Bags & Luggage
Delsey Vintage Briefcase
by Delsey
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4 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Jan 2025
A 1970s-era hard-sided briefcase from French luggage maker Delsey, once considered (alongside Samsonite) one of the two names that mattered in baggage.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 6, 2026
Why it's buy-it-for-life
Original owner's family has kept examples of this style in daily use for decades; the featured piece was picked up secondhand and has served as a daily-carry companion for years without failing.
What redditors say
Recommended on reddit as recently as January 2025
Tags
vintage made-in-france briefcase secondhand
My 1970s Delsey briefcase, made in France... It's been my constant companion since then.
My dad had one. He used to drop it by the front door.
Beautiful! Held up really well
My dad had one of these forever.