Give your interior a hand-restored trunk from the early 20th century, crafted by a professional trunk maker: its original burgundy leather and preserved labels tell a story while expressing a travel-inspired and refined aesthetic. Varnished and reinforced for daily use, it transforms into a generous coffee table or a discreet storage chest, bringing a warm and structured presence to the living room or bedroom. A beautiful restoration that respects the spirit of the piece. Leather handles and gilded brass clasps. Length: 89 cm Width: 52 cm Height: 58 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 on all important journeys. 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 the stacking of trunks in the mode of transport used. Upon the discovery of America in 1492, trunks filled with all the new fruits and products of 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 settled into interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a very practical coffee table!