Old trunks

Toying with antiques can be a perplexing topic. With antiques being so delicate and brittle, it is easy to end up causing permanent damage to your piece while t

Refinishing this classic old steamer trunk took a lot of work. After stripping the old paper lining the interior, we stained and polyurethaned the wood to a beautiful finish. The green canvas exterior was in good shape. But the straps needed to be replaced with old belts. The exterior wood was stained and the exterior brass accents were painted with Gold Leaf Rub n’ Buff.

If you've ever wondered how old that antique trunk you found at the flea market is, this guide is for you. Trunks are often passed down through generations, making it hard to determine their age by looking at them. However, there are a few ways you can tell how old a trunk is. Learn about some historical research tricks you can try to help date your antique trunk.

Check out this upcycle idea to turn an old trunk into a coffee table with storage. This DIY wooden chest makeover project is perfect if you're decorating on a budget so check out the before and after photos. #diy #trunk #coffeetable

Old steamer trunk painted by my grandmother

The trunk is now finished! This one was the "linen" one as it has been covered with this fabric more than 10 years and the reason was to hide the ugly materia…

Old steamer trunks were a mainstay of a bygone era and can still be found in many antique stores and attics today. This is a guide about finding the value of an old trunk.

The very first project we ever took on was an old trunk that we stumbled upon at my uncle’s house. Looking back, it was somewhat of a turning point for us. Prior to this, we had wandered thro…

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If you're looking for a creative end table or coffee table for your living room then you'll love this upcycled old trunk makeover idea. Using some chalk paint she complete transformed this old trunk into an expensive high end table for her living room on a budget.

We turned these old worn out trunks beautiful again with an easy new patina finish in just one day. #Sponsored #ModernMasters #Patina

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Incredible steamer trunk makeover takes this vintage trunk from blah to bold!

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