Turning a steamer trunk into a trunk coffee table is a simple matter. In fact, it is so simple all that is required is placing the trunk in the lounge room in front of the sofa. By putting the trunk in such a position you are basically proclaiming it a coffee table and no one will argue with you.

When it comes to using trunks for storage we are somewhat spoiled for choice with many a storage trunk, both old and new, making themselves available in a range of different sizes to suit whatever needs to be housed.

The usual type of trunk that most of us might think of is a wooden trunk with the cedar trunk providing the greatest protection from insect damage. When you store clothes and other fabrics in trunks you are potentially going to be storing them for long periods of time so you will want to be confident that the contents are going to come out in the same quality that they went in.

Large Storage Trunks

Storage trunks have been used for many years in the bedroom as a valuable place to store Manchester items such as sheets, blankets and pillows. These trunks may span the width of the bed or at least a good proportion of the width. It is common to find these trunks as raw wood design, giving you the opportunity to stain and lacquer them to your own requirements.

Large storage trunks such as blanket chests have been in use not only as valuable storage containers that house blankets and linen out of season, but they have also been used to collect valuables for later use. In these cases they are known as hope chests and were bought for young girls to store away items that they would need when they were married and moved out of home. This is a tradition that is still practiced today in some cultures.

Large storage trunks may have orignally been used as the primary luggage item for long distance travel. These trunks invariably contained entire wardrobes and were used over a period of months while on long voyages or overland travel. They are heavy containers that are more commonly seen today tucked in a corner filled with all kinds of valuables.

Wooden Storage Trunks

The most common materials used for storage trunks have traditionally been wood, although other materials such as metal and leather have also been used as an exterior. Wood such as oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany and pine have all provided the exterior shell of these trunks although the interior is usually lined with cedar. Cedar lined trunks are the norm as a protection against unwanted pests such as moths and other insects that will feed off the linen contained within otherwise.

Wood has long been recognised as a material that not only provides a reliable and durable exterior for boxes and trunks but it is also light enough to allow the trunks to be picked up and carried if required. For this reason many chests and trunks are still created using it.

Metal Storage Trunks

Another popular material has been metal and metal storage trunk also provide a strong protective coating. Not quite as commonly seen as wood trunks, metal such as aluminum and steel means that the contents are going to be well protected.

Metal storage trunks are making their way into the modern furniture scene at a higher frequency than in the past. It is a material that can easily be colored to provide more of a decorative feature. A decorative metal trunk will give extremely good protection from the usual knocks that come with transporting items from place to place.

Trunk Travel

There may be a palce for storage trunks in travel again due to the amount of storage they can actually hold and also due to the compact nature in which the contents can be held. Many people would much rather taking a single item of luggage rather than a series of 3 or 4 bags.

There are many different types of valuable storage trunks available here on display at trunks and chests. Follow the links to see how you can buy a steamer trunk, a cedar hope chest, wardrobe trunks and even wicker trunks.

Rare and beautiful oak blanket chests are available below in an assortment of conditions and textures. Find an antique or vintage oak blanket chest or, jsut as likely, you might find a more modern or contemporary chest.

An oak blanket chest may refer to the exterior of the chest with many oak blanket chests featuring cedar lining to ensure the contents remain protected from insect damage.

Six Board Oak Blanket Chest    US $795.00

Antique Country Oak Blanket Box Chest Coffer    US $751.11

17thC Design Oak Floral Inlaid Blanket Box Chest Coffer    US $1,399.55

Louis Philippe Oak Cedar Lined Chest Hope Blanket New    US $395.95

17thC Restoration Period Oak Blanket Box Chest Coffer    US $1,323.89

17thC Design Carved Oak Blanket Box Chest Coffer    US $999.68

17C Design Carved English Oak Blanket Box Chest Coffer    US $1,075.33

17thC Antique Oak Rustic Blanket Box Chest Coffer    US $1,323.89

Quartersawn Oak Hall Bench Blanket Chest    US $499.00

17C Antique Signed Carved Oak Blanket Box Chest Coffer    US $1,723.76

Antique oak primitive blanket box chest excellent solid    US $199.99

Miniature Oak Blanket Chest Salesman Sample c1900 1920    US $29.99

Blanket chests are perfect for storing linen and other bedclothes but are just as suitable for the long-term storage of clothes and other items. Many of the blanket chests for sale here come complete with a lock so the chest may be secured.

