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Antique Luggage Crocodile Skin Leather Suitcase, Colonial
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique suitcase made of crocodile leather handstitched with leather lacing and secured with tacks, an attractive antique reptile skin suitcase with a...
Category
British British Colonial Antique 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Faux Leather
Large Vintage Leather Brief Case, Doctors Bag
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large vintage leather brief case, doctors bag.
This a superb quality piece, it is made in heavy quality tan pig skin, with brass working ...
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
ANTiQUE BROWN LEATHER INNOVATION COMPANY WARDROBE STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative brown leather and steel wardrobe steamer trunk made by Innovation with original inter...
Category
English Edwardian Antique 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Italian Florentine Gilt Wood Clothing Hangers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming set of vintage cream and gilt gold coat clothing hangers. We have seen these sold individually but to find a set of 8 is rare. As seen in the photos, this collection featur...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Brown Distressed Leather Luggage Suitcase by Golden Leaf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brown distressed leather 33" luggage suitcase by golden leaf. Item includes Chrome metal hardware, leather buckle straps, great patina, stitched leather handle. Circa mid-20t...
Category
American Classical 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century Travel Suitcase Chest Box Canvas Trunk Art Déco
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative travel suitcase 1900-1920
(The interior trim can be renewed)
Category
English Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Louis Vuitton Suitcase
Located in Munich, DE
Travel in style with this iconic Louis Vuitton suitcase. Crafted from premium materials and featuring the signature monogram, it’s the epitome ...
Category
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
1900s French Wood Patinated Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French wooden chest is a striking example of timeworn elegance, featuring a richly patinated surface in layers of pale green, white, and natural wood tones. Its tall, rect...
Category
French 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Large Camphor Wood Chest, Trunk, China, 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-20th-century oriental camphor wood chest or trunk. Elaborate shapes, different sorts of wood, and detailed carved scenes. It retains the original brass clasp and lock. Chinese in...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Distressed Brown Crocodile Wallet Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Crocodile Wallet
unmarked purchased in Italy
5.13 x 3.5 H
Unrestored vintage preowned wear and tear
distressed condition needs resto...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crocodile
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
English Antique 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1900s Wooden Treasure Chest with Rattan Accents and Dark Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century with rattan accents and dark brass handles. This charming Chinese woo...
Category
Chinese 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brown Caramel Leather Hard Case Suitcase Luggage Trunk with Patina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brown caramel leather hard case 18" suitcase luggage with Patina. Item features wonderful authentic patina, quality leather, brass hardware, satin lines interior, no key, but...
Category
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1930's Moynat Trunk with M Pattern, 90 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Moynat steamer trunk features the very nice and sought after hand-painted typical 'M'-pattern canvas as well as brass corners, 2 brass Moynat stamped locks, toffee color lozine ...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely crafted slim decorative briefcase designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal of Mexico. Taking advantage of the expertise provided by Mexican artisans, shoemaker founded Señal w...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas & Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set -2 Pc (B)
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Black Canvas and Leather Suitcase Luggage His and Hers Set - 2 Pc Set (B. Item featured is original vintage Gucci luggage, one lar...
Category
Modern Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk, 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...
Category
French 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
ARDEN FOREST - Vintage Tooled Leather Clutch - Whip-stitched Edge - Circa 1930's
Located in Chatham, ON
ARDEN FOREST - Vintage embossed leather clutch - handle to the back - whip-stitched flap with press-stud closure - embossed on the front flap with a grape vine pattern - full width open pocket to the back - kid leather interior lining - central brass double frame compartment - outer with clip closure - inner carrying a swivel kiss clasp purse divided...
Category
English 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Nazareno Gabrielli Vintage Suitcases Brown Leather, 1970s
By Nazareno Gabrielli
Located in Roma, IT
Suitcases Nazareno Gabrielli vintage brown leather
The set is composed of three pieces luggage: two suitcases and one travel handbag.
Brown genu...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Textile
Vintage Crocodile Suitcase by Hartmann
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-20th century, dark crocodile hide exterior, satin interior and custom fitted canvas cover. Individual characteristics are as follows: Suitcase has w...
