Traditionally, suitcases are used for travelling, but these clever suitcase creations go well beyond intended use. Re-purposing vintage luggage has become extremely popular. From suitcase guitars to classy cat beds, the possibilities with updated suitcases are endless.
While some of the creative suitcases seen here are still used for travel storage, they've been given a complete makeover and are certainly unconventional. A great example of this is the scooter suitcase hybrid, that combines easy transportation and storage. Another fantastic example of updated suitcase designs is the 'Carry-On BBQ Suitcase.' This item allows consumers to bring a portable BBQ with them on their travels, while still providing luggage space.
If you have an old suitcase laying around, consider these extraordinary luggage-based ideas. A little imagination and an old vintage suitcase can go a long way.
20 Clever Suitcase Creations
From Vintage Suitcase Shelving to Handy Homemade Instruments:
Lacey-Jane Walsh — May 14, 2013 — Art & Design
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Pet Luggage Loungers
Let Your Cat Snooze in Style with the DIY Cat Suitcase Bed
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Vintage Luggage Cabinets
The Suitcase Chests by JAMESPLUMB are Fit for Travel Lovers
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Upcycled Suitcase Pet Beds
Etsy Artists Make a Cute Eco Case for Cats
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Luggage Sound Systems
Case of Bass Upcycles Vintage Suitcases
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Vespa-Inspired Suitcases
The Skootcase is a Fun and Practical Way to Store Your Luggage
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Versatile Open Valises
The Hanemaai Home Tool Helps You Sort Out What's Most Important to You
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Suitcase Chairs
Katie Thompson Recycles Old Suitcases into Chic Chairs
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Suitcase-Shaped Drawers
Maarten De Ceulaer's Chest of Suitcases is Travel Ready Home Furniture
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Scooter-Suitcase Hybrids
The Micro Luggage Products are Mobile
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Vintage Suitcase Sculptures
The Hotels by Bo Christian Larsson Offer Mini Accommodations
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Soiled Seed Suitcases
The Gionata Gatto Urbanbuds Promotes Gardening on the Go
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Suit-Compressing Cases
The Freefold Bag Prevents Creases and Unwanted Wrinkling When Traveling
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Horseshoe Luggage
Sarah Williams Designs Singular Vintage Suitcases
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Handy Homemade Instruments
Jeff Conley’s Suitcase Guitars are Perfect for the Traveling Musi
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Cough Drop Suitcases
Ricola and Fred Pinel Team Up for a Soothing Outcome
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Carry-On BBQ Suitcases
Char-Broil Grill2Go Ice Combines a Grill and Cooler Together
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Vintage Suitcase Shelving
This Kitschy DIY is Perfect for the Old School-Loving Designer
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Retro Suitcase-Shaped Speakers
The Suitcase Speakerbox is an Ode to Old School Luggages
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Solar Suitcases
Schott Solar's Suitcases are Specially Designed for School Students
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Card-Stamping Cases
'Melvin the Machine' is Elaborate and Wonderfully Inefficient
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Hybrid Ultra-Strong Suitcases
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Personality-Forward Luggage Brands
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Luxury Monogram Doghouses
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Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
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Collapsible Compartment Duffle Packs
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Luxurious Luggage Team-Ups
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Pre-Owned Travel Collections
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Tailor-Made Van Camping Systems
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Modernized Ultra-Durable Luggage
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Sleek Multifuntional Lifestyle Bags
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Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks
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Versatile Travel Duffle Bags
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Fashion-Inspired Luggage Campaigns