Related Chests and Trunks For Sale

Cedar Blanket Chests      Cherry Blanket Chests         Oak Hope Chests        Steamer Trunks

Not only is it a valuable storage piece that looks good, it is a handy place to sit while dressing or when tying shoelaces and the like. These boxes are sturdy items that will withstand heavy use, not that they tend to get a great deal of use on a daily basis.

Blanket chests are available in all kinds of finishes from the traditional oak blanket chest to the cedar chest that many people might know better as hope chests. More striking versions are available in a cherry exterior or there is the old favourite, the pine chest. What you find in a lot of cases is that although the exterior of the chest may be oak, the interior has been made from cedar as a way of protecting the clothes or linen that is stored inside from pests.

Cherry blanket chests for sale here

As mentioned above, blanket chests are also better known as hope chests and they are bought for younger children as a way of allowing them to store items that will be needed as they grow older. Traditionally the hope chest contained all of the items a little girl might need once she gets married and moves out of home.

As with all other kinds of trunks and chests that are widely available for sale, you can also find a wide range of antique blanket chests in just about every antique store in the country. For those who cannot locate an authentic antique blanket chest they are also manufactured to look as though they are older. Make sure you check the craftsmanship to confirm that the chest has been constructed properly with solid joins and attention to detail that will reassure you that the chest will last for many years.

When looking at rustic blanket chests for that old style country feel you may want to visit the various types of authentic manufactured styles such as Amish blanket chests and shaker blanket chests. The traditional Mission blanket chest is another style that you might want to look for when you are visiting the various quality antique stores.

For an interesting finish you may go for something a little more decorative. It is not uncommon to find hand painted hope blanket chests with floral designs on the front. This may be a little too much for your taste and you would rather look for a carved blanket chest. A great alternative is to take a plain blanket chest in any wood such as oak or walnut or cherry and have a personal design carved into it for you. If you choose a talented carver you will end up with a meaningfully designed chest that has been customized to your specifications and could now be classed as a piece of art.

Something to look out for when visiting antique stores are carved blanket chests depicting scenes or meaningful designs. Learning more about these chests before you buy them will help you work out what type might be a bargain and which ones you should steer clear of.

The blanket chest is a collectible item that looks appealing and, depending on the history behind it, is often widely sought after.

No matter whether the blanket chest you are looking for is in a raw state, is upholstered or has been given the most burnished shine they all remain extremely useful pieces of furniture. They belong in all homes both for their visual appeal and the storage space they provide. They rival in popularity trunks such as steamer trunks.

Chests For Sale

Cedar Blanket Chests      Cherry Blanket Chests         Oak Hope Chests        Oak Blanket Chests

Buy a bombe chest from the following selection.

Pair of Swedish Bombe Chests or Bedside Tables    US $2,975.00

Bombe Chest Travertine top    US $399.00

Light Walnut Empire Bombe 5 Drawer Dresser Chest    US $898.00

Light Walnut Empire Bombe 9 Drawer Dresser Chest    US $1,263.00

Distressed White Bombe Dresser Chest    US $873.00

Camphor Burl Bombe Chest Dresser    US $1,127.00

Stunning LARGE 48 Louis XIV Style Bombe Commode Chest    US $1,950.00

Cherry Bombe Chest of Drawers End Table Nightstand    US $459.00

Modern Contemporary Bombe Chest Console Table Bombay    US $788.00

Italian Tuscan Burl Bombe Chest or Commode    US $995.00

The various types of bombe chests you might be looking for here include bombe chest nightstands, bombe chests with marble tops, bombe chest vanity, bombe chest wardrobe, bombe chest of drawers, black bombe chests, white bombe chests, wood bombe chests, antique bombe chests.

