S.T. Dupont Black Tread Embossed Leather Folio Unisex Gold Hardware emcal-3123 (25)
Vintage 1980s S.T. Dupont Black Embossed Leather Document Folio | Unisex PLEASE NOTE: This piece is being sold as-is and priced accordingly because the hardware needs replating/restoration. The structure and overall presentation are very good, but the metal finish is worn. Shipping: This item will ship with tracking and insurance for buyer and seller protection. Classic vintage S.T. Dupont document folio in black tread-embossed leather with sleek gold-tone hardware. Compact, structured, and polished, with a refined business-luxury look that works as a document case, portfolio, organizer, travel pouch, or oversized clutch. The design is minimal and unisex — easy to carry for work, meetings, travel, events, or as a quiet luxury accessory. The embossed leather texture gives it more dimension than a plain black folio while still keeping the look clean and timeless. Details: Brand: S.T. Dupont Vintage 1980s style Black tread-embossed leather Gold-tone hardware Unisex design Document folio / portfolio / compact business case Can be styled as an oversized clutch or organizer pouch Approx. width: 10” Approx. height: 7” Approx. depth: 2.4” Material: Leather Color: Black Condition: Good preowned vintage condition with normal signs of wear consistent with age and use. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition, leather texture, hardware, interior, edges, and measurements. Beautiful vintage DuPont piece in very good structural condition, but priced lower because the hardware would benefit from replating/restoration. The main body presents very well overall, with no major structural issues noted, but the metal hardware has finish wear/tarnish and is being sold as-is rather than restored.I had originally planned to have the hardware replated before sale, but I am now offering it at a lower price so the buyer can restore it to their preference. Please review all photos closely. Happy to provide additional photos or specific condition details on request.Great candidate for someone who appreciates vintage quality and does not mind minor hardware restoration
Approx. width: 10” Approx. height: 7” Approx. depth: 2.4”
Secondhand Store
Yes
Hi Emily,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
S.T. Dupont is one of France's most prestigious luxury-goods houses, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship in lighters, writing instruments, leather goods, and accessories. Founded in Paris in 1872 by Simon Tissot-Dupont, the company evolved from a maker of luxury travel trunks into one of the world's leading producers of luxury lighters and pens.
The company became famous for incorporating traditional Chinese lacquer techniques into metal luxury goods. Its artisans developed expertise in applying multiple layers of natural lacquer, polishing them to a deep, lustrous finish. This remains one of the brand's signatures today.
Over the decades, S.T. Dupont products have been owned or commissioned by royalty, heads of state, and notable cultural figures. The company has been associated with personalities including Audrey Hepburn, Pablo Picasso, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and other prominent figures.
Unlike many luxury brands that outsource production, S.T. Dupont built its reputation on technical manufacturing expertise. The company employed craftsmen including engravers, goldsmiths, lacquer specialists, leather workers, and metalworkers, producing objects that blurred the line between functional accessories and decorative art.
Though retailers and private sellers will be asking several hundred to a few thousand dollars for ST Dupont accessories, when offered in "as-is" condition at auction, prices typically fall in the $300-800 range, with this particular piece likely to sell between $150-300.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage ST Dupont embossed black leather folio
with brass hardware
Height: 7 inches; width: 10 inches; depth: 2-1/2 inches
CONDITION: in as-is condition
PROVENANCE: acquired from a second-hand store
$150-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
Thank you Delia!