$25 Steamer Trunk Transformed Into Steampunk Furniture Art | Part 1 DIY Build Series

I found this old steamer trunk for $25 on Facebook Marketplace—and I’m turning it into one of my most popular creations: a custom steampunk furniture art piece. This three-part series shows the full transformation, complete with copper pipes, gears, springs, and even a hand-built drawer. In Part 1, I break down the design process and early work—removing old hardware, prepping the surface, and sketching out where the industrial steampunk elements will go. 🛠️ In this episode: – How I sourced the $25 trunk – Teardown and cleanup process – Design plans with pipes, gears, and drawer layout – Tools and materials I’m starting with This isn’t just a coffee table—it’s furniture art with personality, perfect for fans of steampunk, upcycling, and creative home decor. For those who love what we’re doing here and want to help out, I’ve got some links below. 🎁 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/... Venmo: @DeanFurnitureArtist https://venmo.com/u/DeanFurnitureArtist Want to follow me on socials?: 📸Instagram:   / dean_furniture_artist   📸Instagram Steampunk & Industrial Furniture:   / steampunk_industrial_furniture   📱Facebook:   / deanfurniturefb   📨Email: [email protected] #SteampunkFurniture #FurnitureArt #SteamerTrunkDIY #UpcycledHomeDecor #CopperPipeProject #DIYSteampunk #FurnitureTransformation #StatementFurniture #CoffeeTableDIY #RepurposedFurniture