Oloid

In 1929, Swiss mathematician Paul Schatz discovered an impossible-looking geometric shape: a solid that, when set on a flat surface, rolls in a hypnotic, figure-eight motion — touching every part of its surface as it moves. He called it the Oloid. Nearly a century later, the Oloid is still captivating mathematicians, engineers, and designers alike. Crafted in wood, the Oloid is one of the most quietly mesmerizing objects you can place on a desk — equal parts mathematical curiosity, meditative tool, and sculptural conversation piece. MetropolitanDecor.com carries the Oloid as an authorized retailer, distributed through Ameico, the premier source for extraordinary international design objects in North America.