Vintage Cedar Lined Ships Trunk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent 19th-century storage trunk is a soulful example of early Americana craftsmanship. The exterior is finished with a stunning hand-painted flame grain or tiger maple-st...
Brass
Seaman's Chest of the Sailing Ship Neptune V. R. Deck Games
Located in Hannover, DE
Come aboard a sailing ship and be enchanted by this antique chest. According to the inscription, this lovely chest came from the sailing ship Neptune and was used as a games chest fo...
Metal
Star of India Ship's Trunk Made by Newton Shakespeare and Co. on Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English tôle "Star of India" ship's trunk from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base. Boasting a nicely weathered original finish, this Star of India ship's trunk, made...
Metal, Brass, Tôle
Louis Vuitton Patinated Alzer Hard Case Vintage Luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Travel’s popularity broadened in the late 19th century, and Vuitton’s trunks could easily be packed into train cars and ships — upright trunks meant hanging wardrobe storage that wou...
Brass
Giant Ship Storage Trunk
Located in Summerland, CA
Large wooden box with iron metal straps. Hinged wooden lid. Made to use on ship for storage. Wider at the top as it narrows down to 24" square.
Hardwood
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 decals.
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in W 38.19 in D 19.49 in
Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique ship's chest. An English, ebonised pine shipping or workman's trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Of impressive proportion, a delightf...
Pine
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H 19.49 in W 36.03 in D 20.87 in
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 pine and metal lined, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880. Robustly const...
Pine
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H 19.3 in W 43.71 in D 19.1 in
Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's chest. An English, pine merchant or tool trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Stout Victorian chest Displays a desirable aged patina...
Pine
19th Century English Ship's Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century English oak ship's box having lidded top with brass top mounted hinges, canted sides and notched base with remnants of original leather carrying handles.
Oak
17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful handmade iron chest was made in Nuremberg or Augsburg in the 1600s. They were made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the ...
Iron
Antique Trunk Painted Wood Ship Sailing Boat
Located in Austin, TX
An antique wooden steamer trunk elaborately painted and well aged. The wood is painted with a base of blue and then decorated with white, yellows, greens and reds. Painted on the lid...
Wood
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H 41 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
1910s Hartmann Cushion Top Wardrobe Trunk Travel Steamer Ship Luggage
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Top of the line, early 20th century cartage! A wonderfully patinated Washington DC Estate wardrobe trunk. Massive stylized brass Yale Locking Mechanism, with One Yale key included, t...
Brass
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H 11 in W 27 in D 15.5 in
Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk "Star of India". Item features made in England by Whiteway, Laidlaw & Co., LTD, original painted finish, original labels and hardware,...
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 20.5 in W 44 in D 21 in
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 original "Cunard Line First Class" decal stickers, bentwood banding, very nice vin...
Metal
Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1860
Located in Stamford, CT
Leather steamship trunk with brass studded trim and square panel detail on the lid, circa 1860.
Brass
Brass Steam Ship Trunk, circa 1840
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass studded leather steamship trunk with Roman swag detail on the front, circa 1840-1860.
Brass
Early 19th C. American Painted Steel Ship's Strong Box
Located in Kensington, MD
VERY HEAVY Early 19th C. American painted steel ship’s strong box with original keys. If you send an inquiry to us and do not receive a response, please contact us directly at 202...
Steel
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Whether it be from moths and other insects, or from salt water, as it was lashed to a deck of transport ships. These trunks make great storage items and coffee tables that are not o...
Teak
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Alzer 60 Trunk / Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Louis Vuitton Alzer 60 trunk suitcase in the timeless monogram canvas with original brass fittings and leather handle, approximately 40 years old. 16.7 by 23.5 by 8.5 inches...
Brass
$5,142
H 10.24 in W 31.5 in D 20.67 in
Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 Suitcase, Coated Canvas & Leather, France, 1960s-1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Epfach, DE
909481 Alzer 80 80 cm x 26 cm 52.5 cm with removable tray A handsome Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 suitcase, model 909481, in the house's iconic monogram coated canvas with natural leather ...
Brass
Late 19th A.E. Meek Leather and Wood Cabin Trunk c.1880-1899
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique wooden cabin trunk trimmed in leather with leather handles, leather straps and brass locks. Original silver maker's label on top. Built with heavy-duty wood slats, ...
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Railway Travel Trunk Switzerland Dated 1916
Located in Debrecen, HU
Early 20th-century Swiss railway travel trunk, retaining its highly characterful original surface, fittings and interior, with a handwritten inscription dated September 1916. Constr...
Metal
$3,495
H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 13.75 in
British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with opposing handles, and wax seals or stamps from por...
Metal, Brass
$1,942
H 22.45 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
1850s Antique Country Traveling Trunk Chest in Solid Pine Wood Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1850s antique country traveling trunk chest in solid pine wood restored and polished to wax Measures cm: H 57 x W 100 x D 52.
Fir
$3,495
H 13.13 in W 31.5 in D 16 in
English Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Leather and Camphor Wood, circa 1820
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome medium-sized British officer's military Campaign camphor trunk or chest of brass-bound and studded leather over camphor wood, circa 1820. Manufactured by the British East...
Brass, Metal
Louis Vuitton Suitcase Cotteville 35 cm, Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Cotteville 35 cm monogramm suitcase. It features all Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass fittings: locks, clasps and studs.Its trim is stamped LV ev...
