Vintage Luggage
March 4, 2010
The Patrick Cline photo accompanying today’s quote got me thinking about just how much I adore vintage luggage. While I’m not a big fan of carrying it (I’m a roller, carry-on type of gal), stacked vintage suitcases can be repurposed to make the sweetest side tables. I especially love them in homes with a country garden vibe or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, as a dash of vintage in a very clean lined, modern interior. I have two I picked up at the Chelsea Flea market in Manhattan that serve as coffee table in our apartment. One is monogrammed “DMB.” I like to believe it belonged to Mr. Matthews in a past life…
(images: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten!)
Comments
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Lauren — Glad you like them. They’re the perfect, inexpensive alternative to a side table!
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Those two pink suitcases just made me swoon!
My mom has a bunch and stacks them up to make end tables in her family room — cute and functional!
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I love this. I hope to do this one day. Vintage luggage has moved to the top of my thrifting list.
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I love them too! I found one on the street once when it was raining. I wasn’t sure if I should have brought it home since I didn’t know if there was a reason it was out there. and I certainly didn’t want any creapy crawlies in my apartment. but I have been keeping my eye open for some as I would like to use them in our engagment photo session!
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I love them too! They look so great stacked up together as a side table…love that look. We have this great vintage trunk that my mother-in-law gave us…it just has that cool, distressed look and we can use it for so many different things (coffee table, side table, etc, etc!)
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Hello soft spot for vintage suitcases! I had no idea you were even there.
I want a few to travel with, but I want one that I can simply fill with old photographs and things that I love.
Kate, I just love everything you find. The way your mind works… -
I love vintage suitcases. I wish I could get my hands on a few and use them to take pictures!
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LOVE the luggage photos. obsessed with no. 10!
also, this might be weird, but photo 6 shows a really great pair of flats. however, i have issues with toe cleavage. is that weird? i love those shoes, but i’m not sure i could ever actually wear them. hmm…? -
I adore vintage luggage! My mom has this fabulous set in her living room which I need someday! :)
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That second photo is so wonderful. I want a guest room like that! (Wouldn’t a luggage side table be perfect for visitors?)
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I would have never have thought to stack old luggage for use as a night stand, soo clever and cute. Now to just own some vintage luggage…
It seems I’ve been seeing vintage suitcases everywhere these days and I am SO catching on to them because they are all gorgeous and great pieces to add to a room. I’ve bookmarked a few for my own inspiration:)