Naef Spiel Stacking Shapes - Precious Woods

The Naef Spiel is a set of 16 angled wooden blocks, each with eight interlocking 'teeth' that allow you to make complex and sophisticated constructions. This edition is made up of 8 different precious woods: maple, ash, sweet chestnut, beech, elm, smoked acacia, oak and walnut. Each are left in a stunning natural finish.

Precision manufactured, these sustianably sourced blocks are hand sanded to within a tenth of a millimetre. This ensures an incredibly precise slotting fit when building stacks and allows you to fully explore your creativity when building structures. They make stunning display pieces in playrooms and are even an interesting desk toy for home offices.

Each of the angular blocks are non-toxic, ensuring they are safe for children's hands and mouths. It also acts as a protective layer against human oils and saliva, making these very durable. Naef toys are designed to last for generations, making them a wonderful timeless gift.

• Includes 16 geometric wooden blocks
• Made from 8 precious wood types: maple, ash, sweet chestnut, beech, elm, smoked acacia, oak and walnut
• Precision manufactured for a highly precise fit
• Non-toxic varnish
• Interlocking 'teeth' perfect for building complex shapes
• Stunning display piece

Size: Each block = 5 x 5 x 5cm

Sensory Play: Touch, visual and cognition

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

Safety Instructions: WARNING! Not suitable for children below 3 years of age. Small parts may cause choking.

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.