Large antique travel trunk – grey painted canvas with black slats and leather handles, early 20th century

Large antique travel trunk in grey and black

A large antique travel trunk or steamer trunk, made of wood covered with grey-painted canvas and reinforced with black wooden battens. The flat lid has two iron hasp closures; the sides have sturdy leather handles in iron fittings. An oval metal maker’s plaque of a trunk maker is fixed to the front; it is partly painted over and no longer fully legible. A characterful brocante trunk from the early 20th century.

Why we chose this piece

The worn, partly flaking grey paint, the black battens and the old leather handles tell the story of many journeys. Thanks to its size the trunk is not only beautiful but also very practical as storage.

Style and interior

Beautiful as a coffee table, a storage chest at the foot of a bed or a side table in an industrial, rustic or wabi-sabi interior. Ideal for blankets, cushions or toys.

Dimensions: W 83 × D 58 × H 75 cm
Material: wood, painted canvas, iron fittings, leather handles
Period: early 20th century
Origin: Europe
Condition: well-worn condition, sturdy and perfectly usable. The grey and black paint is worn and flaking in many places, revealing the lighter ground beneath (photos 1 and 2). The edges of the lid are damaged, with lifting canvas and wear to the wood (photo 6). The iron fittings are rusty (photo 6); the leather handles are dry and worn but still sturdy (photo 7). The maker’s plaque is partly painted over (photo 8).
Price:
€ 95

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