Vintage Cigar Boxes
1950s Vintage Cigar Boxes
Rosewood
1930s French Vintage Cigar Boxes
Stainless Steel
1960s French Vintage Cigar Boxes
Crocodile
20th Century Vintage Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Wood, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Teak, Cork
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes
Brass
20th Century English Vintage Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Honduran Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes
Wood
1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes
Steel
1950s British Other Vintage Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century American Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Teak
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver
20th Century English Vintage Cigar Boxes
Pewter
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Leather, Wood, Cork, Cedar
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver
20th Century Italian Vintage Cigar Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
1960s Italian Vintage Cigar Boxes
Metal, Silver
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Vintage Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Vintage Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Vintage Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Other Vintage Cigar Boxes
Malachite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes
Crystal, Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Malachite, Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cigar Boxes
Brass
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes
Bone, Wood
1940s European Vintage Cigar Boxes
Aluminum, Bronze
20th Century American Vintage Cigar Boxes
Brass
20th Century Irish Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Cedar
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Cigar Boxes
Mid-20th Century Vintage Cigar Boxes
Fruitwood
1960s Norwegian Brutalist Vintage Cigar Boxes
Pewter
20th Century British Campaign Vintage Cigar Boxes
Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Metal, Brass
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Cigar Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Cigar Boxes
Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Cigar Boxes
Leather
1980s Philippine Vintage Cigar Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Boxes
Metal
1960s English Vintage Cigar Boxes
Sterling Silver
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 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, 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, 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 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
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