We have an extensive list of steamer trunks for sale here at Trunks and Chests, many of them come from the Victorian era, although other eras are covered too. Whether you are after an original steamer or one that has been restored, the craftsmanship that is on display is impressive to say the least.

These days steamer trunks are popularly used as blanket boxes and with a careful restoration job, the wood can be brought back to its original glory for a fashionable storage option.

Buy a Jenny Lind or Louis Vuitton steamer trunk and you are buying a piece of history that will undoubtedly become a talking point in your house.

Select a steamer trunk from these trunks available for sale.

HUGE Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Vaudeville Actor MUST SEE    US $255.00

Antique steamer trunk very old very decorative    US $249.95

Decorator Persian Rug Steamer Trunk Coffee Table    US $699.00

Sailing Ship Motif WOOD TRUNK Steamer NEW    US $49.99

antique steamer trunk circa 1899metal with 3 locks    US $1,000.00

AMERICAN GIRL DOLL SAMANTHA STEAMER TRUNK    US $99.99

LARGE 10 Lid Stay Hardware Antique Steamer Trunk Chest    US $11.99

Brass Lid Lift Hardware Antique Steamer Trunk Chest    US $7.00

♥ Silver Lock Keys Antique Steamer Trunk Chest ♥    US $13.99

♥ Brass Lock Keys Antique Steamer Trunk Chest ♥    US $13.99

Steamer trunks first began appearing in the 1870s and were referred to as flat-top trunks, and while the type of steamer we may imagine has a flat top, steamers were also manufactured with slightly domed or rounded tops too.

They were popular with shipping and transport companies because they were easily stacked and stored in the luggage holds and compartments in ships and trains. Another name that was given to steamers was packers due to this stackability.

Steamer trunks these days make stunning features in bedrooms as footlockers or in lounge rooms used as centerpiece coffee tables. Their dual role of decorative pieces and valuable storage containers make them much sought after furniture items.

Some of the more highly renowned steamer trunk manufacturers from the 1800s and early 1900s include Jenny Lind, Louis Vuitton, Haskard Brothers, Oshkosh, Seward Trunks and Goyard just to name a very few.

Steamer trunks are only a small part of the range of Trunks and Chests available here.

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