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19th Century Wood and Metal Steamer Trunk with Leather Edges
Located in Van Nuys, CA
19th Century Wood and Metal Steamer Trunk with Leather Edges, the trunk has been repainted and
Category

Antique 1890s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

French Antique Steamer Trunk Suitcase
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Steamer Trunk Suitcase A sturdy Steamer Trunk / Travelling Suitcase that features
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

French Antique Steamer Trunk Suitcase
French Antique Steamer Trunk Suitcase
H 9.85 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in
French 19th Century Steamer Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
consistent with age and use, please view the detailed images of this unique 1800s steamer trunk.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Steamer Trunk
French 19th Century Steamer Trunk
H 17.25 in W 32.25 in D 18.38 in
Oshkosh Fitted Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
By Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc.
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage steamer trunk by Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc. Fitted with 3 removable storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Oshkosh Fitted Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Oshkosh Fitted Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
H 12.25 in W 36.25 in D 20.25 in
Large Leather and Metal Full Closet Steamer Trunk, circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
An impressive Large wardrobe steamer trunk travel case from the early 20th c. The interior
Category

Early 20th Century Argentine American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Early 20th C. American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk on Wheels and
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

John P. Shriner & Co. Domed Steamer Trunk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful John P. Shriner & Co. steamer trunk in classic domed formed with vibrant paneled black
Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, c. 1870's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with its original interior sticker showcasing its provenance and
Category

Antique 1870s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Wooden Band Large Steamer Trunk Orange Ship Trunk Cunard Line Decals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wooden band large steamer trunk orange ship trunk Cunard line decals. Item features various
Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Large Royal Robe Art Deco Standing Wardrobe Steamer Travel Trunk
By Royal Robe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage large Royal Robe Art Deco standing wardrobe steamer travel trunk. Listing includes interior
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Antique Victorian Tooled Leather & Oak Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive Victorian era dome top steamer trunk, circa 1870s. Features a tooled leather
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Victorian Oak Banded Embossed Leather Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive Victorian era dome top steamer trunk, circa 1870s. Features a tooled leather
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique American Green Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early 19th-century American wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in a muted
Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho 19th Century Jenny Lind Steamer Box - 795
Located in west palm beach, FL
vintage allure. Made from sturdy wood and adorned with riveted black metal bands, this steamer trunk
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Steamer Trunk Zinc Curve Top Antique Trunk 1875
By Randall Barbera
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
All original hardware on this medium-sized antique steamer trunk with matching pair of heavy cast
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Zinc, Metal, Brass

1920's Vintage Steel Steamer Trunk
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Natural rust-brown patina has been preserved with multiple coats of tung oil. All original hardware including working Eagle lock with key. Refit with premium leather stitched handl...
Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Steel

1920's Vintage Steel Steamer Trunk
1920's Vintage Steel Steamer Trunk
H 12 in W 33 in D 21 in
Louis Vuitton Trianon Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and collectible Louis Vuitton Trianon Steamer trunk is in excellent condition. The black
Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal Steamer Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Green painted metal steamer trunk with brass accents
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Metal Steamer Trunk
Antique Metal Steamer Trunk
H 20.5 in W 39 in D 20.5 in
Hartmann Wardrobe Steamer / Cabin Trunk
By Hartmann Trunk Company, Louis Vuitton
Located in Fulton, CA
Vintage steamer or cabin trunk by Hartmann Trunk Company. Circa. 1930's. Fully fitted interior with
Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Hartmann Wardrobe Steamer / Cabin Trunk
Hartmann Wardrobe Steamer / Cabin Trunk
H 41 in W 22 in D 24.75 in
Vintage Goyard Steamer Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Napa, CA
Goyard, is a French trunk and leather goods maker established in 1792 as Masion Martin in Paris; the
Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Goyard Steamer Trunk
Vintage Goyard Steamer Trunk
H 21 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
Canvas and Leather Steamer Trunk with Wood and Metal Straps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century English Leather Steamer Trunk with Wood and Metal Straps One of a kind luggage
Category

Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

19Thc Original Painted Steamer Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original painted 19thc dome top trunk or steamer trunk in fantastic condition. It has a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

