Solid Wood Trunks · Export B2B
Mid-Century Modern Trunks — Solid Wood, Made for Export
Tapered legs, clean horizontal lines and warm, open-grain timber — the mid-century modern trunk reads as both storage and sculpture. We manufacture it in solid sheesham, mango and acacia for importers, retailers and hospitality buyers worldwide, with the compliance paperwork done.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India — manufacturer-exporter. ODM ready designs plus OEM full-custom and private label.
FSC chain-of-custody Vriksh verified EUDR-ready CARB / TSCA compliant finishes
What it is
A storage trunk with mid-century restraint
The mid-century modern trunk takes the classic blanket-box and lifts it onto splayed, tapered legs. The result is a low chest that stores linens, toys, media or barware while sitting as cleanly as a coffee table or bench. Lines stay straight and unfussy, hardware is minimal, and the wood grain does the decorating. It suits the warm-minimalist interiors that dominate US, EU and Australian homes — and it layers naturally into Scandi, Japandi and modern-rustic schemes.
Because every piece has at least one solid-wood component, these are furniture-grade trunks, not veneered panel boxes. That matters to your returns rate: solid timber takes decades of opening and closing, re-sands if scuffed in transit, and photographs with the depth buyers expect from the category.
Wood & material
The right timber for the look — and its benefits
Mid-century styling lives on visible grain and honest colour. We build the range in three core solid woods, with specialty timbers on request.
Solid sheesham (Indian rosewood)
Dense, hard-wearing and richly figured, sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo) gives the deep, streaked grain that defines heirloom mid-century pieces. We handle it CITES-compliant end to end. Best where buyers want weight, longevity and character.
Solid mango
Lighter in tone with a lively, open grain that takes stains beautifully — from pale natural to walnut. Fast-growing and cost-advantaged, mango is the volume favourite for retail and online programmes.
Solid acacia
Strong, water-resistant and dramatically grained, acacia reads premium at a competitive cost. Its contrast figuring suits statement coffee-table trunks.
Also available: teak, reclaimed / old wood (deforestation-free sustainability story), rosewood, rubberwood and pine. Legs and hardware can combine solid wood with wrought iron, brass, cane or leather pulls for a mixed-material mid-century look. See the full sheesham timber profile or read about solid mango wood.
Specification
Mid-century modern trunk — at a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Mid-century modern storage trunk / lidded chest on tapered legs |
| Core woods | Solid sheesham, mango, acacia; teak, reclaimed wood, rosewood, rubberwood, pine on request |
| Construction | Solid-wood frame and lid; mortise-and-tenon / dowelled joinery; splayed tapered legs |
| Mixed materials | Optional wrought iron, brass, cane / rattan, leather or bone-inlay detailing |
| Finishes | Natural, matt, satin, distressed, two-tone and custom stains — CARB / TSCA Title VI compliant |
| Sizes | Bedside / lamp trunk through blanket-box and coffee-table lengths; made to your spec |
| Model | ODM ready designs + OEM full custom, CNC carving and private label |
| Packaging | Export-grade; custom / retail-ready / Amazon-FBA-ready / branded / gift options |
| MOQ | LCL for trial / sample; 1× 20ft FCL minimum for best pricing; mixed containers supported |
| Lead time | 30–45 days typical; urgent orders at a premium |
| Shipping | FOB / CIF from Mundra / Nhava Sheva, India |
| Compliance | FSC, Vriksh, EUDR-ready, Lacey Act support, UKTR, ISPM-15 packaging, ISO, SGS, SEDEX / SMETA |
Use cases
Where the mid-century trunk earns its place
Living room
A coffee-table trunk that hides remotes, throws and games while anchoring a mid-century lounge layout.
Bedroom
An end-of-bed blanket box or lidded bedside trunk — warm storage that doubles as a seat.
Entryway
A low bench-trunk for shoes and bags under a hallway mirror, built to take daily traffic.
Hospitality & contract
Hotel-room luggage benches, café and bar storage, resort cabins — specced in durable solid wood for commercial wear.
Programmes range from a single trial order to large, repeat container volumes across our vetted Jodhpur manufacturing network, all under managed QC.
Care & longevity
How solid-wood mid-century trunks are kept looking new
Dust with a soft dry cloth and wipe spills promptly; avoid soaking water and harsh solvents. Keep the trunk out of direct sun and away from heat vents to limit natural movement in the timber. A light wax or furniture oil once or twice a year refreshes the finish and feeds the grain. Because the body is solid wood, minor transit scuffs sand out rather than chipping through a veneer — a key advantage you can pass on to your own customers as a care note.
Why source from us
Compliance done, breadth in one container
Buyer-ready paperwork
FSC chain-of-custody, Vriksh legality verification, EUDR geolocation due-diligence, US Lacey Act support and UKTR — documented and verifiable. Certificate numbers are shared directly with serious buyers on request.
Single-source consolidation
Pair mid-century trunks with the rest of your solid-wood, metal and décor range in one compliant, cost-advantaged container.
Scale & reliability
Trial order to repeat full-container volumes, QC-governed, 30–45 day lead times, factory visit available on prior intimation.
Design & packaging control
ODM, OEM, CNC custom and retail-ready, FBA-ready or branded packaging — built for importers, online sellers and private-label brands.
Mid-century modern trunk FAQs
What wood are your mid-century modern trunks made from?
Solid sheesham (Indian rosewood), mango and acacia are our core choices, with teak, reclaimed wood, rubberwood or pine on request. Each has a visible grain and warm tone that suits mid-century styling, and every trunk carries at least one solid-wood component — we are not a plywood or panel supplier.
What is the minimum order for mid-century modern trunks?
A trial or sample order can ship LCL. For best competitive pricing thereafter, the minimum is one 20ft FCL, and you can mix mid-century trunks with other categories in the same compliant container.
Can you make mid-century trunks to our own design or private label?
Yes. We work ODM (our ready designs) and OEM (full custom, make-to-spec and private-label), including CNC carving, bespoke dimensions, finishes and branded or retail-ready packaging.
Are the finishes safe for the US and EU markets?
Yes. We use CARB / TSCA Title VI formaldehyde-compliant finishes, and our timber is backed by FSC chain-of-custody and Vriksh legality verification with EUDR-ready due diligence and US Lacey Act declaration support.
What are typical sizes and lead times?
Common footprints run from compact bedside and lamp-sized trunks to blanket-box and coffee-table lengths, all buildable to your spec. Typical lead time is 30–45 days, with urgent orders available at a premium.
Do you offer flat-pack mid-century trunks to lower freight?
Trunks are usually shipped assembled for structural integrity, but legs and lids can be supplied knockdown / RTA where the design allows, improving container density and reducing breakage.
Next step
Price your mid-century trunk programme
Send your designs, target sizes, wood and finish, and we will quote with lead time and container plan. Prefer to see the full range first?
Also useful: how we meet EUDR requirements for timber entering the EU.