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Place of Origin: European
Louis Vuitton, Ave Marceau, 78bis, Paris, 1950's Suitcase
Located in Montreal, QC
Rigid suitcase in monogram canvas, lozinated edges, corners and closure in brass. Bought from Saks Fifth Ave New-York.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
19th Century Wien Armored Cabinet, Safe, Restored and Functioning, All Original
By Wien
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1969 Wien Armored cabinet, safe, restored and functioning, in solid oak the internal structure, covered with panels in welded steel.
Measures cm: H 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Biedermeier Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Edwardian Leather Hat Box By Herbert Johnson Of London
Located in Essex, MA
Brown leather box with a beaver top hat . Red leather interior. From a Hamilton Massachusetts estate.
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Wedding trunk / chest with coat of arms - Renaissance - 1600
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Renaissance wedding chest in chestnut from the late 16th or early 17th century.
On the front of the chest are carved the coat of arms of the spouses' families: the one on the left represents a cross patté, the one on the right three towers of a castle. The base is cut into crosspieces with small sculpted patterns, the fittings are original with a hasp lock...
Category
Early 17th Century Renaissance Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
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 ...
Category
1910s Other Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
18th Century Spanish Studded Leather Trunk with Lockable Compartments
Located in Dallas, TX
With two lockable compartments on the front façade, this studded leather trunk is a very unique storage piece. Hand-crafted in Spain during the 1700s, the trunk is well-engineered, w...
Category
18th Century Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small Late 17th Century English Oak Trunk / Chest / Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
A desirable late 17th century English oak trunk / chest.
Warm and rich original patina. In very good shape and condition, the original hinges have been replaced. Perfect for a bench ...
Category
17th Century Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
Louis Vuitton Early 20th Century Luggage Suitcase Brown Leather Brass Locks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sacile, PN
Suitcase by Louis Vuitton, dated 1910 circa. Engraved latch, brown and camel leather.
Category
Early 20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English 1920s Sarah Rackett Metal Trunk with Handles Mounted on New Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English metal trunk from the early 20th century, on custom stand. Created in England during the first quarter of the 20th century, this metal trunk is accented with brass hardware...
Category
Early 20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
French White Beaded Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
A French white bejeweled and beaded evening handbag with brass closure and flexible handle. Seven beautiful round and oval cabochon natural sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Brass
The Asprey Londoner Trolley, Size: 18", Never Used
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Asprey Londoner trolley, size 18"
An exceptional and meticulously cared-for, unused Asprey Londoner trolley suitcase in black leather—a rare find, espec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
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 ...
Category
1910s Other Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage Leather Bag with Carry Handles
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Small vintage leather Gladstone style bag
A tan leather square mouth small 'Gladstone' bag with brown linen interior with a side pocket. The...
Category
1950s Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
George I Studded Leather Trunk on Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George I period studded leather travel trunk, dated 1723, on stand, the domed lid studded with brass and iron tacks in a foliate and vine pattern, with the initials "I.M." and "...
Category
1720s Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1950s Hermès Ebony Brush
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Hermès clothing brush. Made from rare Ebony Macassar wood, boar bristles and brass. This brush is meant to preserve the life and appearance o...
Category
1960s Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1980
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. This beautiful example is in great condition, al...
Category
20th Century Other European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1950s Leather and Wooden Travel Suitcase
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Leather and Wooden Travel Suitcase
Category
Mid-20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A magnificent and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton shoe trunk, adorned with stencilled monogram canvas, lozine trim and brass fittings. Elevating its uniqueness is the remarkably uncommon size that distinguishes it from standard models. This extraordinary piece measures an impressive 90cm in length, an astounding 50% wider than the already scarce shoe trunks typically encountered. Dating back to the first half of the 20th century, this trunk was an indispensable possession for discerning elite travellers, evoking the grandeur of passenger ships and the first-class luxury of bygone eras.
Designed with the utmost attention to detail, this rare find is equipped with its original lift-out trays, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship that has come to define Louis Vuitton...