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Off-Grid Traveler Packing Cubes
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Compact Travel Tote Bags
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Tubular Supplemental Luggage Bags
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Five-in-One Laptop Carrier Stands
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Metallic Optical Illusion Suitcases
The RIMOWA Original Cabin Optical Has an Illusive Design
Modern Pet-Friendly Furniture
Ricardo Sá Designs the Choo Choo Console for Pets
Modern Travel Nylon Bags
The 'Gry Mattr Weekender Bag' Provides Functionality for Commuters
Foldable Luxury Luggage Pieces
The Rimowa Foldable Range Features Two Models
Accordion-Style Coffee Cups
The Accordion Paper Cup Concept is Easy to Carry
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Minimalist Leather Bags
The Jacket Maker’s Vintage Leather Bag Collection is Timeless
Movie-Musical Luggage Collabs
The Béis x Wicked Collection Celebrates Contrasting Styles
Dutch Oven-Themed Tote Bags
Le Creuset Dreams Up a New Durable Tote Bag Design
Stylishly Functional Weekender Bags
The Samsonite Better Than Basics Weekender is Practical
Suitcase-Style Portable Grills
The NOMAD Portable Charcoal Grill & Smoker is Made of Cast Aluminum
Curvaceous Storage-Focused Nightstands
The 'Cozy Night Stand’ Satisfying Holds All Essentials
Textured 60s-Inspired Suitcases
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Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
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Upcycled Camping Gear Collections
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Toy Brick-Inspired Luggage Sets
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Transforming Beach-Ready Camping Trailers
The Hobby Beachy 420+ Helps Revive Beach Culture
Colorful Retro Luxury Suitcases
RIMOWA Presents the Bold Tonal Holiday Hand-Cary Cases
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Suitcase-Style Monitor Systems
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Ultra-Sleek Luggage Collections
The Samsonite x BOSS Capsule is Limited-Edition and Elegant
Beauty Bar Travel Cases
Brixy Offer a Convenient Way to Transport Its Beauty Bars
Travel-Friendly Toiletry Packaging
The 'Carry On' Bottle by Yeo Seo Koo Has a Two-Part Design
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Ultra-Chic Contemporary Luggage Collections
Samsonite Releases the Virtuosa Capsule
Rolling Luggage Capsules
Dagne Dover's Rolling Luggage Line is Celebrated for its Chic Design
Tech Accessory Luggage Lines
The CASETiFY Travel Range Features Luggage and More
Portable Compact Kettles
The Foldable Kettle is Compact Enough to Fit in Luggages
Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Desgisn the Cat Cubby Desk Concept
Witchy Luggage Capsule Collections
Béis Travel Has Unveiled a New Collaboration with Wicked
Poortlaand-Inspired Practical Bag Collections
Portland Gear Offers a Line of Travel Bags & Apparel
Pastel Summertime Suitcases
The RIMOWA Essential Cabin Bag Now Comes in Mint and Papaya
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Posh Pooch Travel Trunks
Archi’s Travel Trunk Packs Essentials and Offers a Place to Rest
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Pop-Up Closet Suitcases
The MoMA Solgaard Carry-On Closet Suitcase 4.0 is Collapsible
Tech-Friendly Carry-On Suitcases
The Monos Carry-On Pro Plus is Agile and Easy to Store Onboard
Modular Minimalist Travel Bags
The FIREFLYX Travel Bag is Designed for Frequent Fliers
Hybrid Travel Bags
The Taskin SWIFT Doubles as Full-Size Luggage or a Compact Carryon
Triple-Style Travel Bags
The Tefors Ultimatum Bag Works in Three Orientations
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Remixed Americana Bag Designs
The BEAMS x L.L. Bean Bags Updates Two Classic Silhouettes
Powered Assistive Smart Suitcases
The Mishatu Voyager Smart Suitcase Has the Auto-Follow Mode
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Professional Long Weekend Luggage
The Bennett Winch Weekender is Handmade in England
Personality-Matched Luggage Collections
Airs Debuts Personality Quiz-Based Travel Gear for 2025
Limited-Edition Winery Luggage Ranges
The Silver Oak Wines x Paravel Aviator Trunk is Demure
Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters
The Batsy Cat Shelter by Burcu Nehir Tüm Offers Comfort
Vibrant Luggage Connectors
Cincha's Luggage Connector Offers a Practical Solution for Travel
Sustainable Modern Luggage Collections
Samsonite Unveils Its ESSENS Collection
Artist-Interpreted Suitcases
The Ptolemy Mann x RIMOWA Cabin Threshold is Limited to 1,000
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Ultra-Sleek Duffle Designs
The Samsonite Elevation™ Plus Duffel is Stylish and Practical
