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19th Century Tribal Handwoven Rattan Backpack with Inner Pockets
19th Century Tribal Handwoven Rattan Backpack with Inner Pockets

19th Century Tribal Handwoven Rattan Backpack with Inner Pockets

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique hand-woven rattan backpack with three inner pockets and rustic character.

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19th Century Thai Tribal Antique Backpacks

Materials

Rattan

19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Backpack Basket, Likely Northern Vietnam
19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Backpack Basket, Likely Northern Vietnam

19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Backpack Basket, Likely Northern Vietnam

Located in Antwerp, BE

A striking 19th century tribal backpack basket from Southeast Asia, most likely originating from the mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam.

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Late 19th Century Vietnamese Tribal Antique Backpacks

Materials

Rattan, Wood

19th Century Swedish Woven Birch Backpack - Rustic Antique Decor
19th Century Swedish Woven Birch Backpack - Rustic Antique Decor

19th Century Swedish Woven Birch Backpack - Rustic Antique Decor

Located in Wainscott, NY

A 19th century Swedish woven birch backpack, beautifully crafted from split birch strips in a traditional tight weave.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Backpacks

Materials

Birch

Tall Backpack Basket from Laos, Tribal object, Early 20th century
Tall Backpack Basket from Laos, Tribal object, Early 20th century

Tall Backpack Basket from Laos, Tribal object, Early 20th century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tall Backpack Basket Laos Mid 20th century (or earlier) Bamboo and rattan, twill weave 16.5″ high x 13″ diameter at top (42 x 33 cm) From southern Laos, mostly rattan with some bamb...

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Early 20th Century Laotian Tribal Antique Backpacks

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Rattan

Antique Swedish  Wooden basket backpack 1800's Handmade Folk Craft
Antique Swedish  Wooden basket backpack 1800's Handmade Folk Craft

Antique Swedish Wooden basket backpack 1800's Handmade Folk Craft

Located in Forest, BE

Swedish antique pine and birch wooden backpack storage box. It was use to pickup the berries in the woods.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Backpacks

Materials

Birch, Pine

Edwardian Leather Luggage with British Royal Arms
Edwardian Leather Luggage with British Royal Arms

Edwardian Leather Luggage with British Royal Arms

Located in San Francisco, CA

Instead, like camels, like beasts of burden, we load ourselves with backpacks when we travel. But there was a time when gentlemen of a certain cut journeyed with headgear conveyed in...

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Backpacks

Materials

Brass

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers
Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Edo Period Japanese Gyosho Tansu, Traveling Merchant Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Used by Gyosyonin (peddler), made to carry the merchandises on their back during the travel, like a modern-day backpack. There're the remain of the iron rings to attach the shoulder ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backpacks

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Original Vintage Sports Travel Poster Davos Richest Ski Tour Country Switzerland
Original Vintage Sports Travel Poster Davos Richest Ski Tour Country Switzerland

Original Vintage Sports Travel Poster Davos Richest Ski Tour Country Switzerland

By Carl Moos

Located in London, GB

Original vintage winter sports travel poster for the ski resort of Davos The Richest Ski-Tour Country Switzerland featuring a great black and white Art Deco design by the notable Ger...

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1920s Swiss Antique Backpacks

Materials

Paper

Train of Artillery and Foot Artillery, Napoleonic Military Print, Published 1843
Train of Artillery and Foot Artillery, Napoleonic Military Print, Published 1843

Train of Artillery and Foot Artillery, Napoleonic Military Print, Published 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

The figure on the left represents the Train d’Artillerie, wearing a practical uniform suited to transport and support duties, while the figure on the right illustrates a Foot Artille...

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1840s French Antique Backpacks

Materials

Paper

Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860
Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860

Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent and rare Meissen porcelain genre group: Elegantly dressed Rococo couple in the shade of a group of trees: a young lady sitting at the feet of her beau, leaning back against...

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1860s German Rococo Antique Backpacks

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Bronze Officer Sculpture, Napoleonic Era, 19th Century
Antique French Bronze Officer Sculpture, Napoleonic Era, 19th Century

Antique French Bronze Officer Sculpture, Napoleonic Era, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

This piece dates from the early 19th century and is superbly detailed, showing every button on his supple boots, each fold of his attractive waistcoat , military backpack, flag, cann...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Backpacks

Materials

Bronze

true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze marble statues of Grenadier
true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze marble statues of Grenadier

true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze marble statues of Grenadier

By Etienne-Henri Dumaige

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Both guards wear distinct bearskin hats, with backpacks and sachels slung down their backs. An Imperial Eagle is shown on one man's sachel, differentiating these soldiers from their ...

