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Availability: in stock in Italy


Product code: 2973
Materials: genuine leather
Accessories: padlock, shoulder strap, dust bag
Color: brown
Type: Retro Sac de Voyage
Dimensions: Small
Height, cm./ inches: 28 cm. / 11"
Width, cm./ inches: 25 cm. / 9.8"
Length, cm./ inches: 34 cm. / 13.4"
Condition: This item is authentic, new, with labels.

There’s a kind of bag that doesn’t just carry things: it tells a story. This Tonelli Uomo tan leather travel bag looks like it stepped out of an old photograph: the metal frame structure opens into a wide, tidy mouth, like the classic bags of the travelling professional. The warm tan leather, rich and luminous, shows slight shade variations and natural creases—details that make every piece different, more authentic, more lived-in.

The silhouette is soft and roomy, yet kept neatly in line by the frame: a shape that stays elegant even when the bag is full. The period character is completed by the padlock with keys, a small but reassuring detail—perfect for anyone who travels, works on the move, and likes everything in its place. The detachable shoulder strap with a 52 cm drop lets you carry it on the shoulder when needed, while the top handle keeps the look classic and confident.

Character and style

It works beautifully with a suit, but also with a simpler outfit: it instantly feels “well put together” without looking stiff. The design echoes the tradition of 19th-century frame travel bags (also known as “carpet bags”): practical, sturdy, made to open in a second and close securely.

Full details

• Type: travel bag / vintage doctor-style bag (frame travel bag).
• Brand: Tonelli Uomo (Italian leather goods).
• Production: Made in Italy.
• Material: high-quality tan leather.
• Structure: metal frame with wide, stable opening.
• Closure: metal twist-opening mechanism; padlock with keys.
• Handle: reinforced top handle.
• Shoulder strap: detachable; 52 cm drop; with shoulder pad for comfort.
• External pockets: front zip pocket; rear zip pocket.
• Interior: branded lining; inner zip pocket.
• Dimensions: 34 × 25 cm; height 28 cm.
• Finishing: visible stitching and clean edges; warm-tone hardware matching the classic style.

A quick note: the “carpet bag”

In the 19th century, a sturdy travel bag became popular, often made from hard-wearing fabrics similar to carpet weaves: practical, relatively light, and made for frequent travel. The idea of the frame bag comes from there—easy opening, immediate access, and a secure closure—qualities that still make this format a small travel classic today.

The Tonelli Uomo brand

Tonelli Uomo is tied to a family craft tradition, with roots traced back to a workshop active in the early 1900s. The modern production business is said to have started in 1979, when three Tonelli brothers and other family members created a manufacturing operation in Abruzzo, carrying forward skilled workmanship, inherited techniques, and careful finishing. The result is a classic men’s style designed to last and age beautifully—just like the leather of this bag.

Ideal for

• short trips and weekends away
• professional use (documents, tools, personal items)
• anyone looking for a leather bag to keep for years, not for one season