Monday, July 12, 2010

vintage steamer trunk

{image via design sponge}

I am in love with the idea of using a vintage steamer trunk as a fun alternative to the traditional side table. The best part? The trunk belonged to the homeowner's great grandmother and even has her name printed on the side. Stylish and sentimental... My favorite combination.

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  1. lizJuly 12, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    i love these people who use non-furniture as furniture. it never seems to work out as neatly for me.

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  2. GiovannaJuly 12, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    i was obsessed with using a steamer trunk as a coffee table and i found the coolest one at my local antique store, but it was more than 300 bucks and i'm kind of broke. plus, it was so old that i would have felt bad placing beer bottles and iced coffee on it. oh well. love the trunk as side table.

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  3. Jaime @ laviejaimeJuly 12, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Nice idea...now only I could have an LV trunk... :)

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  4. KerryJuly 12, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    I love that! My friend has a big old wine barrel that he picked up somewhere and put a glass top on it for a table. It rocks.

    (seriously though, that trunk has to be worth like five gazillion dollars)

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  5. CatJuly 12, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    What a fabulous idea! I love mixing setimental elements into decor...definatly adds a big dose of personality and love :)

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  6. MarieJuly 12, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Lovely!:D

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  7. MeghanJuly 12, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    I love that whole apartment.

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  8. ShelleyJuly 12, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    trunks make great side tables! we had one last year in my dorm. but i really like that one in the picture! i think the sentimental part is what i like about it too :)

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  9. Brianna ReneeJuly 12, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    I've always loved this idea too. My hubby & I have been on the lookout for a treasure chest for many years and I'm excited for all the decorating possibilities when we finally do find one!

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  10. ALFIEJuly 12, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    oh i love this! i seriously love this! been trying to track down an old trunk at an estate sale. this makes me want one even more!

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  11. LeahJuly 12, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Love that trunk! Amazing!

    P.S. I got the cart at a silent auction!

    Luvs!

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  12. AngieJuly 12, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    what you gonna do with all that junk? all that junk inside yo trunk?

    srsly. i love that trunk. can't wait til this wedding is over and we can start treasure hunting again.

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  13. Mrs TJuly 13, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    And I could store all my junk in it. Score!

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  14. kara lynnJuly 13, 2010 at 1:32 AM

    i have always wanted a trunk as a table. this design idea works with so many different themes. i love it

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  15. NikkiJuly 13, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    YEs! I love the look of an old trunk in the bedroom or living space. Restoration Hardware has a cool one that doubles as a media unit, you can keep your TV in there and one of the side rolls up! Very cool.


    xx
    Nikki

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  16. KellyJuly 13, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Wow that trunk is amazing, vintage LV, so beautiful!!

    <3 Kelly

    sourtang.com

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  17. thaisJuly 13, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    great idea! where can I get one? :)

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  18. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJuly 13, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Such a lovely look!

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  19. the southern hostessJuly 13, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    That is fabulous! Love it.

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  20. Jessica YuJuly 13, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Oh girl, if only I could get my hands on a vintage Louis haha! But serious right? I'm in love with boxes as side tables because I can hid stuff in it when guests come over ;)

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  21. LeahJuly 14, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    I want one too... I saw one in Goyard and I'm obsessed with it. xoxo

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  22. chelsea rebeccaJuly 14, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    i am in love with this idea!
    so cute!

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  23. My Owl BarnJuly 14, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    That's a great idea!

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  24. Tiffany KadaniJuly 14, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    I love this also! Makes me want to put love letter and quilts in them.

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