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19th Century French Antique Backpacks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Original Antique Travel Poster Winter In Spain Malaga Balearic Islands Art Deco
Original Antique Travel Poster Winter In Spain Malaga Balearic Islands Art Deco

Original Antique Travel Poster Winter In Spain Malaga Balearic Islands Art Deco

Located in London, GB

Original antique travel poster - L'hiver en Espagne / Winter in Spain - featuring a stunning Art Deco design depicting two people wearing backpacks, one holding a walking stick, stan...

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1920s Spanish Art Deco Antique Backpacks

Materials

Paper

Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925
Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925

Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

The HeHeya Clown is depicted in dynamic form, carrying a watermelon and a backpack—symbols that speak to his mischievous and paradoxical nature.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Backpacks

Materials

Wood

Monumental French Vineyard Grape Picker's Harvest Hotte Hod Tall Wooden Basket
Monumental French Vineyard Grape Picker's Harvest Hotte Hod Tall Wooden Basket

Monumental French Vineyard Grape Picker's Harvest Hotte Hod Tall Wooden Basket

Located in Forney, TX

A most impressive antique country French vineyard grape picker's hotte / hod / harvest backpack basket with beautifully aged warm rustic worn patina!

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Backpacks

Materials

Iron

Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Assiette Parlantes Face Card Plates, S/8
Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Assiette Parlantes Face Card Plates, S/8

Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Assiette Parlantes Face Card Plates, S/8

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The trooper is the King OF Carreau, carrying cheerfully the backpack. The clown is the Valet de Trefles, kicks, receives medlars.

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1920s French French Provincial Antique Backpacks

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Served as a traveling cabinet as well as a shrine and carried like a backpack for the Buddhist priests and monks during long pilgrimage, this rare chest is known as Oi Japanese.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Backpacks

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

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Milk Wooden Backpack, Switzerland, Early 1800
Milk Wooden Backpack, Switzerland, Early 1800

Milk Wooden Backpack, Switzerland, Early 1800

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H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in

Milk Wooden Backpack, Switzerland, Early 1800

Located in New York, NY

This container was one fitted with a leather or fabric strap to be carried on the shoulders. It was used to carry milk.

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Backpacks

Materials

Spruce

Original Antique Travel Poster Winter In Spain Malaga Balearic Islands Art Deco
Original Antique Travel Poster Winter In Spain Malaga Balearic Islands Art Deco

Original Antique Travel Poster Winter In Spain Malaga Balearic Islands Art Deco

Located in London, GB

Original antique travel poster - L'hiver en Espagne / Winter in Spain - featuring a stunning Art Deco design depicting two people wearing backpacks, one holding a walking stick, stan...

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1920s Antique Backpacks

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Satyr
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Satyr

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Satyr

Located in Aspen, CO

This whimsical fellow was modeled to carry a wicker basket backpack and cane. In Greek mythology satyrs were half human, half goat deities who lived in the woods and mountains.

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Backpacks

Original Lifesize Model of a 19th Century Clock Peddler Figure, circa 1880

Original Lifesize Model of a 19th Century Clock Peddler Figure, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This figure is dressed in the original old clothes and the original backpack with some old movements. Very unusual and lovely decoration for clock museums etc.  

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Backpacks

Materials

Textile, Wood

Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala
Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala

Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala

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H 3.86 in W 2.52 in D 1.58 in

Gilt Bronze Figure of Dharmatala

Located in London, GB

Seated in 'Royal Ease' on a pillow base, holding a fly whisk and bumpa, clad in long flowing robes, the face with heavy-lidded eyes, the hair pulled into a topknot, wearing a backpac...

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17th Century Tibetan Antique Backpacks

Satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period
Satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period

Satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period

By Kinkozan

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

the body of this small marvelous vase is painted with a scene of a puppet show vendor with his wood backpack, on top of the backpack there are toys and dolls, he is surrounded with a...

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Backpacks

Materials

Gold

Exceptional Folk Art Marquetry Stand with Tri-fold Mirror
Exceptional Folk Art Marquetry Stand with Tri-fold Mirror

Exceptional Folk Art Marquetry Stand with Tri-fold Mirror

Located in Manalapan, NJ

The central photograph portrays two gentlemen with carved serpent canes, backpacks and top hats. Perfect attire for the sporting gent of the period.

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19th Century American Antique Backpacks

Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo of a Wandering Samurai, Edo Period
Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo of a Wandering Samurai, Edo Period

Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo of a Wandering Samurai, Edo Period

Located in New York, NY

Antique Japanese Takeda ningyo of a Kabuki actor in the role of a wandering Samurai with one sword at his hip, a staff in his left hand and an armour backpack at his back. The head c...

