Discover this elegant brown leather trunk, combining charm and practicality. With its sturdy handles and practical attachments, it proves to be ideal for daily use. Although a few signs of wear testify to its history, its two interior compartments offering clever storage give it a unique charm. An essential accessory to add a vintage touch to your decor while remaining functional. Length: 44 cm Width: 27 cm Height: 30 cm A brief history of the trunk One of the oldest known trunks dates back to the golden age of Egyptian pharaohs. Many chests have indeed been found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Even the Greeks and Romans used them on all important journeys. At that time, the trunk was a chest made of wood and bronze, sometimes adorned with ivory and precious metal ornaments. The lid was flat to allow for stacking trunks in the means 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 beginning of a new concept of travel trunks. Little by little, the chest settled into interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a handy coffee table! Condition: Used: Item that has been utilized. Item showing some signs of superficial wear, fully operational and functioning correctly. It may be a demonstration model or an item returned to the store after a short period of use. Possible imperfections. Brand: Debongout Type: Vintage product Material: Leather Style: Country.
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Discover this elegant brown leather trunk, combining charm and practicality. With its sturdy handles and practical attachments, it proves to be ideal for daily use. Although a few signs of wear testify to its history, its two interior compartments offering clever storage give it a unique charm. An essential accessory to add a vintage touch to your decor while remaining functional. Length: 44 cm Width: 27 cm Height: 30 cm A brief history of the trunk One of the oldest known trunks dates back to the golden age of Egyptian pharaohs. Many chests have indeed been found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Even the Greeks and Romans used them on all important journeys. At that time, the trunk was a chest made of wood and bronze, sometimes adorned with ivory and precious metal ornaments. The lid was flat to allow for stacking trunks in the means 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 beginning of a new concept of travel trunks. Little by little, the chest settled into interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a handy coffee table! Condition: Used: Item that has been utilized. Item showing some signs of superficial wear, fully operational and functioning correctly. It may be a demonstration model or an item returned to the store after a short period of use. Possible imperfections. Brand: Debongout Type: Vintage product Material: Leather Style: Country.