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Trunks and Luggage For Sale
Mid-Century Cedar Chest by Lane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century American made blanket chest with cedar lining.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak, Cedar
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, 62 cm Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Louis Vuitton trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, large leather side handles, sta...
Category
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, 75 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, medium size, rare and sought after Tissé monogram canvas, black metal bound with b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Suitcase with Original Luggage Labels, 1950s
Located in Żory, PL
Suitcase from the 1950s, preserved in original vintage condition with visible patina. Numerous luggage labels mainly from German cities.
Category
Mid-20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Other
Louis Vuitton Suitcase
Located in Munich, DE
Travel in style with this iconic Louis Vuitton suitcase. Crafted from premium materials and featuring the signature monogram, it’s the epitome ...
Category
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Vintage Oshkosh Suitcase
Located in Morristown, NJ
A 1930's vintage USA hard shell suitcase in cream canvas with red stripes, leather and brass trim and hardware. The interior with a label reading Sioux by Oshkosh Luggage - None Finer 'Round the World. The exterior has a metal label reading Oshkosh Luggage and has the initials M.L.H under the handle.
The bold and signature stripes on the "Chief" luggage line by Oshkosh sets it apart from the crowd. Made by the Oshkosh Luggage of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the Chief Oshkosh...
Category
1930s American American Classical Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Wooden Band Large Steamer Trunk Orange Ship Trunk Cunard Line Decals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wooden band large steamer trunk orange ship trunk Cunard line decals. Item features various original "Cunard Line First Class" decal sticke...
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Brown Leather with Beige Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in brown leather with beige fabric, 1960s
Rectangular suitcase in light brown leather with stickers. Metal closure, handle present. Beige fabric i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Vintage Leather Suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" Burgundy Bordeaux Luggage
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage leather suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" burgundy bordeaux luggage.
Maroon leather travel bag with zip around and gold-tone hardware sui...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 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...
Category
Early 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
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, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine, Paint
Goyard Trunk, 1940s France
By Goyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Goyard trunk. Wooden frame wrapped in the iconic Goyard canvas print with saddle leather and brass hardware. Incredible patina and colori...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern 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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
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
Materials
Iron
17th Century Leather Travelling Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare 17th century leather wrapped traveling trunk with its original wrought iron carrying handles and clasp. Original hand-painted coat of arms still retained on interior of lid.
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
1930's Moynat Trunk with M Pattern, 90 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Moynat steamer trunk features the very nice and sought after hand-painted typical 'M'-pattern canvas as well as brass corners, 2 brass Moynat stamped locks, toffee color lozine ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Hat Box Top Hat Biedermeier, Austria
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare hat box for a gentleman's top hat made out of hand printed carton.
Considering the frailty of the material this very rare object is in surprisingly...
Category
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
18th Century Peruvian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
George I Studded Leather Trunk on Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George I period studded leather travel trunk, dated 1723, on stand, the domed lid studded with brass and iron tacks in a foliate and vine pattern, with the initials "I.M." and "...
Category
1720s English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Leather Travel Trunk with Handles, France, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful leather trunk manufactured at the mid-20th century period in France.
It has very nice proportions, handles at both sides and 2 large solid metal rings at the back enable t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Studded Redwood, Bronze and Cast Iron Trunk c.1850-1920, Monogrammmed
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A handmade, antique trunk with metal top, steel corners, cast iron handles and brass key hole. Studded with bronze screws and washers on all sides. "RPW" is monogrammed on top...
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron
Unusual Swiss Oak Rustic Table with Hinged Doors, 17th-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of a light oak, the table has a two board rectangular top above a conforming cabinet housing two hinged doors, the cabinet supported by trestle legs on elongated...
Category
Early 1700s Swiss Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
Antique 20thC Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Damier “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century. This trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. Covered in the world famous LV Damier (or checkerb...
Category
20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1780s Scandinavian Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case
By Asprey
The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
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 a large Church to the front
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
Category
Early 1900s Romanian Late Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
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
Traveling Jewelry Case in Cream Shagreen Brass W/Leather Handles by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
As an ode to vintage steamer trunks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Riviera Wicker Bamboo and Rattan Trunk or Blanket Toy Chest
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Mid century French Riviera trunk, blanket chest, toy chest, or large picnic basket. Rendered in hand woven wicker with bamboo bent rattan handles, feet, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique Boho 19th Century Travel Trunk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Step back in time with this exquisite 19th-century vintage travel trunk, a true relic of adventure and craftsmanship. Constructed from solid wood with iron-reinforced edges, this pie...
