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Fred & Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Box, 1970s
Fred & Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Box, 1970s

Fred & Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Box, 1970s

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.25 in W 6 in D 4.25 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture
Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture

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.

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Sculptural Handcrafted Abstract Decorative Fish Jewelry Puzzle Box
Vintage Sculptural Handcrafted Abstract Decorative Fish Jewelry Puzzle Box

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Carved Burl Maple and Mahogany Heart Puzzle Box, American Studio Craft
Carved Burl Maple and Mahogany Heart Puzzle Box, American Studio Craft

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

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Paul Greene Vintage Sculptural Carved Zebra Wood Box
Paul Greene Vintage Sculptural Carved Zebra Wood Box

Paul Greene Vintage Sculptural Carved Zebra Wood Box

$220Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.89 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 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

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Zebra Wood, Wood

Puzzle by Line Vautrin – Box in gilded bronze
Puzzle by Line Vautrin – Box in gilded bronze

Puzzle by Line Vautrin – Box in gilded bronze

$23,556

H 1.19 in W 7.05 in D 5.06 in

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

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges

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

Hand-Carved Wood Puzzle Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1970s
Hand-Carved Wood Puzzle Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1970s

Hand-Carved Wood Puzzle Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1970s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wood Puzzle Jewelry Box 1970's Hand carved dual-compartment wood jewelry or stash box. Flowing

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Richard Rothbard Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Live Edge Puzzle Jewelry Box
Richard Rothbard Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Live Edge Puzzle Jewelry Box

Richard Rothbard Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Live Edge Puzzle Jewelry Box

By Richard Rothbard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Richard Rothbard Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Live Edge Puzzle Jewelry Box. Item features

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century
Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century

Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century

$1,200Sale Price|52% Off

H 0.75 in Dm 2.5 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.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Horn

Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co
Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co

Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co

$364Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.11 in W 3.11 in D 3.11 in

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

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

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Antique 'Grand Tour' Olivewood Box, 19th Century
Antique 'Grand Tour' Olivewood Box, 19th Century

Antique 'Grand Tour' Olivewood Box, 19th Century

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H 5.12 in W 10.44 in D 7.88 in

Antique 'Grand Tour' Olivewood Box, 19th Century

Located in Werkendam, NL

Fine antique 'Grand Tour' olivewood Jewelry Puzzle '(Strong-') box overall beautifully inlaid with

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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Small Teak Jewelry Box by Studio Artist Deborah Bump
Small Teak Jewelry Box by Studio Artist Deborah Bump

Small Teak Jewelry Box by Studio Artist Deborah Bump

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H 3.38 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in

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
Vintage Japanese Tower Form Puzzle Box

Vintage Japanese Tower Form Puzzle Box

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H 6.25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

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
Fred Buss Black Walnut Puzzle Box

Fred Buss Black Walnut Puzzle Box

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H 3.75 in W 9.75 in D 3 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.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Group of Fred and Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Boxes
Group of Fred and Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Boxes

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

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Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Zebra Wood

American Dovetailed Puzzle Box Dated February 19, 1889
American Dovetailed Puzzle Box Dated February 19, 1889

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

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Antique 1880s American American Classical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

STUNNING JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX PARQUETRY CABINET ON STAND
STUNNING JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX PARQUETRY CABINET ON STAND

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Cedar

Vintage French Walnut 'Mushroom' Jewelry Puzzle Box by Fred Buss
Vintage French Walnut 'Mushroom' Jewelry Puzzle Box by Fred Buss

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Early Richard Rothbard craftsmen complex wood puzzle box
Early Richard Rothbard craftsmen complex wood puzzle box

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

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Vintage 1960s American Boxes

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Trinket Puzzle Box
Carved Wood Trinket Puzzle Box

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
Hand Carved Brown Rectangular Wood Eagle Puzzle Box with Hidden Key Compartment

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

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20th Century American Native American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early Antique English Wooden / Treen Puzzle Box Dated 1837
Early Antique English Wooden / Treen Puzzle Box Dated 1837

