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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 .
Maple, Walnut
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Wood
Paul Greene Vintage Sculptural Carved Zebra Wood Box
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The box is hand carved of solid zebra wood; the storage compartment slides inside the top, or cover, and base structure, reminiscent of puzzle boxes that were made popular by woodwor...
Zebra Wood, Wood
Collection of Five Turned Wood Artisan-Created, Hand-Carved, Wood Boxes, Japan
Located in Round Top, TX
This Japanese Yosegi Zaiku puzzle box, also known as a Himitsu-Bako (secret box), originates from the Hakone region of Japan.
Felt, 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 carved with a puzzle by Line Vautrin.
Bronze
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges w/ Box
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box with original presentation box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
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 felt lined interior, unique cut puzzle form, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved det...
Wood, Burl
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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.
Horn
Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Cut crystal lidded trinket box by Tiffany & Co. It playfully revisits the Rubic cube vibe, the iconic post-modern puzzle game.
Crystal
Antique 'Grand Tour' Olivewood Box, 19th Century
Located in Werkendam, NL
Fine antique 'Grand Tour' olivewood Jewelry Puzzle '(Strong-') box overall beautifully inlaid with among others a dancing couple, branches with flowers, etc.
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 slide open.
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.
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.
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.
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, 1889".
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 early 20th century.
Cedar
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H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6.88 in
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.
Walnut
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 slide off (completely or partially) to reveal a dual-shallow, circular compartment ...
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 keys.
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 composition and look.
Wood
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H 5.25 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
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 is rectangular in shape.
Wood
Early Antique English Wooden / Treen Puzzle Box Dated 1837
Located in Bath, GB
An absolute treasure and amazing that it has remained complete and with the original folded card within. The little mahogany box has a sliding lid and once removed the underside o...
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 composition and look.
Wood
Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Paris crafted this sophisticated copper and brass decorative box in the 1950s. It is a puzzle box that uses Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing technique*.
Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage Carved Trinket Puzzle Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage carved trinket puzzle jewelry box.
Wood, Maple
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.
Wood
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H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in
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 form with push 'puzzle’ hinge to open. Cover and interior hallmarked. Elaborately engr...
Sterling Silver
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H 1.75 in W 1.3 in D 0.25 in
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 cushion form with push 'puzzle’ hinge to open. Covers set with various coloured agate...
Fred Buss Black Walnut Puzzle Box
By Richard Rothbard
Located in Dallas, TX
Fred buss black walnut puzzle box with felt lined interior compartments.
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 Box 2.75 x 6 w x 4 d Preowned original vintage, refer to images.
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.
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 into the rectangular holder that doubles as a table itself.
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, an early example made in his Sugarloaf studios, ca. 1970s.
Teak
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H 20 in W 6 in D 7 in
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 Desire 1982 Carved walnut abstract form with two slide through drawers Signed to unders...
Walnut
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H 3.75 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
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 Manufacturing Company.
Oak
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 in four different parts.
Rosewood
Handmade Paper Ancient Geometric Oddity Puzzle Box
Located in Rochester, NY
A one of a kind brass hinged handmade paper box with a total of nine perfectly fitted cubes, seven of the cubes each containing various mutual Dual solids and two cubes containing ge...
Brass
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.