Get more information about bombe chests.

Make a selection from the diverse types of trunks: antique steamer trunks, footlockers, flat topped trunks, leather steamer trunks, wardrobe steamer trunks, oak steamer trunks, wooden steamer trunks, vintage steamer trunks and new steamer trunks.

Antique Hartman TripLex Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Decals    US $125.00

Antique Steamer Trunk For Doll    US $50.00

Rare Antique Steamer Trunk Vintage Wooden Trunk    US $36.00

Antique Steamer Chest Wood Immigrant Trunk Italy Labels    US $99.99

Old Steel Railway Steamer Trunk Travel Storage Luggage    US $350.00

OLD BALDWIN STEAMER TRUNK W FRENCH LINE SHIP STICKERS    US $99.99

1800s ANTIQUE STEAMER TRUNK LARGE    US $195.00

ANTIQUE EARLY 1900S STEAMER TRUNK DOME TOP NICE    US $145.00

Fabulous steamer trunk w storied history    US $499.00

Antique steamer trunk very old very decorative    US $199.95

9 ANTIQUE STEAMER TRUNK BARREL KEYS    US $52.00

Antique Russian Tea Tin Box Steamer Trunk circa 1900s    US $19.99

Find out more about steamer trunks and leather steamer trunks, or head back to the front page to find out the many other types of trunks available for sale.

Map chests are wooden with many drawers. They have flat tops some tops open up so you can store items in them then drawers down the front. They come in different colors white, brown, black, maroon really any color.

Choose a map chest from the range for sale below.

Oak Map Chest or Document File Coffee Table    US $1,575.00

Arts Crafts Mission Oak Map Chest or File    US $995.00

Oak Stacking Map Chest or Document File 15 Drawers    US $2,450.00

The most common uses for Map Chests are office and home use. Some like to use the smaller chests as furniture they can be used as tables for your living room, with the drawers for storage. Other home uses are toy boxes they are nice and spacious for your children’s things, but the number one use for these chests is actually a dresser.

You can store oversized papers for work projects or keepsakes from your children. Office use is mainly for either filing cabinets or for decoration. When making these chests the workers use beautiful wood. Each map chest is unique in there own little way. My opinion is if you are looking for a nice piece of furniture for your office or home, go for a map Chest.

You will be so happy with what you have and when others see it they will compliment you on it want one also.

Take a look at some of the leather steamer trunks for sale from the selection displayed below.

Vintage Sole Leather 1892 Steamer Trunk Eagle Lock Rare    US $699.00

vintage LEATHER TOGGLE STEAMER TRUNK COAT WOOD FREE S    US $16.00

Vintage Steamer Trunk Leather Handle with Hardware    US $7.99

vintage BR LEATHER WOOD TOGGLE STEAMER TRUNK COAT CLASP    US $19.00

vintage 1 LEATHER WOOD TOGGLE STEAMER TRUNK COAT CLASP    US $19.00

Antique Genuine Leather Steamer Trunk Handle Set Black    US $9.99

These days leather steamer trunks are still prized possessions but more for their value today and their look as exceptional pieces of decorative furniture. One of the most valuable uses for one of these trunks is as a coffee table. Sitting in the middle of a spacious lounge room, a leather steamer trunk coffee table will provide a focal point that the rest of the room can be based around.

In a lot of cases the leather that is added to the steamer trunk can make it look more impressive. Leather straps and handles can be used to offset the rest of the trunk to add elegant or functional detail work.

There is an even larger selection of steamer trunks of all sizes and shapes to choose from when you visit the steamer trunks page.

A light plastic toy chest is a cheaper option to a wooden toy chest and while it may not seem to be as sturdy it still provides you with a strong option for holding a good deal of toys.

