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Old Umbrella Stand in Silver and Gold
Old Umbrella Stand in Silver and Gold

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

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Brass

Hand-Woven Trunk with Old Caucasian Kilim, Fruitwood, Mid-20th Century
Hand-Woven Trunk with Old Caucasian Kilim, Fruitwood, Mid-20th Century

Hand-Woven Trunk with Old Caucasian Kilim, Fruitwood, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Unusual and beautiful trunk with an old Caucasian kilim: useful and rare, settable everywhere. Nothing has been taken away: intact in every parte, only adapted to modern life, not no...

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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Other Trunks and Luggage

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Wool, Fruitwood

Vintage Old Timer Suitcase Made from Cowhide with Combination Lock
Vintage Old Timer Suitcase Made from Cowhide with Combination Lock

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

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Brass

1940s Spanish Baroque style Trunk Vintage Mid-Century Old Hollywood Mansion
1940s Spanish Baroque style Trunk Vintage Mid-Century Old Hollywood Mansion

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

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Wood

Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS
Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS

Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS Made in the 1920s by T. WILKES & SONS, Trade mark DRAYTONS WORKS -WOLVERHAMPTON - England This trun...

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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
Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS

Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T. WILKES & SONS Made in the 1920s by T. WILKES & SONS, Trade mark DRAYTONS WORKS -WOLVERHAMPTON - England and This tr...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550

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 (French woodworkers) would salvage the surviving wood and carve new furniture such as des...

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

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Metal, Iron

19th Century Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror - Tree Trunk Design, AT ca. 1880
19th Century Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror - Tree Trunk Design, AT ca. 1880

19th Century Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror - Tree Trunk Design, AT ca. 1880

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Artfully crafted in Austria around 1880, this unusual designed, rustic Black Forest mirror impressing with its extraordinary old tree trunks design. The artfully hand carved mid-size...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Softwood

Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror, Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror, Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880

Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror, Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Out of Austria from circa 1880 comes this unique artfully hand carved Black Forest mirror, impressing with an unusual "Black Forest" design in the manner of old tree trunks. The artf...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Softwood

RALPH LAUREN MODERN HOLLYWOOD BROWN LEATHER FLAMED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERs
RALPH LAUREN MODERN HOLLYWOOD BROWN LEATHER FLAMED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERs

RALPH LAUREN MODERN HOLLYWOOD BROWN LEATHER FLAMED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERs

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The main frame is Flamed Mahogany which is a deep dark timber, it balances off nicely with the cream parchment of the front, the handle design is taken from old steamer trunks made d...

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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Hardwood

Contemporary Art Regina Armchair in Velvet and Grezzo Arte Wood by Urano Palma
Contemporary Art Regina Armchair in Velvet and Grezzo Arte Wood by Urano Palma

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 or of rusted metal sheet. The chair is probably the central symbol of this universe...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Art Sculpture Se Dio Carving on Rough Wood by Urano Palma
Contemporary Art Sculpture Se Dio Carving on Rough Wood by Urano Palma

Contemporary Art Sculpture Se Dio Carving on Rough 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 or of rusted metal sheet. The chair is probably the central symbol of this universe...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Contemporary Art Senior Footstool in Velvet and Grezzo Arte Wood by Urano Palma
Contemporary Art Senior Footstool in Velvet and Grezzo Arte Wood by Urano Palma

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 trunks or of rusted metal sheet. The chair is probably the central symbol of this universe...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools

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Velvet, Wood

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20th Century Old French Wood Harp Case
20th Century Old French Wood Harp Case

20th Century Old French Wood Harp Case

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H 77.56 in W 44.1 in D 22.84 in

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 and ornamental element.  

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Vintage 1930s French Brutalist Trunks and Luggage

Louis Vuitton monogramm brass Steamer Trunk Goyard era Purse bag suitcase LV old
Louis Vuitton monogramm brass Steamer Trunk Goyard era Purse bag suitcase LV old

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

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Brass

Monumental Antique Wooden Dowry Trunk, made in India
Monumental Antique Wooden Dowry Trunk, made in India

Monumental Antique Wooden Dowry Trunk, made in India

Located in Blacksburg, VA

There are four hidden rectangular compartments in the trunk’s interior and one interior storage step at one edge of the floor. Old dowry trunks, often referred to today as hope chest...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

Pair of Brown Leather and Brass Trunks
Pair of Brown Leather and Brass Trunks

Pair of Brown Leather and Brass Trunks

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H 20 in W 24 in D 16.5 in

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.

