Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver, Enamel
19th Century Dutch Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Pewter
1880s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
1940s Art Deco Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic, Leather, Wood
19th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Horn
1910s English Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver Plate
19th Century Japanese Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
1890s American Dutch Colonial Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver Plate
1820s English Regency Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
19th Century French Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
19th Century English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Travertine, Marble, Brass
1880s Austrian Rustic Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Ceramic
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
1840s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Alabaster
1670s English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Agate, Gold
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood
19th Century Japanese Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Lacquer
1890s Ukrainian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Russian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1950s French Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Algerian Moorish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Algerian Moorish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Walnut, Burl
18th Century Georgian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood, Walnut
1990s Italian Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Silver
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood, Olive
21st Century and Contemporary British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
1920s British Art Nouveau Vintage Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
20th Century Indian Folk Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Stone, Jade, Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
19th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Jade, Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Mahogany, Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Coral, Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
19th Century German Antique Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Paper
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.