Antique Trunks
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.
Rustic Wooden Storage Trunk with Dome Lid
$114.99 $201.99
Rustic Wooden Storage Trunk with Dome Lid
Breakwater Bay
$114.99 $201.99
Perfect For: Cozy living spaces and farmhouse-inspired bedrooms
What We Like: Artfully weathered finish and ample storage space
This rustic wooden storage trunk showcases a dome lid, plank design, and features two metal ring handles. The artfully weathered finish and muted colors are accented by metal details on the lid and corners, adding a touch of charm to any room. The hinged lid opens fully and stays open, revealing ample storage space with a black interior, perfect for tucking away cozy blankets or out-of-season clothing. This trunk effortlessly blends function and style to elevate your home decor.
Designer Advice:
Pair this trunk with a soft, neutral-toned area rug and rustic accessories to enhance the cozy, farmhouse appeal in your living room or bedroom.
Vintage Wooden Treasure Box with Storage
$319.99 $295.99
Vintage Wooden Treasure Box with Storage
Alcott Hill®
$319.99 $295.99
Perfect For: Enhancing your retro-inspired room
What We Like: Multifunctional - can also be used as a coffee table
This stunning wooden treasure box combines vintage charm and practical use, making it a lovely addition to your space. Expert craftsmanship and a beautiful retro design make it an eye-catching centerpiece. Besides its decorative appeal, the chest offers ample storage for clothes, linens, books, or anything else you can think of. It features an easy-to-use latch on the front, and two side handles for effortless portability. The high-quality finish ensures that it will be a delightful part of your home for years to come.
Designer Advice:
Place this wooden treasure box in your living or bedroom area to add a touch of vintage flair. Pair it with a cozy rug and some warm-toned cushions for a truly inviting space.
3-Piece Distressed Wood Trunk Set
$131.99 $210
3-Piece Distressed Wood Trunk Set
Breakwater Bay
$131.99 $210
Perfect For: World travelers and antique enthusiasts
What We Like: Distinct finishes with matching antique brass hardware
This 3-piece trunk set is a stylish and functional storage solution, featuring distressed solid wood frames in three separate sizes (17'', 15'', and 14'' in width, respectively) each accented by antique brass hardware and leather-inspired trim. The leatherette accents and quality construction round out this fashionable set. Each piece opens for easy storage, while their handles and fasteners ensure secure transport and closure of the trunks when not in use.
Designer Advice:
Arrange the trunks in a stacked layout or spread them throughout your home to create unique accent pieces, and fill them with cherished memorabilia and travel keepsakes to add a personal touch.
Storage Luggage Trunks Set of 2
$98.99 $162.5
Storage Luggage Trunks Set of 2
Bungalow Rose
$98.99 $162.5
Perfect For: Enhancing and organizing antique-themed living spaces
What We Like: Classic vintage design with ample storage capacity
This storage luggage trunks set showcases vintage charm and versatile functionality. Made of MDF wood with burlap, faux leather, and brass hardware, the trunks display a textured beige burlap finish, hickory brown accent lining, and antique-style brass studs. Coming as a set of 2, these trunks can hold up to 50 lbs each, making them perfect for storing heirlooms or other valuables while adding character to your space. Suitable for indoor use only, and ships in 1 carton.
Designer Advice:
Place these trunks as accent pieces alongside an upholstered beige sofa and other heirloom decor to create a cohesive antique design style in your living room or sitting area.
Distressed Black Large Wooden Storage Trunk Coffee Table
$223.99 $219.99
Distressed Black Large Wooden Storage Trunk Coffee Table
Longshore Tides
$223.99 $219.99
Perfect For: Adding Victorian-era charm to your living room
What We Like: Ample storage space combined with stylish design
Evoke a Victorian-era ambiance in your home with this distressed black large wooden storage trunk coffee table. The handcrafted design features faux leather straps and antiqued nailhead trim, adding a touch of old-fashioned charm to the distressed stained wood surface. This steamer-style trunk offers ample storage for books, blankets, and more while also serving as a one-of-a-kind coffee table. Functional and beautiful, it's an exceptional centerpiece for any room.
Designer Advice:
Pair this storage trunk coffee table with rich, dark-toned furnishings and elegant accessories, such as an antique brass floor lamp or a vintage area rug, to create a cozy and enchanting living space.
Stylish Trunk Set with Storage
$266.99 $330
Stylish Trunk Set with Storage
Breakwater Bay
$266.99 $330
Perfect For: Adding stylish storage to any room
What We Like: Decorative design with ample storage
Organize your space in style with this trunk set, featuring one large and one smaller trunk for versatile storage options. The oak brown finished bands lined with gold-tone metal studs enhance the dark brown fabric upholstery, giving these trunks an antique charm. Constructed from MDF wood and metal, the fully assembled trunks come with antique brass metal handles and imitation locks for an added touch of elegance. Metal corner protectors provide durability, making this trunk set a chic and practical solution for your storage needs.
Designer Advice:
Place these trunks in your living room or bedroom as stylish storage options for blankets and throw pillows. Stack them together or use separately to create a cohesive, vintage-inspired look.
