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Large Anglo-Indian Raj Reclaimed Teak & Iron Dome Top Storage Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautifully detailed 20th century Anglo-Indian storage trunk coffee or cocktail table. A
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20th Century Anglo Raj Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 18 in W 33.5 in D 63 in
Robert Marcius Casa Bique Tessellated Stone Trunk Box Coffee Table Chest
By Robert Marcius, Maitland Smith, Casa Bique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Robert Marcius for Casa Bique tessellated stone trunk coffee table. Item features coral colored
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 16.5 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
ANTiQUE BROWN LEATHER INNOVATION COMPANY WARDROBE STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE
Located in GB
, it dates to 1900-1920. Most use these as decorators pieces or coffee tables, they look interesting
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
H 40.95 in W 23.04 in D 16.54 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Leather Covered Camphor Wood Trunk / Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
decoration and brass detail.
Makes for an interesting and useful coffee table.
All original and recently
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 19.5 in W 42 in D 21 in
ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE WiTH REMOVABLE INTERNAL SHELF
Located in GB
hand dyed brown leather steamer trunk with original internals that can be used as a coffee table
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 14.18 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in
Primitive Antique Pine Painted Grain Blanket Chest Storage Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique painted grain storage chest. Made from pine with beautiful color. Mounted to wheels for ease of movement.
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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
H 17.5 in W 30.25 in D 17.75 in
Amazing French Hat Trunk or Coffee Table, Fully Restored
Located in Munich, DE
imitation crocodile printed leather and brass details.
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Dimensions: 80 cm x 52 cm and 26 cm tall.
Its bespoke wooden stand has been made in order to allow a coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
has been made in order to allow a coffee table use, reaching 40 cm high. And it could also be turned
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 75
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 75 cm suitcase is almost the largest and surely the most luxury one made by Louis Vuitton. It feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
1970 English Mahogany and Leather Trunk / Table by Doherty of London
By Edward Doherty & Son
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! From coffee table to foot of the bed, this English campaign style trunk is just
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Vintage 1970s Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 70
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 70 cm suitcase is almost the largest and surely the most luxury one made by Louis Vuitton. It feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Arts & Crafts Copper Studded Leather Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
for use as a coffee table.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Fine Hand Woven Stained Bamboo Trunk Coffeetable
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome and functional hand woven stained bamboo trunk newly waxed and having a marvelous warm
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Vintage 1960s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Hand Painted Chinese Export Trunk with European Landscape Scenes, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and larger size Chinese Export leather trunk with beautifully hand painted European
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Black Leather Steamer Trunk, Black Leather Blanket Box, Bedside Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, blanket boxes or coffee tables. And they also can be used as stools, as their frame is made of wood, they
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Vintage 1980s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 20.48 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Antique Chinese Woven Rattan Chest Trunk or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Chinese Woven Rattan Chest Trunk or Coffee Table
Offered for sale is a large early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Rattan, Wood
French Beige Striped Canvas Cabin Trunk as Coffee Table, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
clean and it can be used for storage or decorative purposes and also as coffee/ side table. Wheels are
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Steel
Country Farmhouse Style Mexican Double Lid Wooden Coffee Table Storage Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Country Farmhouse Style Mexican Double Lid Wooden Coffee Table Storage Trunk. Item features a
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Late 20th Century Country Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
French Trunk or Coffee Table in Black Canvas, Leather and Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful black canvas and leather trunk as coffee table / side table. France, 19th century.
This
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
ViNTAGE HAND ALUMINIUM & BROWN LEATHER AVIATOR COFFEE TABLE STORAGE TRUNK CHEST
Located in GB
hand hammered Aluminum & brown leather Aviation style coffee table trunk or chest
Please note the
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20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
H 17.33 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in
ViNTAGE HAND ALUMINIUM & BROWN LEATHER AVIATOR COFFEE TABLE STORAGE TRUNK CHEST
Located in GB
exact price
A very good looking piece, it can be used as a linen chest, coffee table or TV stand, it
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20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
H 16.93 in W 37.8 in D 23.82 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN LEATHER ELM & CANVAS STEAMER TRUNK CHEST COFFEE TABLE MUST SEE
Located in GB
used laying down as a coffee table of course which is what most people do, they make great conversation
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Elm
H 13 in W 31.3 in D 19.3 in
ViNTAGE HAND DYED AGED BROWN LEATHER STEAMER COFFEE SIDE END TABLE TRUNK CHEST
Located in GB
linens and more recently, as a wonderfully decorative coffee table
This piece has an amazing patination
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20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 16.15 in
Sublime 1844 Dated Hand Painted Swedish Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1844 dated hand painted Swedish trunk or
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Antique 1840s Swedish George III Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
H 19.1 in W 35.63 in D 23.23 in
Sublime 1797 Dated Hand Paitned Portugese Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1797 dated hand painted Portuguese trunk or
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Antique 1790s Portuguese George III Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
H 13.39 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
very elegant side table, coffee table or as a perfect nightstand.
