STORAGE TRUNKS

Wicker Storage Trunks in Small, Medium and Large Sizes

The range spans three broad sizes. Smaller trunks (around 50 to 60cm wide) suit a hallway or end-of-bed position and hold a duvet plus pillows or a couple of throws. Mid-sized trunks (70 to 80cm) work as coffee tables, blanket boxes or window seats. Large trunks (90cm and up) take serious volume, ideal for off-season clothing, full bedding sets, or as a substantial coffee table in larger rooms. Materials include traditional willow, rattan, kubu, and antique wash finishes.

Where a Handwoven Storage Trunk Does Its Best Work

Anywhere you need both proper capacity and a clean, lidded look. Rolled blankets and throws in the lounge, hidden under a coffee-table-style trunk. Spare bedding stored at the foot of a guest bed. Toys piled into a substantial trunk in the playroom, becoming invisible the moment the lid closes. Seasonal items (winter coats, summer linens, beach gear) stowed away when not in use.

Storage Trunks That Work as Coffee Tables and Window Seats

The dual function as furniture is what tends to convert people from buying multiple smaller storage solutions to one substantial trunk. A handwoven trunk used as a coffee table needs a glass topper for daily-use surface protection, but it gives you proper lounge furniture with a fraction of the visual weight of a solid wood trunk. As a window seat with a cushion added, it adds real character to a room while solving a storage problem at the same time.

When choosing, the deciding factors are usually internal volume, lid weight, and intended position. Make sure the lid is comfortable to lift one-handed if you'll be opening it daily. Check whether the trunk has internal handles or external straps for moving when full. And measure the position carefully, particularly if it's going under a window or in an alcove. Our guide to measuring baskets walks through the basics.

For smaller lidded options, see our storage hampers range, or for open storage see shelf storage baskets. Our lidded hampers and storage trunks section has the broader curated selection.