Nora Puzzle is a new project of New York based artist Nate Harris.
In 2019 he used his father’s scroll saw to cut plywood into shapes resembling the letters of his niece's name: NORAH. What started as a Christmas gift has evolved into puzzles for friends, their newborns, and numerous commissions (notably a project for Warby Parker’s headquarters in NYC).
He believes that the line between a toy and a sculpture is very thin and it is a joy for his work to be experienced in this way.
Each puzzle is 100% custom and made by hand in Brooklyn, NY.
Materials
The Letters
NORA letters use 7/8th” Poplar wood. All sharp edges are softened and follow choking hazard standards. Letters are colored using a food safe wood wax oil.
The Bag
NORA puzzles come in a complimentary canvas dust bag. Use the bag to hold loose pieces, to store your puzzle, or perhaps use it to carry a bottle of wine!
The Tray
NORA trays are constructed using Red Oak and Walnut, and are finished with a 100% food safe danish oil. The frame serves as a tray in which the puzzle pieces can live. Or perhaps use it as an imaginary skateboard!
NORA holds the right to cancel orders for names or phrases in which we deem inappropriate for any reason. NORA is not liable for damage or injury due to misuse of our product.
NORA puzzles are one of a kind, made to order pieces and thus we do not accept returns. However, we can guarantee quality of construction and a commitment to child safety standards. It’s important to us that your puzzle is everything you hoped it would be - if for whatever reason it’s not, please email us and we will gladly assist you.
Both the wood and the finishes are incredibly durable and shouldn’t need regular maintenance! You may clean the puzzle with a mild soap or wood specific oil soap. We suggest not putting them in the tub as submersion may warp the letters and they may no longer fit together.
Design: Nate Harris
Development: Fort Greene Engineering
Home page photography: Sam Oberter