Old trunks

Have you ever passed up a piece of furniture that you thought was beyond help? You might change your mind after seeing this poor sad little trunk

Ever since I did a research deep-dive on my mysterious ancestor George Roderic McClellan (1848-1912), I have been curious to learn more about his time spent in Denver, Colorado in the 1870s. I had discovered that he was a co-owner …

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.

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.

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I bought this trunk from a junk dealer in Rimrock, Arizona. It was perfectly junky, distressed and rustic. Just what I wanted!! It served me graciously as an en…

Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps

This ornately crafted, Vintage Trunk Chest, is larger than most. A spectacular steamer trunk or antique trunk, it’s not only beautiful, but serves very well as an antique storage trunk. As a travel trunk or travel chest, it traveled the world. It's now ready to be your treasure chest or treasure trunk, vintage storage trunk. An antique storage trunk, at its most ornate, home décor storage one could get. These vintage trunk chests also make great keepsake gifts. I have many other vintage…

How paint and some TLC make a huge improvement in this antique trunk makeover. Add some shelf liner on the inside to give it a pop of color.

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…