Here are just a few of the plastic toy chests for sale. Select one to get more detailed information.

Plastic Toy Pirate Treasure Chest 19in x 135in x 14    US $44.99

28 PC PIRATES PLASTIC TOYS SET MEN SHIP CHEST NEW    US $9.99

Plastic Canvas Fashion Doll Pattern COUNTRY TOY CHEST    US $.99

PLASTIC CANVAS PATTERN SANTAS TOY CHEST ORNAMENT    US $1.59

Plastic Canvas Pattern FD Country Hearts Toy Chest    US $1.50

Country Hearts Toy Chest Barbie Plastic Canvas Pattern    US $1.77

If you are after a practical unit for storing toys that is easy to access, comes in a great range of colors and is capable of holding a large number of toys a plastic toy chest is the perfect solution.

One of the best known makers of plastic toy chests is Little Tikes. Little Tikes toy chests are available in large storage box versions or as more sporting themed (such as a football shape) and the range of colors are bright and varied, perfect for an active imagination.

There are many different types of toy chests available to choose from that will meet every need available from the decorative to the more practical. Take a look at the many different choices by visiting the Toy Chests page.

A pirate toy chest is a great way to embellish what might otherwise be a simple wooden chest. It can be used for providing plenty of storage but, more importantly, it can also help to prompt the imagination with some fine stories involving the high seas and hidden treasure.

Take a look at the selection of pirate toy chests for sale below.

LG WOODEN TREASURE CHEST wood toy pirate box chests    US $24.99

Plastic Toy Pirate Treasure Chest 19in x 135in x 14    US $44.99

28 PC PIRATES PLASTIC TOYS SET MEN SHIP CHEST NEW    US $9.99

PIRATES CHEST TREASURE CHEST TOY CHEST ALL WOOD    US $80.00

DISNEY PIRATES PLAYSET JACK SPARROW DEADMANS CHEST TOY    US $19.95

Playmobil toy Pirate Figure and toy Treasure Chest    US $7.99

NEW PIRATE CHILDRENS KIDS TOY BOX TREASURE CHEST WOODEN    US $183.88

Guidecraft Pirate Treasure Chest Toy Box G83701    US $155.40

Unlike a real pirate chest the toy chest should come equipped with safety hinges to ensure the lid doesn’t pose a risk to the safety of the children when they lean in to get their toys out. But the chest will come with handles and many of them are decorated with hand-painted pictures that are unmistakably pirate-like.

For other types of toy chests and with a large range of toy chests for sale, please visit the Toy Chests page.

Take a look at the range of Little Tikes Sort ‘n Store Toy Chests for sale.

Little tikes Nascar tire toy box chest    US $48.00

Little Tikes Classic Racing Tire Toy Chest    US $49.99

Little Tikes Giant Toy Chest Pink    US $55.99

Little Tikes Giant Toy Chest blue    US $55.99

Little Tikes Sort n Store Toy Chest    US $59.99

NEW Little Tikes Primary Colors Toy Chest XL Storage    US $74.99

Little Tikes Racing Tire Toy Chest    US $49.99

Little Tikes Giant Toy Chest Blue Toy Box NEW NIB KIDS    US $62.95

This is a light-weight toy box that is easy to move around as needed. The bright colors are perfect for smaller children as they appeal to their sense of fun and the durable plastic material is easy to clean and robust enough to withstand the day to day abuse that comes with standing in a play room.

As an added safety aspect the lid can be removed to ensure that little children won’t become trapped inside the box. There are no fears that a lid that slams closed will harm a young child because it is light.

This is the kind of toy chest that looks perfectly at home in a child’s bedroom or in a play room or rumpus room. It’s capability for a lot of storage will make it a winner for parents and the bright colors make it a winner with the kids.

If the Little Tikes toy chests don’t appeal to you there are many other types available on the Toy Chests page.