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18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox
18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox

18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century French walnut wooden snuffbox French walnut wooden snuffbox Beautiful detailed cut scenery, celebrating people The text will be probably "rejouissance mamand" (festiv...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

Located in High Point, NC

19th century hand-carved humidor in the form of a dog's head. The dog is very whimsical with a hat, which lifts to reveal a compartment for storage and finished with a cigar and a bo...

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor

Located in High Point, NC

19th century black forest humidor hand-carved in the shape of a dog's head. His hat lifts to reveal storage for tobacco or cigars. The carving on this piece is wonderfully detailed a...

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century
Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The pair of jars with covers with old repairs and chips.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Faience

Antique 19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Vinaigrette, Jean-Georges Rémond c.1800
Antique 19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Vinaigrette, Jean-Georges Rémond c.1800

Antique 19thC Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Vinaigrette, Jean-Georges Rémond c.1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

enamel snuff boxes of the era. CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

European Handcarved Boxwood Snuff Tobacco Flacon
European Handcarved Boxwood Snuff Tobacco Flacon

European Handcarved Boxwood Snuff Tobacco Flacon

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

European hand carved boxwood snuff tobacco box or flacon with silver screw cap lid. This impressive

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver and 15k Yellow Gold Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

addition to our diverse silver box collection. This exceptional Scottish sterling silver snuff/table box

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1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

for use in luxury objects, such as snuff boxes, jewellery, and watches. CONDITION In Great Condition

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

By Harrods

Located in Braintree, GB

, ranging from intricately decorated jewelry cases and snuff boxes to writing slopes and vanity cases

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Early 1900s British Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Leather

Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century
Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century

Chinoiserie Japanned Humidor Box England, Early to Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

-Baptiste Pillement and the lacquer traditions applied to English tea caddies and snuff boxes produced in

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Trinket Box, Circa 19th Century
Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Trinket Box, Circa 19th Century

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Trinket Box, Circa 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

An 19th-century sterling silver snuff trinket box with engine-turned engraving to the hinged lid

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19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

contemporary silver snuff boxes, bookbindings, and étuis. The case opens to reveal a slim compartment designed

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century
Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

Located in Delft, NL

box, which featured an airtight wooden hinge that prevented snuff from going stale. But it's the firm

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Wood

An Exceptional Cheroot Case Made in London by Rawlings & Summers, 1849
An Exceptional Cheroot Case Made in London by Rawlings & Summers, 1849

An Exceptional Cheroot Case Made in London by Rawlings & Summers, 1849

By Charles Rawlings & William Summers

Located in London, GB

together with a gold snuff box was Presented to Henry palmer ESQR By a few of his sincere friends as a

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Engraved Silver Oval Box, 19th Century
Antique Dutch Engraved Silver Oval Box, 19th Century

Antique Dutch Engraved Silver Oval Box, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

a snuff box, pill box, or vanity container, and today it remains a timeless collectible. Whether

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver

England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver
England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver

England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver

By Battersea

Located in Miami, FL

Bilston table snuff box created in the district of Battersea in London England during the early Georgian

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1770s English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

William IV c1835 Castle-Top Abbotsford House Nathaniel Mills Large Vinaigrette
William IV c1835 Castle-Top Abbotsford House Nathaniel Mills Large Vinaigrette

William IV c1835 Castle-Top Abbotsford House Nathaniel Mills Large Vinaigrette

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Mills – a Fabergé of snuff boxes – in Birmingham, the vinaigrette is nearly 200 years old, yet it’s in

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1830s English William IV Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

Located in Knivsta, SE

Century and was used as a perpetual calendar and also as a snuff box. There is some damage to the brass

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century
Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

substance, it needed a vessel to contain it. Snuff and the snuff-boxes it was placed into became important

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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts
Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts

Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts

Located in Cotignac, FR

, it needed a vessel to contain it. Snuff and the snuff-boxes it was placed into became important

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19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century
3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

probably originally have been used for snuff. Each box is set with a piece of specimen agate to the lid and

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19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.
Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.

Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.

Located in Cotignac, FR

contain it. Snuff and the snuff-boxes it was placed into became important expressions of class. The act of

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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy
Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy

Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

distinct from furniture including clocks and is specific to smaller items such as snuff boxes and smaller

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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle
Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle

Japanese Carved Bone A Bamboo-Form Snuff Bottle

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting an astonishing Japanese Antique Carved Bone bamboo-form snuff bottle, museum quality

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Bone

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Snuff or Patch Box
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Snuff or Patch Box

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Snuff or Patch Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Austrian silver & enamel snuff or patch box. With a small enameled and gilt plaque set in

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths
Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths

Located in Northampton, GB

souvenir woodware for the tourist market began in the 1790s with the snuff box industry in Ayrshire. By

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Early 19th Century Scottish William IV Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Attributed to Smiths
Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Attributed to Smiths

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Attributed to Smiths

Located in Northampton, GB

tourist market began in the 1790s with the snuff box industry in Ayrshire. By 1820, Mauchline ware was

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Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework
Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework

Located in Venice, CA

. Similar to the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these beautiful little objects became part

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1810s British Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border
Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border

Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border

Located in Venice, CA

the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these beautiful little objects became part of

