Who doesn't love the look of vintage luggage? With their aged patina and air of past voyages, old steamer trunks and suitcases can lend a room instant character and evoke emotions of the golden era of travel.
And now we've spotted a new trunk trend sweeping our social - trunk drinks cabinets! And while you could convert an old trunk yourself if you're a keen upcycler, there are also some stunning examples available for , which would complement any interior from industrial to eclectic vintage, cottagecore to shabby chic.
And with vintage drunk bar cabinets on the market for anything from £100 to almost £2k, there's a style and budget to suit everyone - so why not embrace this stylish home bar trend?
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Best trunk drinks cabinets to buy
Wooden Wine Trunk Rack
- £144
Combining the look of vintage luggage and a traditional wine rack, this wooden drinks cabinet has bags of character and style. It holds nine bottles of wine, while the the top storage trunk and drawer provide you ample space to store your drink accessories, from wine glasses to cocktail umbrellas. Plus, at £144 at the time of publishing, it is a bit of a bargain!
Portable Liquor Cabinet Suitcase
- £290
This stylish portable drinks cabinet is styled to look like a vintage suitcase, and comes on wheels so it can follow you wherever you're hosting your next house party! Made to order out from lacuquered plywood it features brass nails, antique brass hardware, imitation gold leaf and leatherette handles.
Storage Trunk Coffee Table Wine Bar Rack
- £339
This drinks cabinet combines a stylish statement trunk coffee table with a useful wine rack that holds six bottles of wine. There's plenty of room inside to stash all your goodies away. Crafted from iron and mango wood it measures 60cm x 101cm
Standing Black Trunk Drinks Cabinet
- £419
Embrace the vintage vibe and add character with this black trunk drinks cabinet, perfect for sophisticated dinner parties or taking pride of place in a vintage-inspired kitchen.
There's plenty of room for all your essentials, and it comes on castors so can be wheeled into place for special occasions.
Jules Verne Leather Bar Unit with Drawers
- £1,190
At nearly £1200, this is hardly a bargain but in the stylish stakes it's right up there. Inspired by old leather steamer trunks with wooden battens, probably familar otherwise known as Harry Potter trunks!) it has plenty of room for everything you could possibly need from a drinks cabinet, and would make a real statement in any room.
Eichholtz Wine Cabinet Martini Bianco
- £1,830
If you want to splurge on a vintage-style trunk drinks cabinet, why not go all out with this one from Sweetpea and Willow? At £1,830, it's certainly not one for the budget-conscious, but its tartan- inspired exterior evokes country house style and inside the beautiful wooden interior you'll find handy shelves, drawers, wine rack and more.
Love vintage luggage? Our sister title Homes and Antiques has some tips for decorating with antique suitcases
