Availability: in stock in Italy
Product code: 5497_MARRONE
Materials: vegetable-tanned Tuscan leather
Material density: Semi-rigid bag
Accessories: dust bag, detachable shoulder strap
Color: classic brown
Type: Retro Sac de Voyage
Dimensions:
Medium
Height, cm./ inches: 26 cm. / 10.2"
Width, cm./ inches: 21 cm. / 8.3"
Length, cm./ inches: 43 cm. / 16.9"
Handles height (drop), cm./ inches: 3.5 cm. / 1.4"
Shoulder strap height (drop), cm./ inches: 55 cm. / 21.7"
Condition: This item is authentic, new, with labels.
This bag feels made for those who love objects with a quiet yet authoritative presence: its trunk-like shape echoes the doctor’s cases of the late 19th century,
while the warm brown Tuscan leather makes one thing clear—here, the hide isn’t “covered,” it takes center stage. Smooth to the touch with a discreet sheen,
it reveals the natural grain, subtle tonal shifts, and the small living marks of the material: details you can’t fake, only earn over time.
The front is clean and essential, broken only by the central strap with metal closure and key slot: an old-world gesture that today becomes
a promise of order and security. Below, a second zip opening creates a separate compartment, perfect for keeping apart what you want to reach
immediately (accessories, small tools, chargers, documents—or even a compact change of clothes for a full day out).
Vegetable-tanned leather: beauty that matures
Vegetable tanning makes leather robust and long-lasting because it uses natural tannins extracted from bark, plants, and flowers.
The hide is worked in water and left to move in drums with the tannins: a patient process rooted in Tuscan tradition, which doesn’t hide the leather under synthetic coatings.
That’s why the surface stays authentic, ready to develop a personal patina with use, without losing its vintage charm.
Full details
- Type: doctor’s bag / vintage-style doctor’s case, classic trunk shape.
- Material: premium Tuscan leather, vegetable-tanned.
- Main color: warm classic brown (with natural tonal variations).
- Handle: single top handle, structured and comfortable; drop approx. 3.5 cm.
- Shoulder strap: leather, detachable; drop approx. 55 cm.
- Main closure: metal zippers + leather strap with snap closure and mini key.
- Lower compartment: separate section with zip closure (handy for organization).
- Interior: lined; 1 zip pocket + 2 open pockets for small items.
- Metal details: brass-tone finish.
- Base: protective metal feet (five are visible in the photos for a more stable rest).
- Dimensions: top length 43 cm; bottom length 40 cm; height 26 cm; depth 21 cm.
- Production: 100% Made in Italy, crafted in Tuscany.
A note on “living” leather
Please note: vegetable-tanned leather may show irregularities, pores, slight texture variations, and lighter or darker areas.
This is not a defect—it’s the hallmark of authentic leather, adding character and making every bag different, unique, and truly real.
The Chiarugi Firenze brand: history and craftsmanship
Chiarugi Firenze is a Tuscan leather-goods maker rooted in the Florentine artisan tradition.
The workshop is said to have been founded in 1969 and still follows a family-run production model based on
classic workmanship, careful finishing, and the selection of Italian leathers. The result is a sober, functional, long-lasting style:
bags designed to accompany you for years, improving with wear and time.