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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 outer zipper closure.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
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 of vintage briefcase
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Found Objects
Small Antique Clerk's Suitcase, English Leather Attache Case, Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique clerk's suitcase. An English, leather attaché case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
$1,336 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Cardin Leather Backgammon Game Set in Attache Case
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Housed in a handsome attache-style carrying case wrapped in Pierre Cardin's signature camel and black leatherette with the iconic "PC" monogram, the set opens to reveal a luxurious b...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Fabric
Ostrich Skin Men's Briefcase /Attaché Vintage Burgundy Suede Interior
Located in Westport, CT
Ostrich leg men's briefcase/ attaché case vintage burgundy tanned skin, suede interior with skin designed trim locking combination.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
