Vintage Trunks & Chests Reviews 17

Absolutely delighted with this trunk. The build quality is excellent – solid, substantial and clearly made with real craftsmanship. It feels like a piece that will last for years, not something mass-produced.

The finish is spot on. The timber has great character without looking overworked, and the detailing (handles, hinges and lettering) is consistent and well executed throughout. It works perfectly as a coffee table and really anchors the room.

Communication from Simon was exceptional from start to finish – clear, responsive and professional. Delivery and packaging were also handled properly, which matters with something of this size and weight.

A genuinely high-quality product backed by excellent service. I would not hesitate to recommend.

Great communication throughout, sent photos prior to arranging delivery, checked for a suitable delivery date and when the product arrived it had been packaged very well, with care and looks even better than photos. Fantastic service and quality product, would highly recommend - thank you!

Very tidy work, sourced a replacement lock for my trunk which matches the existing metalwork. Great communication throughout - clarified what I needed done and what he felt could be achieved given the state of the trunk, kept updated on timescales throughout.

Great.communication excellebt at making the industrial chests would recommend to anyone wanting something a little different NAND handmade

Simon recently repaired and repainted my Dad's rusty old RAF trunk.He listened to how I wanted it to look vintage finish, not new and the lettering was refreshed to how it was originally. I couldn't be happier with the result and would highly recommend his work. Linda Smith.

Great trunk - love it!

We found Vintage Trunks & Chests on the the internet and entrusted Simon with our 130+ year family heirloom to restore. We are extremely pleased with the work completed on the trunk, which has now been preserved for future generations of our family. Simon kept us up to date throughout the restoration. The quality of the workmanship is exceptional.

Absolutely delighted with the chest. Looks beautiful and so well made. Simon was so helpful in accommodating a change to sizing and kept me updated on progress. Highly recommend Vintage Trunks & Chests. Thank you Simon!

Once we had found Simon’s mobile number on his website, he was brilliant. We had tried to buy via Etsy and that was not a good experience, but he patiently waited for us to resolve that issue and we paid him directly via an invoice he provided. His communication was first class, and he had old fashioned values pertaining to customer service. We are delighted with our coffee table, as securely wrapped as anything we have ever received!

Simon was brilliant - cannot recommend this service highly enough.

From first point of contact I knew Simon was a talented craftsman! He was happy to listen to the history of my steamer trunk, advise and suggest. Nothing was too much trouble. All communication was clear and responses were quick. The finished renovation is first class and Simon even found a key we can use!
First class workmanship! A very professional business. Highly recommend!

Perfect in every way, right from me asking the first question Simon kept me in the loop, took around six weeks to build and ship but you expect that from something you have asked custom made. Perfect for my Beatles record collection and replaces the old toy box I used to use, so much better.

I had an Army trunk from WW2 and two trunks brought back to England by ship from India via Venice in the 1920s.
The absolutely stunning restoration work that Simon accomplished is highly commendable. He also relined the largest trunk to a very high standard. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Found this company online and asked them to restore a pretty battered steamer trunk that my grandma had brought to the UK when she immigrated here in 1920. They brought it lovingly back to life and transformed into something which I know will be passed on through the family for many, many years. Simon was brilliant to deal with and clearly passionate about his work. Can’t recommend highly enough.

I had an old trunk with lots of sentimental value but was badly damaged and destined for the tip until I saw Simon's website. He restored it beautifully. It was a pleasure dealing with someone so knowledgeable and passionate about his work. Thank you Simon!

Purchased two fantastic trunks from Vintage Trunks and Chests. Beautifully restored, exactly as shown on line. Really quick response to emails and Simon delivered them himself two days later. Really impressed, would highly recommend and will be looking out for more really interesting pieces.

Simon was very helpful and responsive. I am delighted with my trunk. Well made and finished. Just what I wanted.