19Thc Original Painted Steamer Trunk
19Thc Original Painted Steamer Trunk
H 21.5 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
Antique Steamer Trunk, Large, English, Pine, Metal Lined, Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk, a large, English, dark stained pine, metal lined, chest dating to
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship's Chest, Metal Lined
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk of marine interest, an English travel or ship's chest in stained
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Antique Samson Shwayder Pine Metal Banded Steamer Trunk Travel Chest 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Samson Shwayder Bros steamer trunk / storage chest / footlocker / suitcase / luggage
Category

Early 20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Dome Top Chest Steamer Trunk Embossed Metal Oak w Insert
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian domed steamer wardrobe trunk with insert. Made of embossed metal panels, cast
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Dome Top Chest Steamer Trunk Embossed Metal Oak with Insert
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare original Victorian dome top or hump back steamer trunk. Includes original inserts with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Faux Vellum Leather Steamer Travel Trunk
By Ventura Travelware
Located in Rochester, NY
This very handsome old trunk was manufactured by Ventura Travelware - New York, NY. Soft golden
Category

Vintage 1940s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Early 20th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Early 20th Century, in LV monogrammed pattern with metal side handles
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk Armoire
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Napa, CA
This is a large steamer trunk armoire by Louis Vuitton. It has two green stripes and a green F.A.E
Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Matching Steamer Trunk and Luggage
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Matching set of four luggage group that includes large steamer trunk, two suitcases and one make-up
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Timothy Oulton Cigar Leather Steamer Trunk Secretary Desk
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large campaign style reproduction of an antique steamer trunk that opens to a secretaire with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table/Side Table, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique steamer trunk coffee table or side table with inner, removable compartment and new 3/8
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Metal

A Steel Steamer Trunk by Unbreakable Trunks, New York
Located in NYC, NY
A classic steamer trunk, wood clad in metal with leather straps at either end and riveted banding
Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Oshkosh The Chief Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Luggage Chest
By Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oshkosh The Chief Wardrobe steamer trunk. Item features full wardrobe interior, original
Category

Vintage 1930s American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis Vuitton Monogram Tissé Canvas Steamer Trunk, circa 1890
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, very large size, rare
Category

Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Massive Antique Mendel & Co Steamer Trunk Footlocker Chest Stage Coach Carriage
By Mendel Drucker
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Mendel & co steamer trunk. Massive in scale compared to most steamer trunks. Made in
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Damier Pattern Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, large size, checked damier
Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram "Haute Courier" Steamer Trunk, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "haute courier" / steamer trunk, very
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique American Pink Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early 19th Century wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in pale baby pink
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Antique 19th Century American Bohemian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Early 20th c Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk with Interior Label & Serial Number
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milford, NH
A well traveled example of a Louis Vuitton hardside steamer trunk painted black canvas with red and
Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Black Enamel Leather Handle Campaign Style Steamer Military Trunk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage black enamel over metal steamer trunk accented with leather strap handles and gold colored
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Vintage 1960s American Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Enamel

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An immaculate 1930s Louis Vuitton cabin steamer trunk. In excellent condition retaining its
Category

Mid-20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
H 19.69 in W 44.1 in D 21.66 in
Dated 1877 Steamer Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine signed by the manufacture FW GROMM, Denver, Colorado and dated 1877. This steamer trunk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Metal

Dated 1877 Steamer Trunk
Dated 1877 Steamer Trunk
H 26 in W 36 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Dome Top Chest Steamer Trunk Canvas & Oak Metal Banded
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian banded oak steamer trunk, chest or luggage. Measure: 28".  
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Brass & Metal Victorian Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Travel Chest Foot Locker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian steamer trunk or chest. Made of metal and brass with nailhead trim and leather
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Steamer Trunk, Large, English, Pine, Metal Lined, Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk, a large, English, dark stained pine, metal lined, chest dating to
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Mirrored Steamer Trunk w/ Leather Trim
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style chest of drawers fashioned to look like a large steamer trunk. Reflective sheets with
Category