It is so chic that it will draw
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
could be used as a very elegant side table, coffee table or as a perfect nightstand.
It is so chic that
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 24.41 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk , Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
coffee table.
Special order by Louis Vuitton in 2000's.
Its interior is "ivory" color and in perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Orange Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Courrier Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
perfect side table or coffee table .
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 31.89 in D 18.9 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
side table, coffee table or as a perfect nightstand.
It is so chic that it will draw attention wherever
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
1920s Goyard Trunk, 100 cm Goyard Steamer Trunk, Goyard Courrier Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
coffee table or a blanket chest.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
as a kind of closet when it is used vertically or as a spectacular kind of coffee table when it is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, Vuitton Trunk, 90 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
bed blanket trunk as well as a side table near a sofa or a coffee table.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Moynat Shoe Trunk, Moynat Trunk, 77 cm Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Checkers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
and very narrow, so it would be a perfect end of bed blanket trunk as well as a side table near a sofa
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 22.05 in W 30.32 in D 16.15 in
Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, 90 cm Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
very narrow, so it would be a perfect end of bed blanket trunk as well as a side table near a sofa or a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 35.83 in D 14.57 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
it has to be considering its age, around 100 years old.
Perfect to use as a coffee table, blanket
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
1960s Czech Metal Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
. Whether used as a coffee table, a quirky storage unit, or a standout piece in a vintage-themed décor, this
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Mid-20th Century Czech Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
be considering its age, around 100 years old...
Perfect to use as a coffee table, blanket box or side
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Courrier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
conversation piece in high end interiors as a coffee table, a side table or a blanket trunk.
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 22.84 in W 44.1 in D 21.66 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram , Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
photos.
It could be used as a very elegant coffee table or a blanket trunk.
Originally, this trunk by
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 18.51 in W 36.23 in D 21.26 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
table or a blanket trunk.
Originally, this trunk by itself is only 33 cm tall . But with its custom made
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 18.9 in W 35.83 in D 21.26 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 100 cm Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
its so special personality.
It could be used as a perfect coffee table, a side table or a blanket box
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Antique 1890s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 19.69 in W 39.77 in D 20.08 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
slats are printed Louis Vuitton
It could be used as a very elegant coffee table or a blanket trunk
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 18.9 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
used as a very elegant coffee table or a blanket trunk.
Originally, this trunk by itself is only 33 cm
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk
Located in Martlesham, GB
condition and ideal for use as a coffee table, circa 1860.
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Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Hardwood
16th Century Italian Buffet Trunk
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 16th Century buffet trunk from Italy, would make a great coffee table too!
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Antique 16th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
storage. It is clean and fresh.
It would be perfect as a coffee table.
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Goyard Wardrobe Trunk, circa 1920
By Goyard
Located in London, GB
that, if it was laid on it’s back, it would make a great coffee table.
We have kept the cotton lining
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Cabin Trunk from the 1930s
By Dale
Located in Eindhoven, NL
present. Also good to use as a coffee table.
Origin: U.S.
Maker: Dale, New York
Size: 62 cm x 56 cm x
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Vintage 1930s North American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
19th Century French Wardrobe Luggage Trunk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, it has one end handle strap only. Great as a coffee table. Measures: 39 3/4" W., 22 1/2" D., 15 1/2
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Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Zinc Steamer Trunks / Coffee Tables, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two polished zinc cabin travel trunks / coffee tables by Mossman, England, 1930s
They have
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20th Century English Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Iron, Zinc
Chinse Republic Era Solid Wood Trunk
Located in Somis, CA
A vintage solid wood trunk of the Chinese republic era, with original markings, dove-tail joinery
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20th Century Hong Kong Furniture
Materials
Brass
1800s Carved Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
finish. Spacious enough to hold many items and perfect to double as a coffee table or put at the foot of
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Antique Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Trunks and L...
Materials
Oak
Beige Canvas Cabin Trunk by Innovation
Located in Barcelona, ES
interior space is perfect for storage in any room as a pure decor or even a coffee table or side table
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century Antique Painted Flat Top Trunk
Located in Houston, TX
carry and move about. The flat top makes this trunk ideal to serve as a small coffee or side table table
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Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Steel Trunk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
lock with shaped backplates. Swing handles. Red painted interior. Ideal as a coffee table. 30 1/2" w
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Antique Late 19th Century Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
Large Teak British Campaign Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome British Campaign teak blanket chest or trunk which could also be used as a coffee table
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Mid-20th Century European Campaign Blanket Chests
Materials
Teak
19th Century Colonial Travelling Chest or Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
for the export of goods. Makes a great coffee table or accent piece.
The dimensions are:
Height: 50cm
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France
By Goyard
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
, console, blanket box or coffee table.
The trunk will be shipped in a wooden box.
* If the objects were
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Early 20th Century French Country Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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Trunk Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of trunk coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique trunk coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Trunk coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Trunk coffee tables made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Au Départ each produced beautiful trunk coffee tables that are worth considering.
Finding the Right Trunks and Luggage for You
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.
Questions About Trunk Coffee Tables
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
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