Description
Authentic Early 20th-Century Flat-Top Steamer Trunk – Vibrant Emerald Green & Brass
Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table | Vintage Green Metal & Wood Travel Chest
Bring a piece of historic travel elegance into your home with this stunning antique flat-top travel trunk (historically known as a steamer trunk or hutkoffer).
Dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century, this rugged chest features a beautifully preserved, rich green painted metal body reinforced by industrial iron bands and natural hardwood slats.
With its perfectly flat top surface, this versatile piece is ideal for use as a statement coffee table, a rustic foot-of-bed blanket box, or a character-filled storage chest for your living room.
Key Features & Design Details
Striking Ornate Hardware: The front is adorned with two beautiful, cloud-shaped antique brass lockplates featuring detailed textures and a gorgeous natural patina.
Heavy-Duty Construction: Outfitted with industrial black iron drop-handles on the sides and a recessed central pull handle for robust functionality.
Hardwood & Metal Reinforcements: Sturdy oak or pine slats run horizontally across the top and sides, secured by bright metal ribbon strips and heavy rivets.
Authentic Vintage Patina: Minor surface scrapes, light paint distressing, and subtle metal oxidation tell the story of its past travels while keeping the structure completely sound and stable.
Type: Flat-Top Steamer Trunk / Travel Chest
Era: Circa 1900–1930s
Materials: Sheet Metal, Hardwood Slats, Brass, and Iron Hardware
Color: Deep Emerald Green, Natural Wood, Brass Accent
Condition: Great vintage condition with authentic wear consistent with age. Structural integrity is excellent. (Sold as-is, keys not included).
Today, these chests are popular as decorative vintage pieces and are frequently used as: Coffee Tables (salontafel) or Storage Chests for blankets or toys
Measurements
W; 100cm . D. 46cm . H. 37cm
