An iconic piece of early 20th-century travel history, this antique Belber steamer trunk brings together rugged craftsmanship, handsome materials, and timeless vintage character. With its wood slats, brass hardware, canvas-wrapped body, and original Belber badge, it presents as both a functional storage piece and a distinctive decorative accent with authentic heritage appeal.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Crafted with classic Belber construction, this trunk features a sturdy wooden frame, canvas exterior, and reinforced leather-trimmed edges secured with brass rivets. Original brass latches, corner caps, and hardware retain a beautifully aged patina, while interior compartments showcase the practical organization and thoughtful engineering characteristic of early travel trunks.
Condition
-
Structurally solid and well-preserved for its age
-
Light wear to leather, hardware, and canvas consistent with authentic vintage use
-
Interior is clean with removable/hinged compartment trays intact
-
Rear leather strap shows age-related wear
-
Opens and closes properly; hardware aged but functional
Dimensions
-
Width: 37"
-
Depth: 22"
-
Height: 25"
Design Appeal / Potential Uses
This Belber trunk offers remarkable versatility—equally suited as a statement coffee table, bed-end storage chest, entryway accent, or display piece in vintage-inspired interiors. Its character-rich materials lend warmth and storytelling to any room, making it ideal for curated spaces, boutique retail environments, or collector settings.
🎥 A detailed walk-around video is available — see every angle before you buy! 👀
A rare and charismatic travel trunk like this adds instant depth, history, and style to any interior.
Shipping and Delivery
We offer local, regional and national shipping and delivery. Smaller items will be shipped via UPS, Fedex, USPS. We are a white glove “in home” partner with Uship which allows us to ship larger pieces nationwide. Our partnership with Uship gives us access to the highest rated “LTL” (less-than-truckload) shipping companies from around the country. These are independent companies who wrap, transport and set up the furniture in your home. It can take a week to six weeks to get the items booked and delivered to your home. Generally, the time frame depends on where you live. Pieces going to a rural area in Kansas will take longer than pieces being shipped to major metros. Larger, heavier and multiple pieces that require at least two people to move can also affect the time frame. Local delivery areas include Sanford and the surrounding areas. Raleigh, Durham (Triangle Area), Fayetteville, Greensboro, Winston Salem (Triad Area). To see instant shipping and delivery quotes, add the item to the cart then select check out. Click the “Ship” option and fill in your address and the quote will populate. Please contact us with any questions.