Give some thought to buying an antique trunk for the house. Not only do they look great but their storage capabilities are huge.

The trunks that are used as decorative storage units in bathrooms and bedrooms used to be essential pieces of luggage on long journeys. The trunks were built to last, built to withstand the unavoidable knocks and bumps that occur during loading and unloading and whilst in transit.

Because the upper class were the ones who were more often able to afford the cost of travel, many trunks were beautifully adorned with detailed carving or engravings. Some were covered with rich leather finishes or were painted, sometimes by a noted artist.

Finding an antique trunk for sale, such as a dresser trunk or dome top trunks, will enable you to decorate a room in your house with a valuable piece of history as well as a means of gaining more storage space. A lot of vintage trunks and chests have rich stories behind them and it would be fascinating to find out the details about those who owned the trunk before you.