Elie Bleu
ActiveOverview
Elie Bleu is a French luxury cabinetmaker founded in 1976, specializing in high-end wooden boxes and accessories including humidors, cigar accessories, watch winders, jewelry cases, and games. The company is recognized for its craftsmanship in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine district of Paris and produces exclusive pieces for luxury houses, jeweler, and couture brands, with global presence across five continents.123
History
Elie Bleu was founded in 1976 in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, the historic cradle of Parisian cabinetmaking. It gained recognition through collaborations with luxury houses, artists, and brands, while perpetuating traditional techniques and innovating in aesthetics. The company opened its first Parisian boutique in 1997 in the 8th arrondissement and expanded internationally to markets including North America, Asia, Europe, Russia, Middle East, and others.21
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Humidors (Cigar Boxes) | Luxury cedar-lined storage for cigars | $1,000 - $50,000 |
| Cigar Accessories (Ashtrays & Lighters) | High-end functional cigar tools | $400 - $5,000 |
| Watch Winders | Automated wooden watch storage cases | $2,000 - $20,000 |
| Jewelry Boxes | Hand-lined luxury storage for jewels | $500 - $10,000 |
| Games (Chess & Backgammon) | Decorative wooden board games | $1,500 - $15,000 |
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured in workshops in France, including Limoges for porcelain ashtrays, with hand-lining and leather work done entirely by hand. The company specializes in wooden decorative objects using rare essences and goldsmith techniques, producing in-house as a luxury factory.134
Notable Products
- Flor de Alba Humidor - Iconic luxury cigar humidor collection known worldwide.
- Casa Cubana Lighter - Limited-edition table lighter in Cuban-inspired design, 159 pieces.
- Médaille Collection - Prestigious series of humidors and accessories.
- Cuban Flag Ashtray - Limoges porcelain four-cigar ashtray, limited to 98 pieces.
- El Azul/El Rojo Ashtrays - Limoges porcelain ashtrays with stirrups, 50 pieces each.
Reputation
Elie Bleu is regarded by cigar enthusiasts and luxury professionals as a premier maker of humidors and accessories, praised for craftsmanship, exclusivity, and collaborations with top brands. It evokes prestige and high standards in markets like New York, Geneva, and Hong Kong. Some note its focus on limited editions and sustainability efforts like tree planting per product sold.231