Vintage Trunk Used as Coffee Table

An oriental rug and neutral furniture lay a traditional foundation for this sitting room. A vintage trunk stands serves as a coffee table, and a marble fireplace warms up the space.

From: Nancy Snyder

Vintage Trunk Used As Side Table

A vintage trunk is given new life as a small side table, as seen on HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous.

Trunk-Style Coffee Table

Metal bodied and trimmed in leather, this steamer trunk inspired coffee table brings an industrial touch to this living room. Decorated with terrariums, a tray, and an antique box, the table serves as display as much as function.

Green Living Room With Vintage Trunk Coffee Table

An industrial shelving unit provides storage and display space in this green living room. The transitional sofa is topped with an assortment of throw pillows, while a vintage trunk stands in as a coffee table.

Vintage Trunk Coffee Table in Eclectic Living Room

HGTV's Design on Dime transformed this living room into a modern Americana masterpiece with a mix of vintage pieces and relaxed furniture. An old trunk functions as a coffee table, while floor lamps and a tall houseplant add dimension to the space. A sprinkling of details complete the look: printed throw pillows, terrariums and bold artwork.

Stainless Steel Trunk Coffee Table

This stainless steel trunk acts as a coffee table in this modern living room.

Rustic Tree Trunk Coffee Table

Atlanta designer Alice Cramer says to clear the clutter off of your coffee table and use varying heights to make the surface a showpiece. She styled this tree trunk coffee table with a taller potted plant and a small stack of coffee table books.

From: Alice Cramer

Rustic Trunk-style Coffee Table

Trunk-style coffee tables are not only stylish, but provide practical storage for toys, extra throws and pillows, a movie collection and anything that needs to be stored for a busy family. This rustic trunk-style coffee table is an easy build, but the result will have your friends thinking you're a pro woodworker!

From: Marian Parsons

Rustic Home with Coffee Table Trunk

When deciding what kind of coffee table to buy, it's important to think about what function it will serve, says designer Rachel Greathouse. In this case, an heirloom trunk serves a new use as storage and a coffee table in this rustic space.

Steamer Trunk Coffee Table in Gray Living Room

A steamer trunk coffee table is the centerpiece of this lovely gray living room.

Shabby Chic Living Room With Trunk Coffee Table

When creating a shabby chic look, it's easy to get carried away with accessories, decor and fabrics galore. When it comes to bulky furniture and accessories, less is more, especially in a shabby chic design. This shabby chic living room opts for soft white furniture and simple decor, allowing movement throughout the space.

Potted Plant on Rustic Tree Trunk Coffee Table

This potted plant creates some height atop a rustic coffee table. Atlanta designer Alice Cramer says coffee table heights should correspond to seating heights, and with lower seating trending, her coffee table heights average 10-14 inches.

From: Alice Cramer

Sunroom With Natural Light and Wooden Trunk Coffee Table

This light and bright sunroom features a wooden trunk that serves as a coffee table. Potted plants and candles add finishing touches.

Cozy Living Room with a Trunk-Turned-Coffee-Table

When you're looking for a coffee table, a great place to start is looking at pieces you have already and repurposing them, says Atlanta designer. This heirloom trunk now acts as a stylish and functional coffee table plus storage in this living space.

Gray Transitional Living Room With Leather Trunk Coffee Table

Gray walls and matching gray upholstered furniture allows the accessories to stand out in this living room. A horse painting is illuminated by a black tripod lamp with a cream lampshade. A brown leather trunk doubles as a coffee table and ottoman, contributing to the masculine design.

White Built-In Cabinets and Tree Trunk Coffee Table

Large built-in cabinets provide lots of storage for this living room; the molding on the front adds an unusual graphic element. Touches like the wood coffee table and mantel bring a gentle rustic feel to the space.

From: J&J Design Group

Vintage-Style Trunks for Living Room Side Tables

The unexpected use of a shipping crate as a side table gives this neutral living room vintage appeal. The cream sofa and blue throw pillows help pull the look together, making this transitional living room feel sophisticated and collected.

Vintage Room with Coffee Table and Mini Bar

Interior designer Jonathan Savage likes to use coffee tables that can serve multiple functions. This one serves as a small bar, with a tray with an ice bucket and glasses on one side. Then on the other side, a faux bois container on a pedestal adds height. "I don’t think a coffee table necessarily has to be home to coffee table books. You can set it up as a bar; you can set it up as a game table," he says.