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Trunks and Luggage For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Charlotte Perriand Modernist Luggage Rack, Tubular Steel, Les Arcs, France, 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Luggage rack made by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1968 for the ski resort Les Arcs. Support formed by wooden slats, resting on a chromed metal structure. Lot 2 Shipping: 64/51/41 ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage

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Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Luggage Racks-Stools for Les Arcs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic luggage rack or stool by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. Tubular chrome frame with pine slats. Wood in original vintage condition. Could also be used as a side table. Fantas...
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1970s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three British 1920s Metal Traveling Trunks for Export with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of three British suitcases from the early 20th century made for Export, including a Wilkes & Son, as well as a Warranted Best Steel. This captivating set of three early 20th-ce...
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Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Monogrammed Coated Canvas, Large-Sized
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage classic Louis Vuitton soft side suitcase with leather trims, zipper closure and wheels for easy transport. Open interior for you to pack as you like. Large-sized.
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Late 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Monogrammed Coated Canvas, Small-Sized
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage classic Louis Vuitton soft side suitcase with leather trims, zipper closure and wheels for easy transport. Open interior for you to pack as you like. Small-sized.
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Late 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Small Cartridge Houndstooth Shoulder Bag by Marley Hodgson for Ghurka
Located in San Diego, CA
Small cartridge houndstooth shoulder bag by Marley Hodgson for Ghurka, circa 1990s. The bag is in good vintage condition and measures 6"W x 1.25"D x 31...
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20th Century North American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wool, Leather

20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag In Epi Leather Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in Epi leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Louis Vuitton for over 120 years...
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1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

1950s Mod Coral Red Hat Box Leed's Tested Travelwear Luggage Prop
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mod 1950s round hat box/train case by Leeds Tested Travelwear New York. The coral-red textured exterior is a gorgeous pop of color with white piping and brass hardware details. An e...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat flanges and solid brass sta...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Early 20th c. Factory Toolbox with Solid Bronze Handle c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A factory metal toolbox with solid bronze handle and riveted top. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Bronze. ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Bronze

20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Lou...
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1980s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Cane

Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Courrier Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent little Louis Vuitton courrier trunk features the very sought after orange canvas , Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks, studs and latches as well as beautiful la...
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

