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The Paolo3 - Organiser Leather Briefcase with 3 Compartments
25-Year Warranty
60-Day Risk-Free Return
60-Day Risk-Free Return
£823.00
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About The Paolo3
- Three spacious compartments create a true organiser leather briefcase, designed to keep documents, files and essentials neatly separated
- Fits up to a 16” laptop and A4 paperwork, making it ideal as a leather briefcase for documents and laptop use
- Integrated organiser panel with dedicated slots for smartphone, business cards and pens, plus internal and external zipped pockets for secure storage
- Secured with a robust Alce lock, making this a dependable and secure leather briefcase for professional use
- Handcrafted in Italy from full-grain vegetable-tanned leather for long-term durability and classic structured form
- Includes an adjustable, detachable padded shoulder strap for comfortable daily commuting or business travel
- Designed as a multi-compartment leather briefcase for professionals who require organised access to documents and technology
- Discover more about The Paolo3 >>
- Dimensions (cm): W40 x H29 x D11
- Weight: 2 kg
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Why Is Our Leather Unique?
For over 20 years, we’ve crafted our signature full-grain Vachetta leather using rare Tuscan vegetable-tanning methods, premium European hides, and a unique formula certified among the top 1.5% of Italian tanneries. This sustainable process creates exceptionally durable leather that develops a beautiful patina over time, backed by a 25-year lifetime warranty. For more information click here.
About Maxwell-Scott
Becoming the most loved bag brand in the world.
The story of our family-run business began in 2002 with a love for quality, long-lasting products. Our founder, William Forshaw, built Maxwell-Scott on the core pillars of superior durability and impeccable craftsmanship. Since that very day, we’ve made it our mission to bridge the gap between refined leather accessories and lifetime wear.
Inspired by the timeless charm of Italian leather and the classic elegance of British design, we use only the finest full-grain, vegetable-tanned Vachetta leather to craft our products. Our method is simple: honour generations of leather craft and obsess over every last detail.
Our industry-leading 25-year warranty combined with excellent customer service has earned Maxwell-Scott a worldwide reputation for superior durability and authentic quality. With our commitment to excellence extending beyond our product, every leather keepsake is quality-checked, hand-wrapped and delivered with care. You’ll find our dedicated customer care team is on hand to help with any assistance you may need, no matter how big or small.
Attainable luxury, maintaining and exceeding the quality of materials and construction at a reasonable price.
Learn more about Maxwell-Scott.
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Who Carries the Paolo 3 Section Organiser Leather Briefcase?
Who carries the Paolo? The boardroom regular who values quiet authority. The counsel whose documents must arrive immaculate. The consultant moving city to city with a 16″ laptop, presentation deck and contracts in perfect order. The founder who prefers one refined piece that reads well in every setting, from car service to corner table. The creative director who notices hand-finished edges as much as clients notice first impressions.
Designed as a true 3 compartment leather briefcase, the Paolo offers structured organisation without compromise. Its three leather-lined sections separate laptop, files and essentials with clarity, making it an ideal organiser leather briefcase for professionals who carry both documents and technology daily. Exterior zipped pockets keep phone and travel pass close at hand, while the detachable shoulder strap provides comfort in transit before being removed for a clean, composed silhouette in meetings.
Secured with a robust Italian Alce lock and handcrafted in Italy from full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, the Paolo is a structured leather briefcase built for longevity. It is chosen by professionals who invest in fewer, better pieces — and expect them to improve with time.
Consortium-Certified Italian Full-Grain Leather – Crafted by Fewer Than 1.5% of Tanneries
The Paolo3 is crafted from signature full-grain leather, vegetable-tanned in Italy using time-honoured techniques that preserve the hide’s natural strength and depth of character. Selected for its ability to hold structure beautifully, this leather supports the defined silhouette of the Paolo’s 3 compartment organiser design, ensuring the briefcase maintains its shape through years of daily professional use.
Certified by the Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium and bearing its Quality Trademark & Guarantee — a distinction held by fewer than 1.5% of Italian tanneries — each hide is chosen for durability, resilience and refined finish. Over time, the leather develops a rich, individual patina, enhancing the structured elegance of this professional leather briefcase while reinforcing its longevity.
For the Paolo3, this exceptional material is more than aesthetic — it provides the strength required for a multi-compartment leather briefcase designed to carry documents, technology and daily essentials with composure and integrity.
