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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Optimized Airline Travel Bags
The Air Porter Backpack Meets Carry-On Requirements
Foldable Camping Couches
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Suitcase-Inspired Traveler Backpacks
The RIMOWA Travel Backpack is Made in Italy
Leather-Wrapped Premium Suitcases
RIMOWA Presents New Stealthy Leather Suitcase Designs
Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
Joao Teixera Designs the New Multifunctional Tokyo Shoe Rack Concept
High-Capacity Laptop Bags
The Offsite Laptop Bag has Extra Space for Chargers, Peripherals
Compact Travel Tote Bags
SYZY Boasts "The World's Most Compact Travel Tote Bag" in Six Colors
Artistically Adorned Luggage Collections
Samsonite Taps Kenny Scharf for Its New Collection
Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters
The 'Along' Electric Scooter Concept Has Luggage-Like Design
Collapsible Compartment Duffle Packs
The Super Pacific HuckPack Duffel Bag Has a Clamshell Design
Tailor-Made Van Camping Systems
The 'CampBoks' Camping Box Elevates Van Living
Jewelry-Collaborative Luxe Luggage
Rimowa and Tiffany & Co Join Forces on a New Collection
Vacuum Compression Travel Packs
The Airback Travel Deluxe Backpack Offers 50% More Storage
Compactly Cubical Camping Shelters
The 'Maverick' Offers Durable Dwelling Both On & Off the Grid
Luggage Tracking Safety Technologies
LuggageCam is Revolutionizing Luggage Tracking
Modernized Ultra-Durable Luggage
PENSA and Zero Halliburton Teamed Up to Elevate Travel Gear
Stroller-Equipped Suitcase Designs
The 'Easy Journey Suitcase' Supports Parents with Young Kids
Versatile Travel Duffle Bags
The Mission Workshop Mass Transit Duffle Bag is for Short Travels
Off-Grid Traveler Packing Cubes
The Matador Gear Cube Set is Durable and Organized
Fashion-Inspired Luggage Campaigns
Samsonite's Jet Gala Event Fuses Fashion and Travel Essentials
Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'LAPCASE' Transforms to Support Working from Anywhere
Tubular Supplemental Luggage Bags
The 'Jollying' Messenger Bag is Stylish and Distinct
Five-in-One Laptop Carrier Stands
The SleekStrip 'Trinity' Standing Laptop Sleeve is Multipurpose
Electric-Hued Luggage Collections
The Away Neon Collection is Available for a Limited Time
Luggage-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Modern Pet-Friendly Furniture
Ricardo Sá Designs the Choo Choo Console for Pets
Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars
Catawiki Transforms the 1970 Volkswagen Beetle into a Cabin
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
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
Portable Compact Kettles
The Foldable Kettle is Compact Enough to Fit in Luggages
Curvaceous Storage-Focused Nightstands
The 'Cozy Night Stand’ Satisfying Holds All Essentials
Travel-Friendly Luggage
BÉIS Recently Introduced the Commuter Collection
Textured 60s-Inspired Suitcases
The RIMOWA Hammerschlag Collection Includes Two Pieces
Hybrid Design Luggage Pieces
The FŪL Escape Collection Pathfinder Works as a Duffle and a Suitcase
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Upcycled Camping Gear Collections
Luno Boasts a Range of Upcycled Gear at Affordable Prices
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
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
Ultra-Chic Contemporary Luggage Collections
Samsonite Releases the Virtuosa Capsule
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
Rolling Luggage Capsules
Dagne Dover's Rolling Luggage Line is Celebrated for its Chic Design
Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Desgisn the Cat Cubby Desk Concept
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
Thoughtful Avid Traveler Luggage
The WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Line Includes Four Bags
Pop-Up Closet Suitcases
The MoMA Solgaard Carry-On Closet Suitcase 4.0 is Collapsible
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'
Durable Minimalist Travel Bags
The Bellroy Venture Duffel 55L Offers Three Carrying Modes
Powered Assistive Smart Suitcases
The Mishatu Voyager Smart Suitcase Has the Auto-Follow Mode
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Professional Long Weekend Luggage
The Bennett Winch Weekender is Handmade in England
Toy Brick-Inspired Luggage Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Bright Trolley and Backpack Set
Modular Three-in-One Duffle Bags
The 'SwitchUP' Convertible Duffle Bag Has a Magnetic Design
Stunning Doll-Themed Luggages