Category
19th Century American Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Brown Leather Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red leather bound trunk from the 19th century, with brass accents and nail heads. Imbued with a sense of antiquity, this 19th-century Chinese Qing Dynas...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Wood and Hand Painted Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest features a beautifully hand-painted flower motif ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Category
1910s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Parchment Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese parchment trunk with red lacquered interior.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Korean Coin Chest
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Charming antique coin box. From the Joseon Dynasty period. Chest is made from hardwood with dovetail joinery.
Has heavy patina and shows it’s age ve...
Category
19th Century Korean Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish strong box from the 18th century. This antique safe from is constructed or iron clad wood, and is handsomely adorn in domed iron nailhead trim throughout it's top, front, a...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Trunk Model “Sabara” in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1965
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Brazilian Modern Trunk model “Sabara” in Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda is nothing less than spectacular!
The "Sabará" trunk was designed ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chrome
20th Century French Modern Leather Makeup/Vanity Wallet with Mirror by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern compact leather makeup/vanity wallet with mirror by Hermès Paris, France
By: Hermès Paris
Material: leather, mirror
Technique: embossed, polished
Dimensions: 1 in x 5.5 in x 7.5 in
Date: mid-20th century
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
Place of origin: France
Encased in fine reddish-brown leather, this mid-20th century Hermès vanity wallet is a sophisticated expression of modern design. The exterior features a subtly textured leather surface, accentuated by precise stitching and a geometric clasp adorned with a pale green panel. The closure mechanism, a structured leather strap looping through a matching leather slot, secures the case with refined simplicity.
Inside, the wallet reveals a well-organized layout lined in soft beige, hosting a built-in mirror, a series of compartments, and a translucent amber-hued comb. The craftsmanship is evident in the meticulous finishing of each section, balancing elegance with practicality. The Hermès stamp...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Mirror
ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER STORAGE TRUNK COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE OTTOMAN LOVELY PATiNA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Steamer trunk coffee or cocktail table in brown lea...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
19th C. English Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely 19th century Campaign Trunk, camphor wood construction with nice, mellow patina, bound in brass, with brass lock escutcheon embossed...
Category
Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage .Original hardware/detailing with leather handles. Personalized hand pa...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Galerie Maison & Jardin bamboo marquetry brass trunk 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Galerie Maison & Jardin trunk from the early 1970s. Natural bamboo as the chief material, the patterned marquetry creates a beautiful symmetry, with an organic aesthetic, w...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970's Lucite Trunk
By Albrizi
Located in New York, NY
Cool lucite trunk, with metal joinery. The cube form case is in good, original clean and ready to use condition, showing some cosmetic wear, notably to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Iron Safe - Coffre Forte
Located in Round Top, TX
A very striking 18th century Coffre Forte - Safe - from Northern Italy. Masterly crafted from iron and wood. Wonderful patina and storage. A fabulous piece to serve as a coffee ta...
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18th Century Italian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Cartier Paris Burgundy Calfskin Leather Luggage Tag
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Cartier Paris burgundy calfskin leather luggage tag is as stylish as it is practical with gold-finished metal corners and embossed double C logo.
The luxury Cartier brand luggage...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Vintage Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Clutch Purse or Evening Bag with Embroidery
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage ornately embroidered clutch styled evening handbag was made in India in approximately 1940 in the period Anglo-Indian style. The outer shell of the purse is constructed ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wire
Wonderful 19th Century Arts & Crafts Metal & Copper Embossed Trunk Firebox
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Character rich antique firebox trunk, circa early 1800s or late 1700’s, having charming embossed metal and copper Arts & Crafts decoration.
Category
19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Copper
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.
Category
1820s Chinese Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Indian Vintage Bamboo and Woven Rattan Suitcase with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage bamboo and woven rattan suitcase from the mid 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in India during the midcentury period, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
HERMES Hunting case C.1930s
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rarely EVER SEEN HERMES saddle leather shotgun shell case, with all it's original travel label’s and name circa 1930’s.
Along the front edge center stamped "HERMES ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Early 19th Belgian Bleached Oak Trunk with original Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
A provincial wooden trunk from 1800s North Europe The charming case is decorated with carved spiral patterns intertwined in a floral embrace. The chest is elevated, its feet compleme...
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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
Louis Vuitton, Ave Marceau, 78bis, Paris, 1950's Suitcase
Located in Montreal, QC
Rigid suitcase in monogram canvas, lozinated edges, corners and closure in brass. Bought from Saks Fifth Ave New-York.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Set of Zebraskin Trunks
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Set of zebraskin trunks with brown leather trimming, Backside is also in brown leather.
Nice set to put beside a couch or use as a bedside tab...
Category
2010s Dutch Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather
Indian Vintage Wedding Chest with Brass Foliage Décor and Multiple Compartments
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Indian wedding chest from the mid 20th century, with brass accents, multiple jewelry compartments, floral décor and petite central mirror. Creat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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.