16 Animali is a modular puzzle created by Enzo Mari in 1957 for Danese.
Its structure allows to fit together 16 different figures, all in a rectangular wooden board.
One of the best known examples of design applied to children’s games. Enzo Mari creates an unconventional puzzle, an interweaving of animal figures that can be used individually and then reassembled in their packaging. One of the most important features of the product is that the cut is only one and outlines the silhouettes of all the animals. The creation of this game was influenced by his friendship with the great designer Bruno Munari, who was also very involved in the world of design for children. A union of minimalism and symbols, a game that is also a collector’s item, a great example of Enzo Mari’s open mind.
