Rustic wood shutters hang behind a white glassless window frame. A pitcher of white tulips sits in front of the shutters on a pile of antique items. The pile of stuff has been placed on a vintage white suitcase sitting on a table. A flowered branch is laid across the length of the white table.
24 Vintage Suitcase Decor Ideas for Your Wanderlust Desires
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Published: July 15, 2022
Updated: March 8, 2024
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Have you ever thought about using a vintage suitcase to change up the look and feel of your home? Old suitcases are an easy way to add a touch of personality to different rooms without a huge expense. You can use vintage suitcases in a guest bedroom or use them throughout your house to create a unified effect.
An added bonus to using a vintage suitcase as part of your decor is that the suitcase adds extra storage space to your home. If you’re living in a small space, you can store seasonal clothing or holiday decorations in a spot that’s accessible but hidden at the same time. So browse through this gallery of suitcase ideas to see all the different ways you can use a vintage suitcase to spice up your home.
02 of Vintage Suitcases at the Foot of a Bed
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This bedroom boasts a large white bed on a warm wood floor. A pile of three vintage white suitcases has been placed at the foot of the bed. A wicker picnic basket sits on top of the suitcases. A tray that holds flowers and a mug rests on the bed. Next to the bed is a small white dresser with a wicker basket tucked into the corner.
03 of Matching Suitcases on a Hallway Console Table
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Matching tan and white vintage suitcases rest on the near corner of a hallway console table. Four matching decorative mirrors hang on the grey wall above the table. A vase of flowers, a long metal bowl, and a glass lamp are also sitting on the top of the table. Wicker baskets and white containers rest on the bottom shelf of the table.
04 of White Vintage Suitcases Tucked Into a Corner
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This corner features a white ladder holding two blankets leaning against the white shiplap wall. Two vintage suitcases that have been painted white sit on an old white crate. A white container with white tulips sits in front of a gold oval mirror. A green wreath hangs from a glassless window frame above the suitcases.
05 of Christmas Time with Vintage Suitcases
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This living room features a pile of vintage suitcases in a sunny corner holding a simple Christmas tree. The middle of the wall features a white fireplace against a dark green wall. The mantlepiece is decorated with a garland and red and white trees on top. Stockings hang from the mantle. A green desk with a red chair has been placed on the other side of the fireplace.
06 of Brown Vintage Suitcase End Table
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This living room features a tall brown vintage suitcase serving as an end table for a white sofa. A stripped armchair sits near the suitcase. A large light-colored area rug is laid on the light wood floors. A round coffee table is placed in the middle of the room. A large wood cabinet rests against the far wall with a white brick fireplace against the other wall.
07 of Wood Trunk Suitcase with Straps
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Vintage-style suitcases add visual interest to any room. With decorative straps and linen, fabric-covered sides, this set of 2 suitcases will add a charming touch to any office or den. Place them under a glass coffee table or stack them and use them as a side table to hold some books and eyeglasses beside your favorite reading chair
08 of Brown and White Vintage Suitcases in a Bedroom
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This bedroom boasts three vintage brown and white suitcases piled at the foot of a white bed. A tray that holds a mug, candlestick, and bowl is placed on the suitcases. The bed is pushed up against a white brick wall and a white rug is laid on the warm wood floor. The white closet doors are shut and a wood dresser is pushed up against the window next to the bed.
09 of Vintage Suitcases in a Bedroom
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The headboard of a metal twin bed rests between two long windows on a dark shiplap wall. The bed is illuminated by a small lamp. A vintage green suitcase holds a black suitcase. They are shoved against the foot of the bed. A small wood stool has been placed on one side of the bed while a wooden box is on the other side of the bed.
10 of Wellington Wooden Steampunk Treasure Chest
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The beauty of this elegant wooden toy box for boys is that it is as practical as it is stylish. Place this decorative box on a bookshelf in an office to store cables, ink cartridges and office supplies or use it for important receipts. The flip-open top makes it easy to access envelopes and papers.
