Vuitton Xmas 23 Vivienne Mini Pochette
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette is made from monogram canvas and cowhide trim, with zipper closure. It is part of the limited edition 2023 Christmas collection. The Pochettes are decorated with an exclusive print of House...
Saint Laurent Museum Black Grained Calfskin Leather Briefcase - ' 20s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant Saint Laurent Museum briefcase crafted in black grained calfskin leather with gilt-metal hardware. Featuring double leather top handles and a removable leather shoulder strap...
Hermes Sac A Depeche HSS 27 Bag Limited Edition Electric Blue Rose Jaipur Epsom
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a very rare Hermes Limited Edition Sac a Depeche 27 HSS bag / briefcase. Vibrant Electric Blue front with rare to find Rose Jaip...
Red leather breifcase with Medusa embosset Giani Versace Circa 1980's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red leather breifcase with Medusa embosset. Width:38 cm , height: 28 cm, depth: 5 cm . In leather with branded nylon lining. Lock ( no more keys) Flat pocket in the back.
Hermès trousse Bride à Brac Large
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès new large trousse Bride à Brac in fuchsia orange and burgundy canvas. Very sought after !!!! Unused condition.
Hermès Black Epsom Leather Portfolio Briefcase with Palladium Hardware
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This rare and sophisticated Hermès portfolio briefcase crafted in black Epsom leather, distinguished by its clean architectural lines and understated ...
Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Cotteville 55 Louis Vuitton Suitcase
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Cotteville 55 monogramm suitcase. It features all Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass fittings: locks, clas...
Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Alzer 70 Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Large Vuitton Suitcase
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. It features all Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass fittings: locks, clasps and studs.Its trim is stamped LV everywhere t...
Chanel Classic Flap Portfolio Caviar Briefcase Black Leather Laptop Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Portfolio Caviar Briefcase Black Leather Laptop Bag Gold tone hardware Black quilted caviar leather Front flap with CC turn l...
Chanel Extra Large Quilted Lambskin Portfolio Flap with Gold CC Clasp
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel extra large quilted lambskin portfolio flap with gold CC clasp 1991 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold hardware Two main interior compartments Two interior centered zippered pocket 11.8...
YSL NIB Red Cracked Leather Wallet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL authentic long red wallet in cracked leather and front logo. Can be used as a small clutch. Comes with original dust cover and box .
Chanel Sequin Waist Bag Fanny Pack
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Sequin Waist Bag Fanny Pack in silver and black features finely crafted silver sequins with a black undertone and a silver leather threaded chain link, leather belt strap...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram President Hard Case Briefcase Bag
Located in Rome, Rome
This gorgeous vintage Louis Vuitton "President" hard-side briefcase is a true collector's item, a symbol of both luxury and functionality that only gets better with age. Crafted from...
Char Leather Briefcase Laptop Bag Floral distressed Vintage Mexico 1960s
By Char Leather, Char
Located in Wallkill, NY
Rare find here, 1960s Char Leather case. It has compartments. Wipstiched, Floral motif. Great distressed look. Measuring 13 in high x 17.5in wide x 2.5 deep. We have more Char pieces...
Gucci Mini Ophidia Classic GG Print Bag
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci mini Ophidia half moon bag with gg classic canvas print, brown leather trim and gold tone hardware. Perfect exterior, minimum wear on interior...
Rare Vintage HELMUT LANG Oversized Black Leather Bag
By Helmut Lang
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare 1990s Vintage Helmut Lang black leather bag from early 2000s. Light minor scratches on sides of bag ( see pictures) Interior is perfect ( no s...
$1,364Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Porte Ordinateur Sabana Business Bag Laptop Bag
Located in Arnhem, NL
Louis Vuitton Porte Ordinateur Sabana document bag/ laptop bag made of vinyl coated canvas with Damier Ebene pattern and finish with brown smooth leather. The bag features a top hand...
Burnished Gray and Gold Accordion File Box Purse with Buckle Top Handle, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A structured, ladylike handbag for ALL fifty shades of gray, this purse combines polish and geometry with practicality. An extremely hard-to-find color for handbags, this medium gray...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Briefcase Business Bag
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton Briefcase bag features Louis Vuitton monogram and cowhide leather, dual rolled leather top handles, one with zip closure and two-way zip closures at top. Its inte...
