Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
19th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica, Ceramic
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Baroque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
1830s English William IV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Other Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
1830s French Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ormolu
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1780s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Pewter
19th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Early 1800s British George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1800s British George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Empire Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century American Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
19th Century African Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1610s British Romantic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Federal Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Agate, Gold, Silver
Mid-18th Century French Romantic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Other, Brass
19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Terracotta
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Serpentine
Late 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Metal
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
1780s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Swedish Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Horn
1840s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s American Organic Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
1910s German Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Leather, Fabric, Glass
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Marble
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century Swiss Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Teak
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Copper
1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
1750s American Queen Anne Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Lead
1840s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Snuffboxes and Tobacco Boxes
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. Today antique snuffboxes and tobacco boxes — as well as other vintage tobacco accessories — are collectibles and charming pieces of decor for any display case or to elevate your bookshelves.
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.