CASE STUDY

WHAT: ROYAL TRUNK & CO. EMERALD TRUNK

WHY: Once a common mode of storage and essential for longhaul voyages, trunks have developed today into an altogether

different form of status symbol – one that’s no longer relegated

to a ship's cabin or baggage area. These days, trunks take pride

of place in people's homes and the Emerald trunk is the epitome

of this.

Founded by friends Mattia Scattarelli and Guido Boem in

Brescia, northern Italy, Royal Trunk & Co. is a luxury brand

specialising in contemporary takes on the traditional form, and

other luxury bespoke items. Pieces are all handcrafted and

inherently customisable, resulting in production times ranging

between 450 and 1,000 hours. Known for co-branded pieces

created with luxury brands including Chopard and Bentley,

the pair set about breathing new life into an industry that is

something of an anachronism, transforming trunks into interior

centrepieces and statement furniture items for the home.

It’s hard to put a price on the Emerald trunk. Each piece is

made to order and is completely customisable. Every inch – it

measures an impressive 1.75 metres tall without its stand, and

0.84 metres wide – can be tailored to suit your preferences.

As a display case, the Emerald trunk can be configured to

not only provide ample room to house the most impressive of

watch collections, say, but is an aesthetic addition to a household

in its own right. Contrasting trims can be selected from a range

of luxury materials, including polished wood, marble, leather,

carbon fibre or a luxury Loro Piana fabric. Accenting the piece,

metallic hinges and buckles are made from your choice of gold,

palladium or nickel. Interior fabric options include a Loro Piana

fabric or microfibre.

Additional features can include a Bang & Olufsen wireless

speaker system, two high-precision cigar humidors, and a bar

set that features a double-lever corkscrew, champagne opener

and stopper, lemon zester, bar knife, strainer, jigger and more.

The set is then housed in a case finished with either springbok or

zebu hide.

Whether you’re looking to fill your trunk with state-of-the-art

features or opting for a minimalist classic trim and finish, this

timeless piece can be tailored to suit every taste.

Trunks take pride of place in people's homes and the Emerald trunk is the epitome of this