Vintage Cigar Humidors
20th Century American Vintage Cigar Humidors
Brass
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Cigar Humidors
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
20th Century French Vintage Cigar Humidors
20th Century Irish Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Cedar
1960s French Vintage Cigar Humidors
Ebony
1970s French Vintage Cigar Humidors
Wood, Burl
20th Century Honduran Art Deco Vintage Cigar Humidors
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Wood, Burl
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Cigar Humidors
Brass
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Cigar Humidors
Maple, Cedar
20th Century Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Vintage Cigar Humidors
Fruitwood
20th Century British Campaign Vintage Cigar Humidors
Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Cigar Humidors
Cherry
1950s Vintage Cigar Humidors
Rosewood
1930s French Vintage Cigar Humidors
Stainless Steel
1960s French Vintage Cigar Humidors
Crocodile
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Cigar Humidors
Leather
1980s Philippine Vintage Cigar Humidors
Brass
20th Century George III Vintage Cigar Humidors
Satinwood
20th Century Vintage Cigar Humidors
Sterling Silver
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Wood, Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Teak, Cork
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Cigar Humidors
Iron
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Humidors
Sterling Silver
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Cigar Humidors
Brass
20th Century English Vintage Cigar Humidors
Sterling Silver
1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Cigar Humidors
Steel
1950s British Other Vintage Cigar Humidors
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Crystal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver Plate
20th Century American Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Teak
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cigar Humidors
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver
20th Century English Vintage Cigar Humidors
Pewter
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cigar Humidors
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Leather, Wood, Cork, Cedar
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver
20th Century Italian Vintage Cigar Humidors
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
1960s Italian Vintage Cigar Humidors
Metal, Silver
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Cigar Humidors
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Vintage Cigar Humidors
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Vintage Cigar Humidors
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Vintage Cigar Humidors
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver
1970s Italian Other Vintage Cigar Humidors
Malachite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century British Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Cigar Humidors
Crystal, Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cigar Humidors
Silver
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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 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 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, 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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