French Vellum White Leather Suitcase or Valise with Original Labels, 1920s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Elegant and finely crafted, this French cream vellum suitcase or valise from the 1920s exudes timeless sophistication. Constructed from wood and parchment, adorned with brass studs ...
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1920s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb example of an early 20th century Louis Vuitton hat trunk in the world famous monogrammed LV canvas. Complete with all its interior trays, this unusually sized trunk is in ve...
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton sacca Keepall 60
Located in Lugo, IT
Sacca Keepall 60 Produzione Louis Vuitton Angoli non perfetti come da foto e in buone condizioni. Grazie
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1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A delightful mid to late 20th-century Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, covered with the iconic monogram canvas and complemented by brass fittings. The exterior exudes the unmistakable ...
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1970s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Vintage French Cream Leather or Vellum Lavoët Cube Shaped Suitcase or Valise
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Experience the elegance of this French luxury cream vellum cube-shaped suitcase or valise from the 1920s. This sophisticated piece, manufactured by Lavoët, Paris (Bd Haussmann), is ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk Owner Major McGregor Medical Corps
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Well Preserved British 2nd World War Military Campaign Steamer Trunk. Owner Major RM McGregor. Medical Corps 27 Bridge Street Hawick At No 27 is the long-established Deans Chartere...
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Gentleman's Travelling Streamer Trunk Wardrobe Luggage
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather good quailty "gentleman's" travelling wardrobe, constructed from hardwood with leather and a canvas covering. A simple painted lineal design, with heavy gauge brass latches ...
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Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Woven Rattan Suitcase Pair with Brass Hardware
Located in Ferndale, MI
1970s pair of woven rattan luggage pieces with brass details and black stained wood interiors. Natural material vintage decor pieces to create a layered look in any room. Smaller lu...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Rare 20th Century Louis Vuitton "Low Wardrobe" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning and extremely rare, this early 20th century Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk was the must have item of any elite traveller. This never-been-seen-before trunk is covered in the w...
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1920s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brown Leather Art Deco Faux Crocodile Small Toiletry Travel Vanity Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brown Leather Art Deco Crocodile Embossed Small Toiletry Travel Vanity Case. Item features has a working lock and key, original label, very nice vintage case. Early 1900s. Me...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Louis Vuitton Beauty Case Paris 90s
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton Beauty Case (Boîte pharmacie) covered in Monogram canvas. The hardware is brass, the nails are branded. Interior fitted with mirror case, leather loops for bottles and ...
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1990s French Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
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1930s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Gucci, Italy Hand-Stitched Black Leather Travel Tie Case Necktie Holder Rack
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional luxury travel tie case by Gucci will keep your ties wrinkle-free while traveling. This is a rare late 20th-century tie holder case in fine-grain black leather with r...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Hand Stitched Leather Suitcase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 1900s Antique Thick Cowhide Leather Suitcase With Solid Brass Hardware. It is Completely Hand Made - Hand Stitched - Constructed out of Thick - Heavy Gauge Cowhide Leather. It ...
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Early 1900s French Beaux Arts Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One of the rarer Louis Vuitton trunks to be offered, this trunk is covered in the world famous damier (checkerboard) canvas. Dating to around 1900, it is a wonderful example of such ...
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Suitcase Bisten 80 Paris 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton model Bisten 80 hard suitcase in the iconic monogram canvas, dating from the 1970s. The interior is lined and the handles rounded with leather; the corners are brass an...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Early American Pine Blanket Chest / Trunk
Located in Fulton, CA
Old world primitive charm to this Early American pine blanket chest. Original hand wrought iron hinges, original lock. Hand made with hand scribed dovetail joinery along all four cor...
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
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1910s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
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1910s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Goyard Courier Trunk In Chevron Canvas, France c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Goyard courier trunk, completely original and with great character. Dating to the early part of the 20th century (circa 1900/1910) this trunk was finished with the famous chevron c...
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
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1910s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, France c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
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1930s Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton car trunk covered in the world famous monogram canvas. Car trunks were usually bespoke made for the owner’s car and would ordinarily be positioned inside th...
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1910s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
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1910s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
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1910s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Canvas, Wood

Trunk Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine Tissé France XX secolo Paris 1870 circa
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Baule Louis Vuitton, elegante ed esclusivo, icona da viaggio della Maison. La sofisticata creazione, dal design compatto, era pensata per essere trasporto in carrozza, questo modello...
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Late 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Malle Armoire Trunk Monogram Canvas, Paris c. 1914
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
An exquisite “malle Armoire“ (wardrobe trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century made in France, Paris. The malle armoire was made in different sizes, this is the medium one. Cover...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton "Malle Haute" Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Paris c. 1910
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
An exquisite “malle haute“ (tall trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century made in France, Paris. The malle haute is the largest of the standard sizes, any trunk larger than this o...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe by Hartman Luggage Co.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe by Hartman Luggage Co. Early 20th Century Estate Wardrobe Trunk from Beckets Leather Goods Company Washington DC The trunk is complete it op...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine Damier trunk France 20th century circa 1890
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Louis Vuitton's elegant and exclusive Malle Cabine trunk, the Maison's travel icon. The sophisticated creation, with its compact design, was intended to be stowed under the cabin bed...
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Late 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Brown Leather Crocodile Embossed 18" Hard Suitcase Luggage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Brown Leather Crocodile Embossed 18" Hard Suitcase Luggage. Item features Gold leaf "ADG" monogram to front, very nice vintage suitcase, unlocked, no key. Circa Earl...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

20th Century Louis Vuitton Garment Bag Classic Monogram Canvas 80s
Located in Turin, Turin
The Garment Cover by Louis Vuitton from the 80s is fashioned from Monogram canvas with a well-designed construction to insure a comfortable carry, even wit...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE HAND ALUMINIUM & BROWN LEATHER AVIATOR COFFEE TABLE STORAGE TRUNK CHEST
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative hand hammered Aluminum & brown leather Aviation style drawers to be used as a TV stan...
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20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Aluminum

