The French brand Elie Bleu is one of the renowned and respected names in the luxury goods industry. For those unfamiliar with it, they might want to inquire of Barack and Michelle Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy, or Pope Benedict XVI, all of whom have either given or received gifts from one of the brand’s series, housed in such luxurious wooden boxes that they can themselves serve as impressive and special gifts.
Achieving such a high level of uniqueness usually requires more than a century for a leading artisanal brand. Elie Bleu has achieved this in less than a century. To create a gift box or humidor from a blend of noble materials like unique or rare woods, mother-of-pearl, gold, and even leather, the brand’s artisans, many of whom are graduates of École Boulle, typically labor for four to six months.
Many of these creations are intended for cigar enthusiasts, each embodying Elie Bleu’s unique concept. One such piece is the Casa Cubana tabletop lighter, designed in an unconventional shape with a stainless steel base for stability and functionality. Its narrow sides feature the Cuban flag, while its broader sides are adorned with the famous Malecón promenade of Havana. A triangular pyramidal flame ensures the cigar is lit perfectly, as expected from a perfect lighter. Price: 855 euros.