11 of Old Fashion Crawford Scout Victorian Trunk
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Antique-style storage organizer set adds visual interest to any space. With decorative faux leather straps and distressed faux leather exterior, this gorgeous two-tone wooden suitcase set will add a charming touch to any office, family room or event venue. Place these photo storage boxes under a glass coffee table or stack them and use them as a side table to hold your favorite magazines and eyeglasses beside your reading chair
12 of Rustic Laundry Room with Vintage Suitcase
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This laundry room features a small dark brown vintage suitcase resting on a wood countertop. A stack of brown and white towels with a white pumpkin on top has been placed on the suitcase. An old washboard sits in the corner. White shiplap covers the laundry room walls.
13 of Four Vintage Suitcases with a Side Table
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This white living room boasts three brown vintage suitcases piled under an ornate side table. A small fan and a pot of branches sit on a fourth small vintage suitcase sitting on top of the side table. A larger fan rests next to the suitcase. Two matching white cushioned chairs are on either side of the side table.
14 of Bentley Small Vintage Trunk
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With an antique vibe and loads of character, these treasure boxes add a charming touch to any office, bedroom or den. Stack them beside a bed or sofa and create a low side table for holding books or magazines. Inside, they can hold throws or board games. These storage trunks make a statement while keeping things neat and organized.
15 of Two Large Brown Suitcases in a Corner
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Two large brown vintage suitcases are piled in a corner on a deep wood floor. A white blanket drapes out from the top suitcase providing contrast with the deep grey wall behind it. On top of the suitcase is a sign and the wooden frame of a large ball.
16 of Vintage Suitcase on a Wood Bureau
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The top of a dark wood bureau is illuminated by a nearby window. A small chalkboard leans against the wall behind an old white pitcher filled with white tulips. A string of large white beads is laid around the pitcher next to a wire ball. The pitcher, beads, and ball are placed on top of a vintage suitcase made of wood. Two old white candlesticks sit next to the suitcase. A white runner runs the length of the bureau.
17 of Branson Decorative Wooden Storage Chest
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Perfect for storing and organizing items of all sizes, these handsome wood trunks add a rustic touch to any space. They look perfect stacked beside a living room chair, in the corner of an office, or individually displayed on a dresser, walk-in closet shelf or bookcase.
18 of Large Clock on a Grey Wall
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A large clock hangs on a grey living room wall over a short shelving unit. A tall shelving unit with a reddish-brown vintage suitcase resting on the bottom shelf sits in the corner of the wall. A grey armchair sits on a light-colored rug that’s laid on the dark wood floors. A round dining room table can be seen in the far left corner.
19 of Vintage White Suitcase in a Bright Bedroom
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This bright bedroom boasts a white bed pushed against a white brick wall. A white ornate dresser holding a white lamp sits in front of a window. A vintage white suitcase has been placed at the foot of the bed. Red shoes sit in front of the suitcase. A wicker picnic basket and a large can holding pink roses rest on top of the suitcase.
20 of Two Wood Suitcases in a Bedroom
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This bedroom features two large well-used wood suitcases piled next to a dark blue bed pushed against a white wall. A woven rug is laid on the wood floor underneath the suitcases. A small white rug has been placed next to the bed. A small white clock and a large white candlestick sit on top of the suitcases.
21 of Small Wooden Trunk Chest with Lock
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Antique-style wooden chests for storage adds visual interest to any space. With decorative faux leather straps and distressed faux leather exterior, this gorgeous wooden storage chests set will add a charming touch to any office, family room or event venue. Place these wooden chest trunks under a glass coffee table or stack them and use them as a side table to hold your favorite magazines and eyeglasses beside your reading chair.
22 of White Vintage Suitcases Paired with Brown Furniture
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This bright living room boasts brown leather furniture surrounding a white coffee table. White throw pillows and blankets have been strewn across the sofa and chairs. Two large vintage white suitcases are piled next to the sofa to act as an end table. A basket of eggs and a potted plant have been placed on top of the suitcases.
23 of Deep Green Vintage Suitcase Underneath a Console Table
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A deep green vintage suitcase sits on a deep wood floor underneath an ornate console table. The suitcase has a white blanket coming out of it and is covered by white flowers and a decorative rabbit. A large potted plant sits next to the table. Two matching pillar lamps with beige lampshades rest on the table. Potted plants have been placed between the two lamps.
24 of Two White Vintage Suitcases at Christmas
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This living room boasts two white vintage suitcases that are piled underneath Christmas decorations. A large Christmas tree sits behind the suitcases in the corner in front of two large windows. Two white armchairs sit on either side of the suitcases with holiday pillows tossed on top of them.
