IS IT A TRUNK OR A PIECE OF FURNITURE???

While out shopping at the mall this week, I made a stop at Restoration Hardware.  I love that shop.  They have such beautiful items and they are always on the cutting edge of design.

I couldn't help but notice that several of the new items are designed to look like the old travel trunks from days gone by.

Like this desk.  I love it!

Plus, when you are not using it, you can close it up and it just looks like a large trunk is in the room.

They also have a coffee table.  This would be great for lots of storage in those places where every bit of space is valuable.

They even have side tables.  I don't think these open all the way up.  They just have drawers.  However, there is still a lot of storage space in them. 

Here is another style of a desk.  I think I like the other one better. 

What do you think?  Is this a style you like?