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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Backpacks

Materials

Textile

Gucci Chevron Marmont Backpack
Gucci Chevron Marmont Backpack

Gucci Chevron Marmont Backpack

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H 9.45 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in

Gucci Chevron Marmont Backpack

By Gucci

Located in Amman, JO

Gucci Beige marmont backpack. Feauting chevron quilting and antique finish hardware.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Backpacks

Vintage ANDREA PFISTER Black Alligator Leather Backpack
Vintage ANDREA PFISTER Black Alligator Leather Backpack

Vintage ANDREA PFISTER Black Alligator Leather Backpack

By Andrea Pfister

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage ANDREA PFISTER backpack comes in a black alligator leather featuring front pockets, top handle, detachable straps, gold tone hardware, inner pocket, and a snap button closure.

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19th Century Antique Backpacks

Birch Reeded Backpack in Original Blue Painted Finish
Birch Reeded Backpack in Original Blue Painted Finish

Birch Reeded Backpack in Original Blue Painted Finish

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Late 19th century woven birch backpack. Robust bentwood frame and rim, with woven strips of birch.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Backpacks

Materials

Birch, Pine

Early 20th Century Swiss Army Cowhide Backpack, circa 1945
Early 20th Century Swiss Army Cowhide Backpack, circa 1945

Early 20th Century Swiss Army Cowhide Backpack, circa 1945

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original Swiss Army cowhide and leather backpack lined with fabric on the inside. The backpack has leather straps and buckles on the top, bottom, outside and insi...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Backpacks

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Japanese Antique Wooden Box / Backpack Type / Coffee Table / Square Stool
Japanese Antique Wooden Box / Backpack Type / Coffee Table / Square Stool

Japanese Antique Wooden Box / Backpack Type / Coffee Table / Square Stool

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the way that no one can imitate. A backpack-shaped wood...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backpacks

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Cedar

Antique German Papier Mâché Easter Egg Candy Container Duck Backpack Basket
Antique German Papier Mâché Easter Egg Candy Container Duck Backpack Basket

Antique German Papier Mâché Easter Egg Candy Container Duck Backpack Basket

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German papier mâché Easter egg candy container, featuring a lithograph of a duck walking with a basket of eggs. Measure: 3".   

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Backpacks

Materials

Paper

A Wooden German Carving of A Hunter with Dog
A Wooden German Carving of A Hunter with Dog

A Wooden German Carving of A Hunter with Dog

Located in Hixson, TN

A brilliant wooden carving of a German hunter with his dog and game in hand, strapped backpack holding his shotgun. This carved from walnut.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Backpacks

19th Century Birch Reeded Basket or Rucksack
19th Century Birch Reeded Basket or Rucksack

19th Century Birch Reeded Basket or Rucksack

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H 16.93 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in

19th Century Birch Reeded Basket or Rucksack

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Late 19th century woven birch backpack. Robust bentwood frame and rim, with woven strips of birch.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Backpacks

Materials

Birch, Pine

The Family of Peasants Walking - Etching by Rembrandt - 1652ca
The Family of Peasants Walking - Etching by Rembrandt - 1652ca

The Family of Peasants Walking - Etching by Rembrandt - 1652ca

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Roma, IT

Splendid proof in the final state with three short vertical lines added to the peasant's travel backpack. At the bottom right you can see the trace of a previous engraving depicting...

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1650s Old Masters Antique Backpacks

Materials

Etching

French Black Forest Carved Gun or Coat Rack with Horns and Deer Head Sculpture
French Black Forest Carved Gun or Coat Rack with Horns and Deer Head Sculpture

French Black Forest Carved Gun or Coat Rack with Horns and Deer Head Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

The versatile wall rack could be used to hold six guns horizontally, or could also be used to hang coats, backpacks or hats near an entry, closet or door. The black forest piece is i...

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Early 20th Century French Black Forest Antique Backpacks

Materials

Horn, Walnut

Vintage English Housekeeper's Cupboard
Vintage English Housekeeper's Cupboard

Vintage English Housekeeper's Cupboard

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H 75 in W 34.5 in D 20 in

Vintage English Housekeeper's Cupboard

Located in Mckinney, TX

Handsome and sturdy, the cupboard is perfect for organizing games and toys in the playroom, linens in the bath, or shoes and backpacks in the mudroom. Found in England, circa 1920.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Backpacks

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage Youth Hostel Association Travel Poster - Come To Ulster Ireland

Original Vintage Youth Hostel Association Travel Poster - Come To Ulster Ireland

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Youth Hostel Association travel poster promoting Ulster in Northern Ireland - Come to Ulster - featuring a striking painting of a young man and lady hiking through t...

