$2,400
H 3.75 in W 17 in D 12.5 in
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. New old stock the depth is 15" with the handle ex...
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2018 Men FW Louis Vuitton Messenger PM Dark infinity crossbody in black leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Louis Vuitton Messenger PM Dark Infinity Limited Edition Men’s Fall-Winter 2018 Fashion Show Crossbody bag in black calfskin leather, blackened ...
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H 11 in W 2.5 in L 14.5 in
Louis Vuitton Men's Briefcase Black Taiga Textured Leather Travel Bag Attache
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Vuitton briefcase comes in deep charcoal black Taiga textured leather with double top handles, zip pocket front, double zip locked top closure, and internal storage. A single z...
Hermès Paris, Briefcase for Men in Leather, 20th Century
By Hermès
Located in Beaune, FR
Briefcase or dispatch bag for men in cognac leather from the house of Hermès in Paris.
Metal
Hermès Rare Men's Leather Toiletry Traveling Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible and rare 1940s Hermès leather travelingcase. Case is numbered, pre-letter dating. Great condition with all interior parts in place. Black box calf leather has very minor ...
Men's Vintage HERMES Black Leather Sac a Depeches 41 Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Sac a Depeches 41 briefcase comes in black leather with a top flap, gold tone embossed metal lock closure, leather top handle, clochette, and multiple storage sections...
Hermès Brown Calfskin Leather Briefcase or men's Attaché Case
Located in Highwood, IL
Hermès Men's Briefcase or Attaché Case in chocolate brown leather with gold fittings.
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Hermes Buenaventura Men's Canvas and Leather Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Buenaventura brown leather and canvas briefcase Good condition just some light signs of wear size 40x27 cm
Burberry Black Leather Palladium Men's Attache Briefcase in Box
By Burberry
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Palladium hardware Twill lining Press closure Handle 9.5" Measures 16.5" W x 11.8" H x 5.9" D Includes original Burberry dust bag and box
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H 11.5 in W 16 in D 2 in
Gucci Black Textured Leather Silver Hardware Men's Attache Briefcase Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Black Textured Leather Silver Hardware Men's Attache Briefcase Bag "Honey, does this Gucci briefcase make me look too handsome?"
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H 11 in W 15.9 in D 1.5 in
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Palladium Men's Attache Briefcase with Key
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Palladium hardware Slide lock closure Made in Italy Handle 6.5" Measures 15.9" W x 11" H x 1.5" D Includes original Salvatore Ferragamo key, name ta...
Cartier Burgundy Leather Gold Hardware Men's Women's Business Briefcase Bag
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Gold tone hardware Leather hardware Flip lock closure Made in Italy Handle drop 2" Measures 17" W x 12.75" H x 3.5" D Includes authenticity card and dust bag 100% authentici...
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H 12 in W 14.5 in D 6 in
Chanel Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Men's Travel Carryall Briefcase Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Leather Top Handle Satchel Men's Women's Travel Carryall Briefcase Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in Italy Handle drop 3" M...
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H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in
Gucci Rare Vintage Monogram Canvas Leather Unisex Men's Trunk Attache Briefcase
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES A serious Gucci collector's dream. Rare vintage Gucci trunk briefcase featuring monogram canvas and double latch closure. It will not last here long. Monogram...
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H 12 in W 16 in D 2.5 in
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Gold Hardware Men's Laptop Carryall Briefcase Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Gold hardware Zipper closure Made in France Handle drop 5" Measures 16" W x 12" H x 2.5"
Hermes Leather Two Tone Gold Lock Men's Women's Top Handle Business Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Leather Two Tone Gold Lock Men's Women's Top Handle Business Briefcase Leather Gold hardware Made in France Country France Date code present Handle drop 6" Measures 15" W x 1...
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H 12.5 in W 16 in D 3 in
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Palladium Hardware Men's Briefcase Bag Withe Key
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Palladium hardware Push lock closure Made in France Date code RI0094 Handle 8.7" Measures 16" W x 12.5" H x 3" D Includes original Louis Vuitton key
Cartier Burgundy Red Leather Gold Men's Attache Flap Briefcase with Key
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES INCREDIBLE price reduction for a limited time only! Leather Gold tone hardware Slide lock closure Made in France Handle drop 7" Measures 15" W x 11" H x 1"...
