Trunks and Luggage
Late 19th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
1940s English Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 18th Century Danish Antique Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Oak
1830s French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Trunks and Luggage
Oak
18th Century Queen Anne Antique Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Wood
20th Century Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Iron, Aluminum
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Trunks and Luggage
Fabric, Wood
Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
19th Century American Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Pine
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
18th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
19th Century Chinese Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1880s Italian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1960s Philippine Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Bamboo
Early 1900s Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Metal
1860s American American Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Pine
1890s Scottish Country Antique Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1920s Azerbaijani Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wool
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Paper
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Silver Plate
1940s American Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Crocodile
1930s Caucasian Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Trunks and Luggage
Metal
19th Century Renaissance Antique Trunks and Luggage
Linen, Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Walnut
17th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 1900s North American Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 1900s North American Medieval Antique Trunks and Luggage
Bronze, Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Trunks and Luggage
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Antique Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 1900s British British Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Faux Leather
1920s Spanish Baroque Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Bronze
1850s Scandinavian Campaign Antique Trunks and Luggage
Tin
19th Century Indian Other Antique Trunks and Luggage
Teak
18th Century Italian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Leather
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut
1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Late 19th Century European Campaign Antique Trunks and Luggage
Metal
19th Century Indian Other Antique Trunks and Luggage
Teak
19th Century Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
19th Century Asian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Metal
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.