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Period: 20th Century
Vintage 1970's Lucite Trunk
By Albrizi
Located in New York, NY
Cool lucite trunk, with metal joinery. The cube form case is in good, original clean and ready to use condition, showing some cosmetic wear, notably to th...
Category
American Space Age 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
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
North American Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Cube Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare antique French early 20th century Louis Vuitton monogrammed luggage cube trunk. Features previous owners initials along with blue and whi...
Category
French Belle Époque 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Distressed Leather Suitcase with Brass Locks, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A distressed leather suitcase with leather handle, fabric interior and brass locks. Key is missing.
Creator: Unknown.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940.
Materials and technique...
Category
Industrial 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Wood and Tin Metal Wrapped Red Faux Cane Wicker Chest Trunk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Wood and Tin Metal Wrapped Red Faux Cane Wicker Chest Trunk Box. Item features red "cane" design metal wrapped frame, wood supports, metal hardware, lined interior, ...
Category
Unknown Art Deco 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Trunk Model “Sabara” in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1965
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Brazilian Modern Trunk model “Sabara” in Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda is nothing less than spectacular!
The "Sabará" trunk was designed ...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chrome
Louis Vuitton Suitcase Trunk with Key
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French, 20th century. A Louis Vuitton suitcase with a monogram canvas exterior, leather and brass-bound (all rivets and hardware are marked), opens to fitted interior with removable ...
Category
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
20th Century British Made Bridle Leather Suitcase, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century British made Bridle hide covered suitcase. The leather shows wear but is still supple, mounted with brass fittings, oozing charm and elegance. A truly grea...
Category
British 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
WW2 1939-1945 8th Battalion the Durham Hd Hq Wing Military Campaign Chest Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning small Military Campaign Chest with the original label that states 8th Battalion The Durham HD GR wing
The label has the privates name on which is...
Category
English Campaign Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Vintage cat traveling bag, 1970's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Vintage wooden cat travel bag made in wood.
With some nice patina and great details.
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Plywood
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE 1910 LOUIS VUITTON STAMPED & SIGNED MALLE PENDERIE TRUNK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored original Louis Vuitton 1910 steamer wardrobe, Malle Penderie trunk i...
Category
French Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Copper
Leather Shoulder Duffle Style Bag with Brass Supports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful duffle bag and perfect for weekend Getaway - luggage with many compartments and shoulder strap. The studs and supports are of brass, sturdy and decorative. The piece has side pockets as well as a zipper on the outside and under flap is a place for check book...
Category
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
DECORATIVE PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM SUITCASE TRUNKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of fully restored original Louis Vuitton Monogram Suitcase...
Category
French Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Monogram Canvas, 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 now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
Category
French Other Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1930
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
French Other 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Valentino Italian Duo Fold Leather Wallet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine Italian Valentino Leather wallet with notches for 8 credit cards, 6 pockets and two zippered areas for important papers or change and win...
Category
Italian Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
PAIR OF ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK SIDE TABLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of lightly restored, vintage hand dyed brown leather steamer trunks...
Category
English Victorian 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Cream Leather or Vellum Lavoët Cube Shaped Suitcase or Valise
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Experience the elegance of this French luxury cream vellum cube-shaped suitcase or valise from the 1920s.
This sophisticated piece, manufactured by Lavoët, Paris (Bd Haussmann), is ...
Category
Industrial 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden strong box is heavily reinforced with iron banding and can be secured with an exterior lock. The walls and top of the lockbox are made from teak. Teak was a preferred wood for storing valuables and especially useful for protecting silks. Teak is resistant to moisture (thus the preference for teak boat decks...
Category
Indian 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Teak
Galerie Maison & Jardin bamboo marquetry brass trunk 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Galerie Maison & Jardin trunk from the early 1970s. Natural bamboo as the chief material, the patterned marquetry creates a beautiful symmetry, with an organic aesthetic, w...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Brown Leather Valise
Located in Queens, NY
English dark brown leather small valise with 2 strapes and initials HB
Category
British British Colonial 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton car trunk covered in the world famous monogram canvas. Car trunks were usually bespoke made for the owner’s car and w...
Category
French Other Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Tan Leather Case, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An excellent sturdy tan leather case with solid brass catch and original leather lining with pockets and sleeves to accommodate fittings (now missing). The fittings that remain are t...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Striped Canvas, France c.1885
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton trunk in striped canvas. The earliest Louis Vuitton trunks were revolutionary when they hit the market. It had a flat lid, rather than the domed li...
Category
French Other 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
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
French 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Brass
Indian Vintage Wedding Chest with Brass Foliage Décor and Multiple Compartments
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Indian wedding chest from the mid 20th century, with brass accents, multiple jewelry compartments, floral décor and petite central mirror. Creat...
Category
Indian 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
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
French Other 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lane Acclaim Chest by Andre Bus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century flip top cedar chest by Lane Furniture. Iconic oak on walnut dovetails, designed by Andre Bus. This can be used at the foot of your bed...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Walnut, Oak, Cedar
Monumental Elephant Storage Trunk by Mario Lopez Torres
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Monumental elephant storage trunk and or side table by Mario Lopez Torres with metal pull.
