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What are puzzle boxes called?
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A puzzle box can also be called a secret box or a trick box. This is a box where you can hide all your secrets because it will only open once you solve its puzzle. You’ll find a variety of puzzle boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Fred & Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Box, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fred & Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Box, 1970s
Made of black walnut and maple , comes with original paperwork .
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Maple, Walnut
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sculptural Maple Burl Wood Jewelry Puzzle Box by Fred and Marilyn Buss
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century California modern jewelry trinket wood puzzle box by Fred and Marilyn Buss circa 1970s. This sculptural piece is handcrafted in maple burl and features three hidden stash...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Burl
Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Appears to be a rosewood grain laminate wood. Fine workmanship marked Paul Ruhlman #7 and p g R 1992.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Carved Horse Puzzle Box, American Studio Craftsman 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage carved wood box features abstract horse head form in striking choice of solid walnut wood. The fine relief detailing is done in carefully carved lighter wood to add volume an...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Carved Burl Maple and Mahogany Heart Puzzle Box, American Studio Craft
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage carved wood box features abstract heart form in striking choice of solid burl maple and mahogany woods. Asymmetrically sculpted box is covered with a sliding lid, held by a...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Japanese decorative secret puzzle trick box wood inlay Mt Fuji floral.
Dimensions: 1.75" H x 4.5" W x 3.25" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood


