Color does the work on this one: a blue body under a brown curved lid, with floral painting across the front. Chinese fir and MDF form the shell, 23.5 inches wide and 16 high, and a metal latch holds the domed top closed over seasonal clothing or spare pillows.
The top arches instead of lying flat, the profile associated with old steamer chests, and a metal latch at the front holds it shut. A curved lid rules out stacking objects on top, which keeps the trunk looking like a decorative piece rather than a shelf, and makes the contents feel put away.
Blue paint over the body with a floral motif and a contrasting brown lid gives the trunk an antique presence that plain wood cannot match. It reads as a found object in vintage, rustic, and transitional rooms, supplying color to a neutral bedroom corner or an entryway that needs one strong note.
Chinese fir wood carries the structure while MDF handles the detailing, with metal accents at the corners and edges. Since these decorative pieces are made by hand, the exact shade and the placement of the floral work vary from one trunk to another, so the item received may differ slightly from the photograph.
Weathered multi-colored trunk, 29 inches long, closing with an anchor clasp over board games and blankets.
Large antiqued chest with a natural wood finish, 24.75 inches wide, built for blankets and seasonal clothing.
