- Genuine Materials:
- Solid Woods:
- Solid Granite:
- Spanish Cedar Lining:
- Handcrafted Elegance:
- Thick, Full-Grain Leather:
- Premium Hardware:
- Humidification and Hygrometer:
- Summary:

Genuine Materials: <TOP>

We believe that the finest and most artistic materials come from Nature itself. We use these primarily in solid form, like solid woods, solid stone, and thick, full grain leather. We also use the finest solid brass hardware that we can find. The very cost of our hardware alone costs more than some complete imported Asian humidors. That has to say something indeed.

Solid Woods:<TOP>

It is difficult to find anything handcrafted with solid woods these days.

Nearly 100% of mass produced humidors are made from a cheaper wood body, with a thin layer of veneer glued over the top. On the outside, this looks like your whole humidor has been made from solid exotic, figured wood, but it is really only 1/16” thick at best.

This is true for nearly all humidors ... from expensive French models, to cheap imported Asian humidors. Sometimes humidors are made from MDF board, which is basically sawdust with glue. The veneer covers over the unsightly and cheap MDF board so your humidor looks good on the outside.

Click above to see an image of a thin Veneer of decorative wood (1/32") on a desktop humidor.

I do want to note, that there is nothing really wrong with the veneer approach, if it is done correctly. We use some veneers on our travel humidors, because of the requirement for lightness of weight. However, in our desktop and cabinet humidors, instead of veneer, we will use solid exotic figured wood (usually between 7/8” and 1” thick solid wood!) for our humidor bodies. The solid wood adds far more robust and substantial character, as you can see the beauty and character of the wood right through the whole humidor body, even when you open it.

Solid wood allows us to make classy humidors like this, where you can see the character all throughout the different pieces used in this humidor.

Solid Granite:<TOP>

When you open your Vanderburgh Humidor, you will see something very unique, and not found anywhere else. We use solid 1/2” thick polished granite for the bottoms of our humidors. The granite not only looks simply elegant, but it offers a few very functional features.

It helps keep the temperature more stable, and provides excellent insulation value.
It is easy to clean.
It provides a rock-solid foundation for your humidor.
It looks stunning.

Spanish Cedar Lining:<TOP>

We use only the finest 1/4” thick Spanish Cedar lining. Again, many humidors only contain a thin veneer of spanish cedar for the lining.

We use solid Spanish Cedar lining for the following reasons:

Spanish Cedar resists mold. This is important, because inside your humidor is very humid.
Spanish Cedar compliments the cigar aging process with it’s subtle scent. Even though it is debatable on how much the Spanish Cedar impacts the flavors of your cigars, it definitely compliments them.
Spanish Cedar absorbs and desorbs moisture, acting as a moisture buffer. The Spanish Cedar will help your humidor return its intended RH if the humidor is frequently opened.

Handcrafted Elegance:<TOP>

It is difficult to find anything handcrafted anymore.

Each humidor is made individually, and by one craftsman. Our humidors are never made on an assembly line. Sometimes we will build a limited edition series of a dozen or so humidors of the same model, but even in this case, they are made all by one artist.

This slower more attentive approach does a variety of things.

It allows the craftsman to choose specific ‘character’ boards for different parts of the humidor, rather than rushing the wood through a CNC machine.

The humidor construction is not rushed, and much time is taken for precise cutting and joinery.

We use traditional joinery and construction methods, rather than computer controlled CNC machines for our cutting.

Our humidors are hand-finished and hand-polished, giving a richer, more classier finish. Mass produced humidors are spray finished and can look like they have been dipped in cheap thick plastic.

Thick, Full-Grain Leather.<TOP>

For our leather-topped humidors, we purchase the finest full-grain leather hides available. Full grain means that you get a thick, 3/16” piece of solid leather taken from the uppermost part of the hide. This allows for all of the natural, full character to be shown in the leather. Often the cow will have scars from either coyote or insect bites, or where they would rub up against barbed wire. This shows right in the leather, naturally, and it gives tremendous unique character.

Many leathers are cheap, and made to look pretty, by having patterns or textures pressed into them. And many times, there are synthetic materials made to look like leather.

Only the finest, natural full grain leathers will do for your humidor.

Premium Hardware:<TOP>

We buy only the finest solid brass, or solid stainless steel hardware available. Our hardware costs us more than many complete imported humidors from Asia. This has to say something!

Here’s why you need premium hardware:

Your hardware supports the lid of the humidor. If you have cheap hardware, the hinges will loosen and fall apart, possibly contributing to a faulty seal.
Your hardware is a design component. You have junky looking hardware, it affects the overall look of your humidor.
Your hardware choice will determine how long your humidor will last.

Click above to see the joinery and hardware on a cheap imported humidor.

Humidification and Hardware:<TOP>

A great humidor is only as good as the components that monitor and regulate your internal microclimate, or conditions for your cigars.

We offer a variety of humidification devices, from the premium, low maintenance, worry-free CigarSpa, to many passive humidification systems integrated right into your handcrafted humidor. We can discuss options with you when it comes time.

SUMMARY<TOP>

Overall, you really get what you pay for. And if you are looking to have a Vanderburgh Humidor made for you, you probably want it to last for a lifetime. In fact, your kids will probably fight over it when you are dead!

We make it our passion to search out the most unique, genuine materials, and the most talented artists. Together, we make some of the most unique and quality handcrafted custom humidors (like this one) found anywhere in the world.

There are many good quality humidors out there. But very none are made with all of the design elements as listed above. So if you are looking for a custom handcrafted humidor, made with solid woods, genuine natural materials, and built to last a lifetime, look no further than Vanderburgh Humidors.

The beauty of solid exotic woods. This humidor, made from solid bloodwood has a cabinet style design showcasing the solid woods.

View our Solid, Polished Granite Base interior on our humidors.

We combine the most unique artists, and the best master craftsmen creating the finest most artistic humidors found in the world.

Look at this handcrafted humidor made with solid, exotic wood, and solid spanish cedar lining. The solid woods add so much character and authenticity than veneer covered humidors.

Notice the high quality thick American-Made Solid-Brass hinges. At Vanderburgh Custom Humidors, we never use cheap hardware. Only the very finest.

The CigarSpa is a great, worry-free electronic humidification device.

Vanderburgh Custom Humidors only uses premium and reliable cigar humidification systems. The above is an aluminum RH Bead tray which will be covered in solid Spanish Cedar trim.

Notice the classy solid pewter medallion, the solid woods, the hand-crafted alloy pinnings, and the elegant stance of this fine humidor. Created in solid Sapele Mahogany.

Above is an example of a high quality digital hygrometer used in a Vanderburgh Custom, Handcrafted Humidor.

Australian Lacewood and Ebony. Hand-finished Solid Exotic Wood, on a custom, handcrafted humidor.

Hand Sanding Wenge Top on a custom handcrafted humidor.

Custom Humidor Top with Solid Stone Insert.