Steamer trunk. They were usually covered with a decorative material which was stripped of later. One that has been stripped in good condition go for $ 150-$200 in my area?
They had a market, in my area, back in the late 70s to mid 80s. Auctioneers loved to see a nice one show up. After that, most are in the $30-$50 range, unless they are very special. May be better in other parts of the country. Good luck.