Category
20th Century Other European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Wardrobe Luggage Trunk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A 19th century wardrobe luggage trunk. Fine quality, French. Striped cloth, wood, metal & brass bound. Fitted for hanging on one side, with drawers & fold-out storage on the other. C...
Category
19th Century Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1900
By Louis Vuitton
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 ...
Category
20th Century Other European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th-C. Large Scale Hand Painted Continental / Swedish Pine Coffer or Trunk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece! It is a large scale hand painted continental coffer or trunk. It could be Swedish in origin. Note hand forged hardware...
Category
Late 18th Century Rustic Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Exceptional French 17th Century Marriage Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional 17th century Marriage Trunk - Malle - from the Provence region of France. Soundly constructed from wood and clad in leather. Beautifully ...
Category
17th Century Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1930s Light Brown Canvas Extra Large "Cube Shape" French Hat Trunk, Hat Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This large hat box features light brown canvas, leather trim and solid brass clasps and corners as well as a leather handle on the top. Beautiful and warm patina.
1 key.
Original b...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
By Louis Vuitton
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 utilizing 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...
Category
20th Century Other European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Excellent Condition Leather Medicinal Bag Made in Vienna, 1950/1960
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is a original medicinal bag made from smooth medium colour leather. All the handles, zippers and flaps look untouched, no stains or marks from grabbing. The hardware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
18th Century Folk Art Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Belgian Bleached Oak Trunk with original Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
A provincial wooden trunk from 1800s North Europe The charming case is decorated with carved spiral patterns intertwined in a floral embrace. The chest is elevated, its feet compleme...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
Holland and Holland Leather Double Gun Case, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A beautiful leather on oak double gun case made to house a pair of side by side double barrel 12 bore shotguns. With original felt lined interior and elabora...
Category
Early 1900s Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Poseidon Square Bathroom Set
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite bathroom set is an elegant addition to a contemporary bathroom or powder room, where it will provide a precious collection of item...
Category
2010s European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
German Late 19th Century Crocodile And Silver Vanity Suitcase Case
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful old crocodile vanity and necessaire case, with eight jars in facetted glass and silver lids, one box in silver, several brushes and combs in silver, inkwell in silver, perfume container in silver and glass, travel clock, lipstick container...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver
Suitcase Leather Gifted 1920 Ehofmann Dr John Vance Fitted Interior
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine, high quality leather suitcase, the top leather embossed 'JGV', with reinforced corners, leather handle and brass hardware, the lock stamped 'EHOFMANN 11457' No key. The inside with brass label 'To Dr John...
Category
20th Century Art Deco European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Nickel
18th Century Spanish Large Carved Wood Coffer Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish 18th century large size carved-wood coffer. This Spanish trunk from the 18th century features a long rectangular-shaped top which rests above a beautifully carved case adorn with a leaf motif moldings and geometrically designed panels with decorative accents within their centres. Front paw feet project out beneath the thickly molded skirt. The trunk's interior offers a large open storage space. This 18th century Spanish chest is an overall rich, brown color with beautiful aging throughout. The back-side of this piece remains un-decorated, therefore best use would be against a wall, bed, or sofa. This 18th century coffer from Spain would be perfect at the foot of a bed, or within in a family/living room, with plentiful storage for blankets and pillows...
Category
18th Century Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
19th Century Wooden Chest or Floor Trunk, Original Paint
Located in Praha, CZ
19th century antique wooden chest or floor trunk.
Category
1890s Industrial Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
18th Century Continental Coffer Trunk Small
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a handsome 18th century Continental trunk. This one is smaller in size. Some repairs are evident. The right side handle is not original. Warm...
Category
1750s Jacobean Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare Louis Vuitton cabin trunk covered in leather. Dating to the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide. These all-leather trunks were made by special order and Louis Vuitton used...
Category
20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Louis Vuitton 'Vache Naturelle' Tan Leather Suitcase, circa 1935
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A superb 'Vache Naturelle' suitcase by Louis Vuitton. With original cotton lined interior (missing tray), circa 1935.
