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Au Départ Steamer Trunk, circa 1910
By Au Départ
Located in London, GB
A glorious trunk by the French maker Au Départ. With brass fittings and leather trim. Circa 1910. The damaged original cotton lining to the interior has been replaced with a similar one to match.
Dimensions: 101 cm/39¾ inches (length) x 53 cm/20? inches (depth) x 47.5 cm/18¾ inches (height).
Au Départ are one of the Grande Marques of French luggage makers. They were founded in 1834 around the advent of railway travel; Au Départ literally means 'at departure'. In 1847, Au Départ first opened at 7 Boulevard Denain in Paris selling luggage and travel goods, positioned opposite the newly opened Gare du Nord railway station. However, it wasn't until 1871 that the company really began to expand, when it was taken over by the Bertin brothers, Ernest and Paul who had started their business selling haberdashery at the Saint-Quentin market and then expanded to include bags and baskets. Under the stewardship of the Bertin brother’s, a second Paris shop was opened in 1874 at 29, Avenue de l’Opéra, while the Boulevard Denain store expanded its product offering to include armoury, hunting and fishing equipment...
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1910s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bench Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 20th century French bench trunk.
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Trunks and Luggage
Materials
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 dressed seated men and women. Floral borders. Painted red inside, brass hardware.
Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
French Mediterranean Canvas and Wood Travel Trunk, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A vintage wood and textile canvas vintage trunk manufactured at the Art Deco period. It is patinated in ivory color with hotel labels, wooden bars, metal protections and leather han...
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1930s French Bohemian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk in Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton hat trunk dating to the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide. These all-leather trunks were made by special order and Louis Vuitton used...
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20th Century British Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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...
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Late 18th Century German Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Master Shipwright's Chest, English, Mahogany, Tool Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master shipwright's chest. An English, ebonized mahogany tool trunk with ornate interior, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
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Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Carved Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful trunk or coffer from Northern Spain that was made in the first part of the 17th century.
It features a rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved base. The front...
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Mid-17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
18th Century Continental Coffer Trunk Small
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a handsome 18th century Continental trunk. This one is smaller in size. Some repairs are evident. The right side handle is not original. Warm patina on the surfaces.
Meas...
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1750s European Jacobean Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
Vintage Set of 6 Leather Suitcases of the Greek Brand WINGS
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant set of 6 leather suitcases,
By the Greek brand WINGS,
All with great,good old used patina of the leather,
can be used as decoration items in a Dressing room or Library
Differ...
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1960s European Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Amazing Highly Carved 19th Century French Trunk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous highly carved oak trunk featuring rich Renaissance figures with lots of floral and leaf motifs. The top opens to reveal plenty of storage, while closed it may be used as a ...
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1860s French Renaissance Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
19th Century Danish Hand Painted Domed Top Trunk
Located in London, GB
Swedish Hand Painted Domed Top Trunk
Iron, pine, paint, metalwork. A Swedish 19th-century hand-painted dome top dowry trunk with its original blue paintwork. The facade depicts th...
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Steel and Wooden Trolley, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Attractive and very decorative industrial warehouse cart from the 1950s.
Nice wear, and still very sturdy and usable today.
Made from metal covere...
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1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
Located in palm beach, FL
In 1870’s, the Wardrobe trunk became the ultimate symbol of Parisian chic for outfits and accessories. Since, it undergoes a constant evolution to keep pace with the exigences of mod...
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1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Small English Vintage Brown Leather Handmade Case with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English vintage small leather case from the mid 20th century, with brass accents. Created in England during the 20th century, this small leather case is made of brown leather acce...
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Mid-20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century
English Brass Mounted Trunk w/ Original Key.
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19th Century Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Large George III Antique Mahogany Cellarette/Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large George III antique mahogany cellarette/wine cooler having a splendid quality mahogany lift up top with a moulded edge opening to reve...
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Other
Early Colonial Stained Maple Handmade Travel Trunk / Chest with Hinged Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade travel trunk carved from maple wood planks with applied steel hinges and clasp.
The hinged top opens to reveal a removable, divided tray providi...
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Maple
Vintage Leather Bag with Carry Handles
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Small vintage leather Gladstone style bag
A tan leather square mouth small 'Gladstone' bag with brown linen interior with a side pocket. The...
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1950s English Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Antique 18th Century Baroque Oak Brass Dome Top Hope Chest Trunk Coffer Box 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
An extraordinary and extremely rare primitive early 18th Century Baroque trunk or chest. Made of oak featuring a domed top with brass bound hardware and pegged wood wheels...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Decorated Blue Leather Covered Wood Trunk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Decorated blue leather covered camphor wood trunk, bound with brass and mounted with cast brass bail handles.
China, made for the Western Trade, circa 1825.
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1820s Chinese Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Wooden Chest or Floor Trunk, Original Paint
Located in Praha, CZ
19th century antique wooden chest or floor trunk.
