David Pye's term, the 'workmanship of risk' is more accurate. You're looking for something made by experienced and talented human beings, applying attention and care, where the result is not entirely pre-determined. My humidors are not produced by huge, automated machines. I make most of my personal furniture out of this. The grain of the wood is beautiful, and it's a re-forested species.
Some models are all cocobolo.
The carcase is spline metered with contrasting dovetails. The finish is shellac and wax. I like the non-toxic, natural factor. Also, shellac shows signs of use sooner than the glossy lacquers, but ages much better. Hinges are either Harris Tools precision stop hinges or Brusso quadrants, both in solid brass, and the best I can find.