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You Can Keep Everything From Your Blankets To Your Extra Clothes In A Stylish And Classic Steamer Trunk Coffee Table...What, you may ask, is a steamer trunk coffee table? First and foremost let me tell you what a steamer trunk is: A Steamer trunk is a trunk which was shallow enough to be stowed beneath the berth in the cabin of a steam ship. Back then they were used mainly for storage so their appearance was less than elegant (not something you'd want in your living room!). A steamer trunk coffee table is a coffee table that is built to resemble the old steamer trunks from yester-year. They are beautiful pieces, handcrafted of hard woods. They make excellent centerpieces and friends and neighbors who visit are guaranteed to take notice (they are growing in popularity today as people are starting to realize their beauty and functionality). Having the perfect one will add class, beauty, sophistication and functionality to any of your living spaces. What Exactly is a Steamer Trunk Coffee Table?
They first appeared in the late 1870’s . Originally known as flat-tops, most of them appeared in the years between 1880 and 1920. Most had either a flat or curved top, that was canvas, leather or patterned paper covered. (The Oak Steamer Trunk with a curved top, pictured here, is available at amazon.com). So as you can probably imagine, the coffee table versian has a curved or flat top (for coffee tables, you’d want a flat-top – you don’t want your drinks sliding off onto the floor!) and a canvas, leather, or patterned paper covered top. Why Purchase a Steamer Trunk Coffee Table?
First, if you do plan on purchasing one for yourself, try and purchase one that is made of a hardwood and has a hardwood top. Most have a patterned paper, canvas, or leather top. These are not the materials you would want on a coffee table. (The SEI Pyramid Cocktail Steamer Trunk is an example of a beautiful hardwood trunk, it's pictured here). They’re not durable enough to put drinks on it, to serve hors d’ hoeurvres to guests or to have children play games on. They just wouldn’t hold up. Secondly, make sure it fits in with your current home décor. Nothing is worse than receiving your steamer trunk coffee table and finding out that it’s too big, the wrong color, the wrong design, or its too small. Find the one that will fit best with your other furnishings. Purchasing one is a great idea. They are very stylish and can really add a touch of elegance to any room. Not to mention their incredible functionality. If you’re running out of space to store things in your current home or apartment you can always put it in your coffee table. The trunk holds a lot of extra stuff: Extra throws, blankets, toys, magazines, books, clothes, shoes, or anything else you are running out of room for. Just close the lid and it’s all taken care of.
Why Purchase a Steamer Trunk Coffee Table Online?
Two reasons: Less hassle, less stress, and less expensive! Buying a steamer trunk coffee table online saves you from a lot of hassle. First, it's delivered right to your door! You don’t have to even leave the house. Just point, click, and purchase. (Point, click, and purchase to have the beautiful Magnussen Alexandra Collection Bombe coffee table, pictured here, delivered right to your door. ). Some online retailers will even set it up in your home for free! Secondly, most online coffee tables are cheaper. Why would it be cheaper online than a furniture store near you? Because online retailers don’t have the same expenses as your local furniture store. Your local furniture store has to use a lot of room to showcase their furniture. The online retailer can use their extra room to store more coffee tables. This means more selection for you. Also, your local furniture store has to employ salespeople (pushy, overbearing salespeople). Your online retailer doesn’t have any salespeople. They let their tables sell themselves! So purchasing a steamer trunk coffee table online is a good idea for three major reasons: Less hassle, less stress and less expensive! Our Recommended Steamer Trunk Coffee TablesThese tables are from All Coffee Tables:Pulaski Espaigne Cocktail Table Magnussen Alexandra Collection Bombe Coffee Table Magnussen Calcutta Bombe Cocktail Table Pulaski Conquistador Cocktail Table These tables are from Coffee Tables Galore: Cinnamon Bay Trunk Coffee Table Mackie Classic Leather Coffee Table These beautiful steamer trunks are from Amazon Leave The Steamer Trunk Coffee Table Page To Go Home Go To The Wooden Coffee Tables Page Go To The Storage Coffee Table Page Go To The Functional Coffee Tables Page Go To The Coffee Table Chest Page
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