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1890s Czech Industrial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Sublime 1797 Dated Hand Paitned Portugese Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1797 dated hand painted Portuguese trunk or chest
A very good looking and well made piece. A typical hand painted European piece which is highly collectable and very versatile. It comes complete with the original lock and key which works however it is a little temperamental
We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, there will be normal age related patina marks all over
I purchased this from a Chateau in Belgium, prior to that it was with an antiques company...
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1790s Portuguese George III Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
SET Suitcase and Beauty Case with Kilim, Vuitton Model
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Anatolian Old Cicim manufactured suit-case and beauty-case, with Italian red Bordeaux fine leather -
I suggest to place on a shelf or cupboard -
ref. 01/02 -
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1980s Italian International Style Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Korean Early 20th Century Storage Chest with Silver Plated Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Korean storage chest from the early 20th century, with silver plated brass hardware and drop down panel. Created in Korea during the early years of the 20th century, this ...
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Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage
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Silver Plate, Brass
Large Vintage Leather Brief Case, Doctors Bag
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large vintage leather brief case, doctors bag.
This a superb quality piece, it is made in heavy quality tan pig skin, with brass working ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Very Large Antique Travel Suitcase, English, Leather, Steamer, Shipping Trunk
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large travel suitcase. An English, leather steamer or shipping trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Generously sized for the grandest of tours
Displays a desirable aged patina
Rich, sturdy leather in delightful caramel hues
Braced with oak stiles and leather shoulders
Large leather straps with a quartet of buckles
Decorated with period travel labels for visual interest
Marked with the name Calmady-Hamlyn - a high-ranking British officer and Justice of Peace
Dark maroon fabric lining to the interior
Full-width removable stowage tray
Lid interior complete with a ruched fabric pocket
This is a fascinatingly large antique suitcase...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Chinese Late 19th Century Red Trunk with Black Hand-Painted Riders on Horses
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian Palembang trunk from the late 19th, early 20th century, with hand-painted décor. Created in Indonesia during the Turn of the Century, this Palembang trunk attracts our ...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scandinavian countries. Perhaps one of the most intriguing items that was produced by these workshops was the iron money...
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Mid-17th Century German Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
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Iron
Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An impressive, solid wood, period, hinge-top document box completely covered in tole and incised brass with delicate foliate designs throughout. The inside lined in a vibrant, scarle...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Metal
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 the inside is dressed with the original red velvet upholstery. The piece is in excellent condition and has a rich patinated brown leather finish. This hat box would make a unique addition to a travel, trunk or fashion accessory collection.
A top hat (also called a high hat, a cylinder hat, or a topper), is a tall, flat-crowned hat for men traditionally associated with formal wear in Western dress codes, meaning white tie, morning dress, or frock coat. Traditionally made of black silk or sometimes grey, the top hat emerged in Western fashion by the end of 18th century. Although it declined by the time of the counterculture of the 1960s, it remains a formal fashion accessory. A collapsible variant of a top hat, developed in the 19th century, is known as an opera hat...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Trunks and Luggage
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Brass
Louis Vuitton Early 20th Century Luggage Suitcase Brown Leather Brass Locks
Located in Sacile, PN
Suitcase by Louis Vuitton, dated 1910 circa. Engraved latch, brown and camel leather.
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Louis XIII Style Solid Walnut Coffer or Trunk with Drawer
Located in Birmingham, AL
An early 18th century Louis XIII style coffer or trunk handcrafted of solid old growth French walnut having a beautiful rich and dark color patina, circa 1710. This handsome trunk features typical Renaissance style geometric carvings like the raised lozenge on the front and raised à pointe de diamants or diamond tipped decoration on the side panels. Raised on bun feet. Original iron handles and hardware. Coffers and trunks were used to keep all sorts of treasures under lock and key while still functioning as seats, tables, and even beds for children...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Trunks and Luggage
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Walnut
Spanish Leather Suitcases as Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful set of two brown leather suitcases placed as side / end table, Spain, 1930s.
They have leather handles and metal hardware.
The small one is a travel suitcase with a gentleman vanity...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Haveli Trunk with Iron-Clad Fittings
Located in Casteren, NL
A mid-19th century, Anglo-Indian Trunk with original ribbed iron fittings.
The trunk or chest is made in solid teak wood and richly decorated with hammered and forged iron strappin...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Antique Norwegian Colonial Oak Iron Bound Dome Top Sea Chest Immigrants Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Designed to serve as a container for sea transport, sea chests were sometimes elaborately adorned with intricate ironwork as is the case with this museum quality extra large, hinged,...
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17th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
French Traveling Trunk Domed Leather Brass Ornate Studded Fleur De Lys
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique French trunk, traveling trunk, domed top trunk, leather, ornate studded,
Fleur De Lys, 1700's trunk, with lion escutcheon.
