Aubergine Leather Trunk from Shanghai - Circa 1920 Console Tables usually a mark of quality

usually a mark of quality

They're sustainable and environmentally friendly

Beautifully carved

Originating in Bengal

This provincial Chinese altar table dates from the 19th century - Qing dynasty

Aubergine Leather Trunk from Shanghai - Circa 1920 Console Tables usually a mark of qualityLeather Trunks have been used for many hundreds of years in China with the classic style changing very little. Made for travelling and storage of clothing they are robust and work well in a contemporary western space as a coffee table, or for storage. Chinese leather trunks come in 4 colours; black, red, cream & aubergine. This particular piece has all its original brass fittings and a blue interior. The rich aubergine of the trunk itself is achieved