Humidors
Early 20th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Tortoise Shell, Shagreen, Wood
Vintage 1910s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Early 20th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Alligator, Leather
Early 20th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze, Steel, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Vintage 1930s Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Copper
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Hungarian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Gold
20th Century Italian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
2010s Mexican Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
20th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver
20th Century Norwegian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Austrian American Classical Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Vintage 1950s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Pottery
2010s Italian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Nutwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Chrome
Vintage 1920s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Chrome
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bone, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bakelite, Wood
Vintage 1960s British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1820s English George IV Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bakelite, Wood
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Pewter
Vintage 1970s Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Shagreen
Vintage 1910s British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Crocodile
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver
20th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver
20th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Silver
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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, 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.
- Do humidors work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If properly cared for, yes, humidors do indeed work. You must remember to have the humidity set correctly. If the climate in the humidor is too moist, your cigar will get moldy, and if it’s too dry, your cigar will crack. On 1stDibs, you can find authentic humidors from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A humidor piece of furniture is a cabinet designed to store cigars. The purpose of the humidor is to keep cigars at ideal humidity levels to preserve freshness until they're ready to be enjoyed. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of humidors.
- How do humidor boxes work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Humidor boxes maintain humidity and temperature while storing cigars, cigarettes, cannabis or pipe tobacco. Most will be made from cedar, which can both absorb and release moisture to create an even humidity and keep tobacco products from drying out. Find a wide range of antique and modern humidors on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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