieces and steamer trunks, which today can be used in any interior as nightstands, coffee tables or robust storage cabinets. But if you want to add a crown symbol to your trunk, you’ll have to provide proof of royal lineage.
Find a variety of authentic vintage Goyard trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs.
Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France
By Goyard
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Early 1910s very rare Goyard wardrobe trunk handmade in France. This was the biggest trunk that was ever made by Goyard. The trunk is in very good condition with nice patina. Perfect...
Brass
Goyard Trunk, 1910 France
By Goyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Astounding vintage Goyard trunk in a rare extra large size. The oldest and largest antique Goyard trunk available for sale anywhere. Completely or...
Brass
Malle Goyard Shoe trunk early 20th century
By Goyard
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
Malle Goyard shoe trunk, early 20th century, done in the chevron logo canvas and trimmed in leather. This shoe trunk measures 25 1/2" long by 14 1/2" wide by 14 1/2" tall. The trun...
Wood
1920s Goyard Cabin Trunk, 100 cm Goyard Trunk in Chevrons Canvas
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Goyard trunk features the very sought after chevrons canvas as well as all solid brass fittings: brass studs , brass lock and brass latches. This Goyard steamer has got a...
Brass
Goyard Steamer Trunk, 80cm Goyard Trunk in Chevron Canvas, Goyard Coffee Table
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Goyard trunk features the very sought after woven chevrons canvas as well as all solid brass locks and fittings. It features large black leather front handle and black le...
Brass
1950's Goyard Library Trunk in Chevron Canvas
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This exquisite antique Goyard library trunk is a rare and highly sought-after example of the luxury travel culture of the late 19th and early 20th centur...
Brass
1920s Small Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, 51 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk is very special . Indeed, its proportions are very rare. It features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two large brass side handles, so...
Brass
Goyard 1920s Steamer Trunk with Chevrons Canvas and Brass Fittings, 90 cm
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Goyard trunk features the very sought after chevrons canvas as well as all solid brass fittings: brass studs , brass lock and brass latches. This Goyard steamer has got a...
Brass
1930s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, 60 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, solid Goyard engraved locks and clasps.Its trim is silver steel as well as its side handles...
Brass
Goyard Trunk, 1940s France
By Goyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Goyard trunk. Wooden frame wrapped in the iconic Goyard canvas print with saddle leather and brass hardware. Incredible patina and colori...
Brass
Goyard Steamer Trunk, 86 cm Goyard Trunk in Chevrons Canvas
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Goyard trunk features the very sought after chevrons canvas as well as all solid brass fittings. It features large golden leather front handle and golden color trim.Brass...
Brass
Antique 20th Century French Hat Trunk In Chevron Canvas By Goyard, Paris c.1920
By Goyard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb example of an early 20th century Goyard hat trunk, beautifully finished in the brand’s iconic chevron canvas. This trunk evokes the elegance and refinement of first-class tr...
Brass
Goyard Steamer Trunk, 83 cm Goyard Trunk in Chevrons Canvas, Goyard Suitcase
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Goyard trunk features the very sought after woven chevrons canvas as well as all golden and silver steel fittings. It features large and comfortable black leather front ...
Brass
1920s Goyard Steamer Trunk, Brown Canvas & Leather, French Antique
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful Goyard steamer trunk features brown toffee color canvas, chocolate brown leather trim and side handles It also has solid brass clasps and 2 locks. Its main lock is ma...
Brass
H 74.41 in W 50.01 in D 19.49 in
Antique Danish Farmhouse Pine Wardrobe, 1880s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Pine Wardrobe, 1880s. Stunning 19th century double door farmhouse closet in solid Nordic pine made in Denmark circa 1880. Thi...
Pine
H 12.41 in W 33.86 in D 18.9 in
Large Antique Shipping Chest, Continental, Aluminium, Trunk, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique shipping chest. A Continental, aluminium travelling trunk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Distinctive alu...
Aluminum
H 55.12 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
STARBAY SURCOUF LARGE STEAMER TRUNK AT HOME BAR WiTH GLASSES CHAMPAGNE BUCKET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Starbay Surcouf large at home bar hidden inside a steamer...
Brass
H 16.5 in W 29.9 in D 16.9 in
Early 20th-Century French Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb example of early 20th-century French travel craftsmanship, this handsome black leather-clad trunk features a robust wooden structure reinforced with brass and iron hardware....
Brass, Iron
H 27.56 in W 20.87 in D 9.06 in
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Shoe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Shoe Case, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This trunk was a special order made in 2000's. It features checkers canvas, or damier ébène and stamped LV solid brass locks, corners and studs. On the top is the leather handle, Lou...
Brass
H 49.75 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a...
Brass
H 13.78 in W 33.08 in D 20.48 in
Antique 1920's Canvas & Wood Suitcase Steamer Trunk Vintage Luggage
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique - Decoration - 20th Early 20th-century vintage curved trunk; cabin-sized (84x52x35cm), covered in coated canvas. It has two original leather handles. No key.
