Antique French Bardet-Loiseau Travel Trunk Suitcase

This authentic French travel trunk by Bardet-Loiseau is a wonderful example of early 20th-century luggage. Finished in brown leatherette with reinforced corners, metal hardware and original travel labels, the suitcase has developed a beautiful patina through decades of travel and use.

The interior is particularly special, featuring two removable storage trays, a set of original wooden clothes hangers mounted inside the lid and multiple leather retaining straps. These thoughtful details made the trunk ideal for longer journeys while keeping clothing neatly organized.

Original travel stickers, including a Normandy hotel label and an Air France luggage label, tell the story of its past travels and add to its authentic character. Whether displayed as decorative storage, used as a coffee table piece or added to a collection of vintage travel memorabilia, this suitcase is full of history and charm.

The original leather carrying handle shows an old hand-stitched repair. It was likely repaired many years ago after the leather had become weak or damaged, adding to the authentic history and character of this well-traveled suitcase.

Features

• Estimated period: 1930–1950
• Original Bardet-Loiseau French travel trunk
• Original wooden clothes hangers
• Two removable interior storage trays
• Original leather retaining straps
• Metal hardware and reinforced corners
• Beautiful aged patina throughout
• Good vintage condition with signs of age and travel consistent with use
• Original leather handle with an old hand-stitched repair