The Needle – Impossible Stainless Steel Sculpture (After Oscar Reutersvärd)

The Needle

The Needle is a handcrafted stainless steel sculpture based on an impossible object drawing by Oscar Reutersvärd.

The optical illusion works consistently from both front and back perspectives while remaining physically real and structurally closed.

The sculpture is manufactured entirely from solid stainless steel.

No hollow parts or lightweight constructions are used.

All elements are milled, welded, and finished as full material.

Its slender vertical form and minimal contact points create a fragile visual appearance, contrasted by its substantial mass and stability.

The surface is refined with a satin finish, emphasizing precision and material quality.

Space required: x = 132 mm, y = 274 mm, z = ca. 230 mm.

Weight: 4 kg.

The sculpture is designed as a standalone object for architectural, private, and educational environments. Scalable on request.