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Trunks and Luggage For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Chinese Export
Original Painted Blue Dome Top Trunk with Birds and Flowers, Sweden dated 1841
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden with traditional hand-painted details including beautiful bird and floral motif along top and front.
Monogram of AHD and date "18...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Original Blue Painted Dome Top Trunk from Sweden dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden with traditional hand-painted details include floral motif along top and front.
Monogram of KND and date "1804" indicate this tru...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Korean Coin Chest
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Charming antique coin box. From the Joseon Dynasty period. Chest is made from hardwood with dovetail joinery.
Has heavy patina and shows it’s age ve...
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19th Century Korean Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
High Relief Carved Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in Fulton, CA
Highly carved camphor wood trunk / hope or blanket chest. Trees, figures and sail boat motif. Very nice original condition and finish. Brass ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Wedding Chest, Circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A painted pine wedding chest from Hungary with the original blue paint, circa 1880. Clean on the inside. Neat coffee table, collector's item or st...
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1880s Hungarian Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throughout A good looking and well made piece, this is a med...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
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Wood
Original Hand Painted Flat Top Pine Trunk With Flowers, Hungary circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand-painted folk art flat top pine trunk.
Original traditional floral motif painted in brown, orange/reds, brown/black, yellow, white and black.
Restored and waxed, in soli...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 18thC Chinese Leather Wooden Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Late 18thC Chinese Single Leather Wooden Trunk.
his trunk has held its look and feel. The exterior shows great age and patina. When opening the trunk, the leather looks and feels wo...
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
Original Hand Painted Dome Top Blue Trunk With Flowers, Sweden dated 1828
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden with traditional hand-painted details include floral motif along top and front.
Monogram of HPD and date "1828" indicate this tru...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chinese Woven Top Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in the style of Chinese furniture, this petite storage chest is the perfect place to stow cords, toys, blankets, or anything you want stored beautifully. The square trunk fea...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
Original Ice Capades Travel Trunks, c.1940s
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Ice Capades travel trunks dating to their inception in the early ‘40s. A boys and a girls trunk, possibly used for skates or drums. Label on top for Ice Capades of ’42. N...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Export Gold Decorated Black Lacquer Storage Box on Plinth Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
China Trade lift-top chest in black lacquer decorated on all four sides and top with landscape and garden scenes with buildings and pagodas with people engaged in various activities ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic Magician's suitcase. Hand painted and lettered. Vintage Folk Art rabbit trick and card paintings. Great bookshelf display.
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Fabric, Canvas
Original Painted Flat Top Trunk With Flowers, Austria dated 1804
Located in Round Top, TX
The paint is all original on this delightful flat top trunk from Austria.
The flowers in vases are depicted in the front panels, which was a popular folk art design throughout the 18...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Tibetan Polychrome Decorated Lift Top Trunk
Located in Antwerp, BE
A charming Tibetan-Chinese painted storage trunk, 18th century, Tibet.
In red paint.The front with hand-painted decoration depicting two central dragons among scrolled clouds. The...
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19th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century, Swedish Floral Painted Dome Top Wedding Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming mid-19th century Swedish wedding trunk or dowry trunk featuring floral painted reserves over a blue background. This dome-top oak trunk ...
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Red Leather Trunk on Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Chinese red lacquered leather trunk mounted on a custom iron base. Trunk show evidence of were and there is color loss.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Marriage Chest
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Swedish marriage chest.
This chest is decorated with flora, fauna, and hearts and is dated 1834.
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Leather Covered Camphor Wood Trunk / Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and difficult to find green leather camphor wood trunk with hand painted floral decoration and brass detail.
Makes for an interesting and useful coffee table.
All orig...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
C19th Chinoiserie Decorated Trunk
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A wonderful early 19th Century Chinese export polychrome painted trunk, the leather decorated with chinoiserie scenes of figures in different activities with foliate borders and red ...
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1820s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Sailor's Large Brass-bound Camphor Wood Sea or Campaign Chest,
Mid-19th Century.
A large rectangular dramatic campaign or sailor's trunk lined with Camphor wood and with interior inset drawer, the exterior with brass corners and clasp. There is the original Chinese lock...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Leather Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We absolutely love this decorative trunk from England! Bound in perfectly worn dark leather and adorned with brass studs in swirling patterns. The lock is in working condition and in...
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19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Metal
WWI Era Military Trunk Painted by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing folk art military radio trunk with a painted bust of an native American Indian by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). WWI era canvas covered trunk used to store radio parts...
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20th Century American Folk Art Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Nested Chinese Ebonized Trunks
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of three nested Chinese ebonized trunks,
circa 1900
The China Trade trunks are each of rectangular form with gilt and polychrome painting of birds and flowers and landscape s...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Other
Green painted Southern Yellow Pine 19th century carriage strong box forged iron
Located in Mobile, AL
Green folk painted Southern yellow pine carriage trunk or strong box. The size is just about perfect for liquor bottles, too. Dovetail construction with hand forged clasp and hinges. The original finish was likely brown and it looks like it got it's first coat...
