Lucienne, the vintage wooden suitcase No. 297

Add a vintage touch with this wooden suitcase, adorned with a burgundy trim and studded elements that highlight its character. Its generous width allows it to accommodate clothes and accessories for a weekend, while its rigid structure evokes an object that is both functional and decorative. Placed at the foot of a bed or on a shelf, it creates a retro-chic and warm atmosphere. Some traces of time are present.

Length: 75 cm
Width: 49 cm
Height: 25 cm

A Brief History of Trunks
One of the oldest known trunks dates back to the golden age of the Egyptian pharaohs. Many chests were indeed found in Tutankhamun's tomb. Even the Greeks and Romans used them on all important journeys. At the 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. 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 beginning of a new concept of travel trunks. Little by little, the chest found its place in interiors, becoming the perfect container for childhood memories or a practical coffee table!