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Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Old Trunk French Army
Old Trunk French Army

Old Trunk French Army

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H 12.6 in W 21.26 in D 33.47 in

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 preservation, with all the original fittings and vintage leather handles. Very rar...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mission Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

19THC EARLY DOVETAILED PINE TRUNK/RUSTIC OLD SURFACE
19THC EARLY DOVETAILED PINE TRUNK/RUSTIC OLD SURFACE

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 HAS A GREAT OLD SURFACE.THE HOLE IN THE FRONT IS A FINGER HOLE.

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Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage

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Pine

Old Travel Trunk, Leather and Studs, 20th Century Italy
Old Travel Trunk, Leather and Studs, 20th Century Italy

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, inside still has the leather straps of the time, past travel tags, key and leathe...

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20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

19th Century Blanket Chest with Heart Handles in Old Red Paint
19th Century Blanket Chest with Heart Handles in Old Red Paint

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

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Wood

Antique Spanish Leather Trunk and a Barley Twist Stand, circa 1600s
Antique Spanish Leather Trunk and a Barley Twist Stand, circa 1600s

Antique Spanish Leather Trunk and a Barley Twist Stand, circa 1600s

Located in Highwood, IL

The same companies who made the furniture, would also the same people who made the trunks. This is an exceptional example, of an authentic Spanish leather covered truck, that is over...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Country Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique French Trunk or Coffer Great the End of the Bed for Linens or Comforter
Antique French Trunk or Coffer Great the End of the Bed for Linens or Comforter

Antique French Trunk or Coffer Great the End of the Bed for Linens or Comforter

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French early 1700’s heavy Oak Trunk, or the French refer to as a French Coffer. These old French Antique Trunks when placed at the end of your bed, make ideal storage for all...

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Antique 1740s French Country Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Original Vintage Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather Trunk/Table
Original Vintage Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather Trunk/Table

Original Vintage Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather Trunk/Table

Located in Highwood, IL

Vuitton designed the first flat trunks that could be easily stacked in railway carriages and in the holds of ocean liners.

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Antique Leather Trunk
Antique Leather Trunk

Antique Leather Trunk

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H 21 in W 31.75 in D 18 in

Antique Leather Trunk

Located in Highwood, IL

Nothing ever quite looks like 100-year-old worn leather and this trunk appears to have been lovingly cared for. There are no horrible cracks or glaring flaws in the leather, only a w...

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Antique Early 1900s French Country Trunks and Luggage

Spanish Wedding Trunk, circa 1680
Spanish Wedding Trunk, circa 1680

Spanish Wedding Trunk, circa 1680

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H 28.25 in W 24.25 in D 13.75 in

Spanish Wedding Trunk, circa 1680

Located in Highwood, IL

Circa 1680 Spanish Wedding Truck. Now whether or not this was handmade in the late 1600’s, like the well respected Spanish antique dealer told us, or the early 1700’s, I do not think...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Rustic Trunks and Luggage

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Hardwood

Pair of Figural Elephant Wall Shelves by Chapman
Pair of Figural Elephant Wall Shelves by Chapman

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 label states "Chapman".Very heavy.

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Vintage 1960s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Hardwood, Walnut

Vintage Boho Pacific Green “Messina” Leather Chaise Lounge
Vintage Boho Pacific Green “Messina” Leather Chaise Lounge

Vintage Boho Pacific Green “Messina” Leather Chaise Lounge

By Pacific Green

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorgeous leather upholstery with printed python leather inset strips. 40 year old palm Tree trunks used for the back and side bolsters.

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Late 20th Century Australian Chaise Longues

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Leather, Upholstery

Arhaus Martin Leather Steamer Trunk Coffee Cocktail Table with Drawers on Stand
Arhaus Martin Leather Steamer Trunk Coffee Cocktail Table with Drawers on Stand

Arhaus Martin Leather Steamer Trunk Coffee Cocktail Table with Drawers on Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

There has been much debate and discourse on what these types of trunks are actually 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

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Nickel

Barbizon Antique Landscape Oil Painting of Shepherd & Flock by Carleton Wiggins
Barbizon Antique Landscape Oil Painting of Shepherd & Flock by Carleton Wiggins

