Availability: in stock in Italy
Product code: 4503_BROWN
HS customs code: 4202.111000
(for calculating customs duty for non-EU countries)
Materials: genuine vegetable-tanned leather
Material density: Hard sides bag, holds its shape
Accessories: logo dust bag
Color: classic brown
Type: Briefcase
Dimensions:
Medium
Height, cm./ inches: 32.5 cm. / 12.8"
Width, cm./ inches: 8.5 cm. / 3.3"
Length, cm./ inches: 42.7 cm. / 16.8"
Weight: 2.2 kg.
Condition: This item is authentic, new, with labels.
A diplomatic briefcase with authentic charm, solid, elegant, and deeply Italian. This handmade Chiarugi case in warm brown genuine leather recalls the classic business attachés designed to accompany important documents, meetings, business trips, and days when style speaks before words do.
The line is clean and rigorous, with a rectangular shape, low profile, and rigid structure. The natural leather shows slight tonal variations, lighter and darker areas, small veins, and soft irregularities: these are not flaws, but the finest expression of living leather, vegetable tanned and destined to become even richer with use.
The brown surface, polished yet never artificial, has a refined retro appeal. Visible stitching, reinforced corners, the padded shaped handle, and the gold-tone hardware give the bag an authoritative look, almost like something from a Florentine notary office, yet with a warm and contemporary grace. It is a professional briefcase, but never cold: it has character, memory, and presence.
The closure is one of its most important details: the lid opens through sturdy metal side hinges and locks at the front with two rectangular gold-tone closures fitted with combination locks. Inside, the case is lined in cream genuine leather and organized with pockets and pen holders, so documents, pens, contracts, and small accessories always stay in perfect order.
Product details
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Type: diplomatic briefcase, business attaché case, vintage-style attaché
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Outer material: genuine vegetable-tanned leather
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Outer color: natural warm brown
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Interior: cream genuine leather lining
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Structure: rigid, professional, stable, suitable for documents and office use
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Closure: double rectangular metal closure with combination lock
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Opening: top lid with high-quality metal side hinges
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Handle: single, rigid, and shaped to follow the natural form of the hand
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Hardware: gold-tone
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Corners: reinforced in leather
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Organized interior: 2 open pockets, 3 pen holders, 1 side compartment with adjustable width
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Style: classic, professional, vintage, elegant, business
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Production: handmade in Tuscany by Italian artisans
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Origin: 100% Made in Italy
Measurements
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External measurements: 42,7 x 8 cm, height 32,5 cm
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Internal measurements: length 39 cm, height 29 cm, depth 6 cm
Vegetable-tanned leather
Vegetable tanning is a traditional process that uses tannins of natural origin, extracted from bark, plants, and flowers. During the process, the leather slowly absorbs color, softness, and depth. Today, a faster drum tanning of around 48 hours is also often used: the continuous movement makes the leather more flexible while preserving its warm, natural appearance.
Precisely because of this authentic nature, the leather may show grain, shading, and color differences. Each briefcase thus becomes a unique piece: the more it is used, the more patina, charm, and personality it acquires.
History and identity of the Chiarugi brand
Chiarugi is a Tuscan leather goods brand founded in 1969. Born as an artisan workshop, it carries on the Florentine leatherworking tradition with a classic, understated, and enduring style. The family company creates bags, briefcases, attaché cases, and accessories inspired by the old techniques of Tuscan leather craftsmanship, selecting natural materials and constructions designed to last over time.
This diplomatic briefcase perfectly expresses the Chiarugi identity: genuine leather, Italian production, functional details, and timeless elegance. A working briefcase for those who seek real quality, not passing appearances.