Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
18th Century English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Tortoise Shell
18th Century French Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Iron
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
1890s French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1790s Scottish George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
18th Century English Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
1970s French Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood, Burl
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1880s Russian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
1880s German Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
1820s French Restauration Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1890s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1930s Italian Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bakelite
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
19th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
1910s Greek Edwardian Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
18th Century Dutch Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
20th Century European Late Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1850s German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
19th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
19th Century Russian Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Silver
20th Century French Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
1960s French Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood, Olive
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1780s Swiss Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bone, Bamboo, Wood
20th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
20th Century British Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver
1810s English George IV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1890s Ukrainian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver Plate
1750s French Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
19th Century Dutch Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
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.