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Trunk Cabinet
By Atelier Ruben van Megen
Located in MAASBREE, LI
used. The hinges are reminiscent of a trunk. A nice and handy feature is the base of the cabinet, which
Category

2010s Dutch Other Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Trunk Cabinet
Trunk Cabinet
H 92.52 in W 62.21 in D 25.4 in
Antique Painted Domed Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
180-year-old trunk is hand-painted, giving it a distressed look, complimented by brass handles and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Painted Domed Chest Trunk on Stand
Antique Painted Domed Chest Trunk on Stand
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
18th Century Irish Mahogany Campaign Trunk on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
trunk as is the drawer in the Stand but these areas allow for commonly needed items to be set within
Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century English Leather Travel Trunk on Later Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This interesting period trunk, circa 1680-1700 is constructed of wood that has been banded in iron
Category

Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chinese Parchment Leather Trunk on Stand Brass Mounts and Handles
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Chinese parchment leather bound trunk on stand with brass mounts and handles. Used to store
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Carriage Trunk
Located in New York, NY
English painted leather carriage trunk on stand 18th/19th c. and adapted, the leather chest with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Tessellated Stone Chest Small Trunk on Base by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mini hope chest box on chrome base by Maitland Smith with fine brass inlay strip.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Modern Trunk Bar Black and Red with Sink Inside on Wheels
Located in Weiningen, CH
Modern trunk bar black and red with sink inside on wheels.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Plastic, Bentwood

Modern Trunk Bar Black and Red with Sink Inside on Wheels
Modern Trunk Bar Black and Red with Sink Inside on Wheels
No Reserve
H 43.31 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Antique Camphorwood Trunk
Located in New York, NY
This antique camphorwood was hand-crafted in China in the late 19th century. It is brass-bound on the corners and edges, with bail handles mounted to the sides. The wood has a warm t...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Camphorwood Trunk
Antique Camphorwood Trunk
H 15 in W 16 in D 33 in
17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is an extremely rare 17th century Dutch William & Mary Chinoiserie style coffer trunk on
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Antique 1690s Dutch William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Red Vintage Trunk with Yellow Inside Lining & Blue Leaves on Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest from the Mid-20th Century with egret bird motifs and friezes of bats and flowers around all the edges. Immerse yourself in the artful allu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Red Vintage Trunk with Yellow Inside Lining & Green Leaves on Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest from the Mid-20th Century with egret bird motifs and friezes of bats and flowers around all the edges. Immerse yourself in the artful allu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in palm beach, FL
answer new requirements. This Louis Vuitton cabinet trunk in canvas and LV monogrammed lozines, and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
H 43 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique Jacobean Oak Wood Figural Carved Blanket Chest Trunk on Bun Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Jacobean Oak Wood Figural Carved Blanket Chest Trunk on Bun Feet. Item features is a nice
Category

Early 20th Century Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Empire Period Officer's Trunk
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb officer's trunk in wood and iron from the Empire period 19 century Very beautiful and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Empire Period Officer's Trunk
Empire Period Officer's Trunk
H 29.93 in W 38.59 in D 22.84 in
Very Rare circa 1720 Trunk Chest Coffer on Stand Sideboard Carved Cherub Figures
Located in GB
continental carved coffee or trunk on a later carved oak Stand especially made for the chest. There has been a
Category

Antique 1720s English George I Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Late 20th Century Spanish Embossed Leather Suitcase-Form Cabinet on Bun Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain circa 1990, the small cabinet stands on bun feet, and is upholstered with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chinese Mottled Gold & Black Chinoiserie Chest or Trunk on Stand Box Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Chinese trunk on stand. Made from hardwood with a mottled gold finish and black
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Continental Antique Baroque Style Trunk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental baroque style oak trunk, circa early 19th century. With a single board rectangular
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Continental Antique Baroque Style Trunk
Continental Antique Baroque Style Trunk
H 23 in W 62.25 in D 22.5 in
17th Century French Oak Trunk
Located in Burton, TX
Found at the Paris Flea Market this 17th Century French Oak Trunk features hand carved and original
Category

Antique 17th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Oak Trunk
17th Century French Oak Trunk
H 19 in W 52 in D 16.75 in
17th Century English Oak Joined Chest or Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English panel carved coffer or chest (trunk) of oak from the Jacobean period (King James
Category

Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Original Steamer Trunk , Wooden strapped
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real neat looking Wooden Trunk . Found at an Antique shop in LA long ago .Believed to be made by
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown American Craftsman Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Oak Trunk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique English oak trunk, 18th century. With a rectangular overhanging top, the front with a
Category

Antique 18th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century English Oak Trunk
18th Century English Oak Trunk
H 30 in W 49.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century, English Oak Trunk
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century English oak trunk A simple rectangular design with iron handles and iron strap hinges
Category

Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

19th Century, English Oak Trunk
19th Century, English Oak Trunk
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 26.5 in
Italian 19th Century Painted Trunk
Located in Houston, TX
This trunk from Tuscany has a very nice Florentine motif painted on the exterior. It’s made of pine.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Italian 19th Century Painted Trunk
Italian 19th Century Painted Trunk
H 20.25 in W 53 in D 21.38 in
Polychromed Spanish Colonial Leather Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early leather trunk decorated with complex rillette embossing and retaining elements of its
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather

18th Century Rustic Dutch Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century rustic dutch trunk was fashioned from old-growth oak using nothing but hand tools by
Category

Antique 1770s Dutch Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Rustic Dutch Trunk
18th Century Rustic Dutch Trunk
H 21 in W 36 in D 21.5 in
Primitive Tree Trunk Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A so called 'Armoire Berle' from the French Ardeche region. Carved out one solid chestnut tree by local artisans in the 19th century. Great color and patina running troughout with a ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Primitive Cupboards

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Primitive Tree Trunk Cupboard, 19th Century
Primitive Tree Trunk Cupboard, 19th Century
H 51.19 in W 27.56 in D 22.05 in
18th Century, Country French Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Trunk is a marvelous reminder of the traditional craftsmanship so
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

18th Century, Country French Trunk
18th Century, Country French Trunk
H 19 in W 41.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century, Dutch Colonial Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch colonial trunk was hand-crafted from seasoned, old-growth white oak to last for
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century, Dutch Colonial Trunk
19th Century, Dutch Colonial Trunk
H 24 in W 44 in D 21.5 in
Green Leather Camphorwood Studded Trunk
Located in Wilson, NC
This trunk has repeating brass stud work that frames the top with a studded panel. A few of the
Category

Antique 1830s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Green Leather Camphorwood Studded Trunk
Green Leather Camphorwood Studded Trunk
H 18.5 in W 42 in D 21.25 in
Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gothic Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic Trunk ~ Blanket Chest continues the legacy of the original form of cased
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

1970s Hand Carved Chinoserie Trunk Secretaires Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
cabinet is statement piece which and packed with personality!! Just look at the gorgeous hand carved
Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique burr walnut blanket chest / trunk. This was made in England, it
Category

Vintage 1950s British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
Antique Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
H 19.3 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
18th Century German Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Made to safeguard your precious treasures, this impressive wooden chest made in Germany circa 1780. Elaborate ornamentation on the front includes diverse sea motifs such as a fish sc...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Oak Trunk
18th Century German Oak Trunk
H 28 in W 57.9 in D 22.2 in
Antique Italian Brass Wood Chest Trunk
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian antique chest, trunk in great solid wood with blackened carved edges and frames
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Brass Wood Chest Trunk
Antique Italian Brass Wood Chest Trunk
H 21.26 in W 30.32 in D 19.3 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.
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

20th Century Trunk for Storage
20th Century Trunk for Storage
H 18.25 in W 34.25 in D 18 in
Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600
Located in Madrid, ES
Trunk with three locks, made in wood, leather and wrought iron. This type of trunks and chest with
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600
Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600
H 18.9 in W 49.22 in D 22.45 in
Substantial Carved Oak Trunk with Iron Accents
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted mid-century from solid oak, this substantial trunk pairs a heavily, hand-carved front and
Category

Mid-20th Century European Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Other

Contemporary Madonna Trunk in Aluminum by Altreforme
By Valentina Fontana
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Luxurious trunk to host the most precious women’s treasures, dedicated to the Queen of Pop, Madonna
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum

Large Teak British Campaign Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome British Campaign teak blanket chest or trunk which could also be used as a coffee table
Category

