The same table, one switch apart.
Roman Dreams
A 200-piece wooden puzzle that stands up, winds up, and plays its city to sleep.
+ $9.95 USD US shipping · free on the Set
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All three cities in the Set · $350.00
See the whole evening, staged ↗Complete the puzzle. Attach and wind. Turn the lights down.
From puzzle to performance
The puzzle comes together on the velvet lid.
Ten pieces stand around the rim.
The finished puzzle is set onto its music box and wound up.
Music begins as the standing pieces cast their shadows across the wall.
Everything the evening needs.
Roman Dreams
Where history whispers through the arches of the Colosseum, a woman nurtures her treasures while another savours her espresso, and a mouthwatering pizza is crafted below. As the green, white and red of a scarf flows by, children revel in the joy of a simple game, their laughter echoing as loud as their dreams.
What's included
- 200 × double-sided wooden puzzle piecesIncludes whimsical pieces and 10 standing pieces, all stored in a high-quality cotton bag. The standing pieces are detailed representations of key elements from the puzzle's narrative, while the whimsical pieces are uniquely shaped, adding an extra layer of fun and creativity.
- Wooden puzzling boardThe puzzle box lid doubles as a wooden puzzling board with a red velvet surface, an elegant and stable workspace.
- Music boxA concealed music box with a melody specifically chosen for the story.
- Phone standFor setting up the shadow show.
- Sealed envelopeContains our rendition of the story.
- Printed instructionsStep-by-step guidance for the build, included in the box.
Specifications
Materials and measurements
- Material
- FSC Mix-certified medium-density fibreboard, sourced from sustainable forests in New Zealand.
- High-resolution print, directly onto the wood, for a durable and premium finish.
- Cut
- Precision laser cut for clean edges and a perfect fit.
- Piece count
- 200 pieces, including whimsical pieces and 10 standing pieces.
- Piece thickness
- 4 mm
- Diameter
- 24 cm (9.5 inches)
Shipping and delivery
Dispatch in 24 to 48 hours, Mon to Fri · US delivery 4 to 8 business days · $9.95 USD US shipping · free on the Set · Video instructions online
Concepts by Demi Christo & Melissa Bonne · Artwork by Melissa Bonne.
The standing pieces were designed for the shadow show, so some are thin and delicate. If one breaks, or arrives broken, contact us and we will send a replacement.
A few practical things.
Do I need anything besides the box?
Does the music box need batteries?
Which city should I start with?
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Three artworks, three melodies, three shadow shows.
Free US shipping