Wooden Puzzle Box With Hidden Compartment, Cat
A reclining cat in warm, grained wood, with a hidden compartment tucked into the puzzle of its form. This decorative wooden puzzle box brings a quiet little moment to a shelf or bedside table: part ornament, part secret place, part object to turn over in your hands.
Wooden Puzzle Box With Hidden Compartment, Cat is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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A reclining cat in warm, grained wood, with a hidden compartment tucked into the puzzle of its form. This decorative wooden puzzle box brings a quiet little moment to a shelf or bedside table: part ornament, part secret place, part object to turn over in your hands.
Wooden Puzzle Box With Hidden Compartment, Cat
Wooden Puzzle Box With Hidden Compartment, Cat is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
About this product
The cat in the grain
- The carved cat shape has a calm, resting pose, with closed eyes, curved paws and a tail line worked into the body.
- The wood shows natural brown variation, from honeyed highlights to deeper streaks across the back and face.
- Incised lines define the ears, legs and features, giving the piece character without making it feel busy.
- The puzzle mechanism adds a small ritual before you reach the centre, rather than opening like an ordinary box.
- It suits a dresser, desk or quiet corner where it can sit as a decorative cat box when not in use.
Sheesham and saman wood
This piece is made from sheesham wood and saman wood, chosen for their warm tone and visible grain. The polished surface catches light softly, while the carved outline keeps the cat form clear from every angle.
A small secret at the centre
The compartment sits within the puzzle structure, reached by working out the order in which the wooden pieces move apart. It is made for small keepsakes: a ring, a folded note, a tiny charm, or another little gift that feels better hidden than left in plain sight.
How to enjoy and care for it
Open it slowly the first time, noticing how each section responds before trying the next move. Keep it dry, away from prolonged damp, and wipe the surface with a soft dry cloth when needed. As with any wooden puzzle box, it is a decorative hiding place rather than a security box.
Inspired by puzzle-box play
Puzzle boxes have a long cross-cultural appeal because they turn storage into a small act of attention. Instead of a visible clasp or lift lid, the opening is discovered through sequence and touch. This cat version belongs to the Bali Magic Boxes range, made in Indonesia, and carries that same playful idea into a warm, animal-shaped object for the home.
Weight and details
Made from sheesham wood and saman wood. Weight: 350 g. Origin: Indonesia. Contains one decorative wooden puzzle box with a hidden central compartment.
A gift with a little ceremony
It makes a thoughtful gift for cat lovers, puzzle people, or anyone who likes small meaningful objects on a bedside table. Tuck a tiny present inside and the opening becomes part of the pleasure.
Material
Sheesham Wood, Saman Wood
Mounting
Tabletop
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