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1840s American Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Nice Finish
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throug...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Antique Scandinavian Round Storage Box “Tejne” Decorated Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large Antique Scandinavian storage box made from wood, made in the last half of 1800. It's most likely from Sweden or Denmark.
It's a so called "Tejne" made for storing and transp...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century Zanzibar trunk.
A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers
This hardwood chest which originally was p...
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Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Restored 1950s Chinese Export Wood Trunk with Iron Accents - Vintage Charm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of Oriental charm with our Vintage 1950s Chinese Export Trunk, a piece that beautifully marries history with skilled craftsmanship. This small trunk, hand-crafted f...
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1950s Korean Chinese Export Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Metal
18th Century Swiss Polychrome Decorated Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful 18th century Swiss blanket chest or trunk featuring a polychrome decorated finish. Beautifully decorated with blue painted iron strapping and a floral motif on top. Dated 17...
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18th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
A 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Antique 1880's Chinese red lacquer trunk with brass mounts. The original lacquer finish with signs of age and use. Great original condit...
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1880s Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Black Leather & Brass Camphor Wood Trunk, 1820-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
China trade brass bound black leather covered camphor wood trunk. The top and case are framed by brass corner mounts and brass tacking with a reserve of brass tacking on the center o...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Handmade Leather Mexican Carrying Case, C.1900-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An all leather handmade carrying case from Mexico with incised leather on both sides and intact leather strap. The leather strap is woven throug...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges with a cedar interior this functional and decorative chest is simply stunning having an all over brass and copper design with camels, motifs and people. Adding a glass top this stunning chest would make a great coffee table.
J.L. George was the English name used by Shuang Hong Tai, one of several Chinese companies that made carved wooden furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Exquiste Hand Painted Oriental Chinese Linen Trunk or Chest Very Decorative
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage beautifully decorated hand painted and lacquered Oriental trunk
A very good looking and well m...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Delightful Antique Painted Hope Chest with Handpainted Dutch Figures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful folk art hand painted antique trunk or chest in a yellow gold having charming male and female Dutch peasants adorning the top. Great size fo...
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Early 1900s North American Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
19th Century Danish Hand Painted Domed Top Trunk
Located in London, GB
Swedish Hand Painted Domed Top Trunk
Iron, pine, paint, metalwork. A Swedish 19th-century hand-painted dome top dowry trunk with its original blue paintwork. The facade depicts th...
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Pigskin Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare 19th century Chinese pigskin trunk featuring a black lacquered finish. Beautiful distressed patina with a smooth soft finish. Brass-mounted ...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oriental Hand Painted Trunk or Chest Depicting Immortals and Buildings
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning oriental hand painted trunk or chest with painting depicting immortals amongst buildings
A very finely de...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Burmese Ladies Make-Up Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Burmese ladies' teak make up trunk, inlaid with brass. The words "Mandalay Box" are inlaid on one side of the front of the trunk, below the brass fitti...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Early Colonial Stained Maple Handmade Travel Trunk / Chest with Hinged Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade travel trunk carved from maple wood planks with applied steel hinges and clasp.
The hinged top opens to reveal a removable, divided tray providi...
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Maple
Antique Marriage Chest, Asian, Chinese Elm, Carved Dowry Trunk, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique marriage chest. An Asian, Chinese elm carved dowry trunk, dating to the 19th century, circa 1900.
Captivating matrimonial ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Elm
Red Painted Leather Camphor Wood Trunk, Chinese Export, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red painted leather trunk with brass trim and nailhead decoration along with painted flowers and vining leaves.
Chinese Export, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Silk Lined Multi Compartments, circa 1920
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1920’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest with silk lining
A good looking and well made piece, they are very rare in this size, it would make a great side or coffee table or perhaps a luxury toy...
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Trunk with Iron Mounts
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Chinese red trunk with iron mounts. Red parchment leather apparently over lacquer. Original iron hardware & carrying handles. Original pat...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Small Antique Shepherd’s Chest, 1880’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Small antique shepherd’s box with geometric decoration from the Carpathian Highlands, ca.1880. Also called sarcophagus coffins or Wallachian coffins because of their association wi...
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1880s Hungarian Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Beech
Original Red Painted Folk Art Flat Top Pine Trunk, Hungary circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand-painted folk art flat top pine trunk.
Original traditional floral motif painted finish in red/burnt orange, brown/black, yellow and green.
Restored and waxed, in solid ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Original Hand Painted Green Dome Top Trunk with Flowers, Sweden Dated 18
Located in Round Top, TX
Original green painted dome top oak trunk from Sweden.
Monogram of PMS and date "1857" indicate this trunk may have been for a dowry or wedding present.
Traditional hand-painted de...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Chest from Moldava, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hardwood chest from Moldava, circa 1800. The chest is decorated on the outside with carvings.
The chest is free of woodworm. Over the years the two back legs became a bit shorter.
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Early 19th Century Moldovan Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Fruitwood
Chinese Dragon Carved Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved wood trunk chest, the hinged lid and front with elaborate dragon carving, metal lock and handles to sides, marked to interior: "Guaran...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
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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