A Guide To Vintage Luggage

A Guide To Vintage Luggage

My love of vintage luggage can be traced to my days running one of California’s finest luggage shops, El Portal Luggage in Century City.   It was a little Rodeo Drive under one roof - the things we sold were amazing.

El Portal had started as a 400 square feet store on Las Vegas’ Fremont street in 1936.  Their focus on selling only the best brands and merchandise meant by the end of the century they were an international operation with stores all over the world and 17 in California and Nevada alone.

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Luggage Lookalike | Vintage Pullman Suitcase by The French Co. of California

Vintage Pullman Suitcase by The French Co. of California

How the hell is anyone supposed to recognize their luggage when every single suitcase on the conveyor belt is also black with wheels?

This vintage Pullman luggage piece by The French Co. of California features a grey rose tapestry and lightweight frame. Folds easily for storage.

 $95

Bye Bye Swim Trunks, Hello Steamer Trunks

A few days ago, a Walgreens cashier informed me that they already have their Valentine's Day merchandise stocked up in the back. Wait, what? Wasn't I just grilling veggie dogs for Memorial Day in my flip flops and swim trunks?There is no denying that the holidays are literally just around the corner which means you need storage, and you need storage FAST.

Family is going to be coming and going from your humble abode and you'll need somewhere to stash your unsightly collection of rag mags, BeeGees records, and beanie babies. You can thank us later....

Make sure to call the store at 323-644-5590 to see if an item is still available.

1940s Riveted Aluminum Steamer Trunk
1940s Aluminum Steamer Trunk
This historical 1940s riveted steamer trunk was handmade of balsa wood and wrapped in aluminum. On the top of the trunk, there is an old LA address written in permanent marker complete with a 2 digit zip code. 5 digit zip codes didn't go into effect until July 1, 1963.

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1965 Handcrafted Hacienda Trunk

1965 Handcrafted Hacienda Trunk
This 1960s hacienda trunk was hand crafted in Tonala Mexico in 1965. The trunk still has its original forged hardware.

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Handcrafted Red Trunk

Handcrafted Red Trunk
This awesome handcrafted red trunk still has its original metal trim. Use this bad boy as a coffee table and stuff your extra linens or records inside.

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Vintage Green Trunk

Green Trunk
This awesome vintage green trunk would make an excellent coffee table and storage unit. Store linens/records/board games in the trunk to maximize your living space.

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Weather or Not | Handcrafted Red Trunk Coffee Table

Rustic pieces such as this red trunk are all the rage these days. There is something so fun about incorporating weathered items in your mid-century modern decor. This awesome handcrafted red trunk still has its original metal trim. Use this bad boy as a coffee table and stuff your extra linens or records inside.

34 in wide x 18 in deep x 20 in tall

$249

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SOLD | All the Rage | Vintage Steamer Trunks (2)

Decorating with Vintage Steamer Trunks are all the rage these days. You can't go to any well-respected design blog without seeing one of these bad boys in the center of the room. Here are a few to get your creative juices flowing:  Houzz, FlourishVintage and CozyBliss. We have two vintage steamer trunks available, one blue and one brown. Use the trunk as a trendy coffee table or even as quirky storage for linens or board games. Once open, each trunk has a drawer and space for hanging items.

24 in tall x 41 in wide x 22 in deep

$325/each

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