20th Century Dressers

Materials

Sheet Metal

1900s Traditional Dome Top Steamer Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Original 1900s dome top steamer trunk in excellent vintage Condition. The is a lock but the key is
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Other

Royal Robe Canvas Standing Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
By Royal Robe
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Vintage canvas standing wardrobe steamer trunk manufactured by Royal Robe. Features a colorful
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century German Steamer Trunk by Kongsbak
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting early 20th century German steamer trunk belonging to George Jurgen Wittenstein (1919
Category

20th Century German Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Luggage Box Steamer Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous English leather steamer trunk box Metal fixtures including corner protectors and locks
Category

Vintage 1980s Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Leather

Antique French Steamer Trunk Pine Luggage Chest Coffee Table Paris
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing early 20th century flat top steamer trunk strong box. Made from pine with three locks
Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Compact Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Travel Hard Luggage Suitcase Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique compact wardrobe steamer trunk travel luggage suitcase. Item features nice smaller more
Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Restoration Hardware Vintage Leather Cigar Mayfair Steamer Media/Console Trunk
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Morristown, NJ
. This reproduction antique steamer trunk is handmade of distressed vintage cigar leather over a solid
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

One of a Kind Custom 24-Karat Gilded Vintage Red Time Capsule Steamer Trunk
By Chanel Verdult
Located in Tustin, CA
recent years, the steamer trunk is a timeless accessory for personal treasures we collect throughout our
Category

20th Century American Steampunk Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Steamer Trunk on Stand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wood and metal steamer trunk from Britain on custom made steel legs.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Steamer Trunk on Stand
Steamer Trunk on Stand
H 19 in W 33.75 in D 20 in
Moynat Steamer Trunk
Located in Haguenau, FR
Moynat steamer trunk. Metal binding. Metal lock. Date: May, 1920 re color with original
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Moynat Steamer Trunk
Moynat Steamer Trunk
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 40.16 in
Australian Steamer Trunk
Located in Stamford, CT
Painted iron-clad steamer trunk from Australia, circa 1880s.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Australian Steamer Trunk
Australian Steamer Trunk
H 22 in W 37.5 in D 22 in
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amazing large Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk. The interior in pristine condition. Original
Category

Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
H 44 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
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Metal Steamer Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal steamer trunk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, every metal steamer trunk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a metal steamer trunk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each metal steamer trunk bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one metal steamer trunk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc. and Ventura Travelware produced versions that are worth a look.

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.

Questions About Metal Steamer Trunk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify your steamer trunk, look inside the lid, along the interior and on the bottom for a stamp that indicates the manufacturer. Popular makers of steamer trunks included Clinton, Goyard, Hartmann, Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Moynat, Oshkosh, Taylor and Truesdale. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted steamer trunks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    You can line a steamer trunk with a variety of materials. Paper is a simple solution for lining, but you can also use fabrics like velvet to protect items stored inside. Find a range of steamer trunks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Steamer trunks can be worth as much as $3,000 depending on the quality and condition. Some renowned fashion houses, such as Goyard and Louis Vuitton, have designed steamer trunks that are worth as much as $45,000. Find a range of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    An old steamer trunk is a type of luggage. Most often, it has a rectangle or domed shape. Its purpose was to carry clothing and other personal belongings while traveling. The name comes from the fact that most often, their owners traveled via steam ship. Shop a selection of antique steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although steamer trunks are no longer used for traveling, they are still produced as a way to store valuables and as a storage solution. Steamer trunks were widely used in the late 18th century throughout the early 20th century as a way to transport clothes and other personal belongings and were meant to bridge the gap between luggage and storage. Shop a wide range of vintage and contemporary steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, typically people don't travel with steamer trunks. Due to their size and weight, steamer trunks aren't ideal for traveling by air or sea. However, people still purchase steamer trunks to use as storage solutions and decorative accents in their homes. Shop a selection of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can do a variety of things with old metal trunks. Use one in place of your coffee table in the living room or add a cushion and throw pillows to transform it into a bench. Lift the lid and add supports and cushions to create a one-of-a-kind accent chair, or position it beside your bed as a nightstand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of metal trunks.

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