A rustic trunk coffee table sits in front of a fireplace decorated with Fall decor. On the coffee table is a collection of wooden posts of various heights and small white pumpkins on top. A white rug with dark gray geometric patterns sits under the trunk and in front of a dark blue couch.
32 Trunk Coffee Table Ideas That Hold Clutter at Bay
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Published: November 9, 2020
Updated: December 6, 2023
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A coffee table is a prime spot to display knick-knacks and decor to pull your living room style together. You can make it into more of a statement by using a vintage trunk in order to mix the old and the new together and give your space a curated air. Best of all, a trunk coffee table with storage is the perfect place for you to hide extra blankets, board games, or toys out of sight.
There are trunk styles for all tastes, including antique, painted wood, and rustic looks to complement your interior design. We’ve pulled together the best selection of trunk coffee table ideas to spark your imagination. No matter your taste, there is a look to inspire you!
02 of Wood Beam Living Room with Black Rustic Trunk Coffee Table
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This living room showcases rustic wood beams on the ceiling and medium hardwood floors. A tufted brown leather sofa sits beneath a large window with a black rustic trunk coffee table in front.
03 of Rustic Trunk Coffee Table with Storage
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This cozy living room has a white couch with white throw pillows and a vintage light green armchair. In front of the couch is a rustic trunk coffee table with storage and a small white bouquet on top. A large mirror sits on the far wall.
04 of Gray Living Room with Vintage Wood Trunk Coffee Table
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This gray-toned living room has a fireplace with a shiplap wall feature and rustic wood mantle. The dark wood trunk coffee table sits in front of a gray couch and is decorated with candlesticks and a glass vase of flowers.
05 of Living Room with a Rustic White Trunk
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This living room contains a rustic white trunk coffee table decorated with a wood plate, books, candle, and plant. There are brown leather couches with white throw pillows and a light woven rug on the floor.
06 of Green Vintage Trunk Coffee Table
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This living room showcases a gallery wall of vintage signs wood frames. A large wood ceiling beam and traditional chandelier hang above a white l-shaped couch with throw pillows. A dark green vintage trunk coffee table with storage sits in front.
07 of White Trunk Coffee Table
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This living room features a rustic white trunk coffee table decorated with a woven basket, small flower arrangement and candle. It sits in front of an off-white couch with white blankets and throw pillows.
08 of White TV with a White Fireplace
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This living room features a rustic suitcase on a white rug laid on a warm wood floor. The white fireplace includes a brick inset rests underneath a white mantlepiece. A large screen tv with a white frame has been placed on the mantelpiece behind a leafy garland. A shelving unit filled with scales, glass jars, and candlesticks sits next to the fireplace.
09 of Woven Trunk Coffee Table
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This living room has a vertical shiplap wall and light hardwood floors. A gray couch and gallery wall with nature prints sits along the wall, while a woven trunk coffee table is in front. A dark-colored traditional patterned rug rests on the floor.
10 of Rustic Trunk Coffee Table
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This living room features a white slip-covered couch with a blue striped blanket and sage green and blue throw pillows. The couch sits under a large window and has a large wooden trunk with black metal fixtures in front. The floors are a medium brown hardwood.
11 of Back Porch Swing with Trunk Coffee Table
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This outdoor seating space has a pallet swing with white cushions and red throw pillows. A large vintage and light gray trunk sits in front of the swing. A black rocking chair is tucked into the corner.
13 of Traditional Living Room with Wood Trunk Coffee Table
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This living room features a large white couch with cozy throw pillows and blankets. A dark wood vintage trunk coffee table displays a wreath of greenery and candlesticks. The floor has a traditional patterned rug.
14 of Olive Green Trunk Coffee Table
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A cozy living room features a vintage, olive green trunk coffee table and hardwood floors. Light tan couches sit on either side with a set of vintage drawers on the far wall.
15 of Living Room with Low Trunk Coffee Table
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This farmhouse living room has a large white couch with a chaise against a white shiplap wall. An oval mirror with a wood frame hangs above the couch with two decorative light fixtures mounted on either side. In front of the couch is a low, gray wood trunk with a large plant on top.
16 of White, Wood, and Vintage Trunk Living Room
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This living room has a traditional brick fireplace with built-in bookcases and cabinets on both sides. The wood shelves and ceiling beam contrast with the white walls. A gray couch sits along one wall with a rustic trunk coffee table in front.
17 of Wood and Black Metal Trunk Coffee Table
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A trunk coffee table with storage sits on a white and black traditional rug in front of a large, white u-shaped couch. This living room also contains white built-in book cases and hardwood floors.
19 of Square Trunk Coffee Table
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A square trunk coffee table sits in the middle of this living room with brown suede couches on either side. It is decorated with green potted ferns, pillar candles, and a glass jug. A fireplace with dark wood mantle is on the far wall.
20 of White Trunk Coffee Table with Velvet Sofa
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A white trunk coffee table sits in front of a blue velvet tufted sofa. There is a large white ornately framed mirror hanging above the sofa. The floors are medium wood hardwood and a gold pouf is placed next to the sofa.
21 of Antique Trunk Coffee Table
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A wood square trunk coffee table sits in front of a white couch with brown and dark green throw pillows. This living room also features a rustic wood bookcase on the far wall and sisal rug.
22 of Wood Trunk Coffee Table
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This living room contains a white couch with several throw pillows in front of a dark wood trunk coffee table. These sit on a white and gray traditional rug. A green armchair sits in the corner of the room.
24 of Shiplap Loft with Rustic Trunk Coffee Table
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This farmhouse-inspired loft has a shiplap wall and a white slip-covered couch. A small rustic trunk coffee table sits in front of the couch on a white and black patterned rug.
25 of Vintage Trunk Coffee Table and Leather Loveseat
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A rustic trunk coffee table set with books and a jug with a leafy plant is the focal point of this living room. It rests on a traditional rug and in front of a light brown leather loveseat with a knitted blanket and throw pillows.
26 of Traditional Meets Modern Living Room
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This living room features a dark green sofa under a large window. A vintage wood trunk coffee table sits in front of the sofa underneath a traditional black metal chandelier. The opposite wall has a large vintage nature print with hooks for hats and scarves.
27 of Vaulted Livingroom with Vintage Trunk Coffee Table
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This living room has a vaulted ceiling with wood shiplap and wood trim. A vintage trunk coffee table sits between a low gray couch and two wood armchairs with white cushions.
28 of Rustic Coffee Table and Shiplap Living Room
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A dark wood trunk coffee table is displayed in this living room with a medium brown loveseat and white throw pillows. A large white fireplace with decorative mantle is along one rustic shiplap wall.
29 of Vintage Black Trunk Coffee Table
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This reading nook showcases a wall of white built-in bookcases along one wall. A vintage black trunk coffee table rests on a traditional rug in front of a tan and white love seat.
30 of Farmhouse Wall Decor Around Beige Sofas
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Beige slipcovered couch and beige Chesterfield sofa are seated around a light wood trunk coffee table perched on a brown vintage rug. White and gray farmhouse wall decor is mounted to the gray wall by the couches.
31 of White Living Room with Rustic White Trunk Coffee Table
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An all-white living room showcases a rectangular vintage white trunk coffee table with a green plant on top. There is white sofa with throw pillows and a off-white and dray botanical patterned rug on the floor.
32 of Vintage Trunk Coffee Table
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A large vintage trunk serves as a side table in this living room. On it rests a small plant and a black metal lamp. It sits next to a light brown suede armchair with a black and white plaid throw blanket and white fuzzy throw pillow.
