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Estimate € 430 - € 480
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Description from the seller
Travel wardrobe trunk Bazille, Laval (Mayenne), around 1935-1940
Large French travel wardrobe trunk manufactured by Établissements Bazille in Laval.
Wooden structure covered with gray coated canvas with riveted metal reinforcements and a leather handle.
The interior preserves its original arrangement including a hanging rod, securing straps, and two removable drawers.
Intended for long journeys, this trunk allowed transporting clothes and personal effects without creasing them.
A witness to the golden age of rail travel and the great migrations of the 1930s, it today presents a handsome patina of use that enhances its decorative appeal.
Highly sought after for vintage interior design, charming hotels or shops, it also stands as a testament to the French craftsmanship of travel luggage.
Origin: Laval (Mayenne, France)
Manufacturer: Établissements Bazille
Period: around 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 collect it.0
Travel wardrobe trunk Bazille, Laval (Mayenne), around 1935-1940
Large French travel wardrobe trunk manufactured by Établissements Bazille in Laval.
Wooden structure covered with gray coated canvas with riveted metal reinforcements and a leather handle.
The interior preserves its original arrangement including a hanging rod, securing straps, and two removable drawers.
Intended for long journeys, this trunk allowed transporting clothes and personal effects without creasing them.
A witness to the golden age of rail travel and the great migrations of the 1930s, it today presents a handsome patina of use that enhances its decorative appeal.
Highly sought after for vintage interior design, charming hotels or shops, it also stands as a testament to the French craftsmanship of travel luggage.
Origin: Laval (Mayenne, France)
Manufacturer: Établissements Bazille
Period: around 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 collect it.0
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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