Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
1820s English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood, Antler
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1860s Russian Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Early 1800s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Late 18th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Rock Crystal, Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
18th Century French Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
1850s German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
20th Century English High Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1890s French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Birch, Mahogany
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
20th Century European Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Swiss Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
19th Century Austrian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1810s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
2010s Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
1910s Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century German Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1840s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1800s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
1870s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1880s Austrian Rustic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Rosewood
1870s French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Mahogany
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal, Enamel
1930s French Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Chrome
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
1910s English Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century German Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antler
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling 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.





