



Not only are antique trunks an ideal piece to follow you around from home to home as you journey through life, they also make for amazing storage units to keep extra blankets and everyday home items. Antique trunks are often designed with charm and personality as they can bring warmth to a space as well. Our experts have selected the best antique chests and trunks that will add a sense of purpose as well as classic appeal to any room.
10 Recommendations and 183 Ideas
Old Fashioned Antique Chest
Canora Grey
As far as old trunks go, this old fashioned antique chest is a two-toned cherry and red style that would feature perfectly in any bedroom or living space. There are scalloped details along the bottom and vintage style hardware, including a latch, to close.
Decorative Leather Antique Trunk
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For an antique chest trunk with personality, this leather steamer style trunk can truly become the centrepiece of any room. Distressed and featuring vintage “totty” text, there’s also brown leather straps as well as a slightly oversized metal latch.
Wooden Poplar Antique Chest
Williston Forge
Available in both a rustic and deep brown wood color, this antique trunk is completely classic in look and feel. It features two faux leather straps across the top and side along with a metal latch that’s able to lock up everything for safe keeping.
$479.99
Dark Brown Antique Chest Trunk
Williston Forge
This antique trunk is manufactured out of a pine wood in deep brown with traditional metal closures that feature gold and copper-brushed details. This antique chest is easy to move with a handle at each side and the distressed finish gives an overall weathered look.
Designer Advice:
If you’re someone that thrives in a space that’s crisp white with darker accents thrown in, then this antique trunk in a luxurious brown shade will add that splash you’re looking for. And if it’s not the extra storage that appeals to you, vintage trunks also make inspired coffee and side tables.
Vintage Trunk with Easy Side Handles
Breakwater Bay
For those looking for antique chests that are an ideal blending of contemporary and classic, this vintage trunk with the nailhead details along the edges and the distressed finish could be the ultimate complement to your space.
$309.99
Ornate Metal Detailed Antique Trunk
World Menagerie
This antique trunk is a contemporary neutral brown stain with distressed large metal arched accents featured on the front and side panels. The top easily pops open into a large storage space for blankets, clothing and more.
Antique Trunk Featuring Decorative Bolts
Williston Forge
This dark walnut wooden trunk antique is boldly designed with a striking wavy silhouette across the body that pairs seamlessly with chunky nailhead riveting along the top and sides. It closes and moves easily with faux leather straps and latches.
$369.99
Designer Advice:
This antique trunk exists for those that appreciate eye-catching designs with practical elements for those that need additional storage. This classic antique chest can easily be pulled into a space as a rugged coffee table or sit at the end of your bed to add a touch of masculinity.
Maple Wood Antique Chest
Canora Grey
Straight out of the set of Downton Abbey, this antique trunk is a sturdy brown maple with brass-like bolt details and faux leather straps and clasps across the front. There are also handles for moving and a traditional metal latch.
Victorian Antique Trunk
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For those that appreciate Victorian home decor, this antique chest is made of a rustic lightwashed wood complete with classic metal hinges. There are easy ring style handles on each side with ample room inside for all your home necessities.
Designer Advice:
If you need an antique chest that will fit into a smaller space, this one is available in both small and large sizes. Depending on your home decor sense of style, there’s also a few different designs and colors to choose from, including Gothic and a subtle brown with a contemporary arch.
Decorative Antique Chest
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Decorative and feminine with a distressed and painted finish, this antique chest trunk is sure to add some whimsy to any space. This antique trunk features a contrasting domed lid that latches into place as well as a classic black interior.
Turquoise green reclaimed salvaged
This trunk coffee table makes inspires with its inimitable style and storage space. Made from reclaimed salvaged wood, painted in turquoise green, shall delight all rustic fans. The fact that it's a trunk creates considerable storage possibilities.
Get more storage into your home with these amazing antique trunks. Made from wood, the pieces are stained with a distressed light brown shade and accentuated with metallic touches, including two sturdy locks and hinges. They are ideal for the bedroom or outdoor shed.
Antique Wooden Trunk
Unique trunk with antique finish. It is made of wood and reinforced with metal supports. Great for stroing beddings and others needed items. Provides space saving in all kinds of interiors.
Enjoy the nice, warm look these three trunks give to your interior with their timeless design and the high quality wood construction, making sure they stay with your for years to come, complementing any traditional and modern decor.
Antique Steamer Trunk Turned Coffee Table :: Hometalk Great place to store extra blankets, pillows and sheets for company.
Antique Trunk #253
Limited edition reproduction. This trunk was designed after a trunk in the late 1870’s that supposedly took its name from a ship called “The Monitor” If you turned it upside down and looked at the hull, the rounded front and rear corners formed
Flat Top Low Profile "Foot Locker" Antique Steamer Trunk - #275
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Vintage Antique Upholstered Trunk (Set of 3)
This set includes three vintage antique upholstered trunks with wood frame and ivory finish. The set includes one large, medium and small decorative trunk. It is a very good choice for your home.
An antique steamer trunk makes interesting storage for all sorts of things, particularly bedding or special collectibles. The tough material, intended for traveling, makes a protective shell around your fine fabrics or other sorts of items that need protection.
Flat Top Antique Trunk - #282
A magnificent trunk that will keepyour precious treasures well-hidden and properly secured. Designed using a steam bending wood method, the trunk oozes with antique accents, crafted of sawn white oak and equipped with a supple ostrich leather top.
Wooden coffee table that also plays the role of a storage trunk. This element of living room decor offers a rectangular top and durable wooden construction with some metal elements. It looks very original in any design.
Antique Christmas Trunk with Christmas tree and lights, vintage trunk, Christmas decoration.
This big wooden trunk in an old world map pattern will easily fit everything you want to store in it - from accessories to letters and jewellery. It is handcrafted and extremely durable, making it a permanent addition to your household.
One my favorite things, a vintage metal tool box. I LOVE the color
Trunk Fully Restored All Wood 19th Century Antique Theatrical Trunk ...
This small trunk is a beautiful accent to your living room or entryway, especially with the old fashioned old world map pattern that contrasts perfectly with the dark wood finish. It will make for a wonderful keepsake box.
Trunks Antique: Trunk Antique Chest Wooden Boxes-Jackpot!
31 inch wide storage box featuring locker and classic black finish. Additionally, it has a pair of casters for better mobility and strong, as well as durable, construction, which ensures durability of the box.
The roomy trunk is a revolutionary way to store your entire collection variety. Made of solid materials is stable and durable. Beautiful finish, practical details, such as wheels or handle and lock perfect in practice.
Large pyramid wooden trunk. This unique storage trunk will serve as a great decoration with its old fashioned look or as a storage that will help to keep your room tidy. The trunk has been hand crafted and upholstered in faux leather.