Ashtrays

Cigar Ashtrays

A cigar ashtray is not a coffee-table ashtray with a bigger bowl. Premium cigars produce a long, heavy ash and need a rest deep enough to hold a 60-ring gauge without rolling it into your lap — and wide enough that the ash column can be laid down rather than tapped off prematurely.

What to Look For

• Rest width: Match the groove to the ring gauges you actually smoke — 54 to 70 covers most modern cigars
• Bowl depth: Deep enough to hold ash from a full cigar without overflow
• Number of rests: Single-rest for personal use, two to four for herf nights and lounge tables
• Material: Crystal and ceramic clean easily and won't stain; stone and melamine handle outdoor use and travel
• Weight: Heavier bases stay put on a patio table when the wind picks up

Materials Compared

Crystal ashtrays are the traditional choice — heavy, elegant, and easy to wipe clean, though they chip if dropped. Ceramic offers the widest range of designs and finishes at a lower price. Stone and concrete pieces suit outdoor smoking and modern interiors. Silicone and melamine travel trays fold or stack into a bag, making them the practical option for golf rounds, campsites, and hotel balconies.

Care

Empty ashtrays while cool and wash with warm water and mild soap — skip harsh detergents on porous stone. A quick rinse after each session prevents the stale odor that builds up in a neglected tray.

Shop the full ashtray collection below and find one sized for the cigars you actually smoke.