Wishlist: What we want this week

Royal Trunk may be headquartered in Brescia, but it was nearby Milan – the heart of Italian design and business – that inspired its ingenious Milano trunk. A beautiful alternative to the more conservative desk, there’s skilled craftsmanship at every turn; when covering the exterior in leather, for example, its makers use 2000 hand-hammered brass tacks to secure it. Yet this is only a tantalising glimpse of what is to come, as opening the trunk reveals an impeccable, Tardis-like workstation. A multitude of shelves and drawers keep everything within arms reach, while a concealed cable conduit and glass blackboard ensure it satisfies 21st-century needs. Dedicated to preserving a ‘sense of bespoke exclusivity’, Royal Trunk will even incorporate a humidor – a thoughtful touch for those who like to mingle business with pleasure. RoyalTrunk.com

Berluti’s rolling case is the height of elegance, offering a distinguished option for the man who frequently takes to the skies. Covered in its signature Venezia leather, it brings a more organic sort of luxury to a product usually associated with space-age materials. Developed by Olga Berluti in the Nineties, Venezia leather responds exceptionally well to the mineral and vegetable tanning techniques used to create its unique patina. Those wishing to augment this antique look can opt for the Maison’s ‘Scritto’ calligraphy etching – a technique that provides a decorative finish unlike any other.

Take arms against inclement weather with this rare .410 shotgun umbrella, due to be auctioned by Holt’s in London. Made by gunmaker John Wilson, these umbrellas were once supplied to some of the finest retailers in London, renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland among them. Built to customer specification, it features an ‘action’ covered with fine lizard skin and an intricately engraved gold-plated ferrule, a moulded horn handle, a drop down trigger and a horn-tipped walking stick spike. Idiosyncratic from end to end, this rare creation bespeaks of true artisanal craft.

Swiss tech firm Sirin unveil a luxury phone unlike any other. Built with the high-net-worth in mind, it is a veritable antidote to the phone hacking epidemic, offering military-grade privacy settings that shield against cyberattacks. It is, however, also user friendly: it promises unparalleled global connectivity, the audio has been engineered in collaboration with the team behind Beats headphones and the screen uses the most advanced visual technology available. All of which ensures that the more day-to-day requirements such as YouTube and Instagram function better than ever. From

Bring football home – without the false hope – with this luxurious fussball set. B.Lab Italia commissioned Davide and Gabriele Adriano to design a new product and they produced a collection called Teckell. Designed and built in Turin, this 75kg, metre-long table’s frame and legs are carved from Canaletto walnut, while the playing field and side walls are made of tough crystal glass. The players, handles and scoreboards are crafted from solid wood, and even the goal nets are handmade with meticulous care. This model, 90° Minuto, is one of six, including the striking Cristallino, made entirely from crystal glass and 24-carat-gold plated accessories. ,