Louis Vuitton was founded by its namesake in 1854, with the fir...
Category
1930s Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Master Shipwright's Chest, English, Mahogany, Tool Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master shipwright's chest. An English, ebonized mahogany tool trunk with ornate interior, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Mahogany
Two Vintage Louis Vuitton Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two vintage Louis Vuitton Trunks / Each one has its own serial number on the inside.
Category
20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century French Black Leather Traveling Trunk with Brass Detailing
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French wooden steam trunk from the early twentieth century is covered in black leather and features wooden runners and brass corners that offered protection from damage when tra...
Category
Early 20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20thC Louis Vuitton Presidential Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. This beautiful example is in great condition, al...
Category
20th Century Other European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Louis Vuitton Malle de Voyage Personnalisées. Parigi Fine Anni '40 del Novecento
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Baule Louis Vuitton databile alla fine degli anni '40, restaurato e riportato alle condizioni originali. Si tratta di un baule da viaggio di dimensioni ridotte rispetto ai normali st...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
21st Century French Extremely Rare "Assouline" Trunk By Goyard, Paris c.2005
By Goyard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Renowned for its mastery of luxurious luggage, the Parisian brand Goyard has partnered with Assouline to create a limited-edition trunk. This exquisite piece, wrapped in pristine che...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Church Painting
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1900 hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large Church to the front
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
Category
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
18th Century Spanish Wooden Trunk with Iron Hardware
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 18th century Spanish wooden trunk with iron hardware.
Category
18th Century Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Vintage Louis Vuitton Hat Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Louis Vuitton trunk / hat box. Has a silk interior with four corner pockets. Monogrammed on canvas with leather and brass hardware.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Silk
French Early 18th Century Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This magnificent trunk is rich on carvings and Iron, it has as well its original iron bar to lock it. Just beautiful
Category
Early 18th Century Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique 17th Century Carved Oak Dutch Renaissance Maids Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This solid oak carved chest was made in the Netherlands during the Renaissance period.
It was made in the finest quality oak and high quality carving. The carvings are deep and met...
Category
Mid-17th Century Renaissance Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
20th Century Louis Vuitton "President" Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. This beautiful example is in fantastic condition...
Category
20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique French Goyard Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive E. Goyard steamer trunk, Paris, France circa 1900. It features a dome shaped trunk case covered with Goyard signature chevron canvas and befitted with patinate...
Category
Early 20th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze
Cartier Paris Burgundy Calfskin Leather Luggage Tag
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Cartier Paris burgundy calfskin leather luggage tag is as stylish as it is practical with gold-finished metal corners and embossed double C logo.
The luxury Cartier brand luggage...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
19th Century Large Spanish Gothic Brutalist Carved Walnut Chest
Located in KEW, AU
Introducing our exquisite Northern Spanish Antique Walnut Cabinet, a timeless masterpiece that effortlessly blends Old-World craftsmanship with the rich beauty of solid walnut. Craft...
Category
Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful English coromandel travel case, or necessaire de voyage, boasts toiletries adorned with Victorian silver, cut crystal, and mother-of-p...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crystal, Silver
1901 Dated Love Heart Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1901 dated hand painted Romanian clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large love heart with flowers
I have re...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Vintage 1920's, 30's Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 and 70 monogram luggage .Original hardware/detailing with leather handles. Personalized hand pa...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
By Louis Vuitton
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 ...
Category
20th Century Other European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Oak Chest From the Late 18th Century With Iron Fittings
Located in Opole, PL
Oak Chest From the Late 18th Century With Iron Fittings
We present you this intriguing oak chest with iron fittings. There is a chip in the front section of the lid, which is visibl...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
English Brown Leather Valise
Located in Queens, NY
English dark brown leather small valise with 2 strapes and initials HB
Category
20th Century British Colonial European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Antique Wooden Trunk Drawer, circa 1930 – France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Wooden Trunk Drawer, circa 1930 – France
Description: Discover the charm of vintage craftsmanship with this antique wooden trunk drawer, dating back to circa 1930. Crafted i...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
