Mid-Century Spinning Top decor

Mid-Century Spinning Top decorWe like to imagine that Ray and Charles Eames would have approved of these long stemmed wooden marvels. Each sleek top is turned from a single piece of specially selected, knotless wood and oiled to perfectly showcase the flawless grain. When spun, you'll be mesmerized by their unique dance as they pirouette across the table. Available in four sizes.

You may absentmindedly separate the two pieces after an hour or two of fiddling but good luck getting them back together again without great concentration

this puzzle box was inspired by a "secret base

plus helpful hints on tools and materials and a key to the folding symbols

even for those who know their 0's and 1's

A complex secret code protects the contents of this box from prying eyes

Created by architect

Not to mention a begrudging admiration for the mastermind who created this renowned mechanical marvel

Since its first appearance in 1956 there have been eight editions as well as translations from the original Russian into Ukrainian

Ridiculous riddles

The swirling Vortex is one of the most difficult Hanayama Cast puzzles ever created

Designed by master puzzle inventor

was inspired by robot anime and the spiraling metal doors that led to a secret base