Vintage Storage Trunk Set
$84.99 $141.5
Vintage Storage Trunk Set
Breakwater Bay
$84.99 $141.5
Perfect For: Vintage-inspired spaces and organized storage
What We Like: Stylish design and functional storage
This set of three vintage storage trunks features stunning "Orient Express Destiny Awaits," "Fly the World above the Crowd," and "Grant Star Line" typographies, adding a nostalgic touch to your home. Crafted from solid wood, faux leather, and iron materials, it boasts a classic brown finish that complements earth-toned interiors and vintage decors. Designed with secure top lids, faux leather trims, metal latches, and side handles, each trunk measures 17" L x 8" H, 15" L x 7" H, and 12" L x 5" H and weighs 7 lbs., with a maximum weight limit of 50 lbs.
Designer Advice:
Place these trunks in a living room or bedroom to create a stylish yet functional storage solution. Showcase your favorite vintage collectibles on top or stack the trunks for a unique display.
Coastal Farmhouse Striped Trunk Set
$99.99 $461.84
Coastal Farmhouse Striped Trunk Set
Beachcrest Home™
$99.99 $461.84
Perfect For: Enhancing coastal-themed living rooms or entryways
What We Like: Breezy color palette and stackable design
Add a touch of coastal farmhouse charm to your living space with this striped trunk set. Each piece is crafted from solid fir wood, featuring a distressed brown finish that gives it a rustic look. The trunks' fronts are adorned with off-white and light blue stripes, adding a breezy flair to your decor. Easily transport and open these storage trunks with their rope handles, and save space by stacking them within one another when not in use.
Designer Advice:
Pair these trunks with neutral-colored furniture and natural, woven-textured accents, like jute or rattan rugs and baskets, to emphasize the coastal farmhouse vibe.
Vintage Trunk with Easy Side Handles
$266.99 $309.9
Vintage Trunk with Easy Side Handles
Breakwater Bay
$266.99 $309.9
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.
Antique Trunk Featuring Decorative Bolts
$324.99 $359.99
Antique Trunk Featuring Decorative Bolts
Williston Forge
$324.99 $359.99
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.
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.
Ornate Metal Detailed Antique Trunk
$112.99 $205.99
Ornate Metal Detailed Antique Trunk
World Menagerie
$112.99 $205.99
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.
Accent Trunk with Storage
Accent Trunk with Storage
Winston Porter
Perfect For: Adding a stylish storage solution in any room
What We Like: Doubles as an eye-catching coffee table or nightstand
The Accent Trunk with Storage offers a unique and versatile way to store items in your home. Manufactured from orange-colored wood and complemented by copper hardware, this trunk showcases international flair as an attention-grabbing piece in any space. The top lifts open to reveal ample storage for blankets, clothes, toys, and more. Doubling as an eye-catching coffee table or nightstand, this accent trunk brings both style and function to your abode.
Designer Advice:
Brighten up a neutral living area with this trunk, adding bold throw pillows and copper accents to tie the room together effortlessly.
Old Fashioned Antique Chest
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
Decorative Leather Antique Trunk
Household Essentials
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.
Dark Brown Antique Chest Trunk
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.
Maple Wood Antique Chest
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
Victorian Antique Trunk
Household Essentials
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.
Wooden Poplar Antique Chest
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.
Decorative Antique Chest
Decorative Antique Chest
Household Essentials
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.
Buying Guide
Chloe is a highly-regarded expert in all things vintage and antique. She’s excited to share her vast knowledge with readers and clients wishing to infuse their homes with a mixture of old-time warmth and modern comfort. In addition to her design work, Chloe regularly volunteers at her local community center, teaching DIY projects to adults and kids.
The easiest way to tell if a trunk is antique is to check when it was made: in fact, antique trunks must be at least a hundred years old and, if we want to get technical, they shouldn’t have been restored. Check with the seller the trunk’s origin and look for labels inside the trunk for its authenticity.
However, well-restored antique trunks are still a prestigious and valuable choice.
When it comes to lining antique trunks, you've got two options. The first uses wallpaper, which is a common choice but needs to be replaced sooner than the second option, which is fabric.
Fabric is recommended as it looks good and is also more durable than paper and easy to clean. When it comes to choosing a type of fabric, you can either opt for upholstery fabric that is stiff and prevents sagging and wrinkling over time or use cotton fabric with sheets of poster board attached to give the lining a crisp look around the edges.
The best way to maintain an antique trunk is by cleaning it regularly. You can start by vacuuming the inside and outside of the trunk and using a brush attachment to vacuum along the inner walls and corners of the trunk.
Vacuuming the exterior of the trunk is also recommended to get rid of hair, dust, and loose dirt. Before washing the inside of the trunk, use saddle soap in a bucket and warm water. However, if the inside of the trunk is lined with paper or other paper decorations, avoid using the warm water and saddle soap solution on it.
If you have an antique metal trunk, clean it using a mixture of one part water and one part vinegar in a spray bottle. If the interior of the trunk is lined with paper, gently clean it by spraying the water and vinegar solution on a clean cloth and wipe down gently.
Once you've cleaned, allow it to air dry completely to combat musty odors, and as the last step, leave a bowl of baking soda inside the truck trunk once it has dried and close the lid. The baking soda will sit inside the antique trunk overnight and eliminate any unpleasant odors.
The last step is optional, but you may choose to oil the wooden parts of the antique trunk with lemon oil.