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1920s British Antique Backpacks

Materials

Paper

Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders

Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders

Located in Dallas, TX

They present beautifully and I particularly appreciate the backpacks on the warriors. Guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Backpacks

Materials

Terracotta

Turban Shell Hall from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji
Turban Shell Hall from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji

Turban Shell Hall from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji

By Katsushika Hokusai

Located in Burbank, CA

As explained by Matthi Forrer (1991), earlier impressions have black rather than grey as the colors of the pilgrim’s backpacks, and the lower area next to the man dressed in dark blu...

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1830s Edo Antique Backpacks

Materials

Mulberry Paper, Woodcut

ORIGINAL BRITISH ARMY BOER WAR ROORKHEE STAMPED FOLDiNG CAMPAIGN MILITARY CHAIR
ORIGINAL BRITISH ARMY BOER WAR ROORKHEE STAMPED FOLDiNG CAMPAIGN MILITARY CHAIR

ORIGINAL BRITISH ARMY BOER WAR ROORKHEE STAMPED FOLDiNG CAMPAIGN MILITARY CHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A very well made and decorative chair, its based on a hammock or sling design and flat packs to fit in a very small backpack. There is a stamp which reads C with three lines like an ...

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Backpacks

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Chanel vintage mustard Caviar Leather Backpack
Chanel vintage mustard Caviar Leather Backpack

Chanel vintage mustard Caviar Leather Backpack

Located in Carnate, IT

Vintage Chanel backpack. In mustard-coloured quilted caviar leather.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Backpacks

Vintage Chinese Bamboo Backpack Lamp with Burlap Shade
Vintage Chinese Bamboo Backpack Lamp with Burlap Shade

Vintage Chinese Bamboo Backpack Lamp with Burlap Shade

Located in Malibu, CA

Custom made table lamp created from a vintage Chinese bamboo backpack. Finial & new burlap shade are included.

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Early 20th Century Asian Other Antique Backpacks

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Antique gyosho tansu Japanese peddler's backpack of drawers Edo-Meiji 1860s-1910
Antique gyosho tansu Japanese peddler's backpack of drawers Edo-Meiji 1860s-1910

Antique gyosho tansu Japanese peddler's backpack of drawers Edo-Meiji 1860s-1910

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Used by Gyosyonin (peddler), made to carry the merchandises on their back during the travel, like a modern-day backpack. There're iron rings to attach the shoulder belt, and curbed w...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backpacks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Chinoiserie Ormolu Caddy
19th Century French Chinoiserie Ormolu Caddy

19th Century French Chinoiserie Ormolu Caddy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Possibly a smoking stand, matches can be in the backpacks and the cart for cigars or cigarettes, can hold flowers or a used a vide-poche.

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Backpacks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Scottish Carved Polychrome Wood Figure of Military Drummer
19th Century Scottish Carved Polychrome Wood Figure of Military Drummer

19th Century Scottish Carved Polychrome Wood Figure of Military Drummer

Located in Dallas, TX

The large carving features a traditional Scottish military drummer with carved hat, backpack, sword, drum and drumsticks. Standing on a square base, he is wearing a red coat along wi...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Backpacks

Materials

Wood

Filipino Woven Bamboo Pack Basket
Filipino Woven Bamboo Pack Basket

Filipino Woven Bamboo Pack Basket

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H 19 in W 16.5 in D 13 in

Filipino Woven Bamboo Pack Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-made in the Philippines, this lidded basket was once used for harvesting crops or carrying personal belongings as a backpack. The basket is beautifully woven of thin strips of b...

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Early 20th Century Philippine Rustic Antique Backpacks

Materials

Bamboo

20th Century Black Forest Carved Gun Rack with Horns and Dog Head Sculptures
20th Century Black Forest Carved Gun Rack with Horns and Dog Head Sculptures

20th Century Black Forest Carved Gun Rack with Horns and Dog Head Sculptures

Located in Dallas, TX

The versatile wall rack could be used to hold three guns horizontally, or could also be used to hang coats, backpacks or hats near an entry, closet or door. The Black Forest piece is...

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Early 20th Century French Black Forest Antique Backpacks

Materials

Horn, Walnut

19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Gun or Wall Rack
19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Gun or Wall Rack

19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Gun or Wall Rack

Located in Birmingham, AL

A versatile wall rack that could be used to hold three guns horizontally or could also be used to hang coats, hats, or backpacks. In excellent condition, this beautiful Black Forest ...

