Grimm's Wooden Telephone

The Grimm's Wooden Telephone is a beautifully crafted pretend play toy designed to encourage imaginative role play and meaningful connection.

Handcrafted in Europe from solid alder wood, this rotary dial telephone is finished with a non-toxic, plant-based oil that preserves the natural texture and warmth of the timber. The working turning dial adds an engaging mechanical element, allowing children to experience the satisfying movement of dialling numbers - just as they may see adults do.

Simple props like a wooden telephone invite rich storytelling. Children may “call” family members, take orders in a pretend shop, or arrange meetings in their play kitchen. This kind of open-ended role play supports language development, social confidence, and emotional processing as children explore real-life scenarios in a safe and self-directed way.

The cotton cord (colour varies) connects the handset to the base, enhancing realism while remaining soft and child-friendly. Its compact size (19.5 cm in length) makes it suitable for play tables, toy shops, and home corners.

Crafted according to Waldorf-inspired principles, this wooden toy avoids plastic, flashing lights, or electronic sounds. Instead, it encourages children to generate their own dialogue, scenarios, and creative direction. Thoughtfully made from natural materials, this is a timeless addition to a play space centred on imagination and intentional play. Find everything you need to know about Grimm’s is in our full guide.

Materials: Alder wood, non-toxic plant-based oil finish, cotton string
Size: 19.5 cm length
Please note: String colour varies

About Grimm's

Grimm's toys are inspired by the principles of Waldorf Steiner and are designed with the intention of helping children discover and develop their own creativity through simplicity of shapes, leaving plenty of room for independent play and imagination. Inspired by the educational philosophies of Rudolf Steiner, Grimm's puzzles, building sets, and toys are about the rainbow, happy colors, creativity, and the imagination. There are no instructions, and you can do no wrong with a Grimm's toy. Just play, learn, and enjoy.

Please note: as Grimm's uses non-lacquered wood, some paint transfer can occur during play. This is considered normal. Non-lacquered wood has a lovely texture - the rough texture of the stained wood is not only an important tactile sensory experience for children, but those rough surfaces makes it possible to build in many different ways, because the parts do not slide down so easily as the wood surface is still natural and not covered with a layer of bright enamel; however if you are concerned about paint transfer we suggest you purchase another item that is lacquered to be on the safe side.

Product number: 11330

Warning! Chocking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3yrs.