Discover this brown cardboard trunk with vintage charm, adorned with rusty metal details that give it a unique character. Its brown leather handle is broken, while the metal reinforcements at the corners add a touch of robustness. Ideal for stylish storage or as a decorative element, this trunk combines functionality and aesthetics to enhance your interior. Length: 61 cm Height: 47 cm Depth: 20 cm A Brief History of the Trunk One of the oldest known trunks dates back to the golden age of the Egyptian pharaohs. Many chests have indeed been found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Even the Greeks and Romans used them for all important travels. At that time, the trunk was a wooden and bronze chest, sometimes decorated with ivory and precious metal ornaments. The lid was flat to allow 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 onset of a new concept of travel trunks. Little by little, the chest became a fixture in interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a convenient coffee table! Condition: Used: A used item showing some superficial signs of wear, fully operational and functioning correctly. It may be a demonstration model or a returned item after a short period of use, with possible imperfections. Brand: Debongout Type: Thrifted product Material: Cardboard, Metal, Leather Style: Country
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Discover this brown cardboard trunk with vintage charm, adorned with rusty metal details that give it a unique character. Its brown leather handle is broken, while the metal reinforcements at the corners add a touch of robustness. Ideal for stylish storage or as a decorative element, this trunk combines functionality and aesthetics to enhance your interior. Length: 61 cm Height: 47 cm Depth: 20 cm A Brief History of the Trunk One of the oldest known trunks dates back to the golden age of the Egyptian pharaohs. Many chests have indeed been found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Even the Greeks and Romans used them for all important travels. At that time, the trunk was a wooden and bronze chest, sometimes decorated with ivory and precious metal ornaments. The lid was flat to allow 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 onset of a new concept of travel trunks. Little by little, the chest became a fixture in interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a convenient coffee table! Condition: Used: A used item showing some superficial signs of wear, fully operational and functioning correctly. It may be a demonstration model or a returned item after a short period of use, with possible imperfections. Brand: Debongout Type: Thrifted product Material: Cardboard, Metal, Leather Style: Country