Used Cigar Boxes
1950s Used Cigar Boxes
Rosewood
1930s French Used Cigar Boxes
Stainless Steel
Early 1900s German Late Victorian Used Cigar Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century British Used Cigar Boxes
Alligator, Leather
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Cigar Boxes
Birch, Maple
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Used Cigar Boxes
Brass
1910s English Used Cigar Boxes
Silver
1910s Chinese Chinese Export Used Cigar Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Used Cigar Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Used Cigar Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Used Cigar Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Shagreen, Wood
Early 20th Century British Used Cigar Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Wood, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Teak, Cork
1920s British Victorian Used Cigar Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Cigar Boxes
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Cigar Boxes
Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Used Cigar Boxes
Bronze, Copper
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Used Cigar Boxes
Brass
1880s French Belle Époque Used Cigar Boxes
Copper
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Used Cigar Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Cigar Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Used Cigar Boxes
Oak
1880s British Victorian Used Cigar Boxes
Silver
20th Century Honduran Art Deco Used Cigar Boxes
Wood
1910s British Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Cigar Boxes
Brass
1930s Norwegian Art Deco Used Cigar Boxes
Steel
1950s British Other Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Crystal
1860s English Victorian Used Cigar Boxes
Oak, Cedar
19th Century Swedish Empire Used Cigar Boxes
Glass, Wood
1890s British Late Victorian Used Cigar Boxes
Crocodile
1880s British Late Victorian Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
1890s French Rustic Used Cigar Boxes
Ceramic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Indian Used Cigar Boxes
Silver
1920s British Art Deco Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Used Cigar Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Cigar Boxes
Teak
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Used Cigar Boxes
Stone, Alabaster, Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
1910s English Art Deco Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s English Art Deco Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Used Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Used Cigar Boxes
Silver
19th Century English Victorian Used Cigar Boxes
Brass
19th Century Used Cigar Boxes
Wood
1850s French Napoleon III Used Cigar Boxes
Brass
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Finding the Right Cigar Boxes and Humidors 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022How long you can keep cigars in a box depends on whether the box is open. Sealed boxes may keep cigars fresh for a few months. After you open the box, you should smoke the cigars within one month or place them in a humidor to keep them fresh. You'll find a selection of cigar boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old a cigar box is, look for the caution notice. Caution notices are required by law but before 1910, they were pasted on the cigar box. After 1910, caution notices were printed directly onto the bottom of the box. Shop a collection of antique cigar boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can use a wide range of items as a keepsake box. Decorative boxes made of wood, metal, bone, brass and other materials can all hold keepsakes. The size of what you wish to store will help to determine which box is right for your needs. If you plan to stow delicate items inside, consider a box with velvet or satin lining. You'll find a variety of keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.
- What are octagon boxes used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a snuff box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a patch box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A patch box is a small decorative storage container made out of wood, porcelain, metal or another material. When first made during the 18th century, patch boxes held beauty patches used to cover acne breakouts and other skin imperfections. Today, people use them as small keepsake boxes and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of patch boxes.
- When were hat boxes used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hat boxes rose to prominence in the 1800s, and they continue to be used today for storing and transporting important headwear. Shop a large collection of vintage and contemporary hat boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cigar boxes can be made of cardboard, paper and several kinds of wood. Spanish cedar is a popular choice for cigar boxes but mahogany, white oak and elm are also common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique cigar boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
- What color box does Cartier use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cartier typically uses red boxes. Older pieces came in dark burgundy boxes with gold trim and lettering. Today, Cartier boxes are a brighter deep red color, but still show the brand name in gold foil. Shop a variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Louis Vuitton stopped using brown boxes in 2016. At that time, the brand began packaging handbags and accessories in saffron yellow boxes with cobalt blue ribbons and handles. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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