Antique Steamer Trunk with Toile Accent Exterior

This distinctive antique steamer trunk, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, showcases a striking Toile de Jouy paper covering featuring classic black and white pastoral scenes. The graphic print contrasts boldly with the black painted metal banding, creating a unique visual appeal that differs from standard vintage luggage. Embracing a true aesthetic, the exterior is heavily distressed with visible paper loss, peeling, staining, and discoloration consistent with its age. While the trunk retains its sturdy form and intact side handles, please note that several rivets securing the metal banding are missing in instances (see listing photos closely). The interior features a vibrant red and gold embossed paper lining; however, this appears to be a later addition and not original to the trunk. This character-filled piece would serve perfectly as a vintage coffee table, vignette accent, or decorative storage chest for those who appreciate authentic historical wear.

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch):
Exterior - 26 inches in length x 15 inches front to back x 16 inches in height
Interior storage space (not including lid) - 24.24 inches in length x 14 inches front to back x 11 inches in depth

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VINTAGE & ANTIQUE
Vintage and antique items are pre-owned and aged goods. In most cases, we do not clean or polish any items that come into our shop. Once you remove an item's traces of age and patina it's not something you can reverse, so we leave those activities up to the buyer. We do not disassemble found art from their frames unless it is necessary to differentiate a print from an original piece of art. Vintage prints purchased from this shop could originate from any print media (e.g., magazines, books, photographs, art prints, etc.). We try our best to describe items accurately and disclose any and all flaws and imperfections. Please refer to pictures as a visual description. We want to make sure you are happy with your purchase so, please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have prior to checkout.

SHIPPING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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