Chic Statuesque Suitcases
The RIMOWA x Rick Owens Original Cabin Bronze is Limited to 500 Examples
Vibrant Carry-On Luggage Prints
CASETiFY Unveiled Customizable Backgrounds for Suitcases
Customized Luggage Lines
Travelpro and Dominic Ciambrone Team Up for a Limited-Edition Drop
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections
The Louis Vuitton 'Flight Mode' Collection is Travel-Ready
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Retro-Style Travel Guitars
The VOX APC-1 Travel Guitar Blends Modern and Vintage Aspects
Celebrity-Approved Luggage Lines
The Samsonite x Sarah Jessica Parker Collab is Chic & Practical
Timepiece-Inspired Suitcases
The Conceptual Casio 'AeroEase' by Harshita Kaur is G-SHOCK-Inspired
Classic Leather Travel Bags
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Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Protective Militant Carry-On Suitcases
The Pelican ATX Carry-On is Hard-Sided Yet Lightweight
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
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Exceptionally Durable Suitcases
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Upcycled Carrying Bags
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L-Shaped Stacked Shelving
The LOFT Shelf for GOODS Can be Assembled at Various Heights
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Practical On-the-Go Storage Solutions
Lion Latch is a Practical Solution While Traveling
Home Theater-Packed Suitcases
LG's StanbyME Go is a Portable Compact Home Theater
Chic Convertible Bag Designs
The Flai Switch-A 7 Days Work Bag & 48-Hour Travel Pack is Convenient
Luxury Expandable Hard Shell Suitcases
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Durable Hardcase Luggage Collections
The Bugatti Stockholm Collection Boasts Quiet Rolling
Official Sailing Luggage Partners
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Ultra-Modern Multifunctional Luggages
The Luggical is a Solution which Streamlines Travel
Cat-Friendly Conceptual Playful Furniture
Yamaha Presents the Neko-Yama and Other Designs
Suitcase-Style Vinyl Players
The Mixx Revival 55 by Mixx Audio is a Portable Record Player
Luxe Retro-Inspired Luggage Designs
The Carl Friedrik Trunk Has a 90-Liter Capacity
Next-Gen Softside Luggage
The Away Softside Line is Lightweight, High-Strength and Durable
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Colorful Functional Luggage Designs
Monos is a New Brand of Playful Luggage Designs
Book-Inspired Tech Organizers
The Twelve South BookBook CaddySack Organizes Laptop Essentials
Tire-Carrying Backpack Designs
Fernando A. Robert Designs the Bike Backpack to Hold Large Items
Versatile Portable Compartment Desks
The Looha Desk by Gökçe Nafak Boasts Various Functions
Sustainable Duffel Bag Designs
Samsonite's Ecodiver Large Wheeled Duffel is Cheerful & Stylish
Fictional Spy-Inspired Suitvases
Globe-Trotter Presents the James Bond Carry-On Trolley Case
Modular Multifunctional Bags
The Mercurius Modular Bag is a Classy and Durable Accessory
Sleek Luggage Capsules
Tumi's Fall 2024 Line Boasts New Voyageur Leather & 19 Degree Frame Designs
Celebrity-Coveted Travel Bags
Sprayground Introduces Functional Bag Options for the Holidays
Cherry-Tonal Luggage Capsules
Béis Taps Lonely Ghost for a New Cherry-Colored Luggage Line
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
Luxury Collaboration Suitcases
The Kith for TUMI Collection Puts Stylish Luggage in the Spotlight
Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets
Anna Søgaard's Cabinet on Wheels Emphasizes Mobility in the Everyday
Thoughtfully Designed Pet Carriers
Tavo Introduces the Crispin Pet Travel Crate
Industrial Scandinavian Luggage Lines
The Db Ramverk Pro Luggage Collection Includes Three Sizes
Durable Carry-On Bags
The Bugatti Victoria Carry-On Boasts Scratch-Resistant Faux Leather
Collaborative Color-Focused Suitcases
Away Taps La Ligne for Two New Orange and Navy Colorways
Tropical Island-Inspired Cabinets
Elliat Rich Designs the Dynamic Weaver Cabinet
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Upcycled Sea Plastic Luggages
MCM Teams Up with Harper Collective to Create Eco-Friendly Luggages
Spacious Modular Multifunctional Bags
Harpz Designs the Dynamic Modular SwitchUP Bag
Collaboration Sonic Artwork Suitcases
The Globe-Trotter x Aston Martin AMR24 Carry-On is Sleek
Stylish Suitcase Turntables
The Mixx Revival 55 is Great for Listeners Who are New to Vinyl
Auto-Themed Luggage Collaborations
Delsey Paris and Jeep Launched a New Outdoor Luggage Line
Vibrant Collaborative Luggage Series
Away and Resident Advisor Present the Soundwave Collection
Modular Luggage Systems
Dave Logan Designs the Trilogy Series Under Onli Travel
Pink-Tonal Suitcase Capsules
Away Releases a New 'Island Pink' Colorway for its Travel Accessories