Arhaus Martin Leather Steamer Trunk Coffee Cocktail Table With Drawers on Stand

Description

The Arhaus Martin coffee table is a stunning modern rendition of Victorian era steamer trunks. Beautiful brown leather with nickel riveted wooden trim. Includes one over sized drawer and a top compartment for accessory storage. Rests upon a removable black base. MSRP $2600

Steamer trunks (named after their location of storage in the cabin of a steam ship, or "steamer") which are sometimes referred to as flat-tops, first appeared in the late 1870s, although the greater bulk of them date from the 1880–1920 period. They are distinguished by either their flat or slightly curved tops and were usually covered in canvas, leather or patterned paper and about 14 inches (36 cm) tall to accommodate steamship luggage regulations. There has been much debate and discourse on what these types of trunks are actually called. In some old catalogs, these trunks were called "packers", and the "steamer" trunk actually referred to a trunk that is often called a cabin trunk. An orthodox name for this type of trunk would be a "packer" trunk, but since it has been widely called a steamer for so long, it is now a hallmark of this style.

Cabin trunks, which are sometimes called "true" steamer trunks, were the equivalent of today's carry-on luggage. They were low-profiled and small enough to fit under the berths of trains or in the cabin of a steamer, hence their name. Most were built with flat tops and had inner tray compartments to store the owner's valuables deemed too precious to keep stowed away in the baggage (luggage) car or ship's hold.

Condition

Very Good Antiuqe Condition; finish wear to back edge of top.

Dimensions

19" x 25" x 51"h