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Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900

Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, early 20th century Louis Vuitton Sac Cabine, a rare and highly collectible example from the house’s golden age of travel. Designed in the form of a classic doctor’s bag, t...

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Early 20th Century French Suitcases and Trunks

Early 20th Century Light Stain Bent Beech Suitcase Baggage Rack
Early 20th Century Light Stain Bent Beech Suitcase Baggage Rack

Early 20th Century Light Stain Bent Beech Suitcase Baggage Rack

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Showing classic proportions and minimal ornamentation, this utilitarian stand serves as a versatile accent piece suitable for use as a guest room suitcase rest or a low side table. ...

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Luggage Racks

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Beech

Antique Metal Suitcase from France, 1900s, Vintage Trunk with History
Antique Metal Suitcase from France, 1900s, Vintage Trunk with History

Antique Metal Suitcase from France, 1900s, Vintage Trunk with History

Located in High Point, NC

Worked in metal, this 1900s trunks and luggage from France carries the quiet confidence of an object made to be handled and admired. The proportions and finish suggest a maker unwill...

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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Antique Luggage Crocodile Skin Leather Suitcase, Colonial
Antique Luggage Crocodile Skin Leather Suitcase, Colonial

Antique Luggage Crocodile Skin Leather Suitcase, Colonial

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique suitcase made of crocodile leather handstitched with leather lacing and secured with tacks, an attractive antique reptile skin suitcase with a beautiful patina on the relief ...

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Antique Early 1900s British British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Faux Leather

Vintage brown leather suitcase with copper details, China 1900s
Vintage brown leather suitcase with copper details, China 1900s

Vintage brown leather suitcase with copper details, China 1900s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

China / 1900 / Suitcase / leather, copper, fabric / Antique / Mid-century / Vintage A vintage leather suitcase from the early 20th century made in China.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Copper

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Louis Vuitton Expandable Suitcase, circa 1908
Louis Vuitton Expandable Suitcase, circa 1908

Louis Vuitton Expandable Suitcase, circa 1908

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H 8.5 in W 26.5 in D 14.5 in

Louis Vuitton Expandable Suitcase, circa 1908

Located in Aspen, CO

A Louis Vuitton "Malle Vache" expandable suitcase, circa 1908 in natural cowhide. First pictured in a Louis Vuitton Catalogue dated 1908.The French trunk maker had no hesitancy about...

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Antique Early 1900s Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Louis Vuitton Monogram Extra Large Courier Steamer Trunk, 1906
Louis Vuitton Monogram Extra Large Courier Steamer Trunk, 1906

Louis Vuitton Monogram Extra Large Courier Steamer Trunk, 1906

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This impressive steamer trunk was crafted by Louis Vuitton, most likely in the early 1900s. Made from stenciled monogram canvas, this piece is substantial in size and measures 43.5i...

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Early 1900s French Suitcases and Trunks

Tan Leather Suitcase, circa 1900.
Tan Leather Suitcase, circa 1900.

Tan Leather Suitcase, circa 1900.

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H 16.13 in W 24 in D 7.5 in

Tan Leather Suitcase, circa 1900.

By Brachers of Bristol and Cardiff

Located in London, GB

A fine Brachers of Bristol and Cardiff suitcase circa 1900 in veg-tanned, heavy-gauge, hand-stitched cow-hide.

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Antique Early 1900s British Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

c.1900 Antique Irish Leather Suitcase
c.1900 Antique Irish Leather Suitcase

c.1900 Antique Irish Leather Suitcase

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H 15 in W 26.25 in D 7 in

c.1900 Antique Irish Leather Suitcase

Located in Highwood, IL

This all original antique Irish leather suitcase has a wonderful time-worn patina. In nice condition, we purchased it with the idea of building a stand, making it into a neat coffee ...

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Early 20th Century Irish Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

20th Century Hermes Leather Suitcase, Paris, c.1900
20th Century Hermes Leather Suitcase, Paris, c.1900

20th Century Hermes Leather Suitcase, Paris, c.1900

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H 18.12 in W 31.89 in D 9.85 in

20th Century Hermes Leather Suitcase, Paris, c.1900

By Hermès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very rare Hermes suitcase in natural pig skin hide covering, brass locks and side latches, made in France at the beginning of the 20th century. A great addition to any collection a...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Antique Leather Suitcase
Antique Leather Suitcase

Antique Leather Suitcase

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H 21.7 in W 35.4 in L 21.7 in

Antique Leather Suitcase

Located in High Point, NC

This leather suitcase was made in Europe, circa 1900. The box-shaped suitcase is lined with striped fabric and features two front clasps with a fully functional hinged lid.

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Antique Early 1900s European Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

20th Century Hermes Canvas and Leather Suitcase, Paris, circa 1900
20th Century Hermes Canvas and Leather Suitcase, Paris, circa 1900

20th Century Hermes Canvas and Leather Suitcase, Paris, circa 1900

By Hermès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very rare Hermès suitcase in canvas covering, leather reinforced edging with brass locks and side latches, made in France in the early part of the 20th century. A great addition to...

