Vintage Trunk Luggage
1980s Vintage Trunk Luggage
Leather
1980s Vintage Trunk Luggage
Lead
1930s Vintage Trunk Luggage
Leather
20th Century Vintage Trunk Luggage
1980s Vintage Trunk Luggage
Other
1940s American Vintage Trunk Luggage
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Trunk Luggage
Canvas
1930s French Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
1930s French Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Vintage Trunk Luggage
Crystal, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
20th Century American Vintage Trunk Luggage
Leather
Mid-20th Century North American Vintage Trunk Luggage
Crocodile, Canvas, Satin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Leather, Wood
1990s Vintage Trunk Luggage
Mid-20th Century Vintage Trunk Luggage
20th Century Vintage Trunk Luggage
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Vintage Trunk Luggage
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Trunk Luggage
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Trunk Luggage
Rattan
1950s French Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
1960s Industrial Vintage Trunk Luggage
Metal
20th Century Vintage Trunk Luggage
1970s Chinese Vintage Trunk Luggage
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Horn, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Trunk Luggage
Tôle
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Aluminum
1930s North American Vintage Trunk Luggage
Leather
20th Century Chinese Vintage Trunk Luggage
Wood, Parchment Paper, Fabric
1990s French Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Trunk Luggage
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Wood
1980s Vintage Trunk Luggage
Wicker
1950s French Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
20th Century Argentine Vintage Trunk Luggage
Iron
20th Century French Vintage Trunk Luggage
Metal, Iron
1970s Spanish Bohemian Vintage Trunk Luggage
Pine
1980s Vintage Trunk Luggage
Canvas
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
20th Century American Vintage Trunk Luggage
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Vintage Trunk Luggage
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Metal, Iron
20th Century Rustic Vintage Trunk Luggage
Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Trunk Luggage
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Burl
1950s French Vintage Trunk Luggage
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1990s French Vintage Trunk Luggage
1940s English Vintage Trunk Luggage
Aluminum
20th Century American Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Wood
20th Century American Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Trunk Luggage
Metal
20th Century French Other Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Other Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
20th Century French Other Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunk Luggage
Brass, Chrome
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Vintage Trunk Luggage For Sale on 1stDibs
Finding the Right trunks-luggage for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Whether vintage luggage is worth anything depends largely upon its style and maker. Pieces designed by Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Goyard, Hartmann and other luxury fashion houses and high-end manufacturers often retain their value or appreciate with age. However, the demand for a piece and its rarity, age and condition will also impact its value. Consider consulting a certified appraiser who is knowledgeable about luggage and handbags for assistance in determining whether luggage is valuable. On 1stDibs, shop for a variety of luggage.
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