Hard Side Art Cases

These hard-sided art cases are attache-style portfolio cases with a professional, briefcase-like appearance — wood-core construction laminated in leather grain vinyl, keyed latches, metal corner protectors, and a clamshell design that opens completely flat. Available in three sizes from 14"×18" to 20"×26" and 2.5" deep.

14"x18"x2.5" Hard Case - Art Portfolio
Portfolios and Art Cases

14"x18"x2.5" Hard Case - Art Portfolio

$119.20
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16"x20"x2.5" Hard Portfolio Case
Portfolios and Art Cases

16"x20"x2.5" Hard Portfolio Case

$147.40 – $167.40
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20"x26"x2.5" Hard-Sided Art Case
Portfolios and Art Cases

20"x26"x2.5" Hard-Sided Art Case

$172.50
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About Hard Side Art Cases

What is a Hard Side Art Case?

A hard-side art case is a rigid portfolio case for carrying and presenting finished work. It's built on a wood core, laminated with leather-grain vinyl on the outside and a cloth-grain lining inside, with a comfortable handle and strong keyed latches that lock the work in. The bottom folds at both seams so the case opens completely flat on a table — you can carry a piece in and present it straight from the open case. The interior is 2.5 inches deep, with room for matted or mounted work.

Who uses Hard Side Art Cases, and for what?

Artists, illustrators, and photographers use them to carry finished pieces to reviews, client meetings, and portfolio presentations, then open the case flat and show the work right where it sits. The rigid wood-core shell protects matted prints, drawings, and mounted photographs on the way there, and the keyed latches keep the work secure and lock it in transit. They suit anyone who wants one case that both protects the work and doubles as the surface to present it on.

How do I choose the right Hard Side Art Case size?

Match the case to your largest matted or mounted piece. The four sizes — 11"x14", 14"x18", 16"x20", and 20"x26" — each fit work up to the named dimension, with 2.5 inches of interior depth for matting, backing, or light framing. Pick the size that just clears your piece so it stays put when the case is carried and lies flat for viewing, and if your work varies, choose for the largest format you present.