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Vintage Bazille travel wardrobe trunk from Laval, circa 1935–1940, with a grey canvas over a wooden body, reinforced by riveted metal fittings and a leather handle, interior original with a clothes rail, securing straps and two removable drawers, measuring 92 cm high, 36 cm wide and 56 cm deep.
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Bazille travel wardrobe trunk, Laval (Mayenne), circa 1935–1940
Large French travel wardrobe trunk manufactured by Établissements Bazille in Laval.
Structure in wood covered with grey coated canvas with riveted metal reinforcements and a leather handle.
Its interior retains the original layout, including a clothes rail, securing straps, and two removable drawers.
Intended for long journeys, this trunk allowed transporting clothing and personal effects without wrinkling them.
A witness to the golden age of rail travel and the great migrations of the 1930s, it now shows a beautiful patina of use that enhances its decorative appeal.
Highly sought after for vintage interior styling, charming hotels or shops, it also stands as a testament to French craftsmanship in travel luggage.
Origin: Laval (Mayenne, France)
Manufacturer: Établissements Bazille
Period: circa 1935–1940
Style: Late Art Deco / rail travel
Materials: wood, coated canvas, leather, nickel-plated steel
The piece is located near Loué (72). We will wrap it for you and help you load it into your vehicle if you come to pick it up.
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Bazille travel wardrobe trunk, Laval (Mayenne), circa 1935–1940
Large French travel wardrobe trunk manufactured by Établissements Bazille in Laval.
Structure in wood covered with grey coated canvas with riveted metal reinforcements and a leather handle.
Its interior retains the original layout, including a clothes rail, securing straps, and two removable drawers.
Intended for long journeys, this trunk allowed transporting clothing and personal effects without wrinkling them.
A witness to the golden age of rail travel and the great migrations of the 1930s, it now shows a beautiful patina of use that enhances its decorative appeal.
Highly sought after for vintage interior styling, charming hotels or shops, it also stands as a testament to French craftsmanship in travel luggage.
Origin: Laval (Mayenne, France)
Manufacturer: Établissements Bazille
Period: circa 1935–1940
Style: Late Art Deco / rail travel
Materials: wood, coated canvas, leather, nickel-plated steel
The piece is located near Loué (72). We will wrap it for you and help you load it into your vehicle if you come to pick it up.
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Colour
Grey
Pattern
One colour
Material
Canvas
Condition
Vintage - used with visible signs of wear
Height
92 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
56 cm
Accessories included
Hanger, Original tag
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