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

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Antique 1830s English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Wood Trinket Puzzle Box
Carved Wood Trinket Puzzle Box

Carved Wood Trinket Puzzle Box

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H 3.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in

Carved Wood Trinket Puzzle Box

Located in Englewood, NJ

An American carved wood keepsake/jewelry box with two carved out drawers. Very organic in

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20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Vintage Carved Trinket Puzzle Jewelry Box
Vintage Carved Trinket Puzzle Jewelry Box

Vintage Carved Trinket Puzzle Jewelry Box

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H 7.25 in W 20 in D 7 in

Vintage Carved Trinket Puzzle Jewelry Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage carved trinket puzzle jewelry box.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Maple

Antique Victorian Silver Puzzle Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster
Antique Victorian Silver Puzzle Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster

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

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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
Silver `Scottish Market’ Puzzle Agate Vesta Case, Chester 1891 J W Kirwan

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

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Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Fred Buss Black Walnut Puzzle Box
Fred Buss Black Walnut Puzzle Box

Fred Buss Black Walnut Puzzle Box

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H 3.75 in W 9.75 in D 3 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.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Japanese Wood Himitsu Bako Puzzle Box
Vintage Japanese Wood Himitsu Bako Puzzle Box

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Fred and Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Box, 1980s
Large Fred and Marilyn Buss Trinket Puzzle Box, 1980s

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.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Wooden Puzzle Box Containing Miniature Tables and Chairs
Vintage Wooden Puzzle Box Containing Miniature Tables and Chairs

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

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Abstract Sculptural Carved Teak Wood Puzzle Box by Richard Rothbard
Abstract Sculptural Carved Teak Wood Puzzle Box by Richard Rothbard

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Vintage Tiger Oak Antique Folding Wood Puzzle Box Red Felt Lining by Singer
Vintage Tiger Oak Antique Folding Wood Puzzle Box Red Felt Lining by Singer

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

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Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Vintage Rosewood Guitar Jewelry Puzzle Box
Vintage Rosewood Guitar Jewelry Puzzle Box

Vintage Rosewood Guitar Jewelry Puzzle Box

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H 2.25 in W 7.88 in D 3.25 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

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Handmade Paper Ancient Geometric Oddity Puzzle Box
Handmade Paper Ancient Geometric Oddity Puzzle Box

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

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20th Century American Boxes

Materials

Brass

1950s Japanese Scenic Mountains Puzzle Box Wood Inlay
1950s Japanese Scenic Mountains Puzzle Box Wood Inlay

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

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Hand-Carved Puzzle Box with Trick Opening
Edwardian Hand-Carved Puzzle Box with Trick Opening

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

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Vintage Carved Teak Puzzle Box, American Studio Craft 1960s-1970s
Vintage Carved Teak Puzzle Box, American Studio Craft 1960s-1970s

Vintage Carved Teak Puzzle Box, American Studio Craft 1960s-1970s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage carved wood box features abstract animalistic form in striking choice of solid teak wood

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Sculptural Walnut Jewelry Puzzle Box by Fred and Marilyn Buss
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Jewelry Puzzle Box by Fred and Marilyn Buss

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

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Treen Puzzle Snuff Box Ball
19th Century English Treen Puzzle Snuff Box Ball

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

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

1960s Decorative Wood Puzzle Cube Secret Box
1960s Decorative Wood Puzzle Cube Secret Box

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

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Line Vautrin Large Gilded Bronze Box Puzzle
Vintage Line Vautrin Large Gilded Bronze Box Puzzle

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

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Hand Turned Puzzle Trinket Box by Fletcher Cox, circa 1960s
Hand Turned Puzzle Trinket Box by Fletcher Cox, circa 1960s

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges

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
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges

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
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges

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
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges

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

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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges

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
Solid Figural Hippo Puzzle / Paperweight in Pine / Cedar by Deborah D Bump

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Cedar, Pine

1970's Wooden Puzzle Box
1970's Wooden Puzzle Box

1970's Wooden Puzzle Box

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H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 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