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1890s French Black Forest Antique Backpacks

Materials

Oak

Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

The cover of the box features a large oi, a backpack used by traveling mountain monks and pilgrims, the frame of silver, with further silver accents.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Backpacks

Materials

Lacquer

Austro/Bohemian Majolica Bavarian Reservist Military Pottery Figure
Austro/Bohemian Majolica Bavarian Reservist Military Pottery Figure

Austro/Bohemian Majolica Bavarian Reservist Military Pottery Figure

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The soldier is dressed in military uniform with his rifle by his side, his bayonet hanging from his waist and wearing an ammunition backpack. The base is impressed 2163. There are...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Backpacks

Materials

Pottery

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter
Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter

By Black Forest

Located in Lisse, NL

The beautifully etched glass brandy bottle rests inside the bear's 'wooden barrel backpack' and the six matching cordial glasses around it inside small protruding prongs.

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Backpacks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chanel Quilted Mini Backpack - dark brown/gold
Chanel Quilted Mini Backpack - dark brown/gold

Chanel Quilted Mini Backpack - dark brown/gold

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Baarn, NL

Vintage 90's mini Chanel backpack in dark brown lambskin leather with gold-tone hardware, adorable!

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Early 20th Century French Antique Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Palm Springs PM Backpack
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Palm Springs PM Backpack

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Palm Springs PM Backpack

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Palm Springs gives a stylish twist to the backpack, transforming a practical staple into an on-point city bag.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Backpacks

Large Wooden Backpack
Large Wooden Backpack

Large Wooden Backpack

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H 40 in W 18.5 in D 11 in

Large Wooden Backpack

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Wooden butter churn backpack used by farmers in the Gansu region of China.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Backpacks

Woven Wood Hanging Baskets / Backpacks
Woven Wood Hanging Baskets / Backpacks

Woven Wood Hanging Baskets / Backpacks

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H 22 in W 18 in D 9.5 in

Woven Wood Hanging Baskets / Backpacks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage traveling backpacks with wood latticework and closing hardware.

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Backpacks

Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe
Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe

Very Rare Shiebler Sterling Military Backpack Cigarette Case and Match Safe

By Schiebler

Located in New York, NY

Very cleverly designed with the backpack straps and the rolled blanket detailing. The top section holds the matches while the larger compartment holds the cigarettes.

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19th Century American Antique Backpacks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Farmer's Basket
Japanese Farmer's Basket

Japanese Farmer's Basket

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H 20 in W 32 in D 23 in

Japanese Farmer's Basket

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Japanese farmer's basket/backpack from northern Japan was originally used for gathering vegetables.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Backpacks

Materials

Pine, Bamboo, Twine

French painted grape hotte with original straps
French painted grape hotte with original straps

French painted grape hotte with original straps

Located in Sheffield, MA

This painted grape hotte was used to pick grapes in the south of France. strapped on the workers back, it is a 19th century backpack. These pieces look wonderful on a wall, holding d...

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19th Century French Antique Backpacks

Materials

Metal

Grape Hopper
Grape Hopper

Grape Hopper

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H 28 in W 27 in D 18 in

Grape Hopper

Located in Fairhope, AL

Grape hoppers are the backpacks worn by men and women while harvesting wine grapes.

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19th Century French Antique Backpacks

Oak Schoolhouse Cabinet with Bench
Oak Schoolhouse Cabinet with Bench

Oak Schoolhouse Cabinet with Bench

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H 72 in W 140 in D 19.25 in

Oak Schoolhouse Cabinet with Bench

Located in Minneapolis, MN

It’s the perfect spot to keep your coats, shoes, backpacks, and anything else you’d prefer to have close by but out of sight.

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1920s American Schoolhouse Antique Backpacks

Materials

Oak

Original Vintage Youth Hostel Association Travel Poster - Come To Ulster Ireland

Original Vintage Youth Hostel Association Travel Poster - Come To Ulster Ireland

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Youth Hostel Association travel poster promoting Ulster in Northern Ireland - Come to Ulster - featuring a striking painting of a young man and lady hiking through t...

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1920s Antique Backpacks

Materials

Paper

Chanel Black Tweed Runway Rolled Backpack- TWO BAGS
Chanel Black Tweed Runway Rolled Backpack- TWO BAGS

Chanel Black Tweed Runway Rolled Backpack- TWO BAGS

By Chanel

Located in Malibu, CA

Burgundy fabric interiors. Backpack straps are adjustable. Classic flap may be carried single double.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Backpacks

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Antique Backpacks For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique backpacks for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black antique backpacks, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many classic iterations of antique backpacks over the years, but those made by Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton Supreme are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Backpacks?

The prices for antique backpacks start at $521 and top out at $9,920 with these items, on average, selling for $3,082.