Custom Briefcases
Luxurious leather briefcases that you can customize with initials, an engraved message, or an image.
Perfect as a special personalized gift for him, or a stylish bag for yourself.
These handmade briefcases are made from the finest full-grain vegetable-tanned certified Italian leather.
No.1
Men's Leather Briefcase
$2,000
Essential
Modern Briefcase
$1,500
City
Leather Laptop Bag
$1,300
City Large
Leather Laptop Bag
$1,500
Elegant
Slim Leather Laptop Bag
$1,300
No.2
Leather Messenger Briefcase
$1,800
10X
Leather Laptop Travel Bag
$1,600
Voyager
Leather Carry-on Bag with Wheels
$2,000
Exquisite
Slim Leather Laptop Briefcase
$1,400
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Why Choose Von Baer?
Expertly Handcrafted Leather Products
Full-Grain Vegetable-Tanned Italian Leather
Strong Hardware for a Lifetime of Use
Luxurious & Durable Cotton Lining
Personalize With a Laser Engraving
Exquisitely Rich-Hued Leather for Refined Tastes
Buying Guide
A Briefcase Tailored to Your Professional Persona
Your role demands more than just competence—it calls for the kind of polish that earns respect in every room you enter. The bag you carry should reflect that level of refinement. More than just a tool, it becomes part of your professional identity, serving as both an organizational asset and a signal of your attention to detail.
Selecting the right one isn’t about following trends. It’s about recognizing what subtly enhances your presence. A custom-made bag, designed around your specific needs, ensures that every aspect—from its function to its aesthetic—aligns with how you want to be perceived.
Choosing the Right Leather: The Foundation of Durability and Elegance
When considering the material, full-grain leather stands out as the pinnacle of craftsmanship and luxury. This leather is taken from the outermost layer of the hide, where the fibers are the most tightly packed, resulting in a product that is not only durable but ages beautifully.
Key benefits of full-grain leather:
- Longevity: It develops a unique patina over time, reflecting the experiences it's been through.
- Resilience: The leather absorbs daily pressures without losing its integrity.
- Breathability and Flexibility: It adapts to your usage while maintaining its form and toughness.
For an even more distinguished feel, you can explore vegetable-tanned leather. This method of tanning is slower, using natural tannins from plants and giving the leather richer, earthier tones. It’s not just about color; vegetable tanning enhances the natural texture, creating a depth that chrome-tanned leather simply can’t match - that's why we use vegetable tanning in all Von Baer products.
Personalization Without Flash: Quiet Details for Distinctiveness
Customization goes beyond initials embossed on leather. It’s in the choice of stitching, clasps, and pocket layout. For instance, saddle stitching, though time-consuming, offers unmatched durability. Even if one stitch breaks, the rest hold strong—ideal for high-stress areas like straps.
Subtle customized options include:
- A discreet RFID-blocking sleeve to protect against digital theft—especially valuable for frequent travelers.
- Choosing closures that match your workflow: single-buckle or magnetic latches for frequent access, or secure locks for professionals handling sensitive materials.
The combination of thoughtful details like these ensures your bag is as distinct as it is practical, tailored precisely to how you work, without sacrificing quality.
Precision in Every Detail: Craftsmanship Beyond the Obvious
The smallest details can have the greatest impact, especially in high-pressure situations. Smooth-operating zippers with corrosion-resistant metals ensure there’s no snag right before a crucial meeting. Reinforced stitching ensures structural integrity throughout the bespoke bag—not just in the visible areas.
Examples of thoughtful craftsmanship:
- Hinges and clasps designed for long-term use, maintaining their functionality after thousands of openings and closings.
- Zippers and stitching that prevent common failures found in mass-produced bags, reducing frustration over time.
In the world of high-stakes business, quiet details like these leave the loudest impression.
Co-Founder: Albert Varkki
Von Baer was founded because I wanted a unique and high-quality laptop bag for myself, without paying for an unreasonably overpriced designer brand. I've spent over 500 hours testing 1,000s of leather products over to help you get a better product.
I'm proud of the luxurious leather goods we've created since 2014, and I'm sure you'll love them too. Read more about our story here.
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How Is Von Baer Leather Different?
Not all leather is the same.
Since 2015, we at Von Baer have dedicated ourselves to high-quality real leather.
Here's a 30-second summary of how to choose a better leather product:
- Leather comes in different grades: full-grain, top-grain, and split/bonded - which represent how much of the original product is used (less product used = cheaper).
- Full-grain is the best grade of leather you can buy: exceptionally durable, developing an elegant patina, and having that beautiful real leather smell.
- Cheaper grades are less durable, age poorly, and don't have that authentic scent.
- Leather is processed through "tanning", which makes it durable and water-resistant.
- The two main methods for this are "vegetable-tanning" and "chrome-tanning".
- Chrome tanning uses harsh chemicals that are bad for the environment and produce a worse quality leather.
- Vegetable tanning is the best method, being more eco-friendly, and producing leather with a better patina and scent.
That's why here at Von Baer, we only use full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather, sourced from the finest tanneries across Tuscany, Italy.
It ages beautifully over time, developing a unique patina, making it more durable and luxurious than lower-quality leather.
It's also why we developed the leather standards trademark Cuoio Superiore (meaning "superior leather" in Italian).
Learn more about Von Baer here.