Puzzle Boxes
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Vintage Modern Studio Craft Carved Wood Artist Signed Puzzle Box in Walnut 1982
Located in Troy, MI
Signed vintage Studio Craft Walnut Puzzle Box
Signed Bob Goldsmith puzzle box titled Rosie's
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
$750
H 20 in W 6 in D 7 in
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 Sculptural Handcrafted Abstract Decorative Fish Jewelry Puzzle Box
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern organizing jewelry trinket stash box circa 1970's. This unique piece is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
$175
H 4 in W 8.25 in D 3.5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$180
H 1.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Paul Greene Vintage Sculptural Carved Zebra Wood Box
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
cover, and base structure, reminiscent of puzzle boxes that were made popular by woodworkers and artists
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Zebra Wood
Puzzle by Line Vautrin – Box in gilded bronze
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
Puzzle by Line Vautrin – Box in gilded bronze
Large and wide box in gilded bronze whose lid is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Wood Puzzle Jewelry Box 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wood Puzzle Jewelry Box 1970's
Hand carved dual-compartment wood jewelry or stash box. Flowing
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges
Category
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$375 / item
H 0.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The outer ring slides to allow the snuff box to be opened. Engraved Silver Monogram on top.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Horn
Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
iconic post-modern puzzle game. The box can be used in various settings, from cocktail table to work
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal
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Antique 'Grand Tour' Olivewood Box, 19th Century
Located in Werkendam, NL
Fine antique 'Grand Tour' olivewood Jewelry Puzzle '(Strong-') box overall beautifully inlaid with
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Small Teak Jewelry Box by Studio Artist Deborah Bump
By Deborah Bump
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Very small pig jewelry box by Deborah Bump. Wooden puzzle piece construction allowing the box to
Category
Late 20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Teak
Vintage Japanese Tower Form Puzzle Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Japanese Tower Form Puzzle Box. Intricately designed in the form of a Pagoda tower. Made in
Category
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Fred Buss Black Walnut Puzzle Box
By Richard Rothbard
Located in Dallas, TX
Fred Buss Black Walnut Puzzle Box with felt lined interior compartments.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Group of Fred and Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Boxes
Located in San Mateo, CA
Two trinket boxes and one puzzle box by Fred and Marilyn Buss of Cazadero, California. The three
Category
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Zebra Wood
American Dovetailed Puzzle Box Dated February 19, 1889
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American dovetailed oak puzzle box. The top is dated within an oval cartouche "Patented February 19
Category
Antique 1880s American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
STUNNING JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX PARQUETRY CABINET ON STAND
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Delightful himitsu bako secret puzzle box from the Hakone region of Japan,Late 19th Century to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Cedar
Antique English Victorian Burled Black Walnut Jewelry Puzzle Box, circa 1870's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian burled black walnut jewelry puzzle box, Circa 1870-1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6.88 in
Vintage French Walnut 'Mushroom' Jewelry Puzzle Box by Fred Buss
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dual-mushroom jewelry puzzle box by Fred Buss composed of solid French walnut components: two tops
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Early Richard Rothbard craftsmen complex wood puzzle box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really nice complex and early Richard Rothbard puzzle box with lots of hidden compartments and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Boxes
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Trinket Puzzle Box
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American carved wood keepsake/jewelry box with one carved out drawers. Very organic in
Category
Late 20th Century American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Brown Rectangular Wood Eagle Puzzle Box with Hidden Key Compartment
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large wooden hand-carved puzzle box with an eagle motif. This large box is created from wood and
Category
20th Century American Native American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 5.25 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Early Antique English Wooden / Treen Puzzle Box Dated 1837
Located in Bath, GB
within.
