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Davidoff to Unveil Masterpiece Humidor Collection During Art Basel in Hong Kong

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During the upcomoning Art Basel show in Hong Kong, Davidoff will unveil the first edition in its new Masterpiece Humidor Collection. “Cave de Paille” was created in collaboration with Paris-based artist Lison de Caunes, a straw marquetry specialist who is known for her work of restoring furniture and objects from the 17th century to the Art Deco period and by creating furniture, domestic accessories and wall panels to order. The new humidor collection is crafted with the traditional technique of marqueterie de paille (straw marquetry) and features three editions that will showcase Davidoff’s respect for materials and its dedication to creativity, authenticity, and luxury. In a press release issued by Davidoff, de Caunes said her inspiration for the collection was the similarity between straw and tobacco. The first edition of the new collection – Saison I – will feature the tobacco leaf motif. The humidor utilizes a traditional dome shape, which will help to offer a subtle reveal of the gentle glow of the straw. Each of the three pieces in the collection will capture a critical moment in the life of a Davidoff cigar, beginning with the growing tobacco leaf for the first edition. de Caunes collaborated with Davidoff through the entire ...

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