Described as the ‘must-have’ home accessory of 2026, sales of ‘posh’ matchboxes are up 121% at Selfridges ...

Matchbox cars were the gateway drug for countless auto enthusiasts. Most were used, abused, and lost long ago, but some small subset of young owners was more careful, preserving the cars and their ...

Before antismoking campaigns and the advent of disposable lighters, matchboxes and matchbooks were very common. They were everywhere. Today, matchboxes are, most of all, mementos—of that earlier era, ...

Have you ever given a second glance to the matchbox that sits in your kitchen or the one that you carry in your pocket? Probably not. But, look closer, and a whole world of art, history, and heritage ...

Inspired by the visual language, cultural history, and format of matchboxes, three contemporary Indian projects are reimagining this object in strikingly different ways.

The humble matchbox has become 2026's must-have accessory, with luxury versions seeing a 121% sales increase at Selfridges.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The humble matchbox has a long history of being one of the smallest media and advertising ...

Gautam Hemmady began his collection on a bitingly cold January day in 2012. “It was the 6th. I remember the date. Don’t ask why.” As he walked around in Delhi to warm himself, he visited every ...