Storage Trunks and Trunks

1.Steamer trunks were virtually the official luggage of the late 19th Century, packed with clothes and other belongings for long journeys overseas. Featuring flat or slightly curved tops, metal corners, and riveted straps and banding, a steamer trunk is a gorgeous evocation of the Victorian era's love of travel.

2.Footlockers were commonly used by sailors to store their personal belongings, not just their footwear. The word "footlocker" derives from the fact that these storage trunks were usually kept at the foot of a bed. However, their smaller size has made footlockers into versatile modern storage solutions. NCAA sports fans and soon-to-be-freshman students will love our selection of collegiate trunks.

3. Like books on display within a bookcase, the contents of a storage trunk can be a significant part of its function and charm. For example, if it's in a study or reading room, you could fill your storage trunk with travel narratives, old Baedeker guidebooks, or National Geographic magazines. Storage trunks could also house quilts, clothing, or keepsakes.

4.The distinctive appearance of antique storage trunks inevitably makes them a focal point no matter where they're placed within a room. Take advantage of this visual strength by using antique trunks in a dual capacity as tables or benches, or by positioning a storage trunk set as the centerpiece of a living room, bedroom, or patio.

5.Though old-world charm is certainly part of their appeal, decorative trunks shouldn't be confined solely to rooms with more traditional decors. Wicker trunks look right at home in a variety of contemporary settings. The unornamented style and slightly distressed finish of a decorative trunk is a good match for shabby chic, country, cottage, and rustic-themed rooms.

6.Beautiful as they are, storage trunks are also eminently practical and functional furniture items. Stackable storage trunks are a smart choice for studio apartments or similarly cramped spaces that are lacking in closet space. Trunks can be used as end tables, small dressers, and coffee tables, or as the romantic repositories of a globetrotter's prized souvenirs.

7. Remember your first dorm room? Yikes. College trunks squeeze much-needed storage space and a healthy dose of school spirit into your student's everyday life. Ideal for bedding, personal items, and even "books," a college trunk is a daily necessity in the life of a budding future grad.

8. Trunk coffee tables provide a single solution to the many needs of your living space. A sturdy, finished top will display your favorite photos and carry a drink for your guests, while ample storage inside hides the rest of your busy room. The classic look and feel of a trunk coffee table ties the whole piece - and the whole room - together.