The little mahogany box has a sliding lid and once removed the underside of the lid reveals
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Carved Wood Trinket Puzzle Box
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American carved wood keepsake/jewelry box with two carved out drawers. Very organic in
Category
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
puzzle box that uses Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing technique*. If you look at the box the straight
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage Carved Trinket Puzzle Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage carved trinket puzzle jewelry box.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood, Maple
Antique Victorian Silver Puzzle Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Victorian silver puzzle vesta case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster. Rectangular cushion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver `Scottish Market’ Puzzle Agate Vesta Case, Chester 1891 J W Kirwan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver 'Scottish Market’ puzzle Agate Vesta case, Chester 1891 J. W. Kirwan. Rectangular
Category
Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
H 1.75 in W 1.3 in D 0.25 in
Fred Buss Black Walnut Puzzle Box
By Richard Rothbard
Located in Dallas, TX
Fred buss black walnut puzzle box with felt lined interior compartments.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Japanese Wood Himitsu Bako Puzzle Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Japanese Secret Puzzle Trick Box Hidden Drawer
Vintage Wood Himitsu Bako Puzzle
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Large Fred and Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Box, 1980s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large Fred and Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Box, 1980s made of english walnut and koawood.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Wooden Puzzle Box Containing Miniature Tables and Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-Carved puzzle box composed of miniature seats and tables all ingeniously stacked and nestled
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Abstract Sculptural Carved Teak Wood Puzzle Box by Richard Rothbard
By Richard Rothbard
Located in Peabody, MA
Hand crafted abstract sculptural puzzle box in teak by noted American woodworker Richard Rothbard
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Teak
Vintage Tiger Oak Antique Folding Wood Puzzle Box Red Felt Lining by Singer
By Singer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique folding tiger oak wood box crafty roll up design. Known as Singer Puzzle Box by Singer
Category
Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
H 3.75 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Rosewood Guitar Jewelry Puzzle Box
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage carved guitar jewelry keepsake box in rosewood. This handcrafted puzzle is pieced together
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Handmade Paper Ancient Geometric Oddity Puzzle Box
Located in Rochester, NY
and a single outside box with a silver wood cube fitted puzzle. Included (please read) is a note from
Category
20th Century American Boxes
Materials
Brass
1950s Japanese Scenic Mountains Puzzle Box Wood Inlay
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Japanese Scenic Mountains Secret Puzzle Trick Box Wood Inlay #3
3 h x 7 w x
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Edwardian Hand-Carved Puzzle Box with Trick Opening
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Edwardian hand-carved box with a trick opening. The box was designed as a table box for cigars
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Jewelry Puzzle Box by Fred and Marilyn Buss
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century California modern jewelry trinket box by Fred and Marilyn Buss. This sculptural piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Treen Puzzle Snuff Box Ball
Located in London, GB
19th century English treen puzzle snuff box ball
A nice example of a Victorian snuff box, in the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
1960s Decorative Wood Puzzle Cube Secret Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Tabletop Decor Wood Puzzle Cube Secret Box
1.75 h x 3.25
Original preowned vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Exotic Wood Puzzle Keepsake Box Toucan Puzzle Treasure Box Wood Trinket Bird 3D
Located in Miami, FL
Gift Collection or a Jewelry storage box for an upcoming Birthday, Anniversary.
Category
Late 20th Century Costa Rican Folk Art Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 3 in W 9.38 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Line Vautrin Large Gilded Bronze Box Puzzle
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
An extremely scarce Line Vautrin gilded bronze box called puzzle.
Designed and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Hand Turned Puzzle Trinket Box by Fletcher Cox, circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Hand-carved wood lidded treasure box by noted Jackson, Mississippi crafter Fletcher Cox, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges
Category
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges
Category
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges
Category
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges
Category
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Solid Figural Hippo Puzzle / Paperweight in Pine / Cedar by Deborah D Bump
By Deborah Bump
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible craftsmanship on this solid staved pine and cedar hippo puzzle / paperweight designed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Cedar, Pine
H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
1970's Wooden Puzzle Box
Located in New York, NY
Wooden puzzle box, probably from the New England area, created c. 1970. Five
small drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Boxes
Curly Puzzle Box by Richard Rothbard
Located in New York, NY
A unique and fun puzzle box in a curly-Q form with three drawers that slide to reveal round
Category
Vintage 1970s American Boxes
Materials
Wood
An Inlaid Puzzle Box for Cigars
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A puzzle box in the form of a book with inlaid stars and fleur de lis. The spine of the book is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
American Artisan Burl Wood Log "Puzzle Box"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing over sized burl wood puzzle box with numerous hidden drawers and compartments.
Please
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Materials
Burl
French Art Deco Marble, Nickel and Shagreen Puzzle Box
Located in New York, NY
shagreen, this puzzle box has a secret opening when pressing upon the correct circle. It releases a lever
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble, Nickel
Quadruple Compartment Jewelry Box by Richard Rothbard
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical puzzle box in a sculptural form with four drawers that slide to reveal round interiors
Category
Vintage 1970s American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
English "Book" Puzzle Money Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mahogany money box in the shape of a book inlaid with boxwood and ebony in a geometric design front
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood, Ebony
Antique Engine Turned Puzzle Ball Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Engine turned puzzle ball box, the puzzle ball sits on a stand, it’s wonderfully patterned ebony
Category
Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ebony
Carved Puzzle Jewelry Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Hand-crafted wooden jewelry box in an organic shape with one drawer lined in purple felt and a
Category
20th Century North American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
English Early 19th Century Burl Walnut Dressing Box with Three Layers of Storage
Located in Wells, ME
. One has to wonder if the creator of this box loved puzzles, as every tiny box, fits perfectly into its
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
H 6.5 in W 15.5 in D 10.75 in
Mobelspiel Puzzle
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
furniture set and a puzzle in one. Complete with wooden box and paperwork.
