Among the carriages, the ‘everyday’ carriages are distinguished by the fact that they were driven by a coachman and by the elegance of their line and finishing touches: as well as being a means of transport, they were also a demonstration of the owner’s prestige. Worthy of note in this section is the elegant brougham, ideal for city driving.

Also referred to as ‘gentleman’s carriages or master-driven carriages’, these were driven not by a coachman, but by the owner himself and even by ladies; an expression of a new middle-class lifestyle, more dynamic and casual even for high society. Ideal for country outings, hunting and city walks, in some cases elegant and delicate, in others more basic and rustic, they were generally open, with a folding hood.

Widespread throughout Europe from the beginning of the 19th century and in common use until the first half of the last century, calashes are small, simple two-wheeled vehicles. Agile and very practical, they were used for quick journeys in the countryside and sometimes also as leisure carriages in town, for two people.

During the 19th century, the horse-drawn sleigh was the ideal winter alternative to the carriage, from which it takes its shape, as a luxury vehicle appreciated by the upper- and middle-classes for walks and excursions, sometimes even for more demanding journeys.