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H 11 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Chanel Nude Tan Caviar Leather Quilted Men's Women's Briefcase Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Nude Tan Caviar Leather Quilted Men's Women's Briefcase Top Handle Bag Caviar Gold tone hardware Turnlock closure Leather lining Made in France Date code 2723255 Handle drop...
Gucci NEW Leather Silver Men's Top Handle Satchel Business Travel Briefcase Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci NEW Leather Silver Men's Top Handle Satchel Business Travel Briefcase Bag Leather Silver tone hardware Push lock closure Suede lining Made in Italy Handle drop 2" Measures 15"...
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Men's Handle Satchel Business Travel Briefcase Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Gold tone hardware Turnlock closure Leather lining Date code present Made in France Handle drop 12" Measures 15" W x 12" H x 4.25" D Includes padlock, clochette and keys 100...
Men's Vintage 1980's Hartmann Leather Briefcase made in USA in Black
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An elegant briefcase by Hartmann, the quality name in luggage and accessories since 1877 and proudly made in the USA. It features a main interior section that would hold a 12 inch la...
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H 11 in W 15 in D 2 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Gold Slide Lock Men's Briefcase Attache Business Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Taiga leather Gold hardware Slide lock closure Made in France Date code VI0928 Handle drop 7" Measures 15" W x 11" H x 2" D
Hermes Dark Brown Canvas Cognac Leather Buckle Men's Flap Business Briefcase Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Canvas Leather Silver tone hardware Buckle closure Made in France Handle drop 1.25" Measures 15.5" W x 11" H x 2.75" D 100% authenticity guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
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H 11.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Men's Brief LapTop Business Case Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Gold tone hardware Slide lock closure Made in Italy Handle 7" Measures 15.5" W x 11.5" H x 1" D Slide lock Includes original Salvatore Ferragamo cloc...
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H 12 in W 17 in D 6 in
Brunello Cucinelli New Black Leather Silver Men's Travel Business Case Tote Bag
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Brunello Cucinelli New Black Leather Silver Men's Travel Business Briefcase Tote Bag Original purchase price $4,295 Leather Wool Silver tone hardware Canvas lining ...
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H 11 in W 15.5 in D 4 in
Bottega Veneta Leather Men's Women's Unisex Business Attache Laptop Case Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Metal hardware Made in Italy Handle drop 3" Measures 15.5" W x 11" H x 4" D Includes original Bottega Veneta dust bag
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H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in
Gucci Men's Black Leather Top Handle LapTop Business Travel W. Strap Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Silver tone hardware Made in Italy Handle drop 2" Measures 15.5" W x 12.5" H x 4.5" D Adjustable shoulder drop 17-28"
Hermes Brown Leather Men's Bag / Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice Hermes bag in bown Leatehrr. interior in hermes canvas Good condition but some signs of use in corners and leather really useful for everyday life thanks to its multip...
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H 12 in W 14.5 in D 2.8 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Men's LapTop Storage Travel Briefcase Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES A briefcase or laptop bag? Well, it depends on your perspective. Leather Silver hardware Zipper closure Made in France Handle 9.5" Measures 14.5" W x 12"...
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H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 3.5 in
YSL Tan Cognac Leather Gold Men's Attache Briefcase Bag With Key & Strap
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Gold hardware Slide lock closure Handle 6.5" Measures 14.5" W x 10.5" H x 3.5" D Removable / Adjustable shoulder Strap 38-40.5" Includes original YS...
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H 11 in W 14 in D 3 in
Dolce & Gabbana New Ivory Cognac Leather Men's Women's Travel Business Case Tote
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Dolce & Gabbana New Ivory Cognac Leather Men's Women's Travel Business BriefCase Tote Bag Leather Brass hardware Suede lining Buckle closure Made in Italy Handl...
Delvaux Men's Vachetta Leather Briefcase
By Delvaux
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very good condition Delvaux Men's Vachetta Leather Briefcase The oldest luxury leather goods house in the world (founded in 1829) and 100% family-owned has designed this stunning a...
Berluti Brown Leather Men’s Briefcase
By Berluti
Located in London, GB
Berluti Brown Leather Bag - Briefcase - Clasp fastening - Zip pocket on flap - Two zip pockets and pen holder in front section - Patch pocket in back section - Zip pocket on the ...
