Traditionally cigar boxes are plain wooden, cardboard or paper boxes. However, today they are available along with humidors that help regulate the humidity on the box, thereby keeping the cigars fresh.

There are several types of cigar boxes. These can be differentiated on the basis of construction and purpose. The following are common boxes:

- Cabinet selection: these types of cigar boxes have either slid lids of hinged lids. Typically, such cigar boxes can store 25 to 50 cigars,

- 8-9-8- An 8-9-8 cigar box is generally round sided and has three layers; storing 8, 9, 8 cigars respectively.

- Flat top- Flat top cigar boxes are flat on the top and rounded in the bottom. These can store 12 cigars in the bottom and 13 cigars on the top.

Cigar boxes are made from a variety of materials which include wood, cardboard and even paper. Antique as well as personalized cigar boxes are also available in the market. Some cigar boxes are exquisitely designed. Antique cigar boxes are available in a multitude of finishing. They can be hand painted, embellished or even carved. Other accessories which are available along with cigar boxes and humidors are cigar cutters and lighters. Any cigar aficionado would love such a set. Another collector's item that is available in the market is the cigar boxes that are available with the cigar labels.

Antique cigar boxes are collector's items. Of course what is new today will be antique a few years down the lane. Cigar boxes make perfect gift items especially for cigar connoisseurs. A great investment- cigar boxes are great accessories.