Rare Large Cuaba Cuban Cigar Advertising Wall Plaque – Italian Tobacconist – Leather, Suede & Wood – - Senza prezzo di riserva - Advertising sign - Leather, Paper
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Description from the seller
An impressive and highly decorative large-format vintage advertising wall plaque dedicated to Cuaba, the prestigious Cuban cigar brand introduced by Habanos S.A. in 1996, internationally recognised for its exceptional handmade Doble Figurado cigars.
This unusual piece combines traditional craftsmanship, richly textured materials and colourful Cuban tobacco imagery, creating an attractive example of vintage cigar advertising and tobacciana.
The plaque comes from an Italian specialist tobacconist dealing in premium cigars, tobacco products and smoking accessories.
The Cuaba Heritage
Established in 1996, Cuaba was created to revive the historic Doble Figurado cigar shape, a sophisticated format tapered at both ends that requires exceptional skill from master cigar rollers.
The brand takes its name from a native Cuban plant traditionally used by the Taíno people to light tobacco during ceremonial occasions.
Cuaba cigars are entirely handmade using carefully selected Cuban tobacco, and the brand has established a distinctive reputation among enthusiasts of premium Habanos.
Design and Craftsmanship
Measuring approximately 77 × 30 × 2 cm, the plaque has a particularly striking elongated silhouette, with gracefully curved upper and lower contours and rounded, tapered extremities.
Its unusual shape beautifully echoes the characteristic profile of Cuaba's celebrated Doble Figurado cigars.
The construction features a carefully assembled combination of leather, suede, a rigid supporting structure and individually applied decorative elements.
The outer borders are finished in warm brown leather, complemented by elaborate openwork leather ornamentation featuring repeated geometric cut-outs and delicate scalloped patterns.
Two large lateral sections are covered in deep olive-green suede, creating an elegant contrast with the surrounding natural tan and brown leather details.
Each lateral panel is further embellished with a centrally positioned decorative leather strip featuring intricate perforated edges.
The craftsmanship is particularly attractive, with the different materials, colours and raised applications creating a richly textured, almost three-dimensional appearance.
Central Advertising Illustration
The centre is dominated by a beautifully preserved, vividly coloured illustration on glossy printed material, featuring the distinctive Cuaba emblem in gold lettering against a deep red oval background.
Below the emblem is a detailed Cuban tobacco plantation, with lush green tobacco leaves, tropical vegetation, palm trees and a traditional rural building in the distance.
In the foreground, a bundle of harvested cigars or tobacco rolls, a tobacco-cutting knife and a heraldic shield featuring the historic symbols of Havana complete the composition.
An elegant golden-yellow ribbon bears the inscription HABANA, while the words HABANA-CUBA appear beneath the illustration.
The rich green, red, gold and blue colours remain remarkably vivid, making the central image particularly eye-catching.
Condition
The plaque is preserved in very attractive vintage condition, retaining its authentic patina and original decorative character.
The central glossy illustration is exceptionally well preserved, with bright colours and clearly defined details.
The leather and suede elements display natural ageing and minor signs of previous handling and display, consistent with the object's age and handcrafted construction.
The decorative leather applications and borders remain visually impressive, contributing to the authentic character of the piece.
Please examine the detailed photographs carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of its condition.
Details
Brand: Cuaba – Habanos S.A., Cuba
Object: Decorative advertising wall plaque
Period: Late 1990s / early 2000s, attributed
Materials: Leather, suede, rigid backing and glossy printed illustration
Construction: Handcrafted, layered decorative applications
Dimensions: Approximately 77 × 30 × 2 cm
Provenance: Italian specialist tobacconist
Condition: Very attractive vintage condition with original patina
Collector's Appeal
An unusual and visually impressive piece of Cuban cigar advertising, combining the heritage of a prestigious Habanos brand with elaborate traditional leather craftsmanship.
Unlike conventional flat advertising posters or printed metal signs, this plaque has a distinctive sculptural presence, enhanced by its generous dimensions, contrasting textures and carefully executed decorative details.
An appealing collector's item for enthusiasts of vintage advertising, Cuban cigars, tobacciana and historic cigar brands.
It would also make a striking decorative feature in a gentleman's study, cigar lounge, private bar, smoking room, specialist tobacconist or carefully curated vintage interior.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and accurately illustrate the condition, materials and craftsmanship of this unusual piece.
Seller's Story
Archivio51 is a business specializing in the research, selection and sale of vintage, design and collectible objects, chosen for their authenticity, aesthetic quality, history and character.
The selection mainly includes interior complements and decorative objects, vintage lighting, globes and maps, perpetual desk calendars, pharmacy and apothecary items, display mannequins and busts, walking sticks, objects in bronze, brass, marble, onyx and wood, industrial and workshop items, signs, decorative containers and other small collectible items.
Each piece is individually researched and selected, with particular attention to its period, provenance, materials, craftsmanship, original patina and condition. When possible, the object is also studied and contextualized to reconstruct its history, era and function.
Archivio51 operates primarily through online sales platforms, addressing collectors, vintage and design enthusiasts, interior designers and international clients seeking original and uncommon objects.
The goal is not merely to sell used objects, but to bring pieces with a story back to light and give them a new place, preserving their identity, charm and authenticity.
Archivio51 – Selection of uncommon, timeless objects.
Translated by Google TranslateAn impressive and highly decorative large-format vintage advertising wall plaque dedicated to Cuaba, the prestigious Cuban cigar brand introduced by Habanos S.A. in 1996, internationally recognised for its exceptional handmade Doble Figurado cigars.
