$3,145
H 46.07 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Baby Carriage Pram Stroller by Giordani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian baby carriage pram stroller by Giordani Excellent conditions
Steel
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 19.3 in D 39.77 in
Mid-20th Century, Italian metal car shaped Baby Pram by 'Giordani', 1942
By Giordani
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing child's car-shaped pram was made in Italy by the Italian brand Giordani, this specif
Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 41.34 in L 40.56 in
1960s Pram Baby Carriage Stroller by Perry Pram Steel Chromed and Wickerwork
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s pram baby carriage stroller by Perry Pram steel chromed and wickerwork Measure cm: H 90/103
Metal
Sold
H 41.74 in W 20.48 in L 41.74 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Baby Carriage Pram Stroller by Giordani, Italy
By Giordani
Located in Roma, IT
Cute 1950s Stroller, produced by Giordani. A beautiful piece that can be used for children, or as a setting for a store, a garden, an apartment. The conditions are good.
Steel
Sold
H 41.74 in W 20.48 in D 44.89 in
Giordani Midcentury Steel and White Fabric Italian Baby Pram Stroller, 1950s
By Giordani
Located in Roma, IT
Cute midcentury steel and white fabric Italian baby pram stroller. This marvelous item was produced
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 29.93 in
Baby Cars Midcentury Red Steel and Plastic Italian Baby Pram Stroller, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Unique midcentury baby cars Giacattolo baby pram stroller for children in steel and red plastic
Steel
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.25 in W 34 in D 11 in
Antique Hale 3 Stack Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drawers
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice all original antique hale 3 stack Barrister Bookcase with bottom drawers.
Mahogany
Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror
By Beautility
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco vanity made by Beautility featuring beautifully grained mahogany and a stylish flowing design. The dresser comprises of mirror, two large drawers,a jewelery drawer and t...
Mahogany
$3,200 / set
H 21.5 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Ployant Stools - Plácido Domingo Collection
By Maison Jansen
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Ployant Stools with Tasseled Silk Cushions from The Collection of Plácido Domingo. A charming pair of Louis XV style ployant stools, first half of...
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
$452,530
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
$10,200
H 37.25 in W 39.75 in D 16.75 in
21st Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Sideboard - Illuminated Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-white, Mid-Century modern style Italian illuminated sideboard made of hand blown colored Murano glass, in good condition. The interior of the two door cabinet is made of Waln...
Brass
18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This mid-18th century oak corner cupboard originates from the Prebysterie (living quarters of a pastor) of the small Normandy village of Foie, now part of Normanville. It was reputed...
Oak
English Axminster Rug, 1765
Located in New York, NY
English Axminster rug, 1765 England, circa 1765 The ivory field with a tracery design of blue stylized leaves decorated with numerous floral sprays centered by a naturalistic flowe...
Wool
Caldwell Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This design by Edward F. Caldwell combines elements of classical Chinese Chippendale (18th century) style and Brighton Pavillion(19th century) style with a triple dome pagoda top in ...
Bronze
$208,687 / set
H 95.67 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Monumental French Antique Marble and Bronze Candelabra Torcheres
Located in London, GB
This pair of fine candelabra torcheres take form on a monumental scale, each of them standing almost two and a half metres tall. The casting is superior in its quality and could be a...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Ado Kids Wheelbarrow by Ko Verzuu 1950
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare wheelbarrow designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado in ca 1950. Ado means Arbeid door onvolwaardigen, translated; labor by incapacitated, which makes this an even more special piece. Toys...
Metal
$1,597Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.06 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Mid-20th Century French Advertisement Box Display
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Super fun, colourful and charming vintage model of boxes / ad display set up. Provenance, an old French box manufacturers. Built of cardboard and wood, on a wheel base, exhibiting th...
Boxwood, Paper
$7,920 / item
H 14.97 in W 78.75 in D 34.65 in
Iroko Light Blue Outdoor Sun Lounger by Annibale Colombo
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by its elegant oval form and minimalistic Iroko wood frame, this outdoor lounger exudes refined simplicity. The light finish highlights the wood's natural grain, while an opt...
Wood
19th Century Marquetry Children's Bureau Secretary
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century marquetry children's bureau secretary A marquetry children's bureau secretary. A miniature secretaire inlaid with fine woods. Medallions with flowers and with gi...
Bronze
Jungle Marquetry Poker Set by Alexandra Llewellyn
By Alexandra Llewellyn
Located in London, GB
Wildly luxurious, Alexandra Llewellyn’s Jungle Marquetry Poker Set brings the rainforest to the card table. Inlaid with over 1,000 pieces of sustainable wood marquetry and crafted fr...
Brass
Ukranian Pile Carpet with Floral Design, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Ukrainian pile carpet with floral design, 19th century. Urania, circa early 19th century Handwoven.
Wool
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.
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