Trunks and Luggage
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Philippine American Classical Trunks and Luggage
Wicker, Rattan
1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1950s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Japonisme Trunks and Luggage
Copper
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Wood
20th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 1900s French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1980s Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
Early 1900s North American Industrial Antique Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Wire
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1910s Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1930s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Steel
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Fabric, Canvas
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Mid-20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Late 20th Century Russian Trunks and Luggage
Naugahyde
1930s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Lacquer
1940s English Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1970s European Rustic Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Fir
Mid-20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Wood
1980s Italian International Style Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Modern Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1920s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1950s British Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Canadian Trunks and Luggage
Patent Leather
Early 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 1900s Indian Arts and Crafts Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Mid-20th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1960s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Bamboo, Rattan
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1970s Belgian Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Malachite
Mid-20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Bronze, Iron
1970s Chinese Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese 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.