Trunks and Luggage
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Wire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Canvas, Cotton
Late 20th Century Russian Trunks and Luggage
Naugahyde
Mid-20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Copper
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Wire
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Stone, Marble, Steel
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Iron
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Trunks and Luggage
Silver
20th Century American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Wood
20th Century American Modern Trunks and Luggage
Wood
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Steel
20th Century Japanese Modern Trunks and Luggage
Iron, Aluminum
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Mother-of-Pearl
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
1980s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Stone, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Crocodile
20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Stone, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1940s American Colonial Revival Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Teak
19th Century European Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Faux Leather
Late 20th Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1950s English Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Crocodile
20th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
1990s French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Canvas
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Fabric
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Canvas
1920s British Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Nickel
1920s British Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Nickel
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Leather
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.