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Trunks and Luggage For Sale
Original Painted Flat Top Trunk With Flowers, Austria dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
The paint is all original on this delightful flat top trunk from Austria.
The flowers in vases are depicted in the front panels, which was a popular folk art design throughout the 18...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Paint
Maharam Bag, Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Three Large by Konstantin Grcic
002 Vellum/Neon
Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965, Germany) is a Munich-based industrial designer who combines deep research with an investigati...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Cotton
20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This very unusual trunk, dating from around 1911, was specially commissioned by Encyclopaedia Britannica and is associated with Cambridge. As described in 100 Legendary Trunks by Louis Vuitton, the idea was both ingenious and practical: rather than having to decide what essential reading material one might bring to a desert island, why not take the entire Encyclopaedia Britannica? Recognised as the most comprehensive and well-researched collection of knowledge, the encyclopaedia was continuously revised and updated, making it not only an indispensable source of learning but also an ideal companion for long journeys. In 1910, the publisher—linked to Cambridge University—placed an order for 1,000 trunks a full year before the eleventh edition was released. Each trunk was designed to house twenty-nine volumes, totalling roughly 28,000 pages (excluding the index) and containing 40,000 articles, all carefully edited to expand its market reach in North America.
Louis Vuitton was at the forefront of luxury trunk design during this era, and his library trunk...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Painted Leather Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in Wilson, NC
Painted leather camphor wood trunk, the top is double brass studded with brass framing. It is painted with a floral center cartouche and borders and...
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1830s English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Suitcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton Suitcase in great vintage condition. France, 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Experience a significant piece of history in an elegant form with our Japanese post war aluminum rive...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
Vintage Gucci Large Black Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Green Red Webbing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Large Black Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Green Red Webbing. Item featured is original vintage Gucci luggage, gold gilt "Made...
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1980s Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
British officer’s trunk in mahogany and brass, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
British officers foot locker in mahogany with brass strap reinforcements and an exceptionally thick, reinforced lid. The brass plate above the lock on the face of the trunk is engrav...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Malle de Voyage Personnalisées. Parigi Fine Anni '40 del Novecento
Located in Milano, IT
Baule Louis Vuitton databile alla fine degli anni '40, restaurato e riportato alle condizioni originali. Si tratta di un baule da viaggio di dimensioni ridotte rispetto ai normali st...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Mid-19th Century Italian Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome mid-19th century trunk, malle from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from leather with iron bindings. Terrific patina.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
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 the left represents a cross patté, the one on the right three towers of a castle. The base is cut into crosspieces with small sculpted patterns, the fittings are original with a hasp lock...
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Early 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
18th Century Oak Trunk or Coffer, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the beautiful hand-carved details that make this oak trunk or "coffer" so impressive. Please examine detailed photos to appreciate the craftsmanship that went into the impressi...
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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
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 II), featuring an iron-hinged, panel top, mounted t...
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17th Century British Jacobean Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and sides. Wrought iron fittings, decorations and side h...
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Mid-18th Century South American Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Dutch Colonial Wood Trunk from Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century wood trunk, hand-crafted in Borneo, Indonesia.
The outside of the trunk is finished in caramel brown, with original metal handles on the sides and also its or...
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1910s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
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
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare Louis Vuitton cabin trunk covered in leather. 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 French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
French Wooden Steam Trunk with Runners, Brass, Iron, Leather Details, circa 1880
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the late nineteenth century features locks stamped Depose, or trademarked. Its wooden runners with brass rivets and brass corners offered protecti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
1980s Gucci GG Tan Leather Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1980s Authentic Gucci Monogram Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Micro GG monogram Coated Canvas Tan Leather
stamped Italy
3 interior sections and 1 inner zippered pocket
9.5W...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, PVC
Brown Alligator Travel Trunk
Located in Westport, CT
English brown alligator brass lock hardware large travel trunk, with all original lining.
Category
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Mid 18th Century Hand-Carved Sabino Wood Trunk found in Jalisco / Western México
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This Mexican Colonial trunk is hand crafted with Sabino wood, it features hand iron forged handles and hinges and has an amazing dovetailed joints.
The piece in general shows wear b...
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Red Painted Leather Camphor Wood Trunk, Chinese Export, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red painted leather trunk with brass trim and nailhead decoration along with painted flowers and vining leaves.