Brunello Cucinelli Men's Brown Leather Gusset Briefcase
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brunello Cucinelli Men's Brown Leather Gusset Briefcase Brand New Brunello Cucinelli Messenger Bag Dust Bag Included Dimensions: 17"L x 12"H x 5"D Every man needs a classic brown b...
Gucci Brown Leather Gold Top Handle Men's Women's Travel Briefcase Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Brown Leather Gold Top Handle Men's Women's Travel Briefcase Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Flip lock closure Woven lining Made in Italy Handle drop 1.5" Measures 16" W x 12" ...
Chopard Men's Cognac Color Calfskin Leather Briefcase with Black Center Rubber
By Chopard
Located in Henrico, VA
Beautiful Cognac Calfskin leather Briefcase. Black rubber center detail, silver hardware double closure. New, never used in Pristine condition. Includes dust bag and original box. ...
Roberto Cavalli Men's Brown Leather Croc Embossed Messenger Bag
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brand New Roberto Cavalli Messenger Bag Original Tag & Dust Bag Included Retails in Stores & Online for $1430 Dimensions: 14.5"L x 11.3"H x 3"D Roberto Cavalli's men's brown leather...
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Men's Women's Attache Envelope Clutch Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Men's Women's Attache Envelope Clutch Bag in Box Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Flip lock closure Date code present Made in France Measures 15...
Pineider Men's Green Leather Briefcase with Matching Wallet
By Pineider
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pineider green leather men's briefcase with matching Pineider wallet.
Leather
Louis Vuitton Black Gray Epi Leather Silver Hardware Men's Attache Briefcase Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Walk into your next business meeting with confidence! Sophisticated Louis Vuitton Epi leather briefcase featuring chic silver hardware. Original Louis Vuitton du...
Vintage Golden Hermes Vanity case / Briefcase for Men in Black Box Leather. 60's
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage toilette case in black Box leather with golden hardware. Good condition for a vintage piece like this. Interior composed of different brushed, bottles and manicure set...
Mark Cross Leather Attaché Case
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Mark Cross leather attaché case.
Leather
$12,850
H 13.75 in W 13 in D 9 in
Italian Genuine Black Crocodile Train Beauty & Jewelry Case by Revlon, 1960s
By Revlon
Located in Miami, FL
Embrace elegance and style with this extremely rare, genuine black crocodile train case by Revlon. The mint condition beauty and jewelry case features a perfectly shiny black crocodi...
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Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...
Crystal, Ormolu
Art Deco Black Alligator Suitcase
By America Pedro P. Diaz 1
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco black alligator suitcase with original satin lining and straps. Chrome hardware and original label. America Pedro P Diaz Arequipa De Peru.
Animal Skin, Fabric, Scrap Wood
Vintage and designer briefcases and attachés are the most common varieties of personal luggage. Whether you’re commuting daily or working from home more often and occasionally heading into the city for meetings, a briefcase or slim attaché case can be a fashionable and functional accessory when you’re on the go.
So, what is the difference between a briefcase and an attaché?
The difference is subtle. It depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re not eyeing a vintage tote bag or messenger bag because your needs are a bit more specific, one of these items may be for you.
The term “briefcase” emerged from the legal field because lawyers typically carried their briefs to court in leather cases. Briefcases are usually flat and rectangular and are outfitted with a lock to protect the contents. They may feature a sleeve or large exterior pocket for easy accessibility. Today, briefcases aren’t crafted only from leather; they are made in a wide variety of materials such as vinyl, metal and durable fabric.
The attaché — technically a type of slim, small briefcase — is a portable box-shaped case that opens into two separate compartments. A briefcase, on the other hand, will usually open into one main compartment. An attaché is also often expected to operate on a hinged metal frame. Originally, attachés were ideal for carrying important documents and papers to and from offices. In French, the original use for the term “attaché” was to refer to a member of an ambassador’s staff, specifically an administrative employee who transported documents to and fro in a slender case.
While you could potentially use the two interchangeably, venturesome designers over the years have sought to improve both briefcases and attachés. Legendary luxury houses such as Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel offer distinguished and stylish but highly practical versions of these accessories. The briefcases and attachés of today feature leather trim and other decorative exterior embellishments, gold hardware and spacious interiors. They come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors to fit the needs of their fussy owners.
The collection of vintage and designer briefcases and attachés on 1stDibs has everything from rugged leather cases to understated canvas accessories that are perfect for the morning commute. Find yours today.
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