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Mid-Century French Cigarette Dispenser – “Napoleon” Brandy Bottle Design
$259.86
£195.25
€220
CA$357.83
A$400.47
CHF 209.63
MX$4,865.04
NOK 2,661.82
SEK 2,511.88
DKK 1,674.42
About the Item
This quirky and collectible cigarette dispenser was made in France around 1950 and captures the unmistakable spirit of post-war mid-century lifestyle. Designed in the shape of a brandy bottle, the dispenser is made of plastic and features a vintage paper label reading “Napoleon – Finest French Brandy”. At first glance, it looks like a regular liquor bottle, but once the top is lifted, the magic happens: the inner mechanism unfolds and fans out the cigarettes like a blooming flower, inviting you to take one.
Cigarette dispensers like this were highly popular in the 1950s, an era when smoking and drinking were not only socially acceptable but downright glamorous. Cocktail parties, smoky lounges, and home bars were part of everyday sophistication, and accessories like this dispenser were essential to the scene. It’s a playful, nostalgic object that reflects the charm, humor, and ritual of the time.
A rare conversation piece that combines function, kitsch, and mid-century French design in the most delightful way.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Diameter: 3.15 in (8 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hamburg, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3958346007452
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