Trunks and Luggage
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Crystal, Brass
1970s Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Bronze
1970s American Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
1970s American Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
1970s American Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
Late 20th Century Russian Trunks and Luggage
Naugahyde
1970s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum
1940s English Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Early 20th Century Moroccan Trunks and Luggage
Iron
20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Parchment Paper, Fabric
1950s American Industrial Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Natural Fiber
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Metal
20th Century Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Pine
Early 20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Iron
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1920s French Industrial Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Parchment Paper
Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Rattan, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Fabric
20th Century Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Iron, Aluminum
1980s Italian International Style Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Trunks and Luggage
Horn, Wood
Mid-20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Copper
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
1920s Austrian Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Metal
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century North American Trunks and Luggage
Wool, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Early 1900s North American Medieval Antique Trunks and Luggage
Bronze, Brass
20th Century Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Iron, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1990s French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Late 20th Century English Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Elm
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century English Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Elm
20th Century English Victorian 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.