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Vintage 1970s American Boxes

Curly Puzzle Box by Richard Rothbard
Curly Puzzle Box by Richard Rothbard

Curly Puzzle Box by Richard Rothbard

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H 5.25 in W 5.75 in D 2.75 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Boxes

Materials

Wood

An Inlaid Puzzle Box for Cigars
An Inlaid Puzzle Box for Cigars

An Inlaid Puzzle Box for Cigars

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H 10.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in

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

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

American Artisan Burl Wood Log "Puzzle Box"
American Artisan Burl Wood Log "Puzzle Box"

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

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Burl

French Art Deco Marble, Nickel and Shagreen Puzzle Box
French Art Deco Marble, Nickel and Shagreen Puzzle Box

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

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Nickel

Quadruple Compartment  Jewelry Box by Richard Rothbard
Quadruple Compartment  Jewelry Box by Richard Rothbard

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

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Vintage 1970s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

English "Book"  Puzzle Money Box
English "Book"  Puzzle Money Box

English "Book" Puzzle Money Box

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H 5.25 in W 1.25 in D 3.5 in

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

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood, Ebony

Antique Engine Turned Puzzle Ball Box
Antique Engine Turned Puzzle Ball Box

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

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Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Carved Puzzle Jewelry Box
Carved Puzzle Jewelry Box

Carved Puzzle Jewelry Box

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H 4.25 in W 8 in D 4.25 in

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

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20th Century North American Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

English Early 19th Century Burl Walnut Dressing Box with Three Layers of Storage
English Early 19th Century Burl Walnut Dressing Box with Three Layers of Storage

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut

Mobelspiel Puzzle
Mobelspiel Puzzle

Mobelspiel Puzzle

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H 5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Mobelspiel Puzzle

By Willy Guhl

Located in New York, NY

furniture set and a puzzle in one. Complete with wooden box and paperwork.

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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Fine Italian Inlaid Wood "Puzzle Piece" Dresser Box
Contemporary Fine Italian Inlaid Wood "Puzzle Piece" Dresser Box

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
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A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box

$765

H 3.15 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in

A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box

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

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Oak

Mid Century Jewelry Box Hand Carved Wood Boob 1960s
Mid Century Jewelry Box Hand Carved Wood Boob 1960s

Mid Century Jewelry Box Hand Carved Wood Boob 1960s

By Dean Santner

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a beautiful hand carved wood jewelry box in the style of Dean Santner. The boob shaped box twists open easily to reveal a compartment with felt perfect for storing jewelry.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Antique Jewelry Box Art Deco Period
Antique Jewelry Box Art Deco Period

Antique Jewelry Box Art Deco Period

$275

H 1.25 in W 4.5 in D 2.38 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

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Metal

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century

$250

H 3.38 in W 9.75 in D 5.75 in

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cherry

1970s Modernist Freeform Wood Sculpture in Walnut
1970s Modernist Freeform Wood Sculpture in Walnut

1970s Modernist Freeform Wood Sculpture in Walnut

Located in Southampton, NJ

Organic modern freeform wood sculpture signed C. Hubert. This piece is constructed of a single piece of wood (species unknown). The sculpture is unique from all sides and can be floa...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fred & Marilyn Buss Redwood Burl Box with Sliding Lid
Fred & Marilyn Buss Redwood Burl Box with Sliding Lid

Fred & Marilyn Buss Redwood Burl Box with Sliding Lid

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. Asymmetrically sculpted box is covered with a rounded lid, lined with felt fabric ...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

French Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Box with Lid by Alexandre Noll, 1950s
French Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Box with Lid by Alexandre Noll, 1950s

French Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Box with Lid by Alexandre Noll, 1950s

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare French mid century box with a lid by Alexandre Noll produced in France 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist. Dimensions: H: 6,5 cm / 12.55" W: 14 cm...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Elm

Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988
Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988

Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988

$280Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 6.13 in D 4.5 in

Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988. This piece is signed and dated to the back of the drawer.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

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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.