Artoria boxes are not merely beautiful collectible pieces, but they also share a long, rich tradition and history. These charming boxes first appeared in France in the 18th century. They were known as "tabatieres". French aristocrats and high society used the boxes as containers to hold snuff tobacco. It was a habit enjoyed only by the very wealthy and became the vogue for well-bred noblemen and women to carry unique and expensive snuffboxes with them so they could impress their social peers.

Artoria has produced thousands of different Limoges boxes and continues to add hundreds of new pieces to its collection every year.