Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
1790s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1790s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
1880s French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
19th Century African Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Leather, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Copper
20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Copper
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1970s Italian Rococo Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1840s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper, Enamel
1930s Italian Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bakelite
18th Century English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Argentine Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1910s English Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Walnut
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Iron
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood, Paper
1820s English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1920s English Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Early 1800s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Steel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Carnelian, Copper
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
1940s Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1910s Greek Edwardian Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bakelite
Mid-18th Century French Romantic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Other, Brass
19th Century Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Tin
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Birch, Mahogany
20th Century European Late Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century French Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
18th Century Dutch Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
20th Century British Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Antique Snuffboxes for Sale on 1stDibs
Today antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes — as well as a lot of other vintage tobacco accessories — are collectibles and charming pieces of decor for any display case or to elevate your bookshelves.
Snuff, made of ground tobacco, was especially popular with Europeans in the 1600s. The ornate boxes to keep the powder dry became highly decorative by the 18th century. It was considered a must-have item, particularly for nobility.
The most important feature of a snuffbox was that it was airtight. The box protected the snuff from oxygen. Another crucial component was the flat lid.
Snuffboxes could be small enough to fit into a pocket or a larger container for communal use at the table. They also came in different shapes. Porcelain containers were prevalent and often designed to look like trunks. Others were oval or square. Boxes made with cowrie shells were rare and more expensive.
Snuffboxes were usually crafted from silver, gold, horn or tortoiseshell. Some of the most prestigious snuffboxes were French tabatières made of gold and sometimes glass. They could be adorned with amethysts, sapphires and diamonds and enameled, engraved or chased.
Sheffield, England, was known for its silver snuffboxes in the late 18th century as its silver-plating technologies perfected these containers. By the early 19th century, the silver industry in Birmingham, England, was producing elegant snuffboxes with images of abbeys and castles on the sides and top.
Another type of tobacco box was the snuff mull or mill. It was made out of horn or an entire ram’s head and topped with a metal lid, frequently featuring engravings and decorative hinges. These were fashionable in Scotland during the 19th century. The origin of its name is unclear.
On 1stDibs, find a plentiful range of antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes to complement any home decor or furniture style. You can browse the collection by style, which includes Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco, or by material to find pieces in silver and gold.