What were long cigarette holders for?

The long cigarette holders were used to prevent ash from falling on one’s clothes. Women at the time didn’t wear smoking jackets, so on formal occasions a long cigarette holder was needed. Shop a collection of long cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are the old cigarette holders called?

The term for a cigarette holder is nothing fancy, they are simply called cigarette holders. Sometimes they’re referred to as theatre cigarette holders or opera cigarette holders, but there is no other term for these smoking accessories. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Musical Cigarette Holder

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Vintage Automation Musical Cigarette Holder

Located in London, Nottinghill

This beautiful automation and musical cigarette holder is in good working condition. The hand

Category

Vintage 1950s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Automation Musical Cigarette Holder

H 12 in W 7 in D 7 in

Cigarrette/ Cigar Holder Music Box Onyx, Italy, circa 1960

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Uncommon cigarette/ cigar holder music box from the mid-century period in Italy around 1960

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Cigarrette/ Cigar Holder Music Box Onyx, Italy, circa 1960

H 10.6 in Dm 6.3 in

Antique Pair Satinwood Bedside Commodes Cabinets Chests 19th C

Located in London, GB

is also used for musical instruments, veneers, and other purposes. Satinwood is classified in the

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair Satinwood Bedside Commodes Cabinets Chests 19th C

H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 12.6 in

Cigarette Holder Musical World Globe and Globe Lighter, Brass, Germany, 1960s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Cigarette Holder Musical World Globe and Globe Lighter, Brass, Germany, 1960s Decorative tabletop

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Cigarette Holder Musical World Globe and Globe Lighter, Brass, Germany, 1960s

H 8.27 in Dm 3.94 in

German Art Deco Brass and Enamel Combination Musical Compact & Cigarette Case

By Reuge Ste-Croix

Located in Port Hope, ON

This ingenious style of German Art Deco musical combination compact and cigarette case was known as

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

German Art Deco Brass and Enamel Combination Musical Compact & Cigarette Case

H 2.75 in W 3.75 in D 1 in

German Art Deco Green Tortoiseshell Enamel, Musical, Manicure, Camera Compact

Located in Port Hope, ON

box and a pullout / pull-out lipstick holder on the top. The other side opens to reveal, instead of

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

German Art Deco Green Tortoiseshell Enamel, Musical, Manicure, Camera Compact

H 2.25 in W 4 in D 0.75 in

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Questions About Musical Cigarette Holder

What were long cigarette holders for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The long cigarette holders were used to prevent ash from falling on one’s clothes. Women at the time didn’t wear smoking jackets, so on formal occasions a long cigarette holder was needed. Shop a collection of long cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are the old cigarette holders called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The term for a cigarette holder is nothing fancy, they are simply called cigarette holders. Sometimes they’re referred to as theatre cigarette holders or opera cigarette holders, but there is no other term for these smoking accessories. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.