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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
Leather Attaché Case, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A handsome mid brown leather attaché case, circa 1925. With lovely quality brass locks and original
Category
Vintage 1920s British Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