Chinese Export, circa 1850.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Maharam Bag, Karel by Klaartje Martens
By Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bag
Karel by Klaartje Martens
001 Black
Klaartje Martens (b. 1965, the Netherlands) is a textile and accessories designer based in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Waxed cotton can...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Cotton
1970s Domed Trunk Post Modern Geometric Inlays Vintage Mid-Century Post Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful 1970s Central American Domed Trunked, reminiscent of the Memphis or Post Modern style with its clean geometric inlays, Half Circle Domed Top and Turned wooden onion feet. No key, latch can be pushed into slot but does not lock. The trunk also came with a beautiful hand woven Guatemalan...
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1970s Guatemalan Post-Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage deed box. An English, Art Deco iron document or deposit chest, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Displays a desirable age...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Turn of the Century Dog Crate
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Early 19th century shipping crate for a dog. Label on top says it was from New Rochelle, NY. Under the door, is a slot to pull out a tray. Iron hardware.
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1910s Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Vintage Suitcases Set by Fendi, Brown Monogram Travel, 1980s
By Fendi
Located in Roma, IT
Suitcases Fendi vintage brown monogram travel
Four pieces luggage, three suitcases and one cosmetic case.
All with brown genuine leather trim, zip-around closure and top carry hand...
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1980s Italian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Textile
Antique Ladies Folding Crocodile Purse, Sewing Kit.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Victorian Leather Ladies Purse.
A folding crocodile leather ladies purse, wallet, sewing kit with silver-gilt mounts and clip fastening, hallmarked London, 1885 with makers maker FP in a rectangular cartouche. Most probably Frederic Purnell who registered this mark Feb 1876, his earlier mark of an oval cartouche was registered Feb 1868. A rather lovely little sewing purse with compartments for you sewing needles, two material leaves for safety pins and four long thin compartments (possibly for thread). There are three paper packets of old needles ( two Abel Morrall's needles & one Wm. Hall & Co.needle packet) and a 'The Hotel Metropole...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver
Large Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1857
Located in New York, NY
Large and decorative dome top trunk, treasure chest, dated 1857. Made of solid wood with hand-hammered tin trim. Chest shows some wear, normal and consi...
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1850s Scandinavian Campaign Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Tin
United Kingdom, Earth Globe Philips Challenge, 20th Mid-Century 1966
Located in Labrit, Landes
Barrel butter churn, made in Sweden 1797.
This spruce churn can be used as a decoration accessory to hold a plant decoration.
Shipping:
28 / 28 / 99 cm 6.2 kg.
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Late 18th Century Swedish French Provincial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Spruce
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Manhasset, NY
1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges with a cedar interior this functional and decorative chest is simply stunning having an all over brass and copper design with camels, motifs and people. Adding a glass top this stunning chest would make a great coffee table.
J.L. George was the English name used by Shuang Hong Tai, one of several Chinese companies that made carved wooden furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique English Campaign Gray Distress Painted Treasure Chest Trunk - LOCKED
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Campaign Gray Distress Painted Treasure Chest Trunk - LOCKED. Item featured is LOCKED, NO KEY. We have not opened. Inset campaign style handles, solid wood construct...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Original Hand Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk dated 1865
Located in Round Top, TX
This original painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship. The domed top, and hand-painted monogram all reflect its Swedish heritage. Dated 1865, it was likely ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
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 cent...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1800s Carved Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 48 inches one of a kind antique carved wood chest / trunk / cedar chest. Features intricate hand carved details and a unique style and character. Solid carved wood frame and with great patina and finish. Spacious enough to hold many items and perfect to double as a coffee table or put at the foot of a bed or in an entryway, photo shoot prop, wedding decor...
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Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk w/ provenance
Located in Victoria, BC
A fabulous and rare 1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk. It is made with the famous Vuittonite canvas with leather trim and handles. The orange canvas has “turn...
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1920s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 55 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag covered monogram canvas and natural tan leather, serves as a quintessential representation of the brand's unwavering commitment to a design that ha...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Chest
Located in Oceanside, US
A striking and sculptural side chest or end table by Maitland-Smith, crafted in the 1980s. This piece showcases the brand’s signature craftsmanship, featuring a tessellated fossil st...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Brass
circa 1900 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting Children's portraits and floral paintings
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
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Early 1900s European High Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Antique Scandinavian Pine Baroque Folk Art Carved Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique Scandinavian carved Baroque Folk Art dowry chest, Circa 1780.
