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19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Travelling Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large late 19th-century camphor wood brass-bound travelling campaign trunk with brass mounts and
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Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Other

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Travelling Trunk
19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Travelling Trunk

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Travelling Trunk

H 18.12 in W 38.78 in D 18.31 in

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19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed
By British Colonial
Located in Houston, TX
the reinforcing iron straps are hand forged. It is the wonderful mellowing patina of the teak wood
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Trunks and Luggage

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Teak

19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed
19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed

19th Century Solid Teak Wood Dowry Chest Modified as Storage Bench for Bed

H 21 in W 59 in D 16.5 in
Extremely Rare Goyard Cabin Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Double Bay, NSW
This extremely rare Goyard cabin trunk is a true statement piece and is in excellent condition. Finished in a stunning brown leather edging with a beautiful patina and adorned with b...
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Vintage 1930s French British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Extremely Rare Goyard Cabin Trunk
Extremely Rare Goyard Cabin Trunk

Extremely Rare Goyard Cabin Trunk

H 12.6 in W 39.38 in D 21.26 in
British Colonial Indian Large Teak and Iron-Bound Haveli Trunk, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large 19th century rectangular iron-bound wooden coffer box or Rajasthan trunk from British
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

British Colonial Indian Large Teak and Iron-Bound Haveli Trunk, circa 1860
British Colonial Indian Large Teak and Iron-Bound Haveli Trunk, circa 1860

British Colonial Indian Large Teak and Iron-Bound Haveli Trunk, circa 1860

H 20 in W 53.25 in D 34.5 in
Iron-Bound Stick Box or Trunk from British Colonial India 'The Raj'
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome 19th century rectangular iron-bound wooden stick box trunk or coffer from British
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Antique 19th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Iron-Bound Stick Box or Trunk from British Colonial India 'The Raj'
Iron-Bound Stick Box or Trunk from British Colonial India 'The Raj'

Iron-Bound Stick Box or Trunk from British Colonial India 'The Raj'

H 19 in W 33.5 in D 25 in
Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron and Teak from British Colonial India 'The Raj'
Located in Austin, TX
British Colonial India (The Raj), c.1860, featuring a hinged top hatch with storage inside
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Antique 19th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage

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Metal, Iron

Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron and Teak from British Colonial India 'The Raj'
Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron and Teak from British Colonial India 'The Raj'

Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron and Teak from British Colonial India 'The Raj'

H 20.25 in W 48.5 in D 26.5 in
Chinese Camphor Wood Camphorwood Storage Trunk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handsome large Chinese camphor wood trunk has a large Chinese locking plate and brass carrying
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Chinese Camphor Wood Camphorwood Storage Trunk
Chinese Camphor Wood Camphorwood Storage Trunk

Chinese Camphor Wood Camphorwood Storage Trunk

H 24.5 in W 37 in D 18 in
Antique Belgium Wood Trunk with Cast Iron, 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Belgium wood trunk with cast iron, 1890. Detailed rivet cast iron bolts on patinated steel
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Antique 1890s Belgian British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Antique Belgium Wood Trunk with Cast Iron, 1890
Antique Belgium Wood Trunk with Cast Iron, 1890

Antique Belgium Wood Trunk with Cast Iron, 1890

H 18.25 in W 30 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Small Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A small late 19th century camphor wood brass bound travelling chest or trunk with brass mounts and
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Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Other

19th Century Small Camphor Wood Chest
19th Century Small Camphor Wood Chest

19th Century Small Camphor Wood Chest

H 13 in W 28.75 in D 14.38 in
Iron-Bound Stick Box from British Colonial India 'The Raj'
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome 19th century iron-bound wooden stick box or coffer from British Colonial India featuring
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Antique 19th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Iron-Bound Stick Box from British Colonial India 'The Raj'
Iron-Bound Stick Box from British Colonial India 'The Raj'

Iron-Bound Stick Box from British Colonial India 'The Raj'

H 21.5 in W 38.75 in D 21 in
Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron and Teak from British Colonial India 'The Raj'
Located in Austin, TX
British Colonial India (The Raj) featuring a hinged top hatch with storage inside. Traditionally used
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Antique 19th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron and Teak from British Colonial India 'The Raj'
Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron and Teak from British Colonial India 'The Raj'

Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron and Teak from British Colonial India 'The Raj'

H 17.5 in W 44.5 in D 25 in
19th Century Chest Wrapped in Iron Straps with Brass Studs, India
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of Indian origin, this beautiful teak trunk is wrapped in iron and studded with brass accents in an intricate yet simple pattern. Fully functional for storage or use as a coffee or c...
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Chest Wrapped in Iron Straps with Brass Studs, India
19th Century Chest Wrapped in Iron Straps with Brass Studs, India

19th Century Chest Wrapped in Iron Straps with Brass Studs, India

H 30 in W 55 in D 29.5 in
Vintage Wood Trunk with Leather Straps
Located in Alhambra, CA
Lovely vintage wood trunk with with leather straps and brass hardware. Origins unknown
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20th Century Unknown British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Vintage Wood Trunk with Leather Straps
Vintage Wood Trunk with Leather Straps

Vintage Wood Trunk with Leather Straps

H 20 in W 30.5 in D 18 in
Louis Vuitton Damier Courier Trunk Circa 1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
This large Louis Vuitton Damier trunk will make a bold statement in your home. Generally used as a coffee table or a blanket box at the end of a bed. With a distinctive orange stripe...
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Vintage 1910s French British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Metal, Brass

Louis Vuitton Damier Courier Trunk Circa 1910
Louis Vuitton Damier Courier Trunk Circa 1910

Louis Vuitton Damier Courier Trunk Circa 1910

H 22.05 in W 43.31 in D 20.48 in
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British Colonial Wood Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of british colonial wood trunks available for sale. Each of these unique british colonial wood trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. British colonial wood trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Goyard and Louis Vuitton each produced beautiful british colonial wood trunks that are worth considering.

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.

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