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Trunks and Luggage For Sale
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Spanish Leather-Wrapped Domed Coffer with Brass Accents from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish leather wrapped wood trunk with brass and nail-head accents from the 19th century. This antique coffer from Spain has a rectangular-shape with domed top. The body and top a...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Brown Alligator Travel Trunk
Located in Westport, CT
English brown alligator brass lock hardware large travel trunk, with all original lining.
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Spanish Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Spanish trunk with original lock and patina. Forged iron hardware.
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Early 18th Century Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Spanish 17th Century Malle - Marriage Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 17th century marriage trunk from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully constructed from wood, clad with leather and wonderful iron or...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

English Leather Boot Trunk, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
An excellent English leather boot trunk with original interior including lift-out tray. Brass fittings and initialed F.B.T. Made by Benjamin of Piccadilly London, circa 1905. Dimens...
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Early 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Artillery Carrier Lamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century artillery shell carrier, England circa 1900, now as lamp and having original leather carrying handle and royal coat of arms.
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Cork

Japanese Namban Lacquer and Inlay Coffer Momoyama Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Japanese Namban Lacquer domed coffer circa 1570-1610s of Azuchi-Momoyama to early Edo period. These types of lacquerware were made for export to ...
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16th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Art Deco Leather Suit Case with Original Canvas Cover
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco leather suit case with original canvas cover This is a good quality piece the tan hide is in good condition with no tears or bad s...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Arts and Crafts Solid Oak and Brass Towel Rack, circa 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent Shape and Condition Elegant and one of a kind towel rack from the early 1900s. This handcrafted, solid oak towel rack comes with circular brass rods for hanging your towels on. It is in perfect condition and thanks to its design, this antique home accessory...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Having a hinged top and raised on shaped bracket feet, 19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration with two large brass carrying handles ...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Leather Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A nicely worn parchment leather trunk with two distinct chop markings on front. With original hardware. From Shandong province, circa 1900. CST348.
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

18th Century Peruvian Engraved Leather Decorated Dome Top Trunk Dated 1767
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Peruvian engraved leather covered wooden dome top trunk with the inscription "JUNYO 17DE767 AÑOS" i.e. 17th of June 1767. Leather engraved wit...
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18th Century Peruvian Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Leather

English Oak Campaign Chest on Stand. Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Oak campaign chest on stand with hinged top, original brass mounts and side handles, baise lined interior, and resting on stand with br...
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19th Century British Antique Trunks and Luggage

Anglo-Indian 1880s Teak and Brass Trunk with Multiple Storage Compartments
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Anglo-Indian teak trunk from the late 19th century, with multiple storage compartments and brass accents. Born in the later years of the 19th century, this exquisite teak wood tru...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Dominio Handmade in Italy Con Amore
Located in Weesp, NL
Handmade in Italy con amore Dominio travel bag Exclusive for sale on 1stDibs. Arguably the most beautiful travel bags in the world, handmade in Ita...
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Late 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

17th Century Spanish Walnut Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Houston, TX
This 17th century Spanish walnut includes original lock and handles. Boasts a beautiful patina and solid construction, would make a great coffee table, end of hall or end of bed (no ...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Very Rare circa 1720 Trunk Chest Coffer on Stand Sideboard Carved Cherub Figures
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind circa 1720 Sideboard sized chest with hand carved cherubs and huge storage Where to begin! This is a real tour de ...
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1720s English George I Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Oak

19th Century Wien Armored Cabinet, Safe, Restored and Functioning, All Original
By Wien
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1969 Wien Armored cabinet, safe, restored and functioning, in solid oak the internal structure, covered with panels in welded steel. Measures cm: H 1...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

Spanish Renaissance Oak Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Renaissance style (17th Cent) large oak camel top floor trunk with wrought iron trim.
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Wrought Iron

19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Mexico City, MX
This chest from the 19th century is a majestic example of the technique known as ‘maque’, or lacquer, developed in Mexico over the centuries. It is lacquered in an orange background and profusely decorated on all sides. On its front a typical Mexican town...
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19th Century Mexican Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Brown Leather Suitcase circa 1920, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
The leather suitcase was made of thick leather with a handle. The suitcase features two brass closures and a brass lock with a key. Inside the leather bag is newly covered with natu...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton "Alzer 75"
Located in Water Mill, NY
Louis Vuitton suitcase with removable tray-Soho location.
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Late 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Primitive Industrial American Factory Craft Trapezoidal Crane Operators Cabinet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily worn patina to old growth pinewood. Triangular shape, two interior shelves. Strong, sturdy, fully functional cabinet/cubby. Many original square nails visible, as well as oth...
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1890s American Industrial Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Chinese Woven Reed Trunk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A work of art in itself, this finely woven Qing dynasty trunk likely once stored prized painted scrolls. Framed in elmwood, the trunk’s panels are lined with thin reeds that were pai...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Reed, Elm

Late 19th Century English Tin and Wood Storage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century English imported storage box with hand-painted gilt Chinese character insignia and Greek key pattern. Features a jointed, hand-carved wooden top and tin siding in ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Tin

Chinese 1900s Wooden Treasure Chest with Rattan Accents and Dark Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century with rattan accents and dark brass handles. This charming Chinese woo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920s Asian Camphor Wood Box with Traditional Lockset and Lateral Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Asian camphor wood box from the early 20th century, with traditional lockset on medallion and lateral handles. This Asian camphor trunk features...
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Early 20th Century Asian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