This unusual piece combines traditional craftsmanship, richly textured materials and colourful Cuban tobacco imagery, creating an attractive example of vintage cigar advertising and tobacciana.
The plaque comes from an Italian specialist tobacconist dealing in premium cigars, tobacco products and smoking accessories.
The Cuaba Heritage
Established in 1996, Cuaba was created to revive the historic Doble Figurado cigar shape, a sophisticated format tapered at both ends that requires exceptional skill from master cigar rollers.
The brand takes its name from a native Cuban plant traditionally used by the Taíno people to light tobacco during ceremonial occasions.
Cuaba cigars are entirely handmade using carefully selected Cuban tobacco, and the brand has established a distinctive reputation among enthusiasts of premium Habanos.
Design and Craftsmanship
Measuring approximately 77 × 30 × 2 cm, the plaque has a particularly striking elongated silhouette, with gracefully curved upper and lower contours and rounded, tapered extremities.
Its unusual shape beautifully echoes the characteristic profile of Cuaba's celebrated Doble Figurado cigars.
The construction features a carefully assembled combination of leather, suede, a rigid supporting structure and individually applied decorative elements.
The outer borders are finished in warm brown leather, complemented by elaborate openwork leather ornamentation featuring repeated geometric cut-outs and delicate scalloped patterns.
Two large lateral sections are covered in deep olive-green suede, creating an elegant contrast with the surrounding natural tan and brown leather details.
Each lateral panel is further embellished with a centrally positioned decorative leather strip featuring intricate perforated edges.
The craftsmanship is particularly attractive, with the different materials, colours and raised applications creating a richly textured, almost three-dimensional appearance.
Central Advertising Illustration
The centre is dominated by a beautifully preserved, vividly coloured illustration on glossy printed material, featuring the distinctive Cuaba emblem in gold lettering against a deep red oval background.
Below the emblem is a detailed Cuban tobacco plantation, with lush green tobacco leaves, tropical vegetation, palm trees and a traditional rural building in the distance.
In the foreground, a bundle of harvested cigars or tobacco rolls, a tobacco-cutting knife and a heraldic shield featuring the historic symbols of Havana complete the composition.
An elegant golden-yellow ribbon bears the inscription HABANA, while the words HABANA-CUBA appear beneath the illustration.
The rich green, red, gold and blue colours remain remarkably vivid, making the central image particularly eye-catching.
Condition
The plaque is preserved in very attractive vintage condition, retaining its authentic patina and original decorative character.
The central glossy illustration is exceptionally well preserved, with bright colours and clearly defined details.
The leather and suede elements display natural ageing and minor signs of previous handling and display, consistent with the object's age and handcrafted construction.
The decorative leather applications and borders remain visually impressive, contributing to the authentic character of the piece.
Please examine the detailed photographs carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of its condition.
Details
Brand: Cuaba – Habanos S.A., Cuba
Object: Decorative advertising wall plaque
Period: Late 1990s / early 2000s, attributed
Materials: Leather, suede, rigid backing and glossy printed illustration
Construction: Handcrafted, layered decorative applications
Dimensions: Approximately 77 × 30 × 2 cm
Provenance: Italian specialist tobacconist
Condition: Very attractive vintage condition with original patina
Collector's Appeal
An unusual and visually impressive piece of Cuban cigar advertising, combining the heritage of a prestigious Habanos brand with elaborate traditional leather craftsmanship.
Unlike conventional flat advertising posters or printed metal signs, this plaque has a distinctive sculptural presence, enhanced by its generous dimensions, contrasting textures and carefully executed decorative details.
An appealing collector's item for enthusiasts of vintage advertising, Cuban cigars, tobacciana and historic cigar brands.
It would also make a striking decorative feature in a gentleman's study, cigar lounge, private bar, smoking room, specialist tobacconist or carefully curated vintage interior.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and accurately illustrate the condition, materials and craftsmanship of this unusual piece.
Seller's Story
Archivio51 is a business specializing in the research, selection and sale of vintage, design and collectible objects, chosen for their authenticity, aesthetic quality, history and character.
The selection mainly includes interior complements and decorative objects, vintage lighting, globes and maps, perpetual desk calendars, pharmacy and apothecary items, display mannequins and busts, walking sticks, objects in bronze, brass, marble, onyx and wood, industrial and workshop items, signs, decorative containers and other small collectible items.
Each piece is individually researched and selected, with particular attention to its period, provenance, materials, craftsmanship, original patina and condition. When possible, the object is also studied and contextualized to reconstruct its history, era and function.
Archivio51 operates primarily through online sales platforms, addressing collectors, vintage and design enthusiasts, interior designers and international clients seeking original and uncommon objects.
The goal is not merely to sell used objects, but to bring pieces with a story back to light and give them a new place, preserving their identity, charm and authenticity.
Archivio51 – Selection of uncommon, timeless objects.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Mid-century modern
Number of objects
1
Title
Rare Large Cuaba Cuban Cigar Advertising Wall Plaque – Italian Tobacconist – Leather, Suede & Wood –
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Leather, Paper
Designer/artist/maker
Rare Large Cuaba Cuban Cigar Advertising Wall Plaque – Italian Tobacconist – Leather, Suede & Wood –
Style
Vintage
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
77 cm
Depth
2 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
Estimated period
1990-2000
Qualification
Original/official
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