PRACTICAL LIVING:: 8 of our favorite kid-friendly art & activity furniture sets
we like our children’s furniture how we like our childrenswear:: beautiful, well-designed & functional for plenty of occasions. here we have compiled pieces from our favourite home designers to give you ideas for your child’s art & activity spaces. read on for our aspirational selection of shapes, sizes, textures & colours we think you’ll (both) love.
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transforming spaces
the necessity of children's furniture
beautiful is children's furniture that balances visual pleasure with purpose. picture an heirloom desk that holds a hidden mosaic of treasures. or how your child’s bed is a place for dreams and astral play. these lovely furniture pieces do more than fill a room:: they are the base of your child’s imaginative work. their designated creation station. while too, they balance a room and prioritize a place just for your little one. every piece we bring into the home will live together in our memories forever.
the vision checklist
how will we know when we have found the right piece? we demand that they be effective elementals of our safe spaces, crafted with a curious and innocent wanderer in mind. edges must be smooth and curved, not tipping easily. best if washable and made from non-toxic, enduring materials. may they teach us of the subtle art of order, where tiny hands learn to arrange and create, setting the stage for a lifelong love of creation and study.
1. panton junior chair. design by verner panton, 1959/1960 via vitro.
let this curvy rainbow of colours fill your heart, and hold your seat. a design destined to forever live in the realm of timelessness and modernity. this is a chair that is art. it states that your family is fun! your family loves cool! so come on over and lets have a good time!
628mm h x 376 w x 446 d $441cad available to order via www.themodernshop.com
furniture photography courtesy of www.vitra.com
pairs well with:: plant dyed BABY BLANKET in marigold or indigo
2. all bright set by ecoBirdy
this pint-sized ecoBirdy set is made in italy & absolutely lovable. it offers the ideal spot for little ones to paint, read, build things, and even enjoy their meals from 18 months up to 7 years old. crafted from ecothylene, an exclusive material made of recycled plastic toys, the set is easy to move and wipe clean, perfect for indoor and outdoor use.
table: 30" l x 22" w x 20" h chairs: 14.9" l x 14.5" w x 19.6" h $1,098 cad for 3-piece set (or sold individually) via goodeeworld.com
furniture photography courtesy of www.goodeeworld.com
pairs well with:: SOUL SWEATER undyed hemp
3. little architect table & chair by ferm living
furniture photography courtesy of www.crateandbarrel.ca
give your little one the gift of good design, and perhaps inspire the dormant architect in them. this multi-purpose table is intended for equal parts work + play. the little architect collection comes in a palette of lovely hues to mix & match with. it is made from fsc™ certified solid ash wood and ash veneer with mfd core.
- chair: 32cm w x 51.8 h x 30 d
- table: 76cm w x 48 h x 55 d
- table: $215€ chair: $139€ via fermliving.com
pairs well with:: organic cotton APRÈS WRAP palm
4. mouse chair and table set - birch by nofred
award-winning and timeless, the mouse set includes a unique wooden chair and table tailored specifically for small children. featuring a sweet animal theme that comes in a total of ten soothing colour ways! it's a simple and modern design that appeals greatly to children, while adding seamless functionality to your home.
- chair: 46 cm h x 42.5 w x 28 d
- table: 44cm h x 60 w x 46 d seat height 27cm
- $850cad for 2-piece set via maudekids.com
furniture photography courtesy of www.nofred.com
pairs well with:: PANTALON D'ARTISTE
5. discovery striped kids play stool by jeremiah brent for crate & barrel
welcome the discovery upholstered play stool by jeremiah brent. we love the juxtaposition of the textured woven stripe seat with the shiny chrome base. GREENGUARD Gold Certified, contributing to cleaner air in your home
- 36.83 cm h x 40.01 w x 40.01 d
- $259cad via www.crateandbarrel.ca
furniture photography courtesy of www.crateandbarrel.ca
pairs well with:: MARCONA TEE organic waffle
6. lupini play table by west elm
you may find that you want to adopt this bean shaped play table for your own creative studio space, it is so perfectly modern and clean in its design. it is covered in a child-safe, water-based finish, and crafted from sustainably sourced wood in a fair trade certified™ facility.
- 39.5" w x 27.5" d x 17"h
- $419cad via westelm.ca
7. slope table & lounge chair by ferm living
infuse your space with the organic movement and landscapes of mother nature with the slope table & stool. crafted from fsc™ certified mdf, this table smoothly combines beauty and sturdy practicality, serving as both a decorative piece and a functional set. also comes colour: cashmere.
- Ø: 27.95 x h: 18.90 in
- table: $503cad, lounge chair $475cad via www.themodernshop.com
furniture photography courtesy of www.fremliving.com 
pairs well with:: APRÈS WRAP organic cotton
8. montessori table, chair & big bench set by creakids
this rounded, asymmetrical set is a minimalists dream as it transforms into multiple heights and functions with a simple flip. stable and durable, it is handmade of sustainably sourced natural birch plywood in latvia, and covered in a child-safe, water-based finish that compliments your healthy home. the best part:: both the table and chair have two different seating heights which lets them easily grow with your little one.
- table: 46cm h x 50 w x 81 l
- chair: 43cm h x 34 w x 35 l
- $542cad for 3-piece set via etsy.com
furniture photography courtesy of www.etsy.com
pairs well with:: the DAY DRESS raspberry plaid
