No. 100032142

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unkown - unknown - Chest - Wood - blue steamer trunk 1900
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€ 40
2 weeks ago

unkown - unknown - Chest - Wood - blue steamer trunk 1900

Large Vintage Industrial Travel Trunk – Metal-Reinforced – Blue Painted Finish – Early–Mid 20th Century Impressive and authentic vintage industrial travel trunk, featuring a dark blue painted exterior with metal reinforcements, riveted edges, and original hardware. This trunk shows strong utilitarian character and beautiful patina acquired through decades of use, making it an outstanding decorative object as well as a functional storage piece. The robust construction, reinforced corners, and heavy metal straps suggest professional or long-distance travel use, possibly railway or maritime transport. The worn paint, scratches, and surface marks contribute to its genuine industrial appeal and confirm its age and originality. Details: Type: Travel trunk / storage chest Material: Wood with metal reinforcement and hardware Color: Dark blue with natural patina Period: Early to mid-20th century Style: Industrial / utilitarian Origin: Europe (exact origin unknown) Condition: Good vintage condition consistent with age and use. Visible wear, scratches, paint loss, and oxidation on metal parts. Structurally solid. Lock present; key not included. Approximate dimensions: (To be filled in by seller) A highly decorative statement piece for industrial, loft, or vintage interiors. Also ideal as a coffee table, blanket chest, or collectible travel memorabilia.

No. 100032142

Sold
unkown - unknown - Chest - Wood - blue steamer trunk 1900

unkown - unknown - Chest - Wood - blue steamer trunk 1900

Large Vintage Industrial Travel Trunk – Metal-Reinforced – Blue Painted Finish – Early–Mid 20th Century

Impressive and authentic vintage industrial travel trunk, featuring a dark blue painted exterior with metal reinforcements, riveted edges, and original hardware. This trunk shows strong utilitarian character and beautiful patina acquired through decades of use, making it an outstanding decorative object as well as a functional storage piece.

The robust construction, reinforced corners, and heavy metal straps suggest professional or long-distance travel use, possibly railway or maritime transport. The worn paint, scratches, and surface marks contribute to its genuine industrial appeal and confirm its age and originality.

Details:

Type: Travel trunk / storage chest

Material: Wood with metal reinforcement and hardware

Color: Dark blue with natural patina

Period: Early to mid-20th century

Style: Industrial / utilitarian

Origin: Europe (exact origin unknown)

Condition:
Good vintage condition consistent with age and use. Visible wear, scratches, paint loss, and oxidation on metal parts. Structurally solid. Lock present; key not included.

Approximate dimensions:
(To be filled in by seller)

A highly decorative statement piece for industrial, loft, or vintage interiors. Also ideal as a coffee table, blanket chest, or collectible travel memorabilia.

Final bid
€ 40
Eduardo Laia Martins
Expert
Estimate  € 200 - € 240

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