$2,664 / set
H 22.84 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Children Chairs, Stephan Gip and Herbert Andersson
By Gärsnäs Mobler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern pair of chairs for children, Stephan Gip and Herbert Andersson in BA-series
Pine
$1,499 / set
H 23 in W 13.5 in D 15.7 in
Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Maple, Designed by Bruno Rey
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children furniture collection based on the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971. The Rey Junior set includes 4 chairs + 1 table in Maple Beech color. Designed by ...
Aluminum
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
$1,499 / set
H 23 in W 13.5 in D 15.7 in
Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Pink, Designed by Bruno Rey
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children furniture collection based on the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971. The Rey Junior set includes 4 chairs + 1 table in Candy color. Designed by Bruno ...
Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini, Wingback Armchair Model 877, Cassina 1959
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, lounge chair, model 877, fabric, teak, Italy, 1959 This grand lounge chair is based on a solid construction, featuring strict lines and angular shap...
Fabric, Wood
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Alma 22
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$2,900Sale Price|53% Off
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 30 in
Perambulator / Baby Stroller by Luxe - Art Deco Machine Age Streamline Chrome
Located in Littleton, CO
Fantastic early Art Deco pram stroller. 1940s, California. Magenta enameled metal with chrome sides and bumpers. Plastic hood, interior and detachable rain cover. Rubber wheels are...
Metal, Chrome
$12,700 / set
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 35.44 in
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Brown Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of lounge chairs, fabric, oak, France, 1960s This esteemed French design duo is known for their exceptional craftsmanship in solid oak fu...
Fabric, Oak
$7,400
H 38 in W 32.5 in D 37.5 in
Gianfranco Frattini Attribution, Lounge Chair, Teak, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and teak lounge chair attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, c. 1960s. Seat height: 16" Seat depth: 23" Seat width: 20" Arm height: 20" Newly upholstered.
Velvet, Teak
$31,150
H 27.96 in W 91.34 in D 29.53 in
Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927- 1996) and Martin Eisler (1913- 1977). This piece is an icon and illustrates some ...
Leather, Rosewood
$6,660
H 19.69 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Stool designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark, 1950s. Brazilian rosewood and leather. Marked. Dimensions: H: 50 cm / 19 3/4'' W: 56 cm / 22'' D: 4...
Leather, Rosewood
$6,660
H 18.51 in W 37.8 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Modern Red Vintage Toy Pedal Car for Children 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern red vintage pedal car, which was made of partially black, red brown and ivory lacquered tube steel base. An amazing pedal car with wheels and the pedals from rubbe...
Steel
$3,250 / set
H 19 in W 14 in D 26 in
English 19th C. Children's Teak & Cane Chairs -Great Decor Accents or Display!
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century English children's chairs. This pair of antique English chairs feature cane seat and backs with curvy teak wood frames. The carved teak arms curl into scrolled k...
Cane, Wood, Teak
Credenza, Unknown, Caviuna and Cane, c. 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Tapeçaria Schulz S.A in the 1950s, capturing the eye. Made of solid Caviuna and cane, it has four-door compartments and four car...
Wood, Cane
$2,179
H 28.35 in W 48.82 in D 16.54 in
Biedermeier Children's Bench dual Functionality as a Luxurious Pet Bed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our luxurious Biedermeier children's bench, a versatile piece that doubles as an elegant bed for your cherished pets. This rare gem, hailing from the early 19th century B...
Wood
$2,200
H 14 in W 39 in D 14 in
Rare Antique Wooden Child's Ride on Wooden Toy Boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare antique wooden child's ride on wooden toy boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London wonderful Folk Art object. 1920s ride on toy made by the Nautilus Toy Company, all wood construction, b...
Metal
$1,453
H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Early 20th Century Children's Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Münster, DE
Thonet children's chair Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around 1910, original condition, adhesive label and stamp "Thonet", backrest and seat made ...
Wicker, Bentwood
When you’re shopping for antique, new and vintage children’s furniture, you’ll want your choices to fit nicely within the decor scheme of the rest of your home. But you’ll also want to create an alluring and inspirational space for your children to feel relaxed and encouraged creatively. Indeed, a child’s room can be simultaneously stylish and playful — the ideal environment for children.
Understandably, beds were the first piece of furniture designed for young children. In Ancient Egypt, children’s beds were scaled-down versions of adult beds. They were intended to be a logical size for a child and low enough to the ground so that they could climb in by themselves.
Historians discovered early high chairs in Ancient Greece. In the 6th century B.C., a child’s training potty might have also been used as a high chair, while archaeologists on a dig discovered a terracotta high chair in a marketplace in Athens. By the Renaissance period, children’s bookshelves were popular with upper-class families who had disposable income and the desire to beautify all areas of the home. The original purpose was to organize school books, but shelves eventually became integral to children’s rooms of the era.
In the early 20th century, Italian physician Maria Montessori changed the way designers thought about children’s furniture. She wrote that it was important for children to have a safe environment of their own that they could easily navigate. Montessori believed that children’s furniture should be sized for them but that it should also be made of light, durable materials so that it’s easy for them to carry if needed.
Today’s widely known mid-century modern furniture designers took interest in the idea that young children should have well-crafted furniture of their own. You can find vintage mid-century modern children’s furniture created by the likes of Harry Bertoia, Charles and Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto. Contemporary industrial designer and architect Philippe Starck is also known for having introduced versions of his furniture that were geared toward children, especially his seating and storage solutions.
It’s never too early for good design. Decorating a child’s room offers the opportunity to combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit and can result in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical. On 1stDibs, find design ideas for children’s rooms as well as a variety of new, antique and vintage children’s furniture today.