





Column
The Column is a two-part mechanical puzzle that hides its mechanism inside a fluted form. The interior shuttle pops out easily. Putting it back in is a different problem. A hidden trick makes reassembly harder than the silhouette suggests.
A Curio original. Designed in Raleigh, NC. Manufactured by long-term partners in Shenzhen. Solved, it sits as a clean architectural object on a desk or shelf. For the design and production story, read How We Designed The Column.
- 14 oz (400 g) two-part precision-machined puzzle
- 2 inches tall, 2 inches diameter (50 x 50 mm)
- Entry-Medium difficulty
- An original solution that takes careful examination and patience, not force
- Stuck on the solve? See the hints and walkthrough
- Packaged in a Curio gift box
- Ships in 2-3 business days from North Carolina
- 30 day returns for undamaged items in original packaging
Order by December 15 for Christmas delivery in the US

Deceptively simple, once you figure it out. Fun to solve and watch others work at it. Well crafted. I like that it is two parts so no little extra things to keep track of.
Happy to have one. I only buy puzzles I think look great; there's a good chance I'll never solve them so they need to earn their keep aesthetically!
I've managed to solve this one and am satisfied with all aspects of the build/design. Cheers!
Okay, this one can only be possibly explained as real magic. I’ve had this on my desk for over a week now and I’ve been trying to figure out how it’s actually possible to pull this off. Absolutely incredible design and a true work of magic
I supported Curio over Kickstarter. It is a very fun puzzle and I enjoyed it very much. The interaction with Curio was also very good as there were some delivery problems and they solved all the issues. I can only recommend them for all future transactions. Thank you very much and good luck with the new puzzles.
a deceptively simple-looking puzzle, very pleasing to hold, & enjoyable to solve. uncomplicated, but still engaging.
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