Category
North American 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crocodile, Canvas, Satin
Vintage Horton & Hubbard Cari-Lite Hard Luggage Travel Suitcase - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Horton & Hubbard Cari-Lite Hard Luggage Travel Suitcase - a Pair. Item features has a slight variation in color, hard frames, fitted interior, ver...
Category
Art Deco 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Two 1940s Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works Green Embossed Leather Suitcases
Located in Morristown, NJ
Two 1940's vintage "Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works" suitcases in a dark green alligator pattern, made of embossed cowhide with lovely stitching detail. The interior is fabric lined...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Antique Overland Trunk Wardrobe Fitted Steamer Trunk Luggage Closet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Overland Trunk Wardrobe Fitted Steamer Trunk Luggage Closet. item features W.E." monogram, fitted interior, clothing hangers, leather wrapped h...
Category
Art Deco 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Louis Vuitton Malle Cabine. Paris, 1899-1904
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton trunk dated between 1899 and 1904, covered in monogrammed Jacquard tissée canvas. This type of fabric, used between 1896 and 1904, represents one of the most complicate...
Category
French Other Antique 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Original vintage Louis Vuitton suitcase, from the 1970s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Original vintage Louis Vuitton suitcase, from the 1970s. It has the initials VP. This large soft travel bag is made of leather and canvas and has a zipper at the front. With its sign...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
20thC Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia Britannica Trunk In Monogram Canvas c.1911
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This very unusual trunk, dating from around 1911, was specially commissioned by Encyclopaedia Britannica and is associated with Cambridge. As described in 100 Legendary Trunks by Louis Vuitton, the idea was both ingenious and practical: rather than having to decide what essential reading material one might bring to a desert island, why not take the entire Encyclopaedia Britannica? Recognised as the most comprehensive and well-researched collection of knowledge, the encyclopaedia was continuously revised and updated, making it not only an indispensable source of learning but also an ideal companion for long journeys. In 1910, the publisher—linked to Cambridge University—placed an order for 1,000 trunks a full year before the eleventh edition was released. Each trunk was designed to house twenty-nine volumes, totalling roughly 28,000 pages (excluding the index) and containing 40,000 articles, all carefully edited to expand its market reach in North America.
Louis Vuitton was at the forefront of luxury trunk design during this era, and his library trunk...
Category
French Other 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Suitcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton Suitcase in great vintage condition. France, 1940s.
Category
French 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Experience a significant piece of history in an elegant form with our Japanese post war aluminum rive...
Category
Japanese Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
Vintage Gucci Large Black Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Green Red Webbing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gucci Large Black Leather Suitcase Luggage Travel Bag Green Red Webbing. Item featured is original vintage Gucci luggage, gold gilt "Made...
Category
Modern Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Louis Vuitton Malle de Voyage Personnalisées. Parigi Fine Anni '40 del Novecento
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
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Dutch Colonial Wood Trunk from Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century wood trunk, hand-crafted in Borneo, Indonesia.
The outside of the trunk is finished in caramel brown, with original metal handles on the sides and also its or...
Category
Indonesian Dutch Colonial Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1910
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
French 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
1980s Gucci GG Tan Leather Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1980s Authentic Gucci Monogram Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Micro GG monogram Coated Canvas Tan Leather
stamped Italy
3 interior sections and 1 inner zippered pocket
9.5W...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, PVC
Brown Alligator Travel Trunk
Located in Westport, CT
English brown alligator brass lock hardware large travel trunk, with all original lining.
Category
English Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1970s Domed Trunk Post Modern Geometric Inlays Vintage Mid-Century Post Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful 1970s Central American Domed Trunked, reminiscent of the Memphis or Post Modern style with its clean geometric inlays, Half Circle Domed Top and Turned wooden onion feet. No key, latch can be pushed into slot but does not lock. The trunk also came with a beautiful hand woven Guatemalan...
Category
Guatemalan Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage deed box. An English, Art Deco iron document or deposit chest, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Displays a desirable age...
Category
English Art Deco 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Turn of the Century Dog Crate
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Early 19th century shipping crate for a dog. Label on top says it was from New Rochelle, NY. Under the door, is a slot to pull out a tray. Iron hardware.
