Availability: in stock in Italy
Product code: 4319
Materials: vegetable-tanned Tuscan leather
Material density: Hard sides bag, holds its shape
Accessories: dust bag, detachable shoulder strap
Color: retro brown
Type: Bag
Dimensions:
Medium
Height, cm./ inches: 29.5 cm. / 11.6"
Width, cm./ inches: 6 cm. / 2.4"
Length, cm./ inches: 39.5 cm. / 15.6"
Handles height (drop), cm./ inches: 5.5 cm. / 2.2"
Shoulder strap height (drop), cm./ inches: 46 cm. / 18.1"
Condition: This item is authentic, new, with labels.
A briefcase like this doesn’t “go by”—it stays. One look and you know it’s made for full days, meetings, last-minute trains, and desks that never sit still.
This Chiarugi Firenze work briefcase has a clean, confident line, with a front flap that falls softly like a polite gesture,
and warm brown leather that already feels ready to tell its story. The leather is alive: not glossy in a fake way, but with a natural sheen that changes
depending on how the light hits it.
The detail that gives it character is the central metal clip closure, complete with a mini key to lock the case:
a small, discreet, but very real touch of security. Up top, the single handle invites an elegant hand carry; when you need freedom of movement,
the detachable shoulder strap with shoulder pad steps in, designed for comfortable everyday use.
Vegetable-tanned leather: Tuscan tradition you can see and feel
The briefcase is made from genuine Tuscan vegetable-tanned leather, following old Florentine traditions. What makes this tanning special is that
the leather isn’t covered with synthetic coatings: its natural structure remains visible, with pores and subtle tonal shifts that feel truly authentic.
The color comes from natural tannins (from bark, plants, and flowers): the hide is worked in water and moved in vats,
making it strong, durable, and able to develop a personal patina over time.
Full details
- Type: work briefcase / retro-style document case.
- Material: genuine Tuscan vegetable-tanned leather.
- Main color: warm classic brown.
- Handle: single top handle.
- Shoulder strap: leather, detachable, with shoulder pad; drop length approx. 46 cm.
- Closure: front flap with central metal clip closure + mini key lock.
- Hardware: brass-tone finish.
- Interior: 2 open pockets + 1 zip pocket (as shown in the photos).
- Dimensions: length 39.5 cm, height 29.5 cm, depth 6 cm.
- Production: 100% Made in Italy, crafted in Tuscany.
Important note about natural leather
Please note: natural leather may show small irregularities, slight texture variations, tonal differences, or tiny marks in the hide.
These are not defects, but the hallmarks of authentic vegetable-tanned leather—adding charm and making each briefcase different from the next.
Chiarugi Firenze: history and craftsmanship
Chiarugi Firenze is a Tuscan leather goods maker rooted in the Florentine artisan tradition.
The workshop is often described as founded in 1969 and continues as a family-run production that values Italian leathers,
classic techniques, and carefully finished details. The brand is known for a sober, timeless style: bags and briefcases designed to last,
improve with use, and accompany everyday life with quiet quality.