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Fine Italian Inlaid Wood "Puzzle Piece" Dresser Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st Century Italian Lacquered wood "Puzzle" jewelry box. Features a variety of wood species
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period.
Solid oak wood, noted for i...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Solid Walnut Sculptural Jewelry Box by Eric Arcese
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun solid walnut sculptural jewelry box by Eric Arcese, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.75"W x 4.25"D x 4"H. The box's lid pivots in two pl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Knife Beam Bench 3' Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
NOTE: Our walnut pieces may contain color variations ranging from deep brown to light yellow. This is a normal characteristic of walnut. If you want the equivalent of prime or select...
Category
2010s American Rustic Benches
Materials
Steel
$1,900 / item
H 18 in W 36 in D 12 in
Antique Jewelry Box Art Deco Period
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique Art Deco period jewelry box, styled by Jacques Kreisler, circa early-20th Century, New York, New York. Box is an aubergine hue in velvet and satin, finished with ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Italian Design Bar Set in the Style of Joe Colombo, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This is a beautiful and sophisticated piece of mid-century furniture. The Italian design of the 60s is distinctive and evident in this bar set. This design line and its qualities mak...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
$9,478 Sale Price / set
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H 74.41 in W 42.33 in D 10.63 in
David Cressey Stoneware Pro/Artisan Table Planter for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey Pro/Artisan collection planter for Architectural Pottery. This stoneware planter has an unglazed natural warm brown clay interior and exterior. The petite table plante...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy 1958
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing chandelier was designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1958.
Featuring a crafted abstract structure made from curved brass rods surrounding the opaline glass shade.
Angelo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Mid-Century Loop Wall Mirror in Brass for Svenskt Tenn, 1960s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Josef Frank Mid-Century Loop Wall Mirror in Brass for Svenskt Tenn, 1960s
Gorgeous wall mirror designed by Austrian Josef Frank and manufactured in Sweden by Svenskt Tenn in the mid...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$4,011
H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 1.19 in
Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box
Italy 1970s
shell, burl
H 6.5 cm - 20 x 17 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brass Vintage Table Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München circa 1958, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage table mirror from solid brass stand and an adjustable mirror rounded with a brass frame and white lacquered mesh wire.
The backside of this table mirror i...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,716
H 21.26 in W 15.36 in D 7.09 in
Antique Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Hartmann Trunk Co. - Racine, WI
Antique wardrobe steamer trunk with cushioned top. This piece features many inclusions you'd find in a full-size home wardrobe such as draw...
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
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Metal
Large Malachite Box 8" Hinged Finely Made
Located in Somis, CA
A very large, 5.7 lb, 8" stunning grade AAA malachite box. Gemstone malachite ranges from light to dark green, with the highly sought after ones displaying concentric rings and swirl...
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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
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Malachite
Antique European Pine Hutch Cabinet with Glass Doors 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
This stunning antique European pine hutch combines function and timeless appeal. The upper section features glass-paneled doors with delicate muntins, opening to spacious shelving li...
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Antique 19th Century European Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
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$1,675
H 79.25 in W 47 in D 17.25 in
Table basse ronde vintage en verre et plexiglas style Space Age des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
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Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers
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Puzzle Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of puzzle boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique puzzle boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are all kinds of puzzle boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of puzzle boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern puzzle boxes are of considerable interest. Some puzzle boxes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller puzzle boxes, measuring 1.3 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made puzzle boxes over the years, but those made by Line Vautrin, Willy Guhl and Richard Rothbard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Puzzle Boxes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $500, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $15,398 highest priced.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
Questions About Puzzle Boxes
- What are puzzle boxes called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Japanese puzzle box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Japanese puzzle box, called himitsu-bako, are wooden boxes which keep items safe from theft through an intricate mechanical pattern. These boxes require specific steps moving the mechanism to release the obscured lid, opening to reveal the cavity within.
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