$618Sale Price|34% Off
Antique Large Chinese Metal and Cinnabar Humidor Art Deco Box, circa 1920
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This rare Chinese Art Deco box is made from copper alloy. The top is decorated with hand carved black cinnabar and highlighted with a finely carved bone figure and flowers. All four ...
Copper
$1,499Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Hand-Carved Mahogany Chinese Export Humidor
Located in Lomita, CA
A "remarkable" hand carved mahogany humidor box according to the appraiser has detailed carving of junk boats and temples, and recalls Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong where the piece wa...
Mahogany
Large Cigar Humidor, IDC (International Development Corporation), China, 2004
Located in Rīga, LV
Large Cigar Humidor, IDC (International Development Corporation), China, 2004 Additional Information: Material: Wood Vintage Artist/Maker: IDC (International Development Corpor...
Wood
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Export Silver Cigar Box by Hung Chong & Co.
By Hung Chong & Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
Sterling silver cigar box marked Hung Chong (or Cheong) & Co., silversmiths & retailers, Canton, China, circa 1860-1930. Classic intertwined wreath on top with simple closure and mah...
Sterling Silver
Antique 20thC Chinese Solid Silver Dragon Cigar Box, Shanghai, Zeewo c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Chinese solid silver cigar box featuring a smooth, slightly textured hand hammered surface on all sides and a striking high-relief dragon on the lid and sides. O...
Silver
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 FRENCH CIGAR BOX MODELLED AS A PAGODA TOP CHiNESE SHOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely antique original circa 1880-1900 French made Pagoda top Chinese shop cigar box A very go...
Hardwood
$1,837Sale Price|25% Off
QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné
Located in Miami, FL
A desk box "humidor" from the Qing Dynasty. This is a beautiful antique humidor desk-box created in the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty, circa 1880's.
Copper, Enamel
1920s Patinated Chinese Copper Dragon Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century copper box with a striking design of nine flying dragons, each in relief with four outstretched claws, horns, whiskers and sinuous bodies. Circa 1920. The l...
Copper
Hand Painted Antique Leather Wrapped Cooper Humidor c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original leather wrapped copper round humidor. Hand painted ship image on the side. Middle section unscrews. CREATOR Rumidor, New York. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930....
Copper
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigar Case
By Wing Nam & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigar case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) ci...
Silver
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Humidor Jewelry Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful finely made 19th century chinoiserie antique humidor that can be used as a jewelry box. Wonderfully decorated and in fine condition.
Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Humidor Jewelry Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful finely made 19th century chinoiserie antique humidor that can be used as a jewelry box. Wonderfully decorated and in fine condition.
Wood
Ancient Chinese Silver Good Luck Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Good luck box is a decorative object realized by Anonymous manufacturer at the beginning of 20 century in China. This precious object was made entirely in silver. Good conditions....
Silver
Antique Chinese Silver Cigar Box by Sun Shing, Dragon Relief, 1900
By Sun Shing
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Chinese solid silver cigar box featuring a smooth surface on all sides and a striking high relief dragon on the lid. Upon opening the box, the interior is fully ...
Silver
Early 20th Century Republic Period Chinese Sandalwood Lined Brass Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century brass box with a striking design of nine flying dragons, each in relief with four outstretched claws, horns, whiskers and sinuous bodies. Circa 1920. The li...
Brass
Sold
H 3.55 in W 12.01 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Carved Cigar Box, Oriental, Teak, Keepsake, Jewellery Case, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved cigar box. An Oriental, teak keepsake or jewellery case with dragon motif, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Profusely carved appearance sure to de...
Teak
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Humidor Decorative Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, late 19th century, Chinese red lacquered humidor decorative box. In the ornate design, each figure has raised faces.
Elm, Lacquer
Large Chinese Export Cigar Humidor
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large Chinese lacquer cigar humidor with engraved silver mount on top opening to reveal a heavily engraved lid and pewter lining.
Wood
Chinoiseries Antique Chinese Style Figural Bronze Box
Located in Fairfax, VA
Chinoiserie antique Chinese motif bronze figural hidden box.
Bronze
Vintage Oval Brass Box
By Decorative Crafts
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage oval large brass box with lock hardware and Chinese symbol of "happiness" on top.
Brass
$700Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.29 in W 13.59 in D 8.47 in
Small Antique Apprentice Chest, English, Camphorwood, Storage Box, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique apprentice chest. An English, camphorwood sample storage box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Superb craftsmanship in miniature from the hand...
Wood
Art Deco Oriental Chest, Carved Camphor Wood, Chinese Export, 1920
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved camphor wood chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is a hard wood which lends it...
Fruitwood
French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.
Boxwood
$2,500
H 2 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Antique Sterling Silver Japanese Export Engraved Cigarette or Decorative Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique engraved sterling silver cigarette or decorative box was made in Japan in approximately 1900 in the period Japonisme style. The box is composed of an ebonized hardwood c...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany American Edwardian Sterling Silver Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Edwardian sterling silver box, ca 1910. Rectangular with straight sides; cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Engine-turned stripes in plain frames; on cover ...
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Camphor Wood Chest with Carved Design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large carved Oriental Camphor wood chest This carved chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is similar to Mahogany it is a hard wood whi...
Wood
Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
By Robert Pringle & Sons
Located in New York, NY
George VI sterling silver box. Made by Robert Pringle & Sons in London in 1939. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged and tabbed; top has engine-turned wave ornament and rect...