Béis Unveils a Barbie-Inspired Luggage Collection in Three Colorways
Sustainable Modern Luggage Collections
Samsonite Unveils Its ESSENS Collection
Vibrant Luggage Connectors
Cincha's Luggage Connector Offers a Practical Solution for Travel
Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters
The Batsy Cat Shelter by Burcu Nehir Tüm Offers Comfort
Tailgating SUV Functional Kits
The SUV Kit By VanLab is Inspired by the Functions of IKEA
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Playful Limited-Edition Travel Accessories
Cartolina and Neely & Chloe Launch an Ethereal Line
Airline-Safe Cat Carriers
Tuft + Paw's Porto Cat Carrier is Versatile and Comfortable
Bamboo Smart Travel Guitars
Natasha's Travel Guitar is Inspired by the Yamaha Silent Guitars
Ultra-Sleek Duffle Designs
The Samsonite Elevation™ Plus Duffel is Stylish and Practical
Minimalist Active Lifestyle Luggage
These Graphene-X Luggage Styles are Optimized for Travel
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Heavy-Duty Aluminum Luggage
The MVST TREK Aluminum Suitcases Come in Six Finish Options
Witchy Luggage Capsule Collections
Béis Travel Has Unveiled a New Collaboration with Wicked
Modular Configuration Shelving Units
The 'Repisa 01' Shelf by Lorenzo Vega Suits Any Needs
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
Intentionally Dented Luggage Designs
There is a New and Upgraded Crash Baggage Edition
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
Samsonite Introduces the Classic Leather Weekender
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Premium British-Themed Suitcases
Globe-Trotter Joins Aston Martin on the AMF1 Luggage Capsule
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Retrospective Travel Accessories Exhibit
Rimowa Celebrates 125 Years with a New Exhibit
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
L-Shaped Stacked Shelving
The LOFT Shelf for GOODS Can be Assembled at Various Heights
Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves
The Louis Vuitton Cabinet of Curiosities by Marc Newson is Artistic
Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs
The 'TUBA' Chair by Samuel Wilkinson is Easy to Store
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
Quince Launches Expandable Shell Suitcases in Three Sizes
Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets
Roee Magdassi Channels Childhood Whimsy for Poventura
Official Sailing Luggage Partners
US Sailing Has Teamed Up with Samsonite for 2024
Cat-Friendly Conceptual Playful Furniture
Yamaha Presents the Neko-Yama and Other Designs
Luxe Retro-Inspired Luggage Designs
The Carl Friedrik Trunk Has a 90-Liter Capacity
Extravagant Candle-Filled Suitcases
Diptyque's Candle Suitcase Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary
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
Stylish Multi-Functional Pet Carriers
Roverlund's Away-We-Go Pet Crate is Comfortable & Convenient
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
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
Portable Pet Shelter Backpacks
The Travel Habitat Carrier is Designed with Multiple Functions
Sleek Luggage Capsules
Tumi's Fall 2024 Line Boasts New Voyageur Leather & 19 Degree Frame Designs
Sleek Cradle-Transforming Suitcases
Amith Paul Designs the Schwan Portable Crib Structure
Fictional Spy-Inspired Suitvases
Globe-Trotter Presents the James Bond Carry-On Trolley Case
Intentionally Rustic Luggage Pieces
The Taylor Stitch Weekender Duffle Bag Has a Rich Color
Neon Tonal Premium Luggage
Away Presents its New Neon Collection of Bright Travelling Goods
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
Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets
Anna Søgaard's Cabinet on Wheels Emphasizes Mobility in the Everyday
Industrial Scandinavian Luggage Lines
The Db Ramverk Pro Luggage Collection Includes Three Sizes
Collaborative Color-Focused Suitcases
Away Taps La Ligne for Two New Orange and Navy Colorways
Customizable Hard-Sided Travel Cases
ROAM Now Offers Front Pockets as a Customization Request
Time-Saving Travel Hangers
Fold-N-Pack Releases the World's First Packable Travel Hanger
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
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
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
Ultra-Durable Luggage Collections
Atlantic's New Colorful Line of Luggage is for Family Travelers
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
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
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