One of the things I love checking out at the thrift store is the selection of vintage suitcases. They are so nostalgic! I always wonder what places they’ve traveled to. Here’s a couple of ideas for how I use vintage suitcase decor to decorate my home.
Cute Display
Under my front window, I’ve place a handful of vintage suitcases I’ve collected over the past few years. The dark brown one on the bottom of the stack is from Hartmann Luggage, and according to eBay, could actually be worth over $100! I scored this bad boy for less than $2 at a thrift store.
The one above it actually is not vintage– it looks and feels like something you might find at, say, Hobby Lobby. It opens and closes, but it’s definitely not very old. The top blue one is a Shoreline train case. It’s one of my faves!
The upright, tan suitcase is made by Taperlite. This one isn’t exactly flat, so I left it standing.
One nice thing about the vintage luggage is that you can them to hold all your stuff you want to hide. Nobody knows about my secret candle collection!
This little guy is my newest addition to my collection of vintage suitcase decor. So cute I couldn’t leave the thrift store without it! I placed it right next to my couch, in front of my grandma’s vintage sewing machine table.
End Table or Coffee Table Alternative
Lastly are my three vintage suitcases that I use as an alternative end table. They are all really close to the same size so they just work out perfectly. I placed the blue one on top, because (a) I like blue, and (b) It’s a little rounded on the edges so I thought that would look best.
If you’re digging the vintage suitcase style, I’d encourage you to try it out! The suitcases in my area sell for $2-7 each. That’s pretty affordable, plus it’s something different that people see when they visit your house. You’ll probably want to clean the outside of the vintage luggage decor off with a damp cloth and perhaps some gentle cleaner or vinegar.
If vintage style is your thing, check out a couple of other DIY, vintage-inspired projects I’ve done:
DIY Farmhouse Mirror
Tea Cup Planters
