Trunk Coffee Table
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
What can I do with an antique trunk?
I have an old foot locker/trunk from WWII that I would like to turn into a coffee table or display in the house. Any suggestions on what to do and how to do it? Thanks!!
That’s is a gem. You could put a thick glass top, on it an turn it into a coffee table. An corner rounded, square glass surface would be ideal. Leave it bare so guests can see through the glass. Do not make a large overhang as it can easily topple over. Before putting on the Glass surface, place four pieces of rubber blocks on the top of the trunk. Make sure they are enough to allow a wobble free top. Place another similar sized one in the middle. You could use clear silicon rubber pieces. This is for soaking up vibration or strain that might be.
If you leave the top free of any covering , the foot locker may become a talking point. If the trunk is not heavy enough, place some large metal pieces inside the trunk to make it a stable base.
Interpreting Techniques – Trunk to Coffee Table
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