Handcrafted in Charleston, South Carolina, The Contessa is an architectural luxury handbag that marries structured elegance with modern utility. Precision-cut from premium Black Buttero vegetable-tanned leather from Conceria Walpier, it features a smooth, firm grain with a deep matte finish. The interior is completed with a resin-coated flesh side, delivering a sleek, snag-free, and water-resistant interior feel.
Designed as a refined everyday workhorse, The Contessa comfortably fits a laptop alongside daily essentials while maintaining a sharp, structured silhouette. Highlighted by polished gold-tone hardware, hand-stitched rolled handles, and fine edge finishings, this piece offers timeless sophistication for professional and evening carry alike.
Walpier Black Buttero Leather: Renowned Italian full-grain vegetable-tanned leather offering a crisp temper, rich satin sheen, and exceptional durability.
Resin-Coated Interior: Smooth, resin-finished flesh side creates a clean, durable, and lint-free interior lining.
Sculpted Flap & Architectural Lock: Geometric front closure secured with a custom polished brass turn-lock mechanism.
Rolled Top Handles & Shoulder Strap: Hand-stitched rolled leather top handles paired with a detachable, adjustable crossbody strap for versatile carrying options.
Protective Brass Feet: Metal purse feet on the reinforced base keep the bag elevated and protected.
Gold Foil Branding: Stamped with the signature Schaefer Atelier foil mark on the upper back panel.
Leather: Black Buttero Vegetable-Tanned Leather (Conceria Walpier)
Finish: Resin-Coated Interior Flesh Side
Hardware: Polished Gold-Tone Brass
Color: Black
Style: Structured Handbag / Top-Handle Briefcase
Origin: Handcrafted in Charleston, SC
Handcrafted in Charleston, South Carolina, The Contessa is an architectural luxury handbag that marries structured elegance with modern utility. Precision-cut from premium Black Buttero vegetable-tanned leather from Conceria Walpier, it features a smooth, firm grain with a deep matte finish. The interior is completed with a resin-coated flesh side, delivering a sleek, snag-free, and water-resistant interior feel.
Designed as a refined everyday workhorse, The Contessa comfortably fits a laptop alongside daily essentials while maintaining a sharp, structured silhouette. Highlighted by polished gold-tone hardware, hand-stitched rolled handles, and fine edge finishings, this piece offers timeless sophistication for professional and evening carry alike.
Walpier Black Buttero Leather: Renowned Italian full-grain vegetable-tanned leather offering a crisp temper, rich satin sheen, and exceptional durability.
Resin-Coated Interior: Smooth, resin-finished flesh side creates a clean, durable, and lint-free interior lining.
Sculpted Flap & Architectural Lock: Geometric front closure secured with a custom polished brass turn-lock mechanism.
Rolled Top Handles & Shoulder Strap: Hand-stitched rolled leather top handles paired with a detachable, adjustable crossbody strap for versatile carrying options.
Protective Brass Feet: Metal purse feet on the reinforced base keep the bag elevated and protected.
Gold Foil Branding: Stamped with the signature Schaefer Atelier foil mark on the upper back panel.
Leather: Black Buttero Vegetable-Tanned Leather (Conceria Walpier)
Finish: Resin-Coated Interior Flesh Side
Hardware: Polished Gold-Tone Brass
Color: Black
Style: Structured Handbag / Top-Handle Briefcase
Origin: Handcrafted in Charleston, SC