Category
Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Vintage Suitcases Set by Fendi, Brown Monogram Travel, 1980s
By Fendi
Located in Roma, IT
Suitcases Fendi vintage brown monogram travel
Four pieces luggage, three suitcases and one cosmetic case.
All with brown genuine leather trim, zip-around closure and top carry hand...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Textile
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Manhasset, NY
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...
Category
Hong Kong Chinese Export 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk w/ provenance
Located in Victoria, BC
A fabulous and rare 1920s LOUIS VUITTON Orange Vuittonite Cabin Steamer Trunk. It is made with the famous Vuittonite canvas with leather trim and handles. The orange canvas has “turn...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Chest
Located in Oceanside, US
A striking and sculptural side chest or end table by Maitland-Smith, crafted in the 1980s. This piece showcases the brand’s signature craftsmanship, featuring a tessellated fossil st...
Category
Philippine Hollywood Regency 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 55 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag covered monogram canvas and natural tan leather, serves as a quintessential representation of the brand's unwavering commitment to a design that ha...
Category
French Other 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
circa 1900 Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk Children Pictures
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 Children's portraits and floral paintings
I have recently purchased a very large collection of these original, antique painted wardrobes...
Category
European High Victorian Antique 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Sheik Campaign Style 1970s Brass Studded Leather Trunk on Brass Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheik Campaign Style 1970s Brass Studded Leather Trunk on Brass Stand
USA, circa 1970s
Immerse your living space with this 1970s exquisite Sheik Campaign Style Brass Studded Leath...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Spanish Leather Suitcases as Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful set of two brown leather suitcases placed as side / end table, Spain, 1930s.
They have leather handles and metal hardware.
The small one is a travel suitcase with a gentleman vanity...
Category
Spanish Art Deco 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Authentic Louis Vuitton Luggage Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of authentic Louis Vuitton luggage pieces.
Individually numbered, pair of brass numbered keys included with both pieces.
Can be moun...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Cartier Must de Cartier Burgundy Red C Logo Leather Suitcase Luggage Paris 1975
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage leather suitcase "Les Must de Cartier" burgundy Bordeaux luggage.
Cartier Must de Cartier Burgundy Red C Logo Leather Suitcase Luggag...
Category
French Art Deco 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
English necessaire travel case with silver interior by William Neale & Son, 1924
Located in Delft, NL
English necessaire travel case with silver and glass interior by William Neale & Son Ltd, Birmingham
Crystal glass vials that are engraved and ...
Category
British 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
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
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Silk
Crocodile Attache Portfolio with Inside Zipper Pocket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crocodile attache portfolio with inside zipper pocket - A fabulous vintage crocodile portfolio / attache from Mexico - great for carrying everythin...
Category
Mexican 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crocodile
A Fabulous 1920's Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Stencil Monogram Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are pleased to offer this fabulous original Louis Vuitton 1920 steamer wardrobe trunk. Its completely original having the iconic stencil patter from Louis Vuitton. The exterior is...
Category
French Art Deco 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Leather Attaché Case, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A handsome mid brown leather attaché case, circa 1925. With lovely quality brass locks and original Rexine leather cloth lining to the interior. This case is not initialled.
Dimensi...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
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...
Category
French Other 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Unique French Art DÉco Picnic Case Creme-White Hornback Croco Leather 1930s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Unusual handcrafted Art Deco picnic case out of croco leather with hornback.
The interior of the picnic case is missing.
The object is sewn together and ed...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crocodile
20th Century Louis Vuitton "President" Briefcase In Monogram Canvas, France
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
French 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Fire or Coal Box with Medieval Jesting Friar Head Bronze Handles
Located in Soquel, CA
Antique pine and brass coal/tinder box with unique jesting friar bronze sculptures/handles, circa 1900. Dimensions: 21.5" H x 24.5" W x 15.75" D.
Category
North American Medieval Antique 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Victorian Brass Clad Wooden Band Train Trunk Storage Treasure Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Brass Clad Wooden Band Train Trunk Storage Treasure Chest. Circa 1900. Measurements: 18.5" H x 35" W x 21" D
Category
Victorian Antique 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
