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Petite Edwardian Leather Suitcase

$1,050
$1,40025% Off
£788.79
£1,051.7225% Off
€909.60
€1,212.8025% Off
CA$1,457.01
CA$1,942.6825% Off
A$1,619.06
A$2,158.7525% Off
CHF 848.41
CHF 1,131.2125% Off
MX$19,854.91
MX$26,473.2125% Off
NOK 10,820.92
NOK 14,427.8925% Off
SEK 10,179.92
SEK 13,573.2325% Off
DKK 6,788.89
DKK 9,051.8525% Off
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About the Item

Petite but packed with character, history, and mystery, this early 20th-century English Edwardian leather suitcase is a rare find. Its unusually small size suggests it may have been a child’s trunk or designed for a very specific purpose, perhaps to carry delicate personal effects or specialty items. The rich, timeworn leather is decorated with a subtle linear pattern, giving it an understated elegance that speaks to Edwardian-era refinement. Two adjustable leather straps secure the lid and, when loosened, allow it to expand—a clever detail that increases the interior’s capacity. Whether once used for travel, storage, or something more enigmatic, it remains as charming as ever, its compact proportions making it incredibly versatile. Display it as a sculptural object, use it to store keepsakes, or stack it with others for a layered, collected look. However you style it, this little trunk holds big stories—and maybe even a few secrets.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER33821stDibs: LU3738344341392

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