Naef Bauhaus Building Game

The Naef Bauhaus Building Game is an eco-friendly, 22 piece wooden shape set that allows you to explore building different creative stacks and scenes.

Originally designed in 1924 by Alma Siedhofff-Butcher, this plastic free shape toy is part of the Naef Bauhaus series and first appeared in the 'Am Horn' model house in Weimar. The different multicoloured shapes are precision manufactured to stack neatly in all kinds of shapes. They are hand sanded to within a tenth of a millimetre and offer a truly premium playing experience. Whether its making boats, people or landscapes, these shapes are an exciting challenge to balance.

Each of the pieces are hand painted with vibrant non-toxic paints that give a stunning colourful look and ensures these toys are safe for children and the environment. These finishes are also designed to protect the wood so the toy can be enjoyed again and again for years to come. This set makes a gorgeous gift and is a wonderful bedroom display piece when not in use. Some of your building designs will be just to good to want to take them down.

• Includes 22 multicoloured wooden pieces
• Bauhaus design originally from 1924
• Precision manufactured for a premium finish
• Eco-friendly and non-toxic paints
• Perfect for balancing and building creative stacks

Size: 27 x 6.5 x 4cm

Sensory Play: Touch, visual and cognition

Schematic Play: This toy is suited to children displaying the connecting and positioning schemas.

Safety Instructions: Suited for children aged 3+

With over 60 years of manufacturing experience, Naef is a family-run Swiss wooden toy manufacturer, recognised for their precision engineering, impeccable craftsmanship and high quality products. Created by Kurt Naef in the 1950's, Naef has pushed toy innovation with unique wooden designs often inspired by shapes, patterns and other popular design movements.

Their full range of wooden toys are manufactured using sustainable European wood, paints and varnishes. Each toy's components are meticulously sanded and tested to within one tenth of a millimetre of its specified tolerance, ensuring the upmost quality and durability. These products are built to last. The emphasis on precision with the Naef brand reflects in their products. Perfect surfaces and joins allow for full freedom and creativity during play - an engaging and enjoyable experience for people of all ages. All of their toys have a distinct aesthetic and are very decorative pieces that appeal to everyone.

As part of their work, Naef have developed strong ties with the charity 'Enfants du Monde' (Children of the World) who are a Swiss organisation, working on improving children's education and health care in less economically developed countries. They help to fund for child learning through education programs, teacher and health care staff training, as well as supporting locals with on-site medical care. Naef contribute to Enfants du Monde, donating 10% of all proceeds from baby products from their online store.