Diamond Humidor Small in Tamo
Tamo, sometimes called Japanese ash burl, is one of the rarest and most sought-after figured woods in fine woodworking. Its dramatic, rippled figure only becomes available once the tree has died naturally. This desk-sized humidor puts that rarity on display.
Why no two are alike
Burl is not grain. It is the tree's response to stress, a knot of interrupted growth that produces the rippling, three-dimensional figure Tamo is collected for. It cannot be cultivated or cut to order, so every panel is chosen from material we have already sourced and set aside. The consequence is simple: the surface in front of you exists once, and the next Tamo humidor we build will not look like it.
The system inside
Humidity is handled by Boveda, two-way packs that release moisture as the interior dries and reabsorb it when the level rises, holding the level flat instead of letting it swing. There is nothing to fill and nothing to clean: the packs are swapped when they begin to stiffen, typically every two to four months. The Diamond opens on a drawer cut from solid oak rather than a hinged lid, so opening it does not empty the humidor. A lid releases most of the conditioned air in a single movement, while a drawer holds on to the bulk of it. The Blumotion mechanism closes the drawer slowly and silently rather than letting it slam, and solid timber rather than veneer keeps the front flat over years of humid air on one side and dry room air on the other.
Capacity and care
The 50+ figure is measured on a standard Robusto and moves with ring gauge. Keep the humidor below roughly 21 °C and out of direct sunlight. Above about 24 °C the eggs of the tobacco beetle can hatch inside a cigar. A dry cloth is all the wood needs, with no polish and no solvents.
Made in Italy
Size: Height 15cm · Length 50cm · Depth 36cm
Weight: Net 15 Kg
Material: Tamo, solid oak drawer front
Capacity: 50+ cigars
Reference: Diamond Humidor Small Tamo
Specifications: Boveda humidification system, Blumotion soft-close locking system, solid oak drawer front.
100% handcrafted in Italy. Because every piece is built entirely by hand in our Italian atelier, please allow a lead time of 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
Handmade from natural materials: expect gentle variation in grain and tone from the photo shown.
An Icon of Rarity: Tamo Wood Meets Italian Mastery
Step into a world where nature’s exclusivity merges with the finesse of Italian artisanry. Our Diamond Humidor Desk in Tamo Wood is not just a cigar box — it’s a singular statement, sculpted from one of the rarest hardwoods on the planet.
Tamo wood (Japanese or Manchurian Ash, Fraxinus mandshurica) is celebrated for its “peanut shell” or pommelle grain — a shimmering, quilt-like pattern of undulating ripples and waves that captivate at first glance. Only a fraction of each Tamo log exhibits this extraordinary figuring, making every veneer a once-in-a-lifetime find.
Legend whispers that this rare pattern originates from tendrils coiling around the tree trunk, guiding growth in unpredictable, artful ways — nature’s delicate choreography at its finest. Revered in fine furniture, musical instruments, and even as dashboard inlays for bespoke Bentley cars, Tamo wood elevates any piece with unmatched prestige.
With the Diamond Desk Humidor, we’ve married this rare beauty to the precision of Italian craftsmanship, creating an heirloom for collectors — a discreet luxury, telling its story through wood grain rather than words.
Uncompromising Preservation with Boveda System
Inside the Diamond Humidor Desk in Tamo Wood, every detail is engineered to safeguard your cigars with absolute precision. At its core lies the Boveda 320-gram humidity system, a trusted solution that provides stable humidity without water refills, electricity, or maintenance.
The drawer design integrates our patented airtight seal, ensuring that humidity levels remain perfectly balanced over time. This technology, combined with a refined mix of solid wood and premium Tamo veneer, creates the ideal environment for long-term cigar preservation while enhancing the natural beauty of the humidor.
Technical Excellence – Handmade in Italy
Every Diamond Humidor Desk is a statement of Italian precision. Designed and built in our atelier near Venice, it embodies a rare combination of artisanal heritage and advanced technical know-how.
- Dimensions: Height 15 cm / Length 50 cm / Depth 36 cm
- Weight: Approx. 15 kg
- Capacity: Up to 50 cigars
- System: Static humidity with Boveda 320g
- Seal: Patented airtight closure
- Finish: Exotic Tamo veneer with solid wood interior
- Design: Minimalist drawer-style opening, discreet and timeless
Each humidor is meticulously tested to ensure airtightness, durability, and consistency. This blend of exotic veneer and solid wood makes the Diamond Desk not only a humidor, but a collectible piece of luxury Italian design.