Trunks and Luggage
Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage
Silver Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Trunks and Luggage
Horn, Wood
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Brass, Tôle
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Stone, Marble, Steel
20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Crocodile
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Iron
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood
1980s Italian International Style Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Iron
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Chrome
Early 1900s Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Metal
1920s English Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1940s American Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wood
1950s English Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Crocodile
1910s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Paper
1930s French Bohemian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Metal
20th Century English Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Iron, Zinc
Early 1900s North American Medieval Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Bronze
1930s North American Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1940s American Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1950s American Industrial Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Natural Fiber
1930s Caucasian Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wool
1920s Azerbaijani Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wool
Late 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Parchment Paper, Fabric
1920s Spanish Baroque Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Country Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Wood
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Steel
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Early 1900s British British Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Faux Leather
Early 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Gold Plate, Brass
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
20th Century American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Steel
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Crocodile
1940s Italian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Mid-20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
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.