Mid-20th Century European Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

19th Century British Colonial Trunk with Inlay
Located in Pasadena, CA
A handsome 19th century British Colonial trunk from Sri Lanka that features beautiful inlay
Category

Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century storage trunk has a simple, rectangular form, wrapped in a layer of softly worn hide and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel, Brass

Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk Table, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic painted trunk from northern China is lavishly decorated from end to end in the
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tibetan Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

18th Century Iron Bound Domed Oak Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome Baroque style oak trunk has a domed top and whimsical patinated iron mounts. The
Category

Antique 18th Century European Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century Iron Bound Domed Oak Trunk
18th Century Iron Bound Domed Oak Trunk
H 30.375 in W 51 in D 21.25 in
Early 19th Century Re-Purposed English Trunk
Located in Evergreen, CO
transformation. From flip-top trunk or blanket chest to a small cabinet with shelves on rails and front opening
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Northern Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Maple, Oak

Early 19th Century Re-Purposed English Trunk
Early 19th Century Re-Purposed English Trunk
H 23.75 in W 39.5 in D 20.75 in
Late 18th Century English Carved Oak Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This late 18th century English carved oak trunk features intricate carvings on the facade. There
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century English Carved Oak Trunk
Late 18th Century English Carved Oak Trunk
H 22.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.75 in
English Leather Bound Campaign Trunk, c. 1820-1830
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic British leather-bound Campaign Trunk that was created in China at the beginning
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Wedding trunk / chest with coat of arms - Renaissance - 1600
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Renaissance wedding chest in chestnut from the late 16th or early 17th century. On the front of the chest are carved the coat of arms of the spouses' families: the one on t...
Category

Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Carved Sarcophagus Coffer Trunk Blanket Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique European, likely Italian, sarcophagus shaped coffer, trunk or blanket chest that would also
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Beech

Belgian Oak Trunk with Iron Hardware, circa 1855
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted from European Oak and finished with a light stain, this substantial trunk boasts generous
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Vintage Brazilian Walnut ‘Sabara’ Trunk by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage Brazilian walnut ‘Sabara’ trunk by Sergio Rodrigues. This was made
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest was purpose-built for a cozy niche, and its
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Trunk Mobile Office Bureau Leather Black Restoration Hardware Timothy Oulton
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
bookcase for the home or travel to exhibitions or sites Vintage trunk stylish and beautifully made by
Category

2010s Central American Campaign Desks

Materials

Chrome

Pine Dome-Top Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dome-top trunks, even Central European ones, are not usually this decorative. But this beautiful example has lovely exposed dovetails, ebonized split balusters on the front corners, ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Late Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Pine Dome-Top Trunk or Blanket Chest
Pine Dome-Top Trunk or Blanket Chest
H 22.5 in W 38.5 in D 21 in
20th Century Vintage Goyard Trunk, circa 1920-1930
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
within the interior of the trunk. F Best & Co are known as Trunk and portmanteau makers. The trunk is
Category

Early 20th Century French Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Leather

18th Century Chinese Export Painted Leather Trunk
Located in London, GB
Camphor-lined and with brass borders and nailing, painted with floral panels and borders on a sealing-wax red ground; on a later conforming, red-painted stand.  
Category

Antique 1790s Chinese Blanket Chests

Swiss bern alp painted trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
painted chest from the Bernese Alps dated 1753 you can see on the sides of the chest a bear typical of this region of Switzerland , all the fittings and the lock are original
Category

Antique 1750s Swiss Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swiss bern alp painted trunk
Swiss bern alp painted trunk
H 33.86 in W 63 in D 24.41 in
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Trunk On Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the trunk on cabinet you’re looking for. A trunk on cabinet — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect trunk on cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each trunk on cabinet bearing Georgian, Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made trunk on cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Trunk On Cabinet?

