Jaisalmer Campaign Trunk — Leather
Handcrafted in India
Jaisalmer Campaign Trunk — Leather
This piece isn’t kept in stock — your order sets our workshop to work, building it to your chosen size and finish. The wait is what makes it yours alone.
- Handcrafted in India
- Crafted by master artisans
- Customization available — size, finish & fabric
- Secure, insured delivery across India
- International shipping available
Description
A campaign trunk of the kind that once travelled with a regiment — built square, wrapped in leather, and finished with the hardware that had to survive the journey.
The body is hand-cut and hand-stitched over a solid frame, seamed in contrast saddle stitch. Studded leather straps band the lid and front, shaped metal caps protect all eight corners, and a swing-catch lock closes the lid — the working kind, not a decoration.
The lid lifts to an undivided interior. Nothing is partitioned or fitted, which is the point: a trunk holds what a cupboard cannot, and a fixed tray only gets in the way of blankets, board games and the things a room quietly accumulates.
At 45 cm cubed it sits at side-table height — at the foot of a bed, beside a chair, or paired with a second at either end of a sofa.
The leather is left with its natural range of tone, so the surface shifts as light crosses it. Along the lid, where hands and trays land, it will darken and soften into a patina no finish can imitate. Being a natural hide it carries its own record — shade variation, the occasional scar or mark. These are not flaws to be corrected; they are the difference between leather and a print of it.
Construction
- Leather over a solid frame, saddle-stitched throughout
- Studded leather straps to the lid and front
- Shaped metal corner caps to all eight edges
- Working swing-catch lock
- Antique brass, silver or gold hardware
- 45 × 45 × 45 cm
- Made to order in your choice of leather colour
Dimensions & Fit
| One Size | 45 cm W × 45 cm D × 45 cm H |
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- The space the piece will stand in, leaving room to walk around it
- Doorways, corridors and any corner the piece has to turn
- The stairwell or lift, if it isn’t a ground-floor delivery
Your piece is built after you order it rather than taken off a shelf, so we’d rather you check these measurements against your room first — made-to-order pieces can’t be returned or exchanged. Being handmade, finished dimensions may vary by a centimetre or two.
If these proportions aren’t quite right for your space, we can change them. Speak to a design consultant before you order and we’ll build the piece to your measurements.
Materials
Built from carefully selected, natural materials — kiln-dried hardwoods, hand-spun textiles, cast metal and quarried stone, chosen to last for decades. Naturally occurring grain and tone variation is intrinsic to each handmade piece.
Fabric care
Vacuum gently and regularly with an upholstery attachment to lift dust before it settles. Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth — press, don’t rub — and avoid soaking the fabric. Plump and rotate loose cushions so they wear evenly. Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to preserve colour, and have delicate weaves cleaned professionally rather than machine-washed.
Craftsmanship
Carved, joined and finished by hand in our workshops, passing through the hands of several craftspeople. Joinery is mortise-and-tenon — never glued shortcuts — so the piece is made to be kept and passed down.
Assembly & Installation
Most pieces arrive securely packed and ready to use. Some larger items may require simple assembly; installation assistance may be available depending on the product and your location — speak with a consultant to confirm before ordering.
Care
Dust timber with a soft dry cloth and treat with wax balm twice yearly. Vacuum upholstery gently and treat marks promptly. Keep out of prolonged direct sun to preserve the finish.
Delivery & Shipping
Made-to-order pieces are crafted in 4–6 weeks and then dispatched by safe, insured delivery, securely packed for transit. Assembly assistance is available on selected pieces. International freight is quoted at checkout.
Designer Notes
“We design for the way you actually live — pieces generous enough to sink into, detailed enough to reward a second look, and made to age beautifully.” — Art Avenue Design Studio
Need assembly assistance?
Most pieces arrive securely packed and ready to use. Some larger items may need simple assembly — speak with us before you order so we can confirm what your piece needs.
Most pieces can be made to suit.
Available in additional sizes, finishes and materials depending on the piece. Tell us about your room and a design consultant will shape it with you — well before you order.
- Custom dimensions to suit your room
- Bespoke finishes & material tones
- Your own upholstery (COM) welcomed
- Configurations for living, dining & bedroom
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Questions, answered.
Still unsure? A design consultant is a tap away.
Speak with a ConsultantHow long does a made-to-order piece take?
Most pieces are crafted and delivered within 3–4 weeks domestically. Your consultant confirms a precise timeline at order.
Can I customise the size, finish or fabric?
Yes — bespoke dimensions, finishes and customer-own-material (COM) upholstery are available. Speak with a consultant to begin.
Do you ship internationally?
We ship worldwide with insured freight; a quote is provided at checkout or by your consultant.
What is your returns policy?
Stocked pieces may be returned within 14 days. Made-to-order and customised pieces are final sale — which is why we encourage a material sample first.