Naef Tectus Wooden Stacking Block Toy
The Naef Tectus is a precision manufactured stacking cube toy, divided into 23 pieces using the 'Golden Ratio' to ensure a perfectly interlocking fit. The white cube centre is surrounded by black panel pieces that can be used to build truly extravagant structures.
Made from sustainably sourced maple wood and fibreboard, this toy is both eco-friendly and plastic-free. Use the different blocks to build abstract shapes, tall towers or even get creative and make buildings for open-ended play. It is thought provoking fun for adults and children alike, even making a beautiful display piece for bedrooms or office desks.
The blocks have each been coated in a non-toxic finish, giving bold colours that are safe for children to play with. It also adds a protective layer to the wood that improves durability and ensures it will last the test of time. It makes a wonderful gift that has heirloom-like quality.
- Includes 23 wooden pieces (17 white cuboids and 6 black panels)
- Eco-friendly and plastic-free
- Great for open ended play
- Beautiful display piece for children and adults
- Heirloom-like quality
Size: 11 x 11 x 11cm
Sensory Play: Touch, visual and cognition
Schematic Play: This toy is suited to children displaying the connecting, positioning and enveloping schemas.
Safety Instructions: WARNING! Not suitable for children under 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.