The chest having a gently domed top with a hinged lid having the original 'snipe' hinges, the edge ...
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1780s Scandinavian Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Sheik Campaign Style 1970s Brass Studded Leather Trunk on Brass Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheik Campaign Style 1970s Brass Studded Leather Trunk on Brass Stand
USA, circa 1970s
Immerse your living space with this 1970s exquisite Sheik Campaign Style Brass Studded Leath...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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
19th Century Victorian Period Oak & Brass Bound travelling Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th-century, large Victorian period oak & brass-bound travelling chest or trunk. Made from oak with brass mounts and brass carrying handles. It features a warm, rich colour and pa...
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19th Century British British Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Pair of Authentic Louis Vuitton Luggage Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of authentic Louis Vuitton luggage pieces.
Individually numbered, pair of brass numbered keys included with both pieces.
Can be moun...
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1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Cartier Must de Cartier Burgundy Red C Logo Leather Suitcase Luggage Paris 1975
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage leather suitcase "Les Must de Cartier" burgundy Bordeaux luggage.
Cartier Must de Cartier Burgundy Red C Logo Leather Suitcase Luggag...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
English necessaire travel case with silver interior by William Neale & Son, 1924
Located in Delft, NL
English necessaire travel case with silver and glass interior by William Neale & Son Ltd, Birmingham
Crystal glass vials that are engraved and ...
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20th Century British Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
English Mid-19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk, Leather and Brass Bound
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather over camphor wood trunk with brass studs from the mid-19th century. This English rectangular brass bound trunk features two latera...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Elaborately Decorated 17th Century Studded Leather Traveling Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fantastic 17th century Dutch traveling trunk in russia leather with elaborate brass stud decoration to front and top in the form of swirling flowers in geometric patterns with central winged cherub pull plate...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Hat Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Louis Vuitton trunk / hat box. Has a silk interior with four corner pockets. Monogrammed on canvas with leather and brass hardware.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Silk
19th Century Alligator Suitcase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
American made suitcase manufactured by Hulbert Bros. They were in business from 1870-1909 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Free shipping within the United Stat...
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Late 19th Century Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Animal Skin
1875 Large Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk + Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1875 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with rare base drawer
I have recently purchas...
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1870s European High Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Crocodile Attache Portfolio with Inside Zipper Pocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crocodile attache portfolio with inside zipper pocket - A fabulous vintage crocodile portfolio / attache from Mexico - great for carrying everythin...
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20th Century Mexican Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crocodile
A Fabulous 1920's Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Stencil Monogram Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are pleased to offer this fabulous original Louis Vuitton 1920 steamer wardrobe trunk. Its completely original having the iconic stencil patter from Louis Vuitton. The exterior is...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
German Late 19th Century Crocodile And Silver Vanity Suitcase Case
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful old crocodile vanity and necessaire case, with eight jars in facetted glass and silver lids, one box in silver, several brushes and combs in silver, inkwell in silver, perfume container in silver and glass, travel clock, lipstick container...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver
Leather Attaché Case, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A handsome mid brown leather attaché case, circa 1925. With lovely quality brass locks and original Rexine leather cloth lining to the interior. This case is not initialled.
Dimensi...
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1920s British Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram canvas but with a distinctive covering crafted from a singular piece of cowhide. This unique piece represents a special order from Louis Vuitton, showcasing the brand's historical commitment to utilising only the finest hides available.
Unlike many of its counterparts, leather trunks and cases of this era often struggle to withstand the test of time, requiring regular treatments to prevent drying and disintegration. Remarkably, this particular example defies the odds, retaining the same supple quality it possessed on the day it first graced the shop floor. This suitcase belongs to Louis Vuitton's collection of "speciality materials," which encompasses a diverse range, including, but not limited to, zinc, copper, crocodile leather, and cow leather.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces.
Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time.In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced.
With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today.
1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Unique French Art DÉco Picnic Case Creme-White Hornback Croco Leather 1930s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Unusual handcrafted Art Deco picnic case out of croco leather with hornback.
The interior of the picnic case is missing.
The object is sewn together and ed...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crocodile
19th Century Rustic Pine Original Painted Flat Top Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
The colorful paint is all original on this beautiful flat top trunk. Flowers were a traditional embellishment as seen on the front of this handcrafted trunk with red, orange, green, ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine, Paint
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.