Trunks and Luggage
2010s Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1990s French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
Early 2000s French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
1980s French Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
19th Century Korean Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Wood
1960s French Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Chrome
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Mirror
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Chrome
20th Century Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Silver
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1980s French Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Canvas, Cotton
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Nylon
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Canvas, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Nylon
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Canvas, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Canvas, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Canvas, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Canvas, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Cotton
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Iron
19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Brass
1820s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Brass
19th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Patent Leather
20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Trunks and Luggage
Other
2010s Indian Modern Trunks and Luggage
Metal
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.