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Discover our charming little green cardboard suitcase, enhanced with rusty metal pieces that give it an irresistible vintage character. As practical as it is decorative, it can hold your daily essentials or transform into a beautiful object to showcase. Its retro look and soft color add a touch of authenticity to any interior. A charming piece for decoration enthusiasts with an eye for detail. Length: 50 cm Height: 37 cm Depth: 14 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 decorated with ivory and precious metal ornaments. The lid was flat to allow stacking of the 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 beginning of a new concept of travel trunks. Gradually, the chest settled into interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a very practical coffee table! Condition: Used: Item has been used. Item shows some signs of superficial wear, fully operational and functioning correctly. It may be a display model or an item returned to the store after a short period of use. any possible imperfections. Brand: Debongout Type: Thrifted Product Material: Cardboard, Metal Style: Country
Réf  :   #385620
Brand / From :  Debongout

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Lucienne, the green cardboard trunk No. 172

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Last update : 06/02/2026
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8.70 €
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Description

Discover our charming little green cardboard suitcase, enhanced with rusty metal pieces that give it an irresistible vintage character. As practical as it is decorative, it can hold your daily essentials or transform into a beautiful object to showcase. Its retro look and soft color add a touch of authenticity to any interior. A charming piece for decoration enthusiasts with an eye for detail. Length: 50 cm Height: 37 cm Depth: 14 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 decorated with ivory and precious metal ornaments. The lid was flat to allow stacking of the 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 beginning of a new concept of travel trunks. Gradually, the chest settled into interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a very practical coffee table! Condition: Used: Item has been used. Item shows some signs of superficial wear, fully operational and functioning correctly. It may be a display model or an item returned to the store after a short period of use. any possible imperfections. Brand: Debongout Type: Thrifted Product Material: Cardboard, Metal Style: Country
Réf  :   #385620
Brand / From :  Debongout

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