Ronson Silver Plated Cigarette Box… Yes, Modern Audrey Would!
It’s not what you think!
I was so excited when a long time family friend offered Audrey Would! this silver plated Art Deco cigarette box. I love featuring unique pieces like this, and of course, giving you first dibs to find them in the boutique!
This tabletop cigarette box was made by Ronson in the 1940s, and was a popular item for coffee tables back in the day when smoking and glam went hand-in-hand. We know things have changed a lot since then, so it was great fun envisioning a new use for this vintage piece in today’s setting. Here is just one way I think our Modern Audrey would put this Regency piece to use.
What do you think? Can you picture this piece on your vanity, too? How else do you think our Modern Audrey might integrate this beautiful piece?  I bet you have some great ideas of your own to share!
Thanks for stopping by!
Photographs by Sheila Zeller. Please link and credit if you choose to use!
What a gorgeous cigarette box, I like it for lipstick – they look like they fit in there perfectly!
I’m always amazed at the beauty behind some of the paraphernalia that goes with smoking back in the day – I’m with you, I like it for lipstick, too!
Clever gal!!! I adore it used for lipstick! What a perfect mothers day gift filled with her favourite colours!!
I think you’re the clever one, Cynthia! Filling the tin with mom’s favorite colours is a brilliant idea!
What a great idea. I like seeing people take one thing and turn it into something else. Very clever.
Thank you so much for stopping by, and for your comment – I appreciate it!
It’s gorgeous. What a find!
I feel so lucky to have this little gem to feature in Audrey… and I think it’s pretty cool it came from a long time family friend. The stories I bet this little box could tell! 😉
Clever! I would never have though of that. The case is stunning!
I love this case, and it’s definitely one of those pieces where the patina is meant to be left as is – it was so much fun to feature this piece!
Sooooo pretty! I can picture finer chains being kept in each grove, they always get tangled in my jewelery box. Again, soooooo pretty, I love it!
Well now, I never thought of chains, and that is a super idea… but I’m not surprised – you always have great ideas!
So perfect for lipstick I don’t think I can find a better use. Love the gold plated interior!
I have a hard time imagining this piece with cigarettes in it in today’s world, but I don’t struggle with the lipsticks! This is one of those pieces that will truly be hard to part with!
Lovely! You can use it for so many things. I’m in love with its little feet!
I love the little feet, too! I think they really make this piece stand out… no pun intended, seriously!
what a cool idea – way better than cigars 😉 on every level!!
I’m so with you Angie – I’ll take lipstick over cigars any day!
Wow Sheila what a gorgeous piece, it’s like art! I love how you’ve styled it for the photos. If you made a print I would totally frame it and hang it in my dressing area 😉
Wow, thank you so much Andrea! I never thought about that idea – you’re very clever indeed! And… I’ll email the image to you for your dressing room – just tell me which one you like! 🙂
Would you really Sheila? Thank you so much! I would take any or them but I’d pick the 3rd of the 4 vignettes as my favourite! 🙂
Stunning!! So chic and pretty! I love how you used it for lipsticks!
Thank you Heather! I had so much fun with this one!!
This is brilliant! Now I am on the search for a cigar box. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you Randa! Good luck with your search – I know you’ll find one out there somewhere!!
What a beautiful box! It’s perfect for a vanity.
Thank you Dani – I love this piece, too! I had so much fun looking it up, and then taking the photos. I kept picturing it back in the day and imagining what kind of stories it could tell! 😉
Great re-purpose for a pretty piece!
Okay, hands down this is my favourite piece I’ve seen in a long time!!!! Wow what an unreal piece of history. If only that box could talk and to know that it was donated to you…. priceless!
I’m with you Tracey – I love this little piece! There’s something so sassy about it and at the same time it’s such a great representation of the culture of the time!