Large beautiful piece being one owner purchased in the late 90’s including the elephant room divider...
Category
Mexican Bohemian Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Canvas and Leather Cartridge Magazine
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage small cartridge magazine case.
A fine compact shooting cartridge magazine case. The high quality cartridge case with wooden carcass covered in ...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
English Turn of the Century Leather Trunk with Brass Accents and Monogram, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century leather trunk from circa 1900 with brass accents, lateral handles and monogram. This English Turn of the Century leather trunk, dating back to circa 19...
Category
English 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's ART DECO STEAMER LUGGAGE TRUNKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of vintage Art Deco circa 1920's Steamer travel trunks with period travel labels
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
A very good looking well made and decorative pair of trunks...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Steel
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat...
Category
French 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Trunk from 19th Century with Painting from the Artist Vlado Kadnár
By Vladimir Kadnár
Located in Vienna, Austria
The trunk, from solid wood, was made at the end of 19 century. The outside is covered in the original black coat , and is decorated from
the slovak-australian artist Vlado Kadnár (...
Category
Slovak Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Extra Large Burr Walnut Solid Chest Trunk with Hidden Bottom Storage Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely massive, Burr Walnut, trunk or chest with a false bottom for hidden storage
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
Category
English Art Deco 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Walnut
Italian 1920s Green Travel Trunk All Wood and Hemp Canvas
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Art deco travel trunk. This example is manufactured all in wood and smartly wooden bars with metal protections in order to be stackable without doing any damage. Restored, i...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas, Hemp, Wood
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...
Category
American Folk Art 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels, three drawers and scalloped skirt. Crafted during the early 20th century, this late Qi...
Category
Chinese 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Star of India Ship's Trunk Made by Newton Shakespeare and Co. on Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English tôle "Star of India" ship's trunk from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base. Boasting a nicely weathered original finish, this Star of India ship's trunk, made by Newton Shakespeare and Co., circa 1900, is fitted with brass hardware. Mounted on a custom made base with straight legs connected to one another through an X-form cross stretcher, this trunk on base...
Category
English 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass, Tôle
Antique Tsarist Russian Ladies Silver & Yellow Gold Clutch Purse or Evening Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ladies clutch purse or evening case is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Tsarist Russia and date to approximately 1900 and done...
Category
Unknown International Style 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Gold, Silver
Giled Wedding Coffer
Located in Pasadena, TX
Gilded Wedding Coffer
51”x22”x37”
Category
Chinese 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Leather Suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" Burgundy Bordeaux Luggage
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage leather suitcase "La Bagagerie Paris" burgundy bordeaux luggage.
Maroon leather travel bag with zip around and gold-tone hardware sui...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1950s Leather and Wooden Travel Suitcase
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Leather and Wooden Travel Suitcase
Category
European 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Wood
Presteen Condition Leather Weekender Bag Made in Vienna, 1950/ 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is a dreamy weekender/travel bag made from beautiful light leather. All the handles, zippers and flaps look untouched, no stains or marks from grabbing. The bottom i...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French Early 20th Century Bibliotheque du Senat Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 20th century Bibliotheque du Senat trunk.
Category
French 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Travelers Sea Trunk approx. 1920.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Travelers Trunk inside with canvas approx. 1920.
Wooden band with brass corners with initials B. L. and inside covered with fabric.
Front with brass fittings.
Made in very charming ...
Category
Other 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Early 20th c. Factory Toolbox with Solid Bronze Handle c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A factory metal toolbox with solid bronze handle and riveted top.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Bronze.
CO...
Category
Industrial 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent Clutch Bag, Black Leather, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Yves Saint-Laurent clutch bag, Black leather, 20th century.
Yves Saint-Laurent clutch bag, Y logo in leather, mirror inside, black leather, good condition, 20th century. ...
Category
French Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Mirror
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
Austrian Mid-Century Modern 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
Stamped TS Tokyo on the lock, at the time of posting we have another trunk and stand LU2592316549342
...
Category
Japanese Modern 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
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
Country Rustic Weathered Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
American Country Rustic weathered grey painted narrow rectangular (box) floor trunk with iron side handles
Category
American Country 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 CHiNESE EXPORT CAMPHOR WOOD STEAMER LUGGAGE TRUNK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1900-1920 original Chinese Export Camphor wood and Iron steamer trunk with the original ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Handsome Cube Shaped Mahogany Trunk End Table with Brass Corners
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very handsome multi functional square cube mahogany trunk having gorgeous brass decorative corners on top and side recesssed brass handles. The top lifts up to reveal storage inside....
Category
English Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Paint
Liberty and Co. A small trunk with copper panels in the style of C R Mackintosh.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, in the Glasgow Style. A small trunk or toybox with floral copper panels to the front and sides that are in the style of C R Mackintosh.
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Mahogany
Asian Hand Painted Humpback Decorative Storage Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a handsomely decorated Chinese humpback chest. It's finely decorated with calligraphy. It has a very nice high gloss finish for added surface protection.
Category
Chinese 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Spanish Wooden Trunk with Iron and Bronze Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Spanish Wooden Trunk with Iron and Bronze Handles
Category
Spanish 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
