Inspiration

Curated references from the studio—surface finishes, lid options, heraldry & signet, inscription, hardware and interiors—to guide your commission. From family crests and monograms to discreet corporate marks, we realise wedding, birthday and retirement gifts with quiet permanence.

High‑gloss Olivewood exterior

Gloss

Depth, leveling, and edge work—the mirror standard.

Museum matte—walnut burl with glass

Matte

Low‑sheen clarity—quiet, exact, unreflective.

Coachbuilt lacquer, Avocado Green & Orange

Coachbuilt Lacquer (Painted)

High‑sophistication painted surfaces—matte or gloss.

Gloss—Olivewood exterior

Gloss — Olivewood

Mirror‑depth on complex grain.

Gloss—Walnut burl, tassel detail

Gloss — Walnut Burl

Edge fidelity and polish discipline.

Gloss—Pecky cypress poolside

Gloss — Pecky Cypress

High reflectivity with natural texture.

Coachbuilt lacquer—Avocado & Orange

Coachbuilt — Avocado & Orange

Two‑tone lacquer, panel‑line precision.

Coachbuilt lacquer—Candy red

Coachbuilt — Candy Red

Deep colour; long‑flow lacquer.

Coachbuilt lacquer—Artistic motif

Coachbuilt — Artistic

Hand‑laid art under high polish.

Coachbuilt lacquer—2K high‑gloss black

Coachbuilt — 2K Black

Piano‑depth black; uncompromising finish.

Museum matte—walnut burl

Matte — Walnut Burl

Low‑gloss discipline; grain fidelity.

Stainless steel hinge — summary

Stainless Steel Hardware

Quiet tactility; corrosion‑proof precision.

Brass hardware assembly — summary

Brass Hardware

A warm counterpoint—patina or polish by design.

Stainless — hinge

Stainless • Hinges

Engineered smoothness; zero play.

Stainless — box lock

Stainless • Box Lock

Precision lockwork; quiet closure.

Stainless — tray handle

Stainless • Tray Handle

Balanced grip; refined geometry.

Stainless — hygrometer

Stainless • Hygrometer

Clear sightlines; exact fit.

Brass — hinge

Brass • Hinges

Warm tone; lifetime movement.

Brass — box lock

Brass • Box Lock

Keyed precision; polished detail.

Brass — tray handle

Brass • Tray Handle

Tactile balance; deliberate weight.

Brass — hygrometer & instrument

Brass • Hygrometer

Measured clarity; luminous metal.

Spanish cedar dividers and interior

Interior Woods

Spanish cedar architecture—balanced, aromatic, enduring.

Humidity carrier with 60g packet

Humidity Carriers

Packet or cartridge—concealed, serviceable, predictable.

Ventilated tray and dividers

Trays

Ventilated trays and dividers—exchange, access, order.

Hygrometer set into the lid

Hygrometer

At the lid or carrier—clear sightlines, precise fit.

Spanish cedar dividers and interior

Interior Woods

Spanish cedar—fitted joinery, aromatic balance.

Humidity carrier for 60g packet

Humidity Carrier — 60g

Packet‑based exchange; discrete and serviceable.

320g cartridge reservoir in walnut burl humidor

Humidity Carrier — 320g

High‑capacity cartridge; steadier long‑term buffer.

Ventilated tray and dividers

Trays

Exchange, access, and order—tailored to your cigars.

Hygrometer at the lid

Hygrometer — Lid

Centered sightline; balanced with the lid geometry.

Hygrometer on the humidity carrier

Hygrometer — On Carrier

Instrument on the carrier—clear, serviceable, precise.

Gloss lid options, Avocado Green & Orange

Lid • Gloss

Metal, lacquer, monogram and motif in gloss.

Matte lid composition

Lid • Matte

Quiet, low‑sheen compositions.

Gloss lid—Avocado & Orange interior

Gloss Lid — Avocado & Orange

Colour‑blocked gloss; balanced aperture.

Gloss lid—metal interior panel

Gloss Lid — Metal Panel

Metallic inlay; disciplined symmetry.

Gloss lid—black lacquer monogram

Gloss Lid — Monogram

Letterforms in high polish.

Gloss lid—walnut burl bull silhouette

Gloss Lid — Bull Silhouette

Graphic motif; crisp edge control.

Gloss lid—pecky cypress interior

Gloss Lid — Cypress

Warm timber under high gloss.

Gloss lid—Bethlehem open

Gloss Lid — Lifestyle Open

Composed interior; polished planes.

Matte lid composition

Matte Lid — Composition I

Low‑sheen, quiet contrast.

Hygrometer surround—engraved lid

Hygrometer Surrounds

Engraving and motif around the instrument.

Engraved humidity carrier

Humidity Carriers

Symbols and type applied to carriers.

Engraved tray bottom

Tray Bottoms

Traditional laser engraving on Spanish cedar.

Hygrometer surround—Come and Take It

Surround — “Come and Take It”

Crisp circular engraving around the aperture.

Dragon motif near instrument

Surround — Dragon Motif

Symbolic engraving coordinated with the instrument.

Monogram applied to interior element

Carrier — Monogram

Letterforms scaled to the carrier geometry.

Dragon artwork engraved on carrier

Carrier — Dragon

Illustrative engraving with controlled depth.

Carrier placement within tray module

Carrier — Cedar Integration

Carrier nested within the interior system.

Engraved tray—outside view

Tray Bottom — Olivewood

Laser‑clean lettering on warm timber.

Engraved tray—walnut burl

Tray Bottom — Walnut Burl

Contrasting inscription on figured veneer.

Engraved tray—pecky cypress

Tray Bottom — Cypress

Readable mark with minimal burn halo.

Family crest example

Family Crests

Lineage rendered with restraint and precision.

Shield and escutcheon artwork

Shields & Escutcheons

Formal armorial devices; balanced in metal and veneer.

Monogram in high gloss

Monograms & Ciphers

Letterforms in classical proportion.

Coat of arms detail

Coat of Arms

Full armorial bearings—interpreted with restraint.

Signet motif

Signet

Signatory marks—scaled to the humidor architecture.