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20th Century Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Canvas

20th Century Hermès Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
20th Century Hermès Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

20th Century Hermès Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

By Hermès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very rare Hermès suitcase in natural cow hide covering and brass locks and side latches, made in France at the beginning of the 20th century. A great addition to any collection and...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Cowhide

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide. These all-leather trunks a...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Cowhide

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, circa 1900
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, circa 1900

Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase dating from the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

20th Century Louis Vuitton Natural Cow Hide Suitcase, France, circa 1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Natural Cow Hide Suitcase, France, circa 1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Natural Cow Hide Suitcase, France, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide. These all-leather tr...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Cowhide

Antique French Leather Suitcase
Antique French Leather Suitcase

Antique French Leather Suitcase

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H 17.7 in W 27.6 in D 17.3 in

Antique French Leather Suitcase

Located in High Point, NC

A beautifully aged French leather suitcase from the turn of the 20th century. Featuring a blue or white striped cloth interior, two leather straps, clasp, and interior red leather po...

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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very rare Louis Vuitton “malle haute” or “high trunk“. Dating to the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a sing...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Cowhide

20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase dating from the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Cowhide

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Natural Cow Hide, France, circa 1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Natural Cow Hide, France, circa 1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase in Natural Cow Hide, France, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide. These all-leather tr...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Cowhide

Turn of the Century French Wooden Travel Chest
Turn of the Century French Wooden Travel Chest

Turn of the Century French Wooden Travel Chest

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden suitcase from France, circa 1900. A weathered traveler’s chest with an arched lid, reinforced with leather bands and metal studs and fronted by a large gilded lock piece.

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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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Metal, Brass

Two Original Louis Vuitton, Orange Steamer Trunk and Vuitton Hard Suit Case
Two Original Louis Vuitton, Orange Steamer Trunk and Vuitton Hard Suit Case

Two Original Louis Vuitton, Orange Steamer Trunk and Vuitton Hard Suit Case

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

These two very rare suitcases date from 1900 and the very early 20th century The steamer trunk is made in original orange canvas, leather and brass, the condition is used, there i...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Steampunk Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Rare Goyard Monogram Suitcase, circa 1900
Rare Goyard Monogram Suitcase, circa 1900

Rare Goyard Monogram Suitcase, circa 1900

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H 16 in W 32 in D 8.5 in

Rare Goyard Monogram Suitcase, circa 1900

By Goyard

Located in Redding, CT

Goyard, established in 1792, is the oldest Parisian trunk maker still in business. This rare piece has the classic monogrammed exterior and boasts large solid brass hardware signed G...

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Early 20th Century French International Style Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

1900s Belgian Leather Suitcase
1900s Belgian Leather Suitcase

1900s Belgian Leather Suitcase

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H 16.9 in W 39.4 in D 24 in

1900s Belgian Leather Suitcase

Located in High Point, NC

This leather suitcase was made in Belgian, circa 1900. The top lid can be fastened to the three front clasps.

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Petite Edwardian Leather Suitcase
Petite Edwardian Leather Suitcase

Petite Edwardian Leather Suitcase

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H 6.5 in W 18 in D 11 in

Petite Edwardian Leather Suitcase

Located in Chicago, IL

Petite but packed with character, history, and mystery, this early 20th-century English Edwardian leather suitcase is a rare find. Its unusually small size suggests it may have been ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase dating from the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Cowhide

20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900
20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

20th Century Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase in Cow Hide, Paris, circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very rare Louis Vuitton suitcase dating from the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide...

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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Cowhide

Set of Three English Edwardian Leather Suitcases
Set of Three English Edwardian Leather Suitcases

Set of Three English Edwardian Leather Suitcases

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic set of three early 20th century English Edwardian period leather suitcases including two thick belting leather cases with polished brass hardware and the third case being...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Leather

Antique French Hand Stitched Leather Suitcase
Antique French Hand Stitched Leather Suitcase

Antique French Hand Stitched Leather Suitcase

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H 4.5 in W 15.5 in D 10.5 in

Antique French Hand Stitched Leather Suitcase

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early 1900s Antique Thick Cowhide Leather Suitcase With Solid Brass Hardware. It is Completely Hand Made - Hand Stitched - Constructed out of Thick - Heavy Gauge Cowhide Leather. It ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Beaux Arts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Compact Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Travel Hard Luggage Suitcase Chest
Antique Compact Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Travel Hard Luggage Suitcase Chest

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 functional size than the normal oversize steamer trunk, fitted interior, hanger storag...

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Antique Early 1900s American American Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

C. 1900 Alligator Suitcase--Mint
C. 1900 Alligator Suitcase--Mint

C. 1900 Alligator Suitcase--Mint

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H 6.75 in W 24 in D 14 in

C. 1900 Alligator Suitcase--Mint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

C. 1900 alligator suitcase. This is just a beautiful piece, and is in near perfect condition.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Crocodile Suitcase

Crocodile Suitcase

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H 13 in W 24 in D 7 in

Crocodile Suitcase

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage crocodile skin suitcase.

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Antique Early 1900s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wood and Goatskin Suitcase with Bronze Mounts
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wood and Goatskin Suitcase with Bronze Mounts

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wood and Goatskin Suitcase with Bronze Mounts

Located in Antwerp, BE

A most elegant Chinese suitcase made of wood and covered in goatskin leather. The interior is lined in hand woven indigo cotton and paper and the handles and lock are hand cast bronze.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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Suitcase 1900 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic suitcase 1900 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every suitcase 1900 was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the suitcase 1900 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A suitcase 1900 made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one suitcase 1900 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Goyard 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.

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