Discover this early 20th-century trunk, hand-renovated by a professional trunk maker; both the interior and exterior have been meticulously crafted, with the original labels preserved and a finish respectful of the period spirit. Ready to be used, it transforms into a coffee table or a storage chest, bringing a sculptural and functional presence to a living room or bedroom. Its careful restoration highlights artisanal craftsmanship and invites an atmosphere of travel and authenticity. Leather handles and gilded brass clasps. Length: 80 cm Width: 44 cm Height: 40 cm A brief history of the trunk One of the oldest known trunks dates back to the golden age of Egyptian pharaohs. Many chests were indeed 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 for stacking trunks in the mode of transport used. When America was discovered 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 emergence of a new concept of travel trunks. Gradually, the chest established itself in interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a handy coffee table!