Brass
19th Century American Primitive Travel Trunk in Handcrafted Pine
Located in Wainscott, NY
A charming and authentic example of early American craftsmanship, this primitive travel trunk dates to the 19th century. Likely handmade, the piece showcases a beautifully aged patin...
Wood, Pine
$1,740
H 18.51 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Wood and Leather Travel Trunk with Velvet Interior
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant late 19th-century travel trunk is a fine example of traditional European craftsmanship, combining durability with understated sophistication. Constructed on a lightweigh...
Leather, Poplar, Velvet, Beech, Pine
Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase Valise
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Louis Vuitton monogram hard suitcase or valise with original zippered folio. Excellent vintage condition, very lightly used, private origin. Made in France, 1970's.
Canvas
$995
H 8.75 in W 27 in D 18 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Soft-Sided Suitcase with Original Padlock
Located in Victoria, BC
A wonderfully decorative vintage Louis Vuitton soft-sided suitcase, finished in the house’s iconic Monogram canvas with richly aged leather trim, reinforced corners, carrying straps ...
Leather, Canvas
$3,949
H 8.67 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1925
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming and authentic Louis Vuitton hard-sided case dating from the early 20th century, beautifully finished in the brand’s iconic stencilled monogram canvas. The exterior is comp...
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Steamer Trunk with Leather & Brass
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian (late 1800s) steamer trunk with a brown leather exterior with brass closures and rivets with 5 interior drawers and a leather handle on either side (name on side \...
Brass
$1,391Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 36.62 in D 12.21 in
Large Antique Trunk Case, English, Leather, Suitcase, Shop Display, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique trunk case. An English, leather steamer or shop display suitcase, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A wonderfully charismatic example of early 20th ...
Leather
$10,504
H 20.87 in W 25.99 in D 8.67 in
Original Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Jumelle Suitcase Rare Configuration
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Northampton, GB
A Louis Vuitton Monogram Jumelle Suitcase dating to the second half of the 20th century circa 1965. The suitcase is finished in the iconic Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas with natural ...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$878Sale Price|26% Off
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Art Nouveau Chair, Walnut Wood, Restored Upholstery, Germany, 1900
Located in Hannover, DE
An Art Nouveau chair whose shape and design perfectly reflect this art period. Finely crafted walnut wood covered with a dark, fine glaze. This chair has been artfully restored and r...
Wood, Nutwood
Modern Iron and Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern iron and leather bench with a hammered iron modern tapered frame and box leather upholstered seat cushion. Dimensions 30" W x 14" D x 18" H.
Iron
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$3,800
H 29.14 in W 31.89 in D 7.21 in
Gustavian, 18th Century Plate Rack with Original Rosemåling Painting
Located in New York, NY
Gustavian Swedish 18th century plate rack with original gorgeous rosemåling painting, circa 1800, origin: Northern Sweden.
Wood
1960's Rattan Armchairs With Handles - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Rattan Armchairs With Handles – Pair. Good simple handmade French chairs from the sixties in very good original condition with superb swooping rattan frames. Listing is for t...
Rattan
Monumental Table in Walnut with Decorative Inlay
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Conference table, walnut, brass, Europe, 1940s This exquisite conference table, a monumental 23 feet (7.2 meters) in length, is a masterful example of fine woodworking. Crafted from...
Brass
Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...
Fruitwood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Griffons Table Pedestals
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two grand and very impressive cast concrete neoclassical style pedestal dining table bases with finely detailed winged griffins. Will support a large stone, marble or glass table top...
Concrete
$1,999
H 0.79 in W 11.82 in D 17.72 in
Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign
By Friedrich Herder A. Sn Solingen
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn Solingen bayonets, knives, razors, enamel porcelain advertising sign. Never used, it was found on the original packaging. Perfect gloss. German m...
Metal
$4,559
H 34.65 in W 28.35 in D 0.79 in
Romans, Abstract library, oil and Collage on canvas, minimalism, textured
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
to confront the arts, to merge them, to mix writing and brush, such is the challenge of the artist. Table of a library with collage of fabric allowing the painting to vibrate more. C...
Oil
$1,250
H 12.13 in W 48 in D 1 in
Vintage Mid Century Hand Painted Wooden Luncheonette Hot Coffee Diner Sign
Located in Milford, NH
A vintage polychrome hand painted luncheonette or diner sign on plywood featuring hot coffee, sandwiches, and tonics, signed lower right Cooley-Alton, with an additional support boar...
Plywood
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco 'Tulip' Stool in Floral Tapestry, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco 'Tulip' stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry. Dimensions: Height: 44 c...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
$4,799
H 72.25 in W 60.24 in D 25.99 in
Hand-Painted Folk Armoire, Franconia, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door armoire in fir wood with a dark base color and red accents. The door panels feature geometric and floral motifs, echoed on the chamfered corners. The flat, slig...
Brass
19th Century Country English Blanket Chest with House Facade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming folk art 19th-century country English pine blanket chest or pine storage box featuring a stately Georgian manor house facade on the outside. The storage box has a hinged top...
Iron
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1840
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, specifically from the Franconian Alb. The chest is painted in oxblood red and features beautiful floral decorations on the front panels. ...
Pine, Paint
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.
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