Trunks and Luggage
1980s Italian International Style Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 20th Century Australian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1960s Philippine Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1930s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
Early 20th Century French Country Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1930s Caucasian Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wool
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Trunks and Luggage
Silver
1920s Spanish Baroque Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Metal
1930s French Bohemian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 1900s North American Medieval Antique Trunks and Luggage
Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Silver Plate
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Chrome
20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Tôle
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Steel
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Brass, Tôle
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wood
20th Century Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Iron, Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Other Trunks and Luggage
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Crocodile
Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
1940s American Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 1900s French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Hong Kong Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1910s Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Trunks and Luggage
Metal
1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1940s Turkish Tribal Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wool
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Country Trunks and Luggage
Metal
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century American Neoclassical Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Early 1900s English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1930s North American Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
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.