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Old Umbrella Stand in Silver and Gold
Located in Madrid, ES
French XIX century umbrella stand in silvered and gilded brass. Excellent condition. Measurements: 56 cm height
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Antique 1880s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Old Timer Suitcase Made from Cowhide with Combination Lock
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is a beautifully constructed suitcase made from cowhide. All the handles, zippers and flaps look untouched. It comes with a matching label for the owner's address an...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1940s Spanish Baroque style Trunk Vintage Mid-Century Old Hollywood Mansion
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very well made, heavy, with these large solid iron ring handles to the sides. Came from a well traveled family and this was the grandfathers' piece, looks to be made in the US but al...
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Vintage 1940s American Baroque Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
H 18.5 in W 37.5 in D 21.5 in
Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS
Made in the 1920s
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS
Made in the 1920s by
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Located in Dallas, TX
Often when centuries-old trunks did not survive the passage of time, 19th-century menuisiers
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 26.375 in W 61.75 in D 2.875 in
Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror, Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
, impressing with an unusual "Black Forest" design in the manner of old tree trunks. The artfully carved late
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Black Forest Wall Mirror Tree Trunk Design, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
extraordinary old tree trunks design. The artfully hand carved basswood frame with protruding corners conveys a
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Contemporary Art Senior Footstool in Velvet and Grezzo Arte Wood by Urano Palma
By Urano Palma, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
... So many chairs, so many benches, so many big tables, all with the wrinkled skin of old tree
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Contemporary Art Regina Armchair in Velvet and Grezzo Arte Wood by Urano Palma
By Mirabili, Urano Palma
Located in Pistoia, IT
So many chairs, so many benches, so many big tables, all with the wrinkled skin of old tree trunks
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 43.31 in W 38.19 in D 33.47 in
Contemporary Art Sculpture Se Dio Carving on Rough Wood by Urano Palma
By Mirabili, Urano Palma
Located in Pistoia, IT
the wrinkled skin of old tree trunks or of rusted metal sheet. The chair is probably the central
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Old French Wood Harp Case
Located in Florence, IT
20th century old French wood harp case.
This object could be a wonderful and particular decorative
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Vintage 1930s French Brutalist Trunks and Luggage
Louis Vuitton monogramm brass Steamer Trunk Goyard era Purse bag suitcase LV old
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
This gorgeous Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features monogram canvas, LV lozine trim, LV stamped brass studs, brass corners and its original brass side handles. It has got a warm and...
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Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 20 in D 22 in
Monumental Antique Wooden Dowry Trunk, made in India
Located in Blacksburg, VA
and one interior storage step at one edge of the floor. Old dowry trunks, often referred to today as
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Pair of Brown Leather and Brass Trunks
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of beautifully made leather trunks has brass fixtures, and colorful old cruise ship
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Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Old Trunk French Army
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Old trunk of the French army, green leather with the initials of the soldier RW, in a good state of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mission Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
19THC EARLY DOVETAILED PINE TRUNK/RUSTIC OLD SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS PINE DOVETAILED TRUNK HAS A WONDERFUL OLD WILD WEST LOOK.THE TRUNK IS FROM THE MID WEST AND
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Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Old Travel Trunk, Leather and Studs, 20th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
old travel trunk, beautiful with signs of wear from time, covered in black / dark leather and studs
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20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
19th Century Blanket Chest with Heart Handles in Old Red Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century Canadian blanket chest with heart shaped handles in old red paint.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Leather Trunk and a Barley Twist Stand, circa 1600s
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks have been around for several thousand years, beginning in China and were typically
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Country Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Antique French Trunk or Coffer Great the End of the Bed for Linens or Comforter
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French early 1700’s heavy Oak Trunk, or the French refer to as a French Coffer. These old
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Antique 1740s French Country Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
H 28.25 in W 59.5 in D 25.75 in
Original Vintage Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather Trunk/Table
Located in Chicago, IL
style to your next destination, or you may allow our in-house Old Plank Road craftsmen to make a custom
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Antique Leather Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
Nothing ever quite looks like 100-year-old worn leather and this trunk appears to have been
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Trunks and Luggage
Spanish Wedding Trunk, circa 1680
Located in Chicago, IL
closer to 300 years old, rather than 200. Wonderful original rug type covering showing plenty of patina
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Figural Elephant Wall Shelves by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Winnetka, IL
Pair of hardwood figural elephant wall shelves having petite tusks and upward trunks. Old paper
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Vintage 1960s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage Boho Pacific Green “Messina” Leather Chaise Lounge
By Pacific Green
Located in west palm beach, FL
upholstery with printed python leather inset strips. 40 year old palm Tree trunks used for the back and side
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Late 20th Century Australian Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Arhaus Martin Leather Steamer Trunk Coffee Cocktail Table with Drawers on Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