1990s Louis Vuitton Alzer 80
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful iconic & vintage travel briefcase Vintage from the 90s Monogram LV logo Studded leather with brass on angles Brass metal elements Internal divider (removable) Internal belt...
Montblanc 4810 Westside Double Gusset Calfskin Briefcase
By Montblanc
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A spacious interior that can accommodate a laptop or tablet brings sleek modern function to this sophisticated briefcase from Montblanc. In rich Italian leather for timeless elegance...
Chanel 1992 Vintage Black Diamond Quilted Work Laptop Briefcase Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Diamond Quilted Work Laptop Briefcase Bag circa 1992 black lambskin diamond quilting single flat top handle front flap closure push-lock fastening main compart...
Louis Vuitton Portadocumenti Serviette Monogram Borsa LAvoro
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Portadocumenti firmato Louis Vuitton, modello serviette nella misura GM, realizzato in tela marrone nella classica fantasia monogram con rifiniture in pelle e hardware dorato. Dotato di una patta frontale con chiusura ad incastro, internamente rivestito in pelle con comoda tasca, la borsa è abbastanza capiente. Munito di un manico e di una tracolla rimovibile e regolabile, per una comoda portata a mano o a spalla. L’articolo si presenta in buone condizioni, con segni di usura visibili in foto. _____________ Louis Vuitton document holder...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Porte-Documents Briefcase– Black Leather Trim
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Elevate your professional style with this sophisticated Louis Vuitton Porte-Documents Voyage PM in the iconic Monogram Macassar canvas. Designed for the modern executive, this sleek ...
Lancel Document Bag - '10s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This functional and elegant business bag in blue leather features signature "L" lock hardware in silver, combining style and practicality for the modern professional. Remarks: There...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and solid brass stamped Louis Vuitton lock. It also has got a beautiful gently patinated all leather handle in very...
Louis Vuitton Porte-Documents Voyage Briefcase Limited Edition Camouflag
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Good, Slight signs of use, minor scratches on the metal hardware, intact surface, and clean interior. Accessories: Shoulder strap,dust bag size: Width:36.5cm,height:27cm...
Gucci Vintage GG Portfolio Briefcase
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gucci Vintage GG Portfolio Briefcase. Black with a repeating pattern of diagonal lines and the Gucci "GG" logo. The bag has a flap closure with a lock and an adjustable shoulder stra...
Gucci x Sega Mystic White Star Printed Calfskin GUCCY Portfolio Clutch
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Gucci x Sega Mystic White Star Printed Calfskin GUCCY Portfolio Clutch SKU: 156637 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in ex...
Dolce & Gabbana Black Lamb Leather Briefcase Bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dolce & Gabbana - (Made in Italy) Tiny black lamb leather briefcase bag with red lamb leather circles and golden metal elements. Additional information: Condition: Very good condi...
19th Century Vintage Crocodile Beauty Case with Leather Interior
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very rare and unique beauty case made from wild crocodile from the last century. Interior made of natural leather with 2 bottles and glass jars. An integrated pocket for other uten...
Lancel bag 'briefcase'
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LANCEL - (Made in France) Black canvas briefcase bag with brown leather. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 41 cm - Height: 29 cm - Depth: 8 cm - Handle: 34 cm SKU...
$1,373Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Elizabeth Arden Leather Beauty Case.
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage leather beauty case by Elizabeth Arden. In a tan leather , the case has a leather handle and two locks. it has the initials JML. The interior is lined in pink fab...
Hermes Black Noir Togo Sac A Depeches 41 Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Black Noir Togo Sac A Depeches 41 Briefcase in excellent condition. Black noir togo leather trimmed with gold hardware and clochette with singl...
FENDI Peekaboo black leather bug monster eye crossbody briefcase
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Peekaboo black leather bug monster eye crossbody briefcase Reference: NILI/A00074 Brand: Fendi Model: Peekaboo Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lining...
YSL Black Studded Unisex Passport Cover
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL unisex black leather passport cover with silver stone studded design, comes with generic dust cover.
Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather Lozan Briefcase Bag with Shoulder Strap
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into a blend of professionalism and French luxury with this authentic Louis Vuitton Lozan Briefcase. Crafted in France between 2000 and 2009, this large bag features the sophist...
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.