Full Leather Lining Across All Three Compartments
Open the Paolo3 and you immediately notice the difference: a fully leather-lined interior across each of its three structured compartments. Rather than fabric, we use saddle-weight, vegetable-tanned Italian leather selected for abrasion resistance, shape retention and a refined natural lustre that deepens with time.
This full-grain leather lining reinforces the Paolo3’s form, supporting its 3 compartment organiser design while protecting documents, devices and daily essentials. Edge-bound and hand-finished, the interior delivers the same craftsmanship and tactility as the exterior — creating a professional leather briefcase that maintains clarity and structure throughout long working days.
Naturally breathable and durable, the leather lining helps regulate the interior environment and ensures this organiser leather briefcase retains its composure year after year. Consciously sourced from the inner dermis of our vegetable-tanned hides, it honours the full material and minimises waste, resulting in a structured, heirloom-quality interior built for lasting professional use.
Signature Italian Lockwork - Authentic, Not Imitation
At the heart of the Paolo is a genuine "Alce" cast-alloy lock, engineered and finished in Italy by specialists in fine lockmaking. This is not generic import hardware or a lookalike copy: the mechanism is precision-machined, maker-marked, and fitted flush to preserve a seamless silhouette while delivering uncompromising security and a crisp, assured click. The hand-satinised brushed-brass finish pairs quiet elegance with long-wear resilience, and the precisely tuned action keeps alignment true through years of daily use. In short, this is authentic Italian lockwork - chosen for provenance, performance, and permanence, elevating the Paolo from a fine briefcase to a future heirloom.
3 Compartment Organisation & Dedicated Laptop Storage
Designed as a true 3 compartment leather briefcase, the Paolo3 provides structured organisation for professionals who carry documents and technology daily. Its leather-lined interior maintains form while clearly separating paperwork, notebooks and devices for efficient access throughout the working day.
One section comfortably fits a laptop up to 16”, while the remaining compartments accommodate A4 files and essential documents without creasing. A discreet integrated organiser panel keeps smartphone, business cards and pens securely arranged, making this an ideal organiser leather briefcase for meetings, commuting and business travel. Thoughtfully proportioned and easy to navigate, the Paolo3 ensures everything remains ordered, protected and immediately accessible.
Adjustable Leather Shoulder Strap for Professional Carry
Cut from the same premium full-grain Italian leather as the Paolo3 itself, the removable shoulder strap offers versatility for professionals who commute with documents and a laptop daily. Fully adjustable for your ideal drop, it allows this 3 compartment leather briefcase to transition effortlessly between hand-carry in meetings and shoulder carry while travelling between appointments.
A generously padded, suede-lined shoulder pad distributes weight evenly and remains secure throughout the day, even when carrying a 16” laptop and organised paperwork. Hand-finished edges, precisely stitched seams and refined Italian hardware with smooth-action swivels keep the briefcase balanced and stable, while reinforced anchor points ensure long-term durability.
Designed to complement the structured form of this organiser leather briefcase, the strap provides practical comfort without compromising the clean, professional silhouette of the Paolo3.
FAQ'S - DESIGN, STRUCTURE & PERFORMANCE
Yes. The Paolo3 features three main leather-lined compartments designed to keep documents, a laptop and daily essentials clearly separated, making it ideal for professionals who value organised access throughout the working day.
The Paolo3 is designed to accommodate laptops up to 16". This typically includes devices such as the MacBook Pro, while still leaving space for A4 files and professional essentials.
The Paolo3 is built for structured organisation. With three leather-lined sections, an integrated organiser panel, external zipped pockets and a secure Italian lock, it is designed for professionals carrying documents and technology daily.
Yes. The Paolo3’s structured silhouette, refined proportions and secure organisation make it well suited to senior professionals who require a composed appearance and dependable performance in high-trust settings.
The Paolo3 is secured with a robust Italian Alce lock, chosen for durability and reliability. It provides added reassurance for confidential documents while maintaining a clean, traditional briefcase profile.
Yes. The structured build, full leather lining and vegetable-tanned full-grain leather are selected for shape retention and durability, helping the Paolo3 maintain its form through years of professional use.
Yes. The detachable shoulder strap with padded support offers comfortable commuting, while the structured top handle provides a refined hand-carry option for meetings and formal environments.
Avoid prolonged moisture and heat, do not overfill, and condition occasionally with a suitable leather conditioner. Store the briefcase lightly filled to support its structure. See our leather care guide.
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