Trunks and Luggage
Mid-19th Century British Antique Trunks and Luggage
Pine
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Steel
1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Malachite
Mid-20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Bronze, Iron
18th Century European Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Zinc
1830s European Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
17th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1880s Afghan Antique Trunks and Luggage
Animal Skin
1930s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1980s Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
18th Century French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Oak
19th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1880s Antique Trunks and Luggage
Bentwood
20th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Copper
16th Century Spanish Antique Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Leather
2010s Italian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Wood
1910s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Silk
18th Century American Antique Trunks and Luggage
Walnut
Late 18th Century German Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Mid-17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
20th Century British Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum
1930s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
2010s Italian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Trunks and Luggage
Oak
1750s European Jacobean Antique Trunks and Luggage
Oak
1860s French Renaissance Antique Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
1980s Italian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Crocodile
1950s Belgian Industrial Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century British Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Wire
19th Century Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1950s English Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
18th Century Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1980s Italian International Style Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1820s Chinese Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 1800s European George III Antique Trunks and Luggage
Other
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.