Discover this beige suitcase or trunk made of cardboard, elegantly adorned with metal details aged by time, giving this accessory a unique and vintage look. Its leather handle, signed BAG AUTO, adds a touch of sophistication and practicality. Perfect for your getaways or as a decorative element, this piece tells a story while blending old-world charm with modern functionality. Ideal for lovers of beautiful things and exceptional travels. Length: 76 cm Height: 42 cm Depth: 17.5 cm A brief history of the trunk One of the oldest known trunks dates back to the golden age of Egyptian pharaohs. Numerous chests were indeed found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Even the Greeks and Romans used them on all important journeys. Back then, the trunk was a wooden and bronze chest, sometimes decorated with ivory and precious metal ornaments. The lid was flat to allow for stacking trunks in the mode of transport used. At the discovery of America in 1492, trunks filled with all the new fruits and products from the New World crossed the ocean to reach the Old World. The industrial revolution swept through the 19th century with the advent of a new concept of travel trunks. Gradually, the chest became a staple in interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a handy coffee table! Condition: Used: An item that has been used. The item shows some superficial wear marks... Used: An item that has been used. The item shows some superficial wear marks, fully operational and functioning correctly. It may be a demonstration model or an item returned to store after a brief period of use, including any potential imperfections. Brand: Debongout Type: Vintage product Material: Cardboard, Leather, Metal Style: Country
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Discover this beige suitcase or trunk made of cardboard, elegantly adorned with metal details aged by time, giving this accessory a unique and vintage look. Its leather handle, signed BAG AUTO, adds a touch of sophistication and practicality. Perfect for your getaways or as a decorative element, this piece tells a story while blending old-world charm with modern functionality. Ideal for lovers of beautiful things and exceptional travels. Length: 76 cm Height: 42 cm Depth: 17.5 cm A brief history of the trunk One of the oldest known trunks dates back to the golden age of Egyptian pharaohs. Numerous chests were indeed found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Even the Greeks and Romans used them on all important journeys. Back then, the trunk was a wooden and bronze chest, sometimes decorated with ivory and precious metal ornaments. The lid was flat to allow for stacking trunks in the mode of transport used. At the discovery of America in 1492, trunks filled with all the new fruits and products from the New World crossed the ocean to reach the Old World. The industrial revolution swept through the 19th century with the advent of a new concept of travel trunks. Gradually, the chest became a staple in interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a handy coffee table! Condition: Used: An item that has been used. The item shows some superficial wear marks... Used: An item that has been used. The item shows some superficial wear marks, fully operational and functioning correctly. It may be a demonstration model or an item returned to store after a brief period of use, including any potential imperfections. Brand: Debongout Type: Vintage product Material: Cardboard, Leather, Metal Style: Country