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18th Century European Other Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood with Brass Overlay and Studs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare early 20th century handcrafted Zanzibar blanket chest with brass metal overlay and brass studs throughout. The antique trunk is comprised of solid carved teak wood and features ornate brass interior hinges. The interior is also fitted with a candle box on the upper left corner. The chest is adorned with ornate brass metal corner plates and brass studs throughout, creating a series of geometric symbols and Moorish inspired patterns. The patterns on the top of the trunk are said to symbolize the Fountain of Youth. The chest features a hand-carved ebonized wood base and brass carrying handles. Exquisitely detailed with magnificent craftsmanship. Originally used for travels and often for the exports of good. Makes a great coffee table or accent piece or entryway chest.
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Horn Veneered Chest or Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an eye-catching late 20th century small trunk or chest that has been meticulously veneer in horn in a chevron parquetry style. The chest is in overall good condition with min...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Trunks and Luggage
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Horn, Wood
Cabin Trunk from the 1930s
By Dale
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful decorative cabin trunk from the 1930s. These were often used as a wardrobe on intercontinental crossings. The idea was that you left the clothes in the suitcase. Interior i...
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1930s North American Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
19th Century European Hand Painted Wooden Coffer Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European storage chest from the 19th century. This antique trunk, with it's rectangular-shaped body, features it's original hand painted decorations about the top front sides in a ...
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19th Century European Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Vintage Shoe Travelling Case, Salesman's, Collector's, Travel Trunk, Globite
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shoe travelling case. An Australian, salesman’s or collectors travel trunk by Globite, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
...
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Early 20th Century Australian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Antique Handcrafted Wooden and Hand Forged Iron Coach / Carriage Strongbox 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and highly decorative antique box with working lock and key.
This is another one of those rare antiques that makes you realize that no matter how long you have been in thi...
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19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Leather Triple Hat Bucket, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A fantastic gentleman's leather hat bucket with brass catch and original quilted silk lining to the interior that would hold two top hats, or a bowler and a top hat, plus space in the lid for an opera hat...
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Early 1900s British Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton 'Vache Naturelle' Tan Leather Suitcase, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
A superb 'Vache Naturelle' suitcase by Louis Vuitton. With original cotton lined interior (missing tray), circa 1935.
Louis Vuitton was founded by its namesake in 1854, with the fir...
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1930s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
18th Century Sri Lankan Satinwood Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A striking Sri Lankan satinwood trunk from the 18th Century. The trunk's edges are decorated with a scalloped design at the front and sides. The top of this trunk opens at one side a...
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Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Satinwood
18th-C. Large Scale Hand Painted Continental / Swedish Pine Coffer or Trunk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece! It is a large scale hand painted continental coffer or trunk. It could be Swedish in origin. Note hand forged hardware...
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Late 18th Century European Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Spanish Mesquite Trunk Found in Zacatecas / Western México
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Beautiful mezquite wood trunk with remains of orange paint, found in Zacatecas, Western Mexico.
The piece in general shows wear but we find that it only adds character to this 250 year old trunk.
It will be a great piece with functional storage, perfect for storing blankets in a guest bedroom...
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Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Vintage Oriental Hand Painted Trunk or Chest Depicting Immortals and Buildings
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning oriental hand painted trunk or chest with painting depicting immortals amongst buildings
A very finely de...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
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 and come in various shapes and styles. This leather and brass trunk, known as a mall...
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17th Century French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Very Robust Brassbound William IV Anglo-Chinese Padouk Silver Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very robust brassbound William IV Anglo-Chinese padouk silver chest, of rectangular form with a hinged lid and the original substantial brass carrying handles, the lock stamped ‘Barron WR Patent’. Circa 1830.
Footnote: In 1778 Robert Barron...
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1830s Chinese William IV Antique Trunks and Luggage
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Padouk
French Early 20th Century Bibliotheque du Senat Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 20th century Bibliotheque du Senat trunk.
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Parchment Leather Trunk
Located in New York, NY
An antique Chinese parchment leather trunk with original hardware and beautiful patterned interior. From Shanghai, circa 1900.
CST358.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Carved Black Forest Trunk, France, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Black Forest carved wood trunk with hinged lift top and grapevine motif, circa 1890.
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1890s French Black Forest Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
1950s Wrights Bread Crate Vintage Industrial Vulcanized Display Box Basket Tray
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Big old Bread transport crate with wooden rails on bottom. Interior depth is 5 inches.
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Natural Fiber
French Art Deco Dome-Top Box, Miniature Parquetry Work
Located in Port Chester, NY
Practical size for holding papers or some firewood, but most notable for the very fine marquetry work, and the color and patina. Very attractive piece for storage. Any minor losses ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
18th Century Spanish Wooden Trunk with Iron Hardware
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 18th century Spanish wooden trunk with iron hardware.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Antique and Vintage Trunks and Luggage
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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