ORIGINAL PAINT SiNGLE DRAWER STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST IDEAL AS TOYS OR TV STAND
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1930's hand painted storage trunk or chest with full sized single drawer Please ...
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1930s European Edwardian Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase Valise
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Louis Vuitton monogram hard suitcase or valise with original zippered folio. Excellent vintage condition, very lightly used, private origin. Made in France, 1970's.
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas

Louis Vuitton Malle Courrier Monogram trunk France 20th century circa 1915
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Louis Vuitton's elegant and exclusive Malle Courrier trunk, the Maison's travel icon. The sophisticated creation, with its compact design, was intended for use inside the voyage cabi...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine Monogram trunk France 20th century circa 1930
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Louis Vuitton's elegant and exclusive Malle Cabine trunk, the Maison's travel icon. The sophisticated creation, with its compact design, was intended to be stowed under the cabin bed...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , black steel trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass lock and and steel clasps, as well as black steel ...
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1920s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage

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Brass, Steel

Vintage 20th Century Wood & Metal Rustic Storage Trunk Accent Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Rustic style decorative storage trunk on legs or accent table, unbranded. Solid hardwood, lift up lid is on a hinge, bevel edge to the top, decorative metal accents, metal top & si...
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20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Louis Vuitton Luggage/Duffle Bag , c. 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram luggage bag. The exterior of the bag is adorned with the renowned LV monogram pattern and vachetta leather deta...
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1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Art Deco Hard Case Leather Attache Briefcase after Bally, Hermes
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, well crafted vintage hard leather briefcase, attache case in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition. The case features a fitted interior with saddle bag s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned natural leather covered Louis Vuitton cabin trunk that has built up an attractive patina with age. Has original leather handles & brass fittings and has its original interior in-tact (including the original tray); Circa 1930. One of the original handle supports is a newly made replacement of the original, that was beyond repair. Provenance: From the collection of Anouska Hempel, noted interior designer, hotelier and taste maker. Dimensions: 91 cm/35⅞ inches (length) x 52 cm/20½ inches (depth) x 34.5 cm/13⅝ inches (height). About Louis Vuitton From humble beginnings, Louis Vuitton laid the foundations for a luggage enterprise serving the upper echelons of 19th-century society. His son, Georges, expanded on his father’s work throughout the 20th century. Louis Vuitton was born on 4 August 1821 in Anchay, a rural village in Eastern France. His father, Xavier Vuitton, was a farmer, his mother, Coronne Gaillard, a milliner. In 1835, aged 13, Vuitton left Anchay on foot for his two-year journey to Paris. He found work as a layetier – a maker of wooden boxes and cases for transporting travelers’ possessions – and was selected as the personal layetier to Empress Eugénie de Montijo, a Spanish Countess and wife of Napoleon III. In 1854, at 4 Rue Neuve de Capucines, Paris, Vuitton launched his enterprise, gaining recognition among Parisian nobility. A second Parisian store opened at 1, Rue Scribe, after the 1871 Siege of Paris. Striped “Rayée” canvas and the first Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk arrived in the 1870s, expanding abroad to 289 Oxford Street, London, and introducing the Damier canvas in the 1880s. Louis Vuitton passed...
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1930s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather top handle with stamped Moynat f...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Moynat Shoe Trunk, Moynat Trunk, 77 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Checkers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent Moynat shoe trunk features checkers canvas, top quality Moynat stamped solid brass locks, brass studs and leather side handles. Its handles' flanges are engraved Moy...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Natural Cow Hide, France c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram canvas but with a distinctive covering crafted from a singular piece of cowhide. This unique piece represents a special order from Louis Vuitton, showcasing the brand's historical commitment to utilising only the finest hides available. Unlike many of its counterparts, leather trunks and cases of this era often struggle to withstand the test of time, requiring regular treatments to prevent drying and disintegration. Remarkably, this particular example defies the odds, retaining the same supple quality it possessed on the day it first graced the shop floor. This suitcase belongs to Louis Vuitton's collection of "speciality materials," which encompasses a diverse range, including, but not limited to, zinc, copper, crocodile leather, and cow leather. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces. Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time.In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced. With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Vintage Officer's Campaign Luggage, English, Leather Cases, Nightstand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage officer's campaign luggage cases. An English, leather and brass bedside nightstand, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Exquisite casework, with n...
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Late 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

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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.

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