Sterling Silver
$488Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty décor
Located in London, GB
Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty Style A beautifully crafted Chinese antique rosewood box, richly mounted with engraved brass fittings in tradition...
Wood
Thuya Wood Cigar Humidor by Elie Bleu
By Elie Bleu
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This exceptional Elie Bleu Paris humidor is veneered in beautifully figured thuya wood, showcasing a striking grain pattern and characteristic burr pips thr...
Thuya
$325
H 3.5 in W 8.25 in D 4 in
Vintage Wood Lined "Anno 1219" Lidded Box / Humidor by Iron Art of Copenhagen
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare wood lined "Anno 1219 Battle of Estonia" lidded box / humidor by Iron Art of Copenhagen, circa early 1900s. The casket box commemorates the Danish / Estonian Battle of Ly...
Iron
Vintage Chinese Hand-carved Camphor Wood Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a vintage Chinese hand-carved camphor wood box with detailed courtyard, pavilion, willow, and pine scenes. Likely mid-20th century, with a simplified front shield that ma...
Brass
Vintage mahogany handcrafted cigar humidor
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage handcrafted cigar humidor. This humidor has beautiful brass handles on either side with a beautiful brass escutcheon at the front covering the keyhole. This box is ...
Mahogany
Antique Tiffany Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides; cover hinged with curved top. Engine-turned horizontal lines on sides; cove...
Sterling Silver
$750
H 5.52 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 14cm. Width: 29cm. Depth: 20cm.
Wood
$4,572
H 14.18 in W 16.15 in D 11.42 in
Entertainment Humidor, Games Box and Drinks Compendium English Victorian
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The Compendium veneered in Rosewood with brass mounts, twin loop brass carry handles and extensive inlay to the front, sides and domed top. The Box features...
Brass
$3,388
H 1.26 in W 4.3 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Imperial Russian Solid Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Imperial Russian solid trompe l'oeil cigar box. The outside of the box features a decorative engraving with the words "Paper", "Cigarettes" and "25 pieces" in Cy...
Silver
$1,195
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Antique Victorian Cigar Box Humidor with Metal Dog, Glass Eyes, UK, Late 1800sAn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming 19th Century cigar box or humidor guarded by a metal dog with glass eyes on a short lease. These boxes are perfect for collectors of boxes, canine themed items or smoking pa...
Metal
Cigar Box and Ashtray by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing an exquisite piece of functional art: the Fontana Arte Cigar Box and Ashtray. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this unique item seamlessly combines the elegan...
Crystal
$986Sale Price / item|71% Off
H 7.29 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
Humidor Box Joá - Contemporary Cedarwood Cigar Box
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in BR
The cigar box conceived by Valter Costa Lima is an eloquent testament to the union between tradition and innovation. Made of cedarwood, every stroke of this piece is an ode to the Br...
Hardwood
Dolcevita Humidor
By Maccarrone
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Yacht collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. Metal accessories in chromed brass and high gloss mahogany and maple inlay enhance this ele...
Polyester, Wood
Cuba Humidor
By Maccarrone
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Marquetry collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. The design of this humidor and its vibrant colors are a celebration of Cuban culture. T...
Polyester, Wood
Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Chinese camphor chest intricately carved Circa 1930 on this chest Would make for a great decorative piece or even as a coffee table Chinese camphor chests,...
Wood
19th Century Golden Oak Humidor in Arts and Crafts Bank Safe Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Golden Oak Humidor A great fun piece dating from 1870, designed to look like a bank safe The Cigar box has 3 drawers to the interior and brass fittings inside and out...
Oak
Cigars were not always packaged in what we now know as the antique cigar boxes and humidors that have over time become eye-catching decorative objects as well as collector’s items.
Outside the United States, cigar boxes are said to have originated in the 1840s when a German businessman, Hermann Dietrich Upmann of H. Upmann Cigars, bought a cigar factory and opened a bank in Havana, Cuba. Upmann reportedly handed out cedar cigar boxes branded with advertising for the bank as gifts to his banking clients. In the early 1860s, after years of cigars being shipped in big crates or barrels, cigar boxes became a requirement when the United States passed a law that mandated the use of boxes for tobacco producers, which was part of a broader effort to regulate the tobacco industry and generate revenue for the war effort. Humidors, which are moisture-controlled storage boxes that allow a cigar enthusiast to store, organize and preserve a larger collection of cigars, were very popular accessories during the early 1900s onward.
As the use of cigar boxes and humidors became widespread, all kinds of options materialized over the years, with particularly vibrant editions of these decorative objects emerging during the Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and other eras. Visionary designers like Isamu Noguchi popularized the idea of tobacco accessories as art with projects such as his decorative ashtrays.
Today, not unlike antique and vintage ashtrays, cigar boxes are more than practical objects. In fact, there are many uses for an old cigar box even after the cigars are gone. They can be used as planters, tissue boxes or can support your long-delayed effort to organize your sewing and craft supplies. During the Great Depression, an emptied cigar box — perhaps a walnut Art Deco-style cigar box with inlays in bronze and hand-carved decorative geometric patterns adorning its exterior — was occasionally repurposed as a jewelry box.
Antique and vintage cigar boxes — made of wood, metal or other materials — are valuable treasures in some corners of the collecting world, and in your home, they’re exquisite desk ornaments and colorful flourishes to add to your bookcase or mantel. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage cigar boxes and other decorative boxes today.
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