These days trunks are chosen in family homes for a number of reasons such as hope chests, blanket boxes, as a coffee table or simply as a stylish piece of furniture.
The trunks that are finding pride of place as decorative storage units in bedrooms and bathrooms used to be essential pieces of luggage on long [...]

These days trunks are chosen in family homes for a number of reasons such as hope chests, blanket boxes, as a coffee table or simply as a stylish piece of furniture.

The trunks that are finding pride of place as decorative storage units in bedrooms and bathrooms used to be essential pieces of luggage on long journeys. The trunks were built to last, made to withstand the unavoidable knocks and bumps that occur during loading and unloading and whilst in transit.

Because the upper class were the ones who were more often able to afford the cost of travel, many trunks were beautifully adorned with detailed carving or engravings. Some were covered with rich leather finishes or were painted, sometimes by a noted artist.

Picking up an antique trunk, such as oak slat trunks or dome top trunks, will allow you to decorate a room in your house with a valuable piece of history as well as a means of gaining more storage space. Not only is the vintage trunk a useful piece of furniture it could have a fascinating history attached to it.

The old world style and beauty of vintage trunks is being recognised by many people who are seeking them out to add some true beauty to their homes. Dome top trunks, old steamer trunks and oak slat trunks that have been lovingly restored to beyond their former beauty are commanding tremendous interest, and so they [...]

The old world style and beauty of vintage trunks is being recognised by many people who are seeking them out to add some true beauty to their homes. Dome top trunks, old steamer trunks and oak slat trunks that have been lovingly restored to beyond their former beauty are commanding tremendous interest, and so they should.

here at Vintage trunks we hope to highlight some of the more beautiful trunks that are periodically brought to life and perhaps even offered for sale over the internet. At the very least we will try to get a picture of the trunks so that they can be admired in all their glory.