Custom cigarette boxes are an elegant sturdy containers used to store only a few numbers of cigarettes and thus prevent them from being destroyed. Usually, a typical cigarette box is an open-sided cube that opens into two halves. Each half contains a lined row of cigarettes, usually held in position by some sort of elastic or spring. The cigarettes are not actually held in the pockets - they are placed under the lining, across the top and bottom, or inside some type of cover. Cigarette cases are made from various materials and are available in a wide range of styles.

The most common materials for a cigarette box include glass, metal, wood, clear plastic, or ceramic. Glass is an excellent choice of material, because it can be etched and custom-made to match specific needs. Metal and wood models can either be made to have matches attached to the outside of the pocket, or have matches detached. Some designs of clear plastic cigarette cases feature metal or rubber "grilles" on their bases, which allow matches to be attached or detached at will. Cigarette cases with matches attached can be personalized with names, logos or even photographs.

The type of design that a cigarette box can have depends mainly on how it will be used, but there are some basics that all kinds of cases can share. Most cases have a lid that is hinged on one side or snaps shut on all sides. The base of the case may also be hinged or snapped, and the lid itself is composed of one or more sections. The most common shapes of cases are usually either oblong or rectangular, and the most common forms of lids are solid or semi-solid. Common materials used for the base of the lid include metal (usually steel) or acrylic. All kinds of closures can be purchased separately and custom-made to fit specific needs, although the most popular types of lids are simply secured by snaps or other mechanisms.

Figurines are used as accessories to Cigarette Boxes in a few different ways. Some Figurine Companies creates figurines that are designed to match the shape and/or color scheme of a specific type of cigarette box, using that as the base to which their figurines are affixed. Other companies create figurines that feature features that reflect the user's lifestyle, such as a busy, playful, or romantic life. In either case, a Figurine is an example of a personal item, and the presence of a figurine in a cigarette box reflects the personality of the user who might be depicted in the figurine.

One other way to put a figurine in a cigarette box is to use both a flip top lid and a real or fake lid, called a hinged lid. A flip top lid is essentially just a hinged lid that hides a portion of the content of the cigarette box, while allowing access to the rest of the contents. Some flip top lids swing open on hinges, allowing access to the rest of the tobacco, and some simply slide open, revealing the matches. With real and fake lids, there may also be a bottom opening where one can insert one's finger for the easy replacement of a cigarette. Some cigarette lids even double as place card holders, allowing a cigarette to be placed on a card while it is held in place on a flip top lid.

Cigarette cases with matches attached to the flaps, or swings, may be another type of enclosure for a Cigarette Box. This type of enclosure is most commonly found on lighter cases or tool boxes. Matchbox cases offer many advantages over other forms of housing a Cigarette, including ease of access, security, and saving space.

The final type of Cigarette Box, we will discuss are booklets. Booklets have become a common fixture in offices and homes for several reasons. First, because it offers extra space, allowing for more pages per sheet. Second, because most booklets fold flat when opened, having them stacked against a wall makes for a handy location. Lastly, because its basic function is to hold multiple documents, booklets are often used as an effective substitute for other forms of housing cigarettes.

There are many ways that a Cigarette Box can be used in everyday life. Whether it is for an office or home, a business, or a home, a Cigarette Box provides a convenient way to house one's cigarettes. With options available in a variety of materials, shapes, and sizes, there are many uses for a custom cigarette case.