Grimm's Nesting Bowls - Natural

Please note: To ensure as many families as possible have the opportunity to enjoy these high-demand items, orders are limited to one of each product per customer.

Where a product is available in multiple colourways (for example, Rainbow and Pastel), these are considered the same product. You may purchase either the Rainbow version or the Pastel version, but not one of each.

Orders containing multiple colourways of the same product may be amended or cancelled at our discretion.

Introduce children to the beauty of natural materials with Grimm’s Natural Nesting Bowls, a handcrafted 5-piece set designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning. Made in Europe by Grimm’s, Spiel, and Holz Design, each bowl is carefully crafted from sustainably sourced alder, lime, maple, and cherry wood, finished in a natural tone with non-toxic, child-safe oils that highlight the rich wood grain. The smooth texture and organic feel of each piece provide a sensory-rich experience that engages young hands and encourages tactile play.

Perfect for open-ended learning, these natural nesting bowls can be stacked, sorted, and arranged in countless ways. Toddlers can practice matching sizes and exploring spatial relationships, while older children can incorporate the bowls into imaginative games—using them as pretend cooking pots, treasure holders, or building components for creative constructions. The simplicity of the natural wood encourages storytelling, problem-solving, and cognitive development, while fostering patience and focus through hands-on manipulation.

Rooted in Waldorf education principles, Grimm’s Natural Nesting Bowls support fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, and sensory awareness. Unlike brightly colored toys, the understated natural finish encourages children to explore texture, form, and open-ended play in a calming, mindful way. This versatile wooden set is durable, safe, and designed to grow with children, becoming a cherished component of any playroom or early learning environment. Explore the Grimm’s Toy Guide.

Recommendation age:  1+

Materials: made from alder, non-toxic water based colour stain. 

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: 10340