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Product code: 5497_NERO
Materials: vegetable-tanned Tuscan leather
Material density: Semi-rigid bag
Accessories: dust bag, detachable shoulder strap
Color: black
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.
Black, compact, and authoritative: this Chiarugi Firenze doctor’s bag has the presence of a “serious” object that doesn’t need to raise its voice. The trunk-like silhouette recalls the professional cases of the late 19th century, yet everything here feels clean and contemporary: smooth leather, a solid profile, and soft lines that stay neat even when the bag is fully packed.
The detail that draws the eye is the central strap with metal closure and key slot: an old-world gesture that becomes a small daily ritual—practical and reassuring. Below it, a second zip opening creates a separate compartment, ideal for keeping what you want to reach immediately apart, without rummaging (accessories, documents, personal items).
Vegetable-tanned leather: real material, made to last
This bag is crafted from premium Tuscan vegetable-tanned leather, following Florentine traditions. Vegetable tanning makes the leather strong and long-lasting and, most importantly, it doesn’t “cover” the hide with synthetic coatings: the natural structure remains visible, ready to develop a personal patina with use.
The process takes place in water using natural tannins from bark, plants, and flowers: the leather is worked and tumbled in drums with the tannins, allowing the color to settle deeply. The result is leather that ages with dignity, without losing its charm.
Full details
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Type: doctor’s bag / vintage-style doctor’s case, classic trunk shape.
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Material: genuine Tuscan vegetable-tanned leather.
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Color: black.
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Handle: single top handle, structured and comfortable; drop approx. 3.5 cm.
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Shoulder strap: leather, detachable; drop approx. 55 cm.
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Closure: metal zippers; leather strap with snap closure and mini key.
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Lower compartment: dedicated section with zip closure.
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Interior: lined; 1 zip pocket and 2 open pockets for small essentials.
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Metal finishes: steel-tone (clean and bright against black leather).
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Base: protective metal feet for safer placement.
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Dimensions: top length 43 cm; bottom length 40 cm; height 26 cm; depth 21 cm.
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Production: 100% Made in Italy, crafted in Tuscany.
A note on “living” leather
Please note: natural leather may show small irregularities, pores, or slight grain variations. This isn’t a defect—it’s the hallmark of authentic vegetable-tanned leather: it makes every bag unique and gives it an even richer character over time.
The Chiarugi Firenze brand: history and artisan tradition
Chiarugi Firenze is a name tied to Tuscan leather craft and classic Florentine taste. The workshop is said to have been founded in 1969 and still follows a family-run approach today: careful selection of Italian leathers, attentive workmanship, solid finishing, and lines designed to last. A simple and rare philosophy: creating bags that don’t “pass”—they stay.