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This large vintage leather suitcase, adorned with chrome and aluminum details, embodies retro elegance and robustness. Its distinctive design, combining weathered leather and metallic finishes, gives it a unique character. The interior, decorated with pink floral wallpaper, adds a delicate and romantic touch, transforming this trunk into a true decorative object while remaining practical for storage or travel. Length: 80 cm Width: 43 cm Height: 22 cm A Brief History of the Trunk One of the oldest known trunks dates back to the golden age of Egyptian pharaohs. Numerous chests were indeed found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Even the Greeks and Romans used them for all significant 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 trunks to be stacked in the means of transport used. With 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 emergence of a new concept of travel trunks. Gradually, the chest found its way into interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a very practical coffee table! Condition: Used: Item has been used. Item shows some superficial wear, ...Used: Item has been used. Item shows some 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, with possible imperfections. Brand: Debongout Type: Thrifted product Material: Leather Style: Country
Réf  :   #384541
Brand / From :  Debongout
Material :  Leather

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Lucienne, the vintage trunk No. 59

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Last update : 05/02/2026
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75002 Paris
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12.80 €
15.00 €
19.90 €
 
 


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Description

This large vintage leather suitcase, adorned with chrome and aluminum details, embodies retro elegance and robustness. Its distinctive design, combining weathered leather and metallic finishes, gives it a unique character. The interior, decorated with pink floral wallpaper, adds a delicate and romantic touch, transforming this trunk into a true decorative object while remaining practical for storage or travel. Length: 80 cm Width: 43 cm Height: 22 cm A Brief History of the Trunk One of the oldest known trunks dates back to the golden age of Egyptian pharaohs. Numerous chests were indeed found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Even the Greeks and Romans used them for all significant 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 trunks to be stacked in the means of transport used. With 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 emergence of a new concept of travel trunks. Gradually, the chest found its way into interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a very practical coffee table! Condition: Used: Item has been used. Item shows some superficial wear, ...Used: Item has been used. Item shows some 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, with possible imperfections. Brand: Debongout Type: Thrifted product Material: Leather Style: Country
Réf  :   #384541
Brand / From :  Debongout
Material :  Leather

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