Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
20th Century Indian Agra Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1950s French Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
19th Century British Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Agate, Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
2010s American Organic Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Horn
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Baroque Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1810s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Birch, Mahogany
2010s Argentine Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
1890s Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Leather
20th Century American Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver Plate
Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
1830s British Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1810s English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
18th Century French Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Tin
Mid-20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone
20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
18th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1910s British Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1950s American Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Horn
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1800s British George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1860s Russian Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
19th Century German Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Early 1900s German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Terracotta
19th Century European Other Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Tortoise Shell, Glass
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Goatskin, Teak
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Slate
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.