Leather, Canvas, Wood, Paper
H 18.25 in W 34.25 in D 18 in
20th Century Trunk for Storage
Located in Miami, FL
20th century chest on bracket feet with a top that opens to reveal storage and drawers below.
Pine
H 14.57 in W 33.86 in D 20.87 in
French Cabin Trunk as Coffee Table in Beige Striped Canvas
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful beige canvas cabin suitcase / trunk with brown stripes, metal locks and leather handles, France, 1930s. Steel chromed metal plates locks and stud...
Metal, Steel
H 74.81 in W 38.98 in D 18.51 in
Early 20th Century French Pine Wardrobe
Located in Leicester, GB
A gorgeous French compact single door wardrobe in pine. Made in the early to mid 20th century with lovely details such as the bun feet and curved cornice on top. Inside the wardrobe ...
Pine
H 19 in W 34 in D 22 in
Antique Steamer Trunk Luggage Case Leather Vintage 1920s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A handsome early 20th-century leather steamer trunk, finished in brown leather with hardwood strengthening bands, metal corner mounts and original brass studwork Circa 1920 The trunk...
Leather
H 14.5 in W 31.25 in D 22.75 in
Antique Chinese Lacquered Hide Scholar's Trunk, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, and personal effects, trunks were ...
Hide, Wood
H 18.9 in W 29.53 in D 18.12 in
1920s Goyard Cabin Trunk, 75 cm Goyard Trunk in Chevrons Canvas
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Goyard trunk features the very sought after chevrons canvas as well as all solid brass fittings. It is marked Goyard on its main lock and its 2 clasps. This Goyard steame...
Brass
H 30.5 in W 33 in D 8 in
Goyard Hand-Painted Store Display, Wood, French Provincial, 2005
By Goyard
Located in Ross, CA
Unique store display piece made by Goyard in France in 2005. The inside is signed by the artist who made the piece in Carcassonne, France. This can be used as a display piece, cons...
Wood
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in
Antique 20th Century French Hat Trunk In Chevron Canvas By Goyard, Paris c.1900
By Goyard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb example of an early 20th century Goyard hat trunk, beautifully finished in the brand’s iconic chevron canvas. This unusually sized trunk is in very good condition and evokes...
Leather, Canvas
H 19.69 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
1920s Small Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, 53 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk is very special . Indeed, its proportions are very rare. It features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two large leather side handles, ...
Brass
H 19.69 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
1920s Goyard Trunk, 100 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk, Goyard Courrier Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Aine Goyard courrier trunk has got very nice proportions as well as a beautiful, warm patina. It features its famous and sought after chevron canvas, its original solid brass Go...
Brass
H 22.45 in W 39.77 in D 21.66 in
1920s Goyard Trunk, 100 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk, Goyard Courrier Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Aine Goyard courrier trunk has got very nice proportions as well as a beautiful, rich and warm patina. It features its famous and sought after chevron canvas, its original solid...
Brass
H 16 in W 29.25 in D 7.5 in
Grouping of Three Rare Original Goyard Suitcases/Trunks
By Goyard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grouping of three original Goyard suitcases/wardrobe trunks. All signed and guaranteed authentic. In original unrestored as-acquired condition. Bright and clear signature Goyard prin...
Leather, Canvas
H 24.02 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
1920s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk, Goyard Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two large Goyard engraved brass side handles, solid brass corners and Goyard engraved brass ...
Brass
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 17.33 in
1920s Goyard Hat Trunk, Goyard Trunk, Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Goyard hat trunk features the very sought after chevrons pattern canvas, two large leather side handles, solid brass corners and Goyard engraved brass locks. It's al...
Brass
H 15.75 in W 21.26 in D 14.18 in
21st Century French Extremely Rare "Assouline" Trunk By Goyard, Paris c.2005
By Goyard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Renowned for its mastery of luxurious luggage, the Parisian brand Goyard has partnered with Assouline to create a limited-edition trunk. This exquisite piece, wrapped in pristine che...
Metal
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
1920s Goyard Trunk, 100 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk, Goyard Courrier Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Aine Goyard courrier trunk has got very nice proportions as well as a beautiful, warm patina. It features its famous and sought after chevron canvas, its original solid brass Go...
Brass
H 19.3 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in
1920s Goyard Cabin Trunk , 110 cm Goyard Trunk in Chevrons Canvas
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Goyard trunk features the very sought after chevrons canvas as well as all solid brass fittings: Goyard marked lock. Brass studs. This Goyard steamer trunk has all chocol...
Brass
Goyard bags are of outstanding quality, featuring durable coated canvas material and excellent workmanship. Personalizations of Goyard bags are still hand-painted by Goyard artisans in the house’s ateliers.
Goyard bags are made from coated canvas, leather trims, and fabric interiors. The exterior can be cleaned by wiping it down with a soft cloth dampened with gentle soap and water.