Old trunks

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…

Hello Friends! Hopefully all my north east readers are staying warm and cozy. We just experienced the biggest snowstorm in history here in Lancaster, PA. We are supposed to stay off the roads so I have been getting a ton of stuff done around the house including t

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

A thrift store trunk redo turned into a coffee table. The perfect weekend redo project for a budget. Trunk for blanket storage.

Vintage steamer trunks have so much character and charm, but they aren't very functional with a broken handle. Learn how to properly replace a leather handle. Instructions by Jenni of Roots and Wings Furniture. #rootsandwingsfurniture #leather #handle #leatherhandlerepair #furniturerepair #trunk #steamertrunk #vintage #steamertrunkmakeover

In December I was doing a little antiquing with a friend when I stumbled on a really great find….an 1895 steamer trunk for $60. It was in really good condition. Most trunks you find have to h…

How to restore an antique steamer trunk by refinishing the original pressed tin, painting the metal with a white wash finish and adding new wood.

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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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.