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Leather cases · Handmade in Rome

The leather collection

Wooden violin cases dressed in fine leathers, suede and python, covered and lined by hand in our workshop in Rome.

The Elite CollectionReady to ship
Leather & luxury

Our most exclusive cases

Every case in this collection begins as a wooden shell, then is covered in leather and lined by hand. Some are ready to ship; others are made only by application, one at a time, for their owner.

L’Assoluto leather wooden violin case open
Three pieces a year

L’Assoluto

Tuscan calf leather, Italian goat suede, olive burl wood and solid bronze fittings plated in 24k gold. Only three are made each year.

  • Numbered piece
  • Initials engraved in gold
  • Certificate signed by Luis Negri
€12,000 · Made to orderDiscover
The Elite Collection · By application

Made for one owner

Each Elite is made to order after a private consultation. From €7,000. The current waiting list is approximately one year.

Elite leather wooden violin case
Tuscan leather

Elite

Chocolate brown Tuscan leather, burgundy goat suede and 24k gold-plated fittings.

€7,000 · Made to orderDiscover
Elite Dark Cacao and English Green violin case
Dark cacao leather

Elite Dark Cacao & English Green

Dark cacao brown leather, an English green suede interior and silver-tone fittings.

€7,000 · Made to orderDiscover
Elite Suede and Python violin case
Suede & python

Elite Suede & Python

Suede edged in green python, with a golden velvet interior. For the violin alone.

€7,000 · Made to orderDiscover
Elite Calf and Python violin case
Calf & python

Elite Calf & Python

Green calf leather, tan python and a cradle lined in Versace silk. For the violin alone.

€7,000 · Made to orderDiscover
Vintage Elite nubuck leather wooden violin case
Nubuck leather · By application

Vintage Elite

Nubuck calf leather, olive green goat suede and Florentine-style gold plating.

€8,000 · Made to orderDiscover
Leather exteriors

Ready for your violin

Wooden cases with leather exteriors, available to order today.

Lord Croco leather wooden violin case
Croco leather

Lord Croco

Wooden structure with a black croco leather exterior.

Ready to ship
€2.500Discover
Diplomat leather wooden violin case
Leather exterior

Diplomat

A wooden case with a refined leather exterior and contrasting interior.

€3.500Discover
The craft

Wood, leather and patience

I.
A wooden shellEvery case begins with a rigid wooden structure that protects the instrument.
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Fine leathersTuscan leather, nubuck, croco, suede and python, chosen for colour and strength.
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Made by hand in RomeCovered, lined and finished by hand in our workshop.
We are here to help

Not sure which case is yours?

Write to us and we will help you choose the right case for your instrument. If you are looking for an everyday wooden case, see our wooden collection.

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Leather violin cases by Negri Cases

Negri Cases leather violin cases combine a wooden structure with a leather exterior and a soft interior lining. The collection includes ready-to-ship models such as Lord Croco and Diplomat, and the Elite Collection, made by application: the Elite, the Elite Dark Cacao & English Green, the Elite Suede & Python, the Elite Calf & Python, the Vintage Elite and L’Assoluto.

Each Elite case is made to order after a private consultation, with a waiting list of approximately one year and a production time of 90 to 180 days.

Buying guide

Leather violin cases by Negri Cases

The Negri Cases leather collection is made of wooden cases covered and lined by hand in Rome. It includes the Lord Croco (€2,500), the Diplomat (€3,500), with Italian leather and 24k gold-plated brass hardware, and the Elite Collection – Elite, Elite Dark Cacao & English Green, Elite Suede & Python, Elite Calf & Python and Vintage Elite – made by application after a private consultation, plus L’Assoluto, of which only three are made each year.

Compare the models

ModelMaterialWeightBowsPrice
Lord CrocoWood, croco-embossed black leather2.8 kg4€2,500
DiplomatWood, Italian leather, 24k gold-plated brass2.8 kg4€3,500
Elite CollectionWood, Tuscan leather, suede, python2.85 kg4 (python models: violin only)From €7,000
L’AssolutoWood, Tuscan calf leather, olive burl–Rosewood holders€12,000

Which one should I choose?

Frequently asked questions

How do I order an Elite case or L’Assoluto?

Both are made by application only. Use the “Apply” button on the product page or write to info@negricases.com; each request is answered personally.

Are the leather cases handmade?

Yes. Every leather case is covered, lined and finished by hand in the Negri Cases workshop in Rome.

Which leather case is best for a valuable violin?

The Diplomat, the Elite Collection and L’Assoluto are the cases most often chosen for fine and antique instruments.

Which violin sizes do Negri cases fit?

Negri violin cases are made for full-size 4/4 violins and follow the measurements of Stradivari models. There are no cases for fractional sizes (3/4, 1/2, 1/4). If your violin has unusual dimensions, send the measurements to info@negricases.com and the team will confirm the fit before you buy.

Can Negri Cases help me choose?

Yes. Write to info@negricases.com with your instrument, its measurements if it is not standard, how you travel and your budget, or book a video call with the team.

What are the shipping and payment conditions?

Shipping is free to the EU, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and China; €50 to European countries outside the EU and €100 to the rest of the world. Prices include VAT. You can pay by card, PayPal, bank transfer or Klarna in 3 interest-free instalments. Returns are accepted within 14 days, in perfect condition and in the original packaging.

About Negri Cases

Negri Cases makes hard cases for violin, viola, cello and bows. It was founded by Luis Negri, who has been designing violin cases for over 40 years. Negri cases have protected Stradivari and Guarneri violins and have been used by musicians including Yehudi Menuhin, Ruggiero Ricci, Akiko Suwanai, Vadim Repin and Linus Roth. For personal advice, write to info@negricases.com or book a video call with the team.