Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
1970s English Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Rock Crystal, Gold
1740s Scottish George II Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Other
Mid-18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lacquer, Wood, Fabric
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Metal
Early 20th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Terracotta
1820s French Restauration Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone, Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Elm
Late 18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1880s French French Provincial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper
19th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
1840s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Pewter
18th Century English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
20th Century English High Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Silver
1750s French Louis XV Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
1790s English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Leather
18th Century French Rococo Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Bruneian Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
19th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
19th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
1890s Portuguese Rustic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Late 18th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone, Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Majolica, Pottery
19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Cast Stone
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Boxwood
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Glass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Horn
Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
18th Century English George III Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
1910s North American Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Agate
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
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.