Steam trunk repurposed

Here is another antique steamer trunk restored and saved from the trash. I got this trunk from Delmarva Antiques right here in Laurel. Delmarva Antiques is now closed. A sad day for the antique community and especially the antique shoppers. I came to know Leeann and Russell Wells as hard workers and very friendly peopl

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In my Best of 2016 post, I mentioned how much I wanted to do another steamer trunk. One of my favorite clients read that post and enlisted me to makeover this old beauty she had been given from a family member. I love to think about where these trunks have traveled in their lifetime. Now it's needed to hold some blankets, so time for a makeover.

My Old Steam Trunk: Polishing Trunk Brass And Metal Parts

It's time to remove those old crappy worn out steam trunk handles. The one is severely dry rotted and the other one is completely broke. Once these handles are removed from the steam trunk I can finally finish sanding this thing. I love sanding :( Broken steam trunk handle, no repairing this, this thing has to go ! I purchased a tack puller from the local hardware store. At the store I shopped at they were mixed in with the screwdrivers. The tack puller only cost $5.97 and was well worth the…

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…

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

Vintage military trunk with original paint, true patina. The interior was cleaned and painted a light blush pink. Wood Mid century modern legs were added. Measurements 32” wide 29” tall 18” deep Shipping by Uship drivers May need assistance with unloading. Please allow time to set up shipping and delivery depending on location. Average time 2-3 weeks. Seller not responsible for shipping damage, but the Uship drivers all have fully insured shipping. Blanket wrapped, brought in to lower level…

My mother gave me my Great Grandmother's steamer trunk, which is about 120 years old. I wanted to just spruce it up and get rid of the musty smell. Mission acco…

Incredible steamer trunk makeover takes this vintage trunk from blah to bold!