Barbizon Antique Landscape Oil Painting of Shepherd & Flock by Carleton Wiggins

By John Carleton Wiggins

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Only brief patches of grass poke through the carpeted path while the twisting and knarled trunks of old growth wood rise around them. It is an overcast autumn day with a large porti...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Barbizon School Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Old England Leather or Brass Luggage with Original Travel Stickers c.1900-1930
Old England Leather or Brass Luggage with Original Travel Stickers c.1900-1930

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 under the latch. The luggage is black leather with "E.R.W. RYE. N.Y." stencilled in bol...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

French Leather, Silver Mounted Gentleman's Traveling Case, Paris circa 1906-1917
French Leather, Silver Mounted Gentleman's Traveling Case, Paris circa 1906-1917

French Leather, Silver Mounted Gentleman's Traveling Case, Paris circa 1906-1917

Located in Highwood, IL

For the man who has everything, but a proper travel case. French Leather, silver mounted gentleman's traveling case, still with its original canvas protective cover, which helps expl...

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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Truck from Europe with Brass Nailheads and a Wonderful Interior c1920's
Antique Truck from Europe with Brass Nailheads and a Wonderful Interior c1920's

Antique Truck from Europe with Brass Nailheads and a Wonderful Interior c1920's

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique European Leather Covered Truck or some might simply describe the Antique Truck as being Continental. The term Continental means it's from Europe and not the United Kingdom, b...

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Vintage 1920s European Country Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

19th Century Bronze Eagle Sculpture
19th Century Bronze Eagle Sculpture

19th Century Bronze Eagle Sculpture

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H 22.75 in W 11.25 in D 7.5 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 row. The taller one is in the middle where a large eagle is standing over it while...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Inspired of Louis Vuitton Goatskin Glass and Brass Art Deco Sideboard, 1930
Inspired of Louis Vuitton Goatskin Glass and Brass Art Deco Sideboard, 1930

Inspired of Louis Vuitton Goatskin Glass and Brass Art Deco Sideboard, 1930

Located in Roma, Lazio

Inspired by the style of the old Louis Vuitton trunks, this 1930 sideboard is truly particular for its rich but always elegant design.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

Old Leather Trunk
Old Leather Trunk

Old Leather Trunk

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H 12 in W 41 in D 19.5 in

Old Leather Trunk

Located in Stamford, CT

This old leather trunk with decorative riveted surface and leather handles would make a great coffee table. No stand included. Leather handles as as found. Old Stamford Yale and T...

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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Old painted trunk
Old painted trunk

Old painted trunk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Old English painted trunk, in original blue paint.

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Pine

Old Labeled Luggage
Old Labeled Luggage

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
Scarce Old Zanzibar Trunk

Scarce Old Zanzibar Trunk

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H 19.5 in W 42.25 in D 18 in

Scarce Old Zanzibar Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

These elaborately brass decorated hardwood trunks are generally thought to come form Zanzibar or the Northern Coast of Kenya. Great decoration and very scarce. These make fantastic...

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Antique 19th Century African Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Old Pine Mule Chest
Old Pine Mule Chest

Old Pine Mule Chest

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H 29 in W 56 in D 22 in

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
Old Carved & Painted Trunk

Old Carved & Painted Trunk

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H 16 in W 28.5 in D 16 in

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 little like poplar. I particularly loved the repeated rising suns. Looks like the hi...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

beautiful old Leather Traveling Trunk
beautiful old Leather Traveling Trunk

beautiful old Leather Traveling Trunk

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H 13 in W 42 in D 21 in

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

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Metal

French Traveling Trunk by "Old England"
French Traveling Trunk by "Old England"

French Traveling Trunk by "Old England"

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H 18.25 in W 35.5 in D 21.5 in

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 trunk is made of dark forest green leather and accented with wooden trim, brass ri...

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Old Chinese Tea Boxes on Metal Stands - Box on right SOLD
Old Chinese Tea Boxes on Metal Stands - Box on right SOLD

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

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 time.

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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Tribal Vases

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Teak

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

Vintage Crocodile Suitcase by Hartmann
Vintage Crocodile Suitcase by Hartmann

Vintage Crocodile Suitcase by Hartmann

$1,250

H 5.5 in W 19 in D 14 in

Vintage Crocodile Suitcase by Hartmann

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-20th century, dark crocodile hide exterior, satin interior and custom fitted canvas cover. Individual characteristics are as follows: Suitcase has wear to handle; a few scuffs; i...

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Mid-20th Century North American Trunks and Luggage

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Crocodile, Canvas, Satin

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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.

How Much are Old Trunks?

Old trunks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,181, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

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