What were long cigarette holders for?

The long cigarette holders were used to prevent ash from falling on one’s clothes. Women at the time didn’t wear smoking jackets, so on formal occasions a long cigarette holder was needed. Shop a collection of long cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are the old cigarette holders called?

The term for a cigarette holder is nothing fancy, they are simply called cigarette holders. Sometimes they’re referred to as theatre cigarette holders or opera cigarette holders, but there is no other term for these smoking accessories. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Marble Cigarette Holder

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MCM Brass Globe Cigarette Holder Mounted on Marble c.1960

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H 6 in W 5 in D 4.75 in

MCM Brass Globe Cigarette Holder Mounted on Marble c.1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original mid-century brass cigarette holder mounted on a solid marble base. The lid slides open on the globe's axis to reveal a metal interior designed to hold cigarettes.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ashtray Cigarette Holder in Travertine and Brass, Fratelli Mannelli Italy 1970s

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H 1.58 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Ashtray Cigarette Holder in Travertine and Brass, Fratelli Mannelli Italy 1970s

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Rome, IT

Huge squared ashtray and cigarette holder in embedded travertine and brass details Attributed to Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal, Brass

Italian Cigarette Holder 1950s With Black Marble Base

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H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in

Italian Cigarette Holder 1950s With Black Marble Base

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Pop up cigarette holder made in Italy with black marble base perfect working conditions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Metal

20th Century Emerald Green Marble Ashtray

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H 1.75 in W 6 in D 6 in

20th Century Emerald Green Marble Ashtray

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Emerald green marble ashtray with 4 cigarettes holder slots. Beautiful marbling with a sophisticated chunky look that will look good on any surface.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

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Questions About Marble Cigarette Holder

What were long cigarette holders for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The long cigarette holders were used to prevent ash from falling on one’s clothes. Women at the time didn’t wear smoking jackets, so on formal occasions a long cigarette holder was needed. Shop a collection of long cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are the old cigarette holders called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The term for a cigarette holder is nothing fancy, they are simply called cigarette holders. Sometimes they’re referred to as theatre cigarette holders or opera cigarette holders, but there is no other term for these smoking accessories. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage cigarette holders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.