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What is the difference between a briefcase and an attache case?
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A briefcase was first used by employees in the legal business, to carry and organize briefs. It typically features one compartment inside, with a variety of organizational pockets. An attache case is a compact case that typically features two compartments inside. It was originally used by a member of an ambassador’s staff. Shop a wide collection of vintage and contemporary briefcases and attache cases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Mark Cross Leather Attaché Case
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Mark Cross leather attaché case.
Category
2010s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Western Style Hand Tooled Leather Attache Case
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautiful hand tooled leather attache case with whipstitch detail, retractable handles and full
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1983 Hermès malette attache case Quirius (48H)
By Hermès
Located in Milano, IT
1983 Hermès malette attache case Quirius (48H) hand made, black leather “box”, completed with
Category
1980s French Briefcases and Attachés
Packing, 2017, paintings on both sides of reclaimed attaché case, sculpture
By RU8ICON1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Packing" (2017) by Ru8icon1
Acrylic on reclaimed attaché case, figurative paintings on both sides
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Found Objects
WWw11, Tiny Leather Attaché Case First Aid Medical Equipment
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
WW11, tiny leather attaché case first aid medical equipment
This is a superb piece and is in
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
Daniel Arsham x RIMOWA eroded attache case
By Daniel Arsham
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the iconic suitcase from the RIMOWA archives in Cologne, RIMOWA and contemporary artist Daniel Arsham have teamed up to bring the much-loved vintage suitcase up to date.
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Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Plaster
