matchbook

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Think of something for their home that doesn’t claim space in yours, like a beautiful print, a sculptural objet d’art, or a framed matchbook from a favorite bar or restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Maybe it’s nostalgia — maybe it’s trendy aesthetics — or perhaps just old-school marketing, but restaurants across the country are bringing back the beloved matchbook.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2025

Donnelson says he grabbed this matchbook purely because he loves SoCal matches, with about 5,100 L.A. books along with 10,000 New York City and 5,000 San Francisco books in his collection.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

“Now, we just need to get the message out there about what an integral part matchbook collecting is of that history.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Setting the car on the ground, he put a match between the matchbook striking strip and the folded-over cover and whipped it out quickly.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott