
From basement, airplane to icon
Cavalet's journey began on June 5, 1945, in a basement in Söborg, where Carlo Hjort and Willy Olsen founded the Suitcase Factory. With craftsmanship and drive, the company grew rapidly – from small premises to a leading bag supplier in Scandinavia.
Inspired by the future of travel, the name Cavalet was born in 1961, with the vision of creating light, elegant bags – as agile as the Caravelle aircraft that took off outside the office window.
Cavalet revolutionized the industry with the world's first trolley bag back in 1964. Innovation became a hallmark – from aluminum frames to smart business bags, making the brand globally successful.
Today, Cavalet is once again a fully Swedish company that manages its proud heritage of functional and stylish design. Every detail in a Cavalet bag is the result of decades of innovation and craftsmanship. With its timeless Scandinavian design and uncompromising quality, Cavalet is today one of Scandinavia's leading bag brands.
But we don't stop there. Cavalet aims to conquer the world once again – with bags that not only carry the traveler's luggage, but also a history of passion, innovation and Scandinavian elegance.
Cabin bags & suitcases of first-class quality since 1945
— Cavalet