Cigar Humidor Used
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Humidor Used
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Humidor Used
Bronze
Early 1900s English Cigar Humidor Used
Sterling Silver
1870s French Napoleon III Cigar Humidor Used
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Cigar Humidor Used
Oak, Porcelain
1870s German Black Forest Cigar Humidor Used
Bronze
1860s English Victorian Cigar Humidor Used
Oak, Cedar
19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Humidor Used
Bronze
1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Humidor Used
Metal
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cigar Humidor Used
Glass
Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Cigar Humidor Used
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Cigar Humidor Used
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Humidor Used
Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
1920s French Napoleon III Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
1820s Regency Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
20th Century French Cigar Humidor Used
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cigar Humidor Used
Oak, Cedar
1820s British Regency Cigar Humidor Used
Satinwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Humidor Used
Multi-gemstone, Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cigar Humidor Used
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Cigar Humidor Used
Metal, Bronze
20th Century British Other Cigar Humidor Used
Metal, Silver
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Cigar Humidor Used
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
1960s French Cigar Humidor Used
Ebony
1970s French Cigar Humidor Used
Wood, Burl
Late 20th Century Modern Cigar Humidor Used
Wood
1910s Art Nouveau Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Cigar Humidor Used
Metal
1910s American Arts and Crafts Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cigar Humidor Used
Wood, Burl
1930s American Art Deco Cigar Humidor Used
Steel, Chrome
1930s American Art Deco Cigar Humidor Used
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Humidor Used
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Humidor Used
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Humidor Used
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cigar Humidor Used
Sterling Silver, Bronze
20th Century English Art Deco Cigar Humidor Used
Gold Plate
1910s English Art Deco Cigar Humidor Used
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Cigar Humidor Used
Wood
1880s Swiss Black Forest Cigar Humidor Used
Wood
1950s British Cigar Humidor Used
Silver, Enamel
1880s English Victorian Cigar Humidor Used
Walnut
Early 1800s European Cigar Humidor Used
Marble, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cigar Humidor Used
Metal
1920s English Cigar Humidor Used
Rosewood
1950s American American Craftsman Cigar Humidor Used
Maple, Cedar
Late 19th Century Austrian Cigar Humidor Used
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
1870s Arts and Crafts Cigar Humidor Used
Oak
20th Century Cigar Humidor Used
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Cigar Humidor Used
Fruitwood
20th Century British Campaign Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Cigar Humidor Used
Fruitwood
20th Century German Art Deco Cigar Humidor Used
Brass
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Finding the Right Cigar-boxes for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, although whether or not a cigar box can be used as a humidor depends on its design. Only cigar boxes that seal well and are crafted entirely out of wood and lined with cedar should be used as humidors. You will also need to add a humidification device to the box to preserve the freshness of your cigars. On 1stDibs, find a collection of humidors.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best cigar humidor brand is a matter of preference. There are many brands to choose from and their cost varies based on the features and holding capacity. Find a range of antique, vintage, new, or custom-made cigar humidor options on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cigar can last up to five years in a humidor, depending on if the humidor is maintained properly. The humidor must be seasoned and the humidity must be set correctly. On 1stDibs, find authentic humidors from top sellers around the world.
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