With unparalleled functionality in mind, we designed our No.1 Briefcase to be the perfect accompaniment to a style-conscious contemporary professional's everyday life.
Inspired by the classics, the No.1 Briefcase is all about luxury and style that effortlessly finds its way into the modern day. Both smooth and sleek, this briefcase is expertly constructed in Northern Italy using only the finest premium Italian leather— certified full-grain vegetable-tanned cow leather. Fully lined with fine cotton canvas, the central compartment is padded and designed to accommodate a 16-inch laptop, ensuring it stays safe and snug.
The interior of this briefcase is a true match-made-in-heaven for holding your everyday business and life essentials in a well-organized way thanks to its triple-gusset design. Furthermore, its zipped back pocket is perfect for quick and easy access to key necessities. The solid brass hardware ensures lasting durability and elegance.
When ordering from us, you’ll receive everything ready to be gifted. Our bags come with a handmade cotton dust bag. Please use it when storing the bag to help the leather remain in good condition and develop a rich patina over time. Additionally, all smaller items such as wallets and belts will arrive beautifully wrapped in tissue paper, a gift box, and a gift bag.
Materials:
- Italian Cuoio Superiore leather
- Durable cotton lining
- Brass hardware & Italian Texxi® brass zippers
Features:
- Capacity for a 15.6-inch laptop
- Secure padded laptop compartment
- Protective metal clips
- Mobile and tablet slip pockets
- Key-lock closure
- 3 main compartments
- Large zipped pocket on the back
- 2 internal pockets
- Pen slots
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Luggage strap
- Fits A4 size paper
- Available gift packing
Please note: While the leather luggage tag is not included, it can be purchased separately to complement your luggage.
Dimensions:
- Width: 40 cm (15.75 inches)
- Height: 29 cm (11.42 inches)
- Depth: 14.5 cm (5.71 inches)
- Weight: 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
We offer product personalization—embossing and engraving—for most of our leather accessories. Add initials, names, dates, logos, phrases, or personal messages to create a truly thoughtful and one of a kind gift of sentimental value that can be cherished for years to come.
You’ll find personalization options on the product page of your chosen item. Select embossing or laser engraving before checkout, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Once your order is placed, we'll promptly send an email featuring a visual representation of the engraving for your selected product, ensuring it meets your expectations before the personalization process begins.
Vegetable-tanned Cuoio Superiore leather may vary slightly in texture and color across different parts or products, and, in some cases, include small, occasional scars, inherent to the hide's natural surface. These marks are not defects but rather are indicative of authenticity, highlighting the material's quality and our commitment to natural beauty. Below, you'll find illustrations that showcase these features. If you prefer a more uniform look, there are cheaper alternatives available that are extensively chemically treated for consistency. However, they lack the longevity and evolving rich patina that our vegetable-tanned leather offers.
To preserve these distinctive features and ensure your leather accessory ages gracefully, we recommend treating it once a month with our Premium Leather Cream. This regular maintenance not only enhances the longevity of your accessory but also complements the unique characteristics of vegetable-tanned leather.
We offer free worldwide express shipping on all orders over $100.
Please note, the exact shipping cost will be determined at checkout.
| Destination | Time | Cost |
| United States, Canada | 2-3 days |
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$20
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| Europe* | 1-2 days |
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$20
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| Rest of World | 2-5 days |
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$40
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*Includes Switzerland, Norway and the UK
For further details, please go to the shipping information page.
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Made in Italy
It is not without reason that Italy is known as the land of true artisans. All our products are made in Florence and Northern Italy in family-owned studios, where the tradition of leather craftsmanship has been passed down generations. Believing that our customers deserve the best and showing our appreciation for this masterful heritage craft, we are ready to pay honest production prices for the high-quality work being put into each product.
Distinguished Cuoio Superiore Leather
This product is crafted using prime Cuoio Superiore full-grain leather embodying a legacy of excellence in Italian craftsmanship. This superior-grade, vegetable-tanned leather is selected with utmost care, ensuring a product that matures beautifully over time. Committed to the importance of sustainability and quality, every aspect of this item reflects its prestigious origin and superior craftsmanship.
Solid Brass Hardware
Crafted with precision, this product is equipped with solid brass hardware from the distinguished workshops of Lombardy, a testament to Northern Italy's legacy of quality craftsmanship. This not only ensures a superior feel and aesthetic but also guarantees enduring functionality and timeless style. Our commitment to using the finest materials is a testament to our dedication to quality — every detail counts in crafting a piece that retains its elegance and appeal for years to come.
Fine Italian Cotton Lining
We ensure that all our products are beautiful inside and out. We use natural thick and robust Italian cotton canvas lining. Unlike synthetic materials, it is sustainable and pleasant to touch. Moreover, the cotton lining is long-lasting thanks to the well-known Italian grasp of impeccable textile manufacturing. Due to this, an ordinary fabric like cotton is turned into something that will serve well to those who expect the highest quality.
Sustainability
When choosing Von Baer products, you can be sure that you’re not only getting something stylish and high quality but are also supporting a sustainable business and traditional craftsmanship. We do our business in a way that supports local communities and does not harm the planet.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Where does the engraving go?
When it comes to bags, we can engrave anywhere you want. After you make an order, we will send you the visualizations for your confirmation before we actually start engraving.
One of the most popular places, where our customers prefer to engrave, is on the back of the bag, on the opposite side of where VB logo is, just under the zipper. Some customers prefer to have their engraving on the front side, in the bottom left or right corner. -
What cream do you recommend to protect the leather? I want it to last long.
Our Premium Leather Cream is good to use. You can add it easily to your shopping cart when purchasing the bag (above the Add to Cart button).
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Is the shoulder strap attached to this bag comfortable? I don't want my shoulder to ache while carrying it.
The shoulder strap is padded to give extra comfort when carrying the bag.
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Is the strap on this briefcase suitable for carrying it as a messenger bag?
Yes, the strap ensures that the bag can be carried like a messenger bag (over the shoulder).
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Is this a unisex briefcase? Can I buy it for a lady?
It is more suitable for men. We'd recommend models like Elegance and Exquisite for women.
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Can this briefcase hold a 15'' Macbook Pro along with its charger and an iPad?
Yes, it can hold a 15'' Macbook Pro along with its charger and an iPad.
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Hello, how much the briefcase weighs when it is empty? Considering it is bigger and made of leather the weith concern me
Hello! The weight of the No.1 briefcase is approximately 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs) when empty.
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is it possible to order this bag with a leather interior instead of cotton canvas?
Unfortunately, this is not possible. One of the many reasons for using high-grade cotton canvas is that using the backside of the leather (suede) for the interior would not meet our aesthetic standard, while using a leather interior would significantly increase the bag's weight.
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how long before delivery
Hello! Delivery takes 2-4 business days.
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Hi there This is a beautiful briefcase - thank you! Just wondering about the lock: is a key required to open it each time, or can you leave it unlocked but still closable? Many thanks Katherine
Hello,
Thank you for a great question! A key is not required unless the lock was locked with it.
Best regards,
Von Baer Team