Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
1970s French Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood, Burl
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s French Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Chrome
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Early 19th Century German Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antler
Early 19th Century German Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antler
Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1910s Greek Edwardian Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1910s British Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1850s German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Pewter
1920s Swiss Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Mahogany
1920s English Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1880s Austrian Rustic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1840s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Agate, Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century African Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1890s French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1810s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood, Paper
Mid-18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
19th Century George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Vermeil
Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Dutch Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Pewter
1820s European Restauration Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
1860s Russian Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Agate, Metal
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
1910s British Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Indian Agra Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1880s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
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.