Interiors – British Sailcloth Steamer Trunk from Fox & Hardy
Words: Violet
Every now and then a piece of furniture comes along that really makes us stop in our tracks. Sometimes it’s due to extravagance, splendour or sheer peculiarity but with this particular item, it was due to an overwhelming sense of nostalgia.
The Sailcloth Steamer Trunk from Fox & Hardy is classically understated and structurally beautiful. The recycled leather trim and antique brass locks, which have been rescued from vintage luggage, give it that very real sense of time passed, harking back to our childhood school memories or the days of old fashioned travelling where the luggage was a spectacle in itself; always crafted with the upmost care and attention to elegance, style and beauty. In fact, the inspiration for the trunk came from the golden era of travel where trunks were covered in a canvas to protect against both general wear and tear and the elements at sea. Now though, this versatile trunk could comfortably find its home in any room of any house in the UK. Want more good news? If you ever do decide to take off on a sea voyage, it is ready and waiting at your disposal.
It is not only the embellished finishings that scream quality. The Sailcloth Steamer Trunk is covered in 100 per cent Egyptian cotton sailcloth manufactured specially for Fox & Hardy by a sail loft based in the East Coast of England that produces hand-stitched sails for some of the world’s finest yachts, no less.
Fox & Hardy proudly design and manufacture their products in Britain and cite their inspirations as our costal and maritime heritage. What’s more, each product is handmade meaning that, due to the quirks in the process of manufacturing, each trunk is unique and full of character.
With each Fox & Hardy product you are getting a piece of history and because of its use of quality materials and care in construction, it is a piece of furniture that can be passed down from generation to generation. With these guys at the helm, you will never be left wanting for quality interiors again.
The Sailcloth Steamer Trunk retails at £990. For more information visit Fox & Hardy
By Victoria Gardiner
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