Top trunks for a classy look

And shops love them to add a touch of class to a display.

However they are used, travel trunks - particularly vintage and antique - are most definitely the in thing and auctions are the perfect place to browse for one that will suit you.

Take a look the trunks available on thesaleroom.com to find one that will suit you. Below we list a few to illustrate the range on offer.

Remember that trunks that were used for travel decades ago will come with the knocks and scratches typical of having been lugged around. This helps to confirm their age and gives the pieces their character, as do the luggage labels that some come with.

Fitted drawers

An early 20th century trunk with fitted drawers, £80-£120 at Claydon Auctioneers.

This early 20th century trunk opens to reveal a set of fitted drawers and hanging space.

It has an estimate of £80-£120 at Claydon Auctioneers on December 30-31.

Aviator trunks 

A set of three aviator trunks.

This set of three modern aviator trunks has an estimate of £200-£300 at Lots Road on January 3.

Oak and iron

An early 20th Century oak and iron bound travel trunk.

This green canvas early 20th century oak and iron bound travel trunk could be repurposed as a coffee table but might also come in handy as a blanket box.

It is estimated at £40-£60 at East Bristol Auctions on December 30.

Louis Vuitton

A Louis Vuitton travel trunk on offer at McTear's on January 15.

This early 20th century Louis Vuitton travel trunk has a brass plaque inscribed 'Linen & Blankets' and has an estimate of £800-£1200 at McTear's in Glasgow on January 15.

Country house selection

The Aynhoe Park auction at Dreweatts on January 20-21 is selling a wide variety of items from a country home, including quite a number of interesting trunks.

A French canvas and wooden bound trunk by Bigot.

This early 20th century French canvas and wooden bound trunk by Bigot is 64cm high, 117cm wide and 57cm deep.

It has an estimate of £300-£500 in the Dreweatts auction.

A French canvas and wooden bound trunk.

This French canvas and wooden bound trunk measures 67cm high, 91cm wide, 58cm deep and has a label that reads: 'Articles de Voyage, M. Antheaume, 25 & 31 Faubourg Poissonnière, Paris.'

It is estimated at £300 to £500 in the Dreweatts sale.

A Louis Vuitton yellow canvas wooden band steamer trunk.

This Louis Vuitton yellow canvas wooden band steamer trunk is 72cm high, 110cm wide, 61cm deep and comes with an estimate of £2000-£3000 at Dreweatts on January 20-21.