A trunk on cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,088, while the lowest priced sells for $1,100 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Trunk On Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Serving the packing needs of French travellers, Goyard began producing its luxury trunks in 1792 under the name House of Martin. The trunks are characterized by their hand-painted monograms, unique motifs and stripes. Shop a collection of antique Goyard trunks from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mule trunk is a trunk featuring a chest-like top section and two or three drawers built into the lower portion. This made it easy to access items in the bottom of the trunk. Browse an array of antique mule trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 1792, the House of Martin was a well-known trunk maker creating trunks and other leather goods for the French. The company was renamed in 1853 after Francois Goyard took over the business. Goyard is still in business and known for its artisanal craftsmanship and the scarcity of this luxe brand. Rather than mass-producing products like its competition, Goyard is happy to create trunks one at a time, and often with custom specifications. Find a collection of vintage and modern Goyard bags and trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    You can line a steamer trunk with a variety of materials. Paper is a simple solution for lining, but you can also use fabrics like velvet to protect items stored inside. Find a range of steamer trunks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Steamer trunks can be worth as much as $3,000 depending on the quality and condition. Some renowned fashion houses, such as Goyard and Louis Vuitton, have designed steamer trunks that are worth as much as $45,000. Find a range of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify your steamer trunk, look inside the lid, along the interior and on the bottom for a stamp that indicates the manufacturer. Popular makers of steamer trunks included Clinton, Goyard, Hartmann, Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Moynat, Oshkosh, Taylor and Truesdale. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted steamer trunks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    What Louis Vuitton trunks are used for today differs from their original purpose. Today, most people use the sturdy, hard-sided trunks as decorative storage furniture in their homes. However, 19th-century versions were for travelers taking long trips, usually by ship. The size and durability of the trunks made them ideal for safely transporting personal items. Find a diverse assortment of Louis Vuitton trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The Louis Vuitton trunk is a hard-sided piece of luggage with a rectangular shape and a hinged lid. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the French luxury fashion house's trunks saw use as travel accessories, with people using them to carry their personal belongings on long voyages via ship. Today, Louis Vuitton trunks are more commonly used as decorative storage solutions in homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Louis Vuitton trunks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    An old steamer trunk is a type of luggage. Most often, it has a rectangle or domed shape. Its purpose was to carry clothing and other personal belongings while traveling. The name comes from the fact that most often, their owners traveled via steam ship. Shop a selection of antique steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can do a variety of things with old metal trunks. Use one in place of your coffee table in the living room or add a cushion and throw pillows to transform it into a bench. Lift the lid and add supports and cushions to create a one-of-a-kind accent chair, or position it beside your bed as a nightstand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of metal trunks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Louis Vuitton is particularly known for making high-end trunks in the company’s early years. The first trunk crafted by Louis Vuiton was made in 1858. Browse a collection of authentic vintage Louis Vuitton trunks from top sellers worldwide on 1sDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although steamer trunks are no longer used for traveling, they are still produced as a way to store valuables and as a storage solution. Steamer trunks were widely used in the late 18th century throughout the early 20th century as a way to transport clothes and other personal belongings and were meant to bridge the gap between luggage and storage. Shop a wide range of vintage and contemporary steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The value of a trunk depends on the condition, style, size, and make. Usually fully restored American made trunks can be anywhere from $300 to $900. A vintage French made trunk will usually be more than $2,000. There are plenty of vintage trunks to be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, typically people don't travel with steamer trunks. Due to their size and weight, steamer trunks aren't ideal for traveling by air or sea. However, people still purchase steamer trunks to use as storage solutions and decorative accents in their homes. Shop a selection of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Louis Vuitton still makes trunks. In fact, the iconic trunk and designer brand celebrated their 200th anniversary in 2021 with 200 trunks designed by a variety of celebrities and artists. Find vintage and contemporary Louis Vuitton trunks from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the first things to check on your Louis Vuitton trunk is the hardware logo. The lettering should be crisp and even. Also, check the stitching, which should be uniform. If any stitching is out of place, it's likely your trunk is fake. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Louis Vuitton trunks and bags from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The first Louis Vuitton trunk was made in 1858. It wasn't until 1906 that the luxury fashion house began producing trunks in a style similar to their modern accessories. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Louis Vuitton bags, luggage and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether old storage trunks are worth anything depends on a number of factors. The trunk’s manufacturer is one of the biggest determiners of value. Pieces designed by Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Martin Maier, Oshkosh, Moynat, Taylor and Truesdale are highly sought by collectors, for example. The condition of the trunk and its style will also impact the price you can expect to receive for it. To get an idea of the fair market value of a particular piece, consult a certified appraiser or reputable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of storage trunks.
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    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A breakfront cabinet is a cabinet whose center portion projects beyond the end sections. Shop gorgeous breakfront cabinets at 1stDibs.

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