English 1870s Leather Bound Box with Brass Studs, Mounted on Custom Wooden Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather bound box with brass studs from the late 19th century, raised on custom wooden stand. Born in England during the second half of th...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique British Wilkes & Son Locked Metal Trunk for Export, circa 1800
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century locked metal trunk made for export by the British firm Wilkes & Son. This rectangular trunk was made in metal and painted like a red leather reproduction. Gilt hardwar...
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19th Century European Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Italian Renaissance Polychromed Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance style carved cassone floor trunk with polychromed and gold trim (17th Cent.)
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

English Oak Trunk with Metal Accents and Lateral Handles, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak trunk from the late 19th century, with metal accents and lateral handles. Born in England during the last decade of the 19th century, this handsome oak trunk features ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Oak

19th Century Crocodile Vanity Case with Sterling Initials
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Made by Barrett and Sons, London. This vanity bag belonged to the owner of the Argentinian newspaper when Peron took over Argentina. Comes with pull out compartment and two smaller c...
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Trunks and Luggage

French Steamer Trunk By Aux Etats Unis
Located in Essex, MA
Canvas and leather and wood trim with brass fittings. Provenance ; John Gardner Coolidge. He was the nephew of Isabella Steward Gardner. John was an American diplomat. His summer hom...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Other

English Renaissance Walnut Trunk
Located in New York, NY
English Renaissance style (19th Cent) walnut carved cassone style floor trunk with linenfold design.
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Straw Work Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Spanish Colonial style Straw Work Truck with iron and bronze fittings.
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18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Bronze, Iron

English Leather Shell Box on Rectangular Mahogany Custom Stand, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather shell box from the late 19th century mounted on a custom mahogany stand. Born in England during the later years of the 19th century, this handsome piece features a...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Mahogany, Wood

Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and unique church collection box from Northern Italy. Beautifully constructed from thick planks of walnut with intriguing carving detail. A wonde...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Walnut

Burmese Ladies Make-Up Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Burmese ladies' teak make up trunk, inlaid with brass. The words "Mandalay Box" are inlaid on one side of the front of the trunk, below the brass fitti...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Decoupage Tole Trunk
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style (20th Cent) decorated decoupage on tole floor trunk
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20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Tôle

19th Century Spanish Victorian Carved Walnut and Bronze Reliefs Sewing Table
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish Victorian carved walnut and bronze reliefs sewing table Spectacular sewing table with carved edges, bronze legs and beautiful bronze sculptures reliefs decorating aroun...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Bronze

Norwegian Scandinavian Painted Dowery Chest, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Colorful and brightly painted all-over with flowers and love birds, marriage or dowery chest on carved and painted legs, Scandinavian, circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

William H. Vanderbilt Jr Shotgun Case
Located in Norwell, MA
William H. Vanderbilt, Jr. shotgun case from Purdy of London. With shells, cleaning tools, original labels, etc. Hand tooled leather. Dimensions: 32.5&quo...
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20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A work of art in itself, this finely woven Qing-dynasty trunk likely once stored prized painted scrolls. Framed in elmwood, the trunk’s panels are lined with thin reeds that were pai...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

19th Century Red and Black Chinese Woven Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Chinese trunk with striking red and black lacquer frame and hand woven willow side panels. Beautifully finished wooden interior. From Shanxi Province. CST366.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Willow

1700s, Spanish Wooden Chest with Iron Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century pine wood chest with original forged iron ornamental motifs.
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original mounted braided beckets, and terminating on the original rectangular molded edge base....
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1770s English George III Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Fruitwood, Rope

16 Cowhides for Upholstery or Decoration
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have 16 red cowhide skins for upholstery. These are three year old skins and in good condition. Largest is 52" x 44" and the smallest is 39" x 47".
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2010s Swedish Rustic Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

English Coffer or Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Schellebelle, BE
18th century English coffer or trunk in oak, nice patinated in warm red color.
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18th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Oak

South American Cowhide & Leather Trunk
Located in New York, NY
South American Colonial (Peruvian 19th Cent) cowhide and leather floor trunk (Bataca) with a geometric strap design.
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19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Cowhide, Leather

18th Century Pair of Italian Polychrome Coffers
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century pair of Italian polychrome coffers, hand painted in green and typical Italian period ochre color vegetable and ornamental motifs. Featured in "Arredo Domestico", a c...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Storage Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Simple lacquered Chinese trunk in vivid color.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

German Dowry Trunk, circa 1870
Located in Evergreen, CO
Unique centered feet make up the base of this piece that features the original hinges and handles. The beautiful interior patina and interior decorative hinges help make this piece l...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Set of Pigskin Luggage, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most unique set of Drew & Son Picadilly (Mortar) Pigskin luggage, 1920s. Ralph Lauren's favorite luggage. Dimensions: 30" L X 18.5" D X 12" H 30" L X ...
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1920s American Vintage Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Collection of 19th Century Hide and Leather Trunks
Located in New York, NY
Handsome collection of 19th century leather and hair on hide trunks and boxes with original interior paper linings. Newspaper lining on smaller dark trunk dated March 20th, 1824. Bea...
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1840s American Antique Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Midcentury Large Trunk for Furs Shelter in Solid Wood of Pine Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury large container box trunk for furs shelter in solid wood of pine polished to wax Measures cm: H 90, W 204, D 80
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Trunks and Luggage

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Pine

Storage Brass Case for Slippers: Idea for a Gift
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Nice old brass case for storing Your favorite slippers or for an unusual gift . O/5574
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

British Colonial Crocodile Case on Custom Stand from the 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom stand supporting a crocodile case from India in the 1920s. This case features a crocodile skin exterior with a cloth interior and numerous pockets. On the front are two basi...
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Crocodile, Wood

16th Century Italian Buffet Trunk
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 16th Century buffet trunk from Italy, would make a great coffee table too!
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16th Century 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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