The vintage cigarette case and the cigarette holder or vintage cigar holder made their appearance in the privileged spheres at the end of the 1890s , in the United States , during the industrial revolution .

The vintage cigarette holder and the cigar holder were first adopted by the male high society , particularly during boudoir gatherings , before being popularized in the 1910s by society women , and then generalized worldwide around 1935 .

The democratization of the luxurious cigarette holder by icons such as Princess Margaret or Jacqueline Kennedy marked an important milestone for women's emancipation .

It became the symbol of an asserted modernity and of emerging equality between men and women.
As for the slim art deco cigarette case , it became popular during the post-war years , facilitating the transport of the famous “flat fifties” , packs of 50 flat cigarettes .

With the appearance of two-piece suits , this once utilitarian object transformed into a decorative accessory , synonymous with refinement and distinction .

Today, using a vintage leather cigarette case or an elegant cigarette holder allows one to stand out with a sophisticated style , combining History and modernity .