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

1877 Antique Russian Niello Pill Box 84 Silver / 37.5 gr
1877 Antique Russian Niello Pill Box 84 Silver / 37.5 gr

1877 Antique Russian Niello Pill Box 84 Silver / 37.5 gr

Located in SE

Russian Silver pill or snuff box with fine niello decorations on all sides with vacant square

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1870s Russian Aesthetic Movement Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Niello

The Sneezing Gentleman Portrait Painting
The Sneezing Gentleman Portrait Painting

The Sneezing Gentleman Portrait Painting

Located in Ongar, GB

snuff box he is holding. A naive portrait painting with plenty of charm and character. Early 20th

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Early 20th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Canvas

PIET-JOSEPH SAUVAGE 1780 BVLGARI Paint Round Box In 18Kt Gold With Fitted Box
PIET-JOSEPH SAUVAGE 1780 BVLGARI Paint Round Box In 18Kt Gold With Fitted Box

PIET-JOSEPH SAUVAGE 1780 BVLGARI Paint Round Box In 18Kt Gold With Fitted Box

Located in Miami, FL

, circa 1780-90. The box is most probably a snuff box, designed in the style of Louis XVI, during the

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1780s French Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Georgian Rectangular Vinaigrette with Bas Relief Clover
Sterling Silver Georgian Rectangular Vinaigrette with Bas Relief Clover

Sterling Silver Georgian Rectangular Vinaigrette with Bas Relief Clover

Located in Venice, CA

consciousness. Similar to the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these beautiful little objects

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Georgian Rectangular Vinaigrette with Meander Pattern
Sterling Silver Georgian Rectangular Vinaigrette with Meander Pattern

Sterling Silver Georgian Rectangular Vinaigrette with Meander Pattern

Located in Venice, CA

smelling salt to arouse consciousness. Similar to the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these

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1820s British Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Unique Chatelaine Waist Box/Pendant
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Unique Chatelaine Waist Box/Pendant

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Unique Chatelaine Waist Box/Pendant

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

unique pill/snuff box made of solid 14k yellow gold, which used to be a part of a chatelaine. Monogrammed

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Early 20th Century Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian engraved box, circa 1900
Victorian engraved box, circa 1900

Victorian engraved box, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Victorian engraved box. An oval snuff/pill box featuring a gold lid engraved with floral motifs set

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

18k Gold

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif
Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

early 20th century personal accessories such as cigarette cases, card cases, or small snuff or vanity

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Shell

William Summers English Sterling Silver 1899 Tankard
William Summers English Sterling Silver 1899 Tankard

William Summers English Sterling Silver 1899 Tankard

By William Summers 1

Located in New York, NY

quality snuff boxes, wine labels and other small items. Some of his pieces are in the permanent collection

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1890s English Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Micromosaic of Shepherd, Early 19th Century
Micromosaic of Shepherd, Early 19th Century

Micromosaic of Shepherd, Early 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

purchased by wealthy tourists during their “Grand Tour” of Europe and then later set on a snuff box

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1820s French Restauration Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Stone

After la Bottega Del Mosaico Vaticano marble and micromosaic table, Italy.
After la Bottega Del Mosaico Vaticano marble and micromosaic table, Italy.

After la Bottega Del Mosaico Vaticano marble and micromosaic table, Italy.

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

, small objects (jewelry, snuff boxes) were more common, while large pieces, such as tabletops, were rare

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1880s Italian Grand Tour Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Marble

Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870
Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870

Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

: 7” high x 4” wide Very good condition. A true collectors item for perfume bottle and gold snuff box

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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Agate, Gold

Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870
Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870

Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870

Located in Long Island City, NY

: 7” high x 4” wide Very good condition. A true collectors item for perfume bottle and gold snuff box

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19th Century Scottish Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Agate, Jasper, Gold

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations
18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-18th Century porcelain snuff tobacco box with Ormulu gilt embossed relief and with empire

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Mid-18th Century European Empire Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century

Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

1813 Portrait of Charles Howard, Advocate of Arts & Commerce
1813 Portrait of Charles Howard, Advocate of Arts & Commerce

1813 Portrait of Charles Howard, Advocate of Arts & Commerce

Located in Langweer, NL

and the other holding what appears to be a snuff box, a common accessory of the period among the upper

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1820s Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Paper

1915 Sterling Silver 3"X 2.25"X 1/2" Antique English Snuff & Pill Box
1915 Sterling Silver 3"X 2.25"X 1/2" Antique English Snuff & Pill Box

1915 Sterling Silver 3"X 2.25"X 1/2" Antique English Snuff & Pill Box

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Antique English Snuff & Pill Box All original with very minor dents or scratches, weighting

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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Snuff Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Snuff Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique snuff boxes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and gold, all antique snuff boxes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique snuff boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique snuff boxes made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique snuff boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bilston Battersea, John Linnit and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Snuff Boxes?

Prices for antique snuff boxes start at $73 and top out at $141,202 with the average selling for $1,886.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Snuff Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Snuff boxes first appeared in England during the 17th century and became widespread in the 18th century. Snuff boxes range from simple designs to elaborately decorations. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique snuff boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Snuff bottles were used in China in the early 18th century. The bottle contained powdered tobacco, which was illegal to smoke, but was considered a remedy for colds and headaches and was therefore allowed in bottles in powdered form. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic snuff bottles from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.