By the mid-1800s, matchboxes were created to house these fragile fire-starters. At first, matchboxes were plain and utilitarian, designed purely for function.

All of which makes this collection of vintage Matchboxes so compelling. It's up for sale on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos). Matchboxes took their name from ...

All of which makes this collection of vintage Matchboxes so compelling. It's up for sale on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos). Matchboxes took their name from ...

The girl, Dibyanshi has collected over 5,000 matchboxes from different countries so far. Dibyanshi has matchboxes from different countries across the globe including Nepal, Poland, Bhutan, Japan ...

In case you haven’t noticed, giant safety "matchboxes" have been popping up around Kuala Lumpur, capturing the attention of drivers and pedestrians alike. These eye-catching urban art pieces are ...

The Brooklyn candle company Keap has collaborated with the art object boutique Objectify 139 on a set of artistic matchboxes.

THANE: In a time when youngsters have no time to spare for recreational activities, 65-year-old Vinayak Joshi has still kept his hobby alive.