Does the Legacy Briefcase hold a laptop sleeve up to 16 inches?

Yes. A laptop sleeve up to 16 inches fits in the main section. Check the exact device and sleeve dimensions before ordering because laptop sizes vary.

Which Legacy Briefcase measurements should I compare with under-seat limits?

Its outside size is H 11.81 × W 16.14 × D 5.12 inches. After packing, confirm the final dimensions against your airline’s current personal-item rule and available under-seat space.

How is the Legacy Leather Briefcase organized inside?

The 16-liter main compartment is mostly open for larger items. Two inside pockets hold smaller pieces.

Does the Legacy Briefcase have a luggage pass-through?

Yes. The rear luggage pass-through slides over a suitcase handle.

Is the Legacy Briefcase lined with fabric?

No. The inside is leather-lined without a separate fabric layer.

Nordweg Legacy Leather Briefcase in Espresso, straight front view with leather handles and front pocket.

Nordweg Legacy Leather Briefcase in Espresso, front three-quarter view with its shoulder strap.

Nordweg Legacy Leather Briefcase in Espresso, side view showing the zipper and shoulder-strap attachment.

Nordweg Legacy Leather Briefcase in Espresso, close-up of the shoulder-strap clasp and stitched leather attachment.

Nordweg Legacy Leather Briefcase in Espresso, close-up of the zipper pulls, teeth, and stitched leather trim.

Nordweg Legacy Leather Briefcase in Espresso, rear luggage pass-through fitted over a rolling suitcase handle.

Legacy Briefcase

$940

Make a quiet impression, with your workday in order. Full-grain leather and an open interior give your own laptop sleeve and documents room, with two pockets for small essentials.

Coal Cognac Espresso

Product variants

Ships from the US in 1–2 business days. Free delivery in 2–5 business days. No customs or duties.

Full-grain leather
Handcrafted in Brazil
2-year warranty
Free USA shipping

Legacy Briefcase $940

COLOR Espresso

LAPTOP FIT Fits a laptop sleeve up to 16 inches

Pack your own laptop sleeve and documents in an open interior.
Keep cables, keys, and small essentials in two inside pockets.
Open from either side with the double-slider YKK zipper.
Rest the briefcase on rolling luggage using the rear pass-through.
Switch between top handles and the included adjustable shoulder strap.
See the leather's suede side inside the unlined body.

Exterior: Full-grain floater leather (bovine)
Handles and load-bearing points: Full-grain vegetable-tanned soleta leather
Interior: Suede side of the same leather, unlined
Hardware: Solid metal strap hardware and rivets
Zipper: YKK zipper with leather pullers and double sliders
Available in: Espresso, Cognac, Coal

Height: 11.81 in / 30.0 cm
Width: 16.14 in / 41.0 cm
Depth: 5.12 in / 13.0 cm
Product weight: 3.31 lb / 1.5 kg
Capacity: 976 cu in / 16.0 L

Fits a laptop sleeve up to 16 inches

Warranty

Backed by a 2-year warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship under normal use.

Care

Wipe the leather with a dry cotton cloth
Apply neutral or color-matched leather cream every six months
Let wet leather dry in shade, away from heat

View warranty policy

U.S. orders

Free standard shipping
Free returns within 30 days View return policy
Delivery options and estimates shown at checkout

Delivery

In-stock items are processed within 1–2 business days
Standard delivery takes 2–5 business days after fulfillment
Outside the U.S. or Brazil? Contact Customer Support before ordering.

Why we made it

We removed the usual fabric lining and pocket maze so the material could remain visible. A generous main compartment, two useful pockets, and a luggage pass-through give the briefcase everything the trip needs without interrupting its line.

For the working day

16 liters of open space for your work essentials.

A planner being placed into the open Coal Legacy Briefcase

Room for your routine.

An open main compartment and two interior pockets keep your work setup flexible.

Espresso Legacy Briefcase fitted over a rolling suitcase handle

From desk to departure.

Carry it by hand, attach the shoulder strap, or use the rear luggage pass-through.

Full-grain floater leather being handled in the workshop

Full-grain leather

The exterior uses full-grain leather, with the natural texture of the hide still visible.

Natural variation

Tone, texture, and natural marks vary between hides. With use, the leather can soften, darken, and take on shine.

Leather worker at the Nordweg workshop in Southern Brazil

Made in Southern Brazil

From a family workshop

Every Nordweg piece comes from our family workshop in Picada Café, in the mountains of Southern Brazil, where our German ancestors brought leatherworking two centuries ago. We've carried that craft for 35 years. If it carries our name, we stand behind it.

The collection