Est. Long Island, New York
The Last American Briefcase Maker
A rare piece of history, shaped by hand and built to outlast a lifetime.
Peter Joseph at the bench.
A Dying
Tradition
Excellence lives in the details, from the materials I choose to the care I put into every stitch. In a world that moves fast, a handmade product that stands the test of time is hard to find.
My briefcases are more than handsome accessories. They are a rare piece of history. Handmade briefcase making is a dying trade, and very few traditional master leather craftsmen like me are left in the world. Collectors, celebrities, lawyers, doctors and other professionals seek these briefcases out for their lasting quality and individuality.
“If you want to own a piece of history and add a touch of timeless craftsmanship to your collection, now is the time to act.”
— Peter Joseph, 2023
The Marcellino NY Brand
Peter Joseph, “The American Briefcase Maker,” founded Marcellino NY and has mastered classic bridle leather briefcase making. For more than two decades, his pursuit of perfection has earned the respect of business leaders and professionals around the world.
Skill and attention to detail are only part of it. Peter holds to traditional hand techniques. In an age of mass-produced, cookie-cutter goods, he is one of the few remaining master leather craftsmen who still build each sculpted leather piece with old-world methods.
More on the work at the bench is on The Maker page.
Notable Commission
$140,000
in leather goods bought by Billionaire Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets and star of Billion Dollar Buyer, who visited the Marcellino workshop in person for his Golden Nugget Casino Hotels.
Why Marcellino
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Hand Stitched
Every seam is sewn by hand in the old-world saddle stitch, stronger and longer-lasting than machine work.
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Premium Bridle Leather
Only fine English bridle leather, vegetable-tanned and chosen for grain, weight and character.
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Collector Quality
Sought after by collectors, lawyers, doctors and executives who know the difference between fashion and heritage.
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Limited Production
These are made, not manufactured. Each piece takes days of focused work and will never be mass produced.
I won’t be making these briefcases forever.