Ostheimer 黑白牛

I was a bit worried the black-and-white pattern would look too stark in person, but the grain of the sustainable wood really softens it. Our daughter loves how smooth and warm the organic oil finish feels in her hands.

Our toddler loves carrying this ox around by its curved horns — the natural wood grain is so lovely to see up close. The black and white markings are painted cleanly without any harsh edges.

The wood feels wonderfully smooth and warm, and the painted finish is a lovely matte, not shiny. I just wish the legs were a tiny bit more sturdy for really active toddler play, but it’s a beautiful piece otherwise.