called. In some old catalogs, these trunks were called "packers", and the "steamer" trunk actually
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Late 20th Century Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
H 25 in W 51 in D 19 in
Barbizon Antique Landscape Oil Painting of Shepherd & Flock by Carleton Wiggins
By John Carleton Wiggins
Located in Shippensburg, PA
grass poke through the carpeted path while the twisting and knarled trunks of old growth wood rise
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Antique Late 19th Century American Barbizon School Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 21 in W 41 in D 2 in
Old England Leather or Brass Luggage with Original Travel Stickers c.1900-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original antique luggage by Old England, Paris. The company label is located
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
French Leather, Silver Mounted Gentleman's Traveling Case, Paris circa 1906-1917
Located in Chicago, IL
100-year-old leather look so incredible. Contents include; cut crystal jars, with marked silver lids
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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 12 in W 18.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Truck from Europe with Brass Nailheads and a Wonderful Interior c1920's
Located in Chicago, IL
what country made the Old Leather Trunk. Works quite nicely as a Coffee Table and the brass nailheads
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Vintage 1920s European Country Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Bronze Eagle Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Bronze Eagle scenario sculpture. It depicts three old wood trunks of different sizes in a
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Inspired of Louis Vuitton Goatskin Glass and Brass Art Deco Sideboard, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Inspired by the style of the old Louis Vuitton trunks, this 1930 sideboard is truly particular for
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in W 67.72 in D 18.9 in
Old Leather Trunk
Located in Stamford, CT
This old leather trunk with decorative riveted surface and leather handles would make a great
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Old painted trunk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Old English painted trunk, in original blue paint.
Materials
Pine
Old Labeled Luggage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful beat up hard sided suitcase with many interesting labels including one from the ill fated 'White Star Line". Decorative and amusing with the ability to store a thing or ...
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Vintage 1940s American Trunks and Luggage
Scarce Old Zanzibar Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
These elaborately brass decorated hardwood trunks are generally thought to come form Zanzibar or
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Antique 19th Century African Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Old Pine Mule Chest
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Old Pine Mule Chest.
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Old Carved & Painted Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great old painted and carved trunk. I am not sure where it was made but the wood does look a
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
beautiful old Leather Traveling Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original travel trunk with leather skin handles
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
French Traveling Trunk by "Old England"
Located in Austin, TX
A marvelous French Traveling Trunk manufactured in the early 1900's by "Old England" in Paris. The
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Old Chinese Tea Boxes on Metal Stands - Box on right SOLD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming old tea boxes on stands. Priced individually at $750 each.
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Vintage 1950s Trunks and Luggage
Old Drum, Hand-Carved Out of Solid Teak Trunks
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Old drums, hand carved out of solid teak trunks for ceremonial purposes, and were repainted each
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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Vases
Materials
Teak
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Old Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of old trunks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct old trunks — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Old trunks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Hollywood Regency and Industrial old trunks are consistently popular styles. Old trunks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Mastercraft are consistently popular.
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 Old Trunks
- What is an old steamer trunk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022An 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023You 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.
- How much are old trunks worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The value of a trunk depends on the condition, style, size, and make. Usually fully restored American made trunks can be anywhere from $300 to $900. A vintage French made trunk will usually be more than $2,000. There are plenty of vintage trunks to be found on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024How you can tell how old a Louis Vuitton trunk is varies based on whether or not it has a serial number. Trunks made starting in 2000 have a six-digit serial number consisting of two characters separated from a group of four characters by a hyphen. In the grouping that appears after the hyphen, the second and fourth numbers tell you the year of production, while the first and third numbers correspond to the week that the trunk was produced. For example, 1221 would mean that Louis Vuitton made the trunk during the 12th week of 2021. If your trunk has a serial number in a different format, experts recommend contacting Louis Vuitton directly for assistance with dating. You will usually need to provide images of your trunk and proof of purchase. For antique and vintage trunks that lack a serial number, look for the address of the retailer that sold them printed on a label inside. You can then research when this retailer was in business to get a rough idea of your trunk's age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert assist you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Louis Vuitton trunks.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether old storage trunks are worth anything depends on a number of factors. The trunk’s manufacturer is one of the biggest determiners of value. Pieces designed by Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Martin Maier, Oshkosh, Moynat, Taylor and Truesdale are highly sought by collectors, for example. The condition of the trunk and its style will also impact the price you can expect to receive for it. To get an idea of the fair market value of a particular piece, consult a certified appraiser or reputable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of storage trunks.
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