Reviving an old steamer trunk, although damaged, is an operation to everyone. Finishing rustic appearance milled trendy, it’s your choice.

Old Trunk

The small objects and antiques have become trend. Fans are likely to hunt around the flea markets, from the sunny days, in search of the object that will fly their heart. Among the most sought after furniture, are the desks of school, the kitchen cupboards, stools and wooden trunks for traveling.

Sometimes these objects are stored in a forgotten attic, garage or basement and sometimes we discover them during a move. Very often, they are in poor condition and restoring them can be difficult. Their renovation is yet within reach of any amateur handyman, cheaply and without special expertise.

The origin of old trunks

The trunks have been around for centuries, but their use has grown mostly from 1840-1850 with the advent of the railway. They came in various shapes and sizes. The lids could be flat or curved brass fittings or ordinary iron. They were made in light wood (poplar, pine, etc.) That can withstand pressures and shocks, or deform without breaking. Other wood “noble” as the oak chests were restricted to being housed on foot houses.

What differentiates the trunks that can be found in our attic or flea market is essentially the finish. The quality of the fittings or locks, hinges reinforcements but also outside, they were covered with decorative paper or canvas and imitation leather, often within a protective paper or even fabric.

Today, these restored trunks are decorative but also useful because they can store all kinds of objects.