Steamer trunk ideas repurposed

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

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

Do you know what an steamer trunk is? I had no idea what a steamer trunk was until a friend gave me his trunk to refinish. Honestly, this furniture flip was a l…

Follow this step-by-step DIY cedar lining tutorial to repurpose a vintage trunk or make your own cedar chest.

Clean or restore an old steamer trunk by airing it out outside, vacuuming it, and then lightly wiping it off with water or vinegar. Tack in loose hardware.

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

Got this trunk on the side of the road. Too beat up to sell as is, too big to sell at my shop...Too good to pass up. It took me a few months to figure out what…

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.