Trunks and Luggage
1990s French Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Wood
20th Century British Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1920s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century Mexican Trunks and Luggage
Pine
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Silver
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century English Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Metal
20th Century Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Wood
1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century British Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century British Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1920s Unknown Rustic Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Teak
1920s Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Wood
1910s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
1960s Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Silver
20th Century British Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
1970s Italian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum, Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 20th Century European Country Trunks and Luggage
Oak
1920s European Country Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century English Country Trunks and Luggage
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Wood
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 1900s English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 1900s English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Trunks and Luggage
Textile, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Faux Leather
1920s Chinese Ming Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Late 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Ostrich Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century Italian Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1980s Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Canvas, Wood
1960s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century Argentine Trunks and Luggage
Iron
20th Century European Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Teak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
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.