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Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a unique folding frame. Very nice child's chair. Circa 19th ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Children's Furniture

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Walnut

Scandinavian Grandchild Clock with Painted Flowers Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall and narrow grandfather floor clock in the original yellow and flower decoration, possible Denmark or Scandinavian for sure, circa 1875. Du...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Children's Furniture

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Brass

Lovely Midcentury Solid Walnut Studio Craft Baby Child Swinging Bassinet Crib
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful solid walnut studio craft baby swinging bassinet crib. Amazing woodwork, crib can be placed in a fixed position mode or Manual swing mode. Very clean in amazing vintage con...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Walnut

Cotton Candy Swing, Multi-Color, Made to Order
Located in Miami, FL
The Cotton Candy swinging bench is a playful indoor swing for two featuring a Tibetan Lamb cushion, colorful accessory cord, a Lucite base and Lucite ac...
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2010s American Other Children's Furniture

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Lambskin, Mohair, Acrylic, Lucite, Rope

1970's Pine & Wool Rocking Sheep, The Netherlands
By Peter Kraft
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1970's Mid-Century Modern Rocking Sheep Made and distributed in The Netherlands by Texeler Wool The company had these sheep made to sell them to resellers as a promotional piece i...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Sheepskin, Wool, Pine

Rare Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This charming and rare French doll's bedroom playhouse, dating from around 1900, is a delightful example of antique bamboo, rattan, and wicker craftsmanship. Featuring a set of minia...
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Children's Furniture

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Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Horse Attributed to Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century rocking horse, often attributed to France Albini, composed of a bamboo frame with woven rattan seat and accents. Very good, vintage condition with natural patina and li...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

DS-2847 Children's Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children's small armchair DS-2847 by De Sede. DS-2847, the small brother of DS-47, presents itself just as independently as its role model. The clear yet soft forms of this children’...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Children's Furniture

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Leather

American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American Charleston Mahogany child's crib with flanking side and end rails, turned bulbous ringed spindles with finials, single triple hinged folding side rail, corner bed...
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Children's Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET label and brand)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Children's Furniture

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Bentwood

Denny Pearson "Beastie" Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Beastie is a make believe abstract animal. Denny Pearson created these in his childhood and pursued the form throughout his carrer. Fiberglass, si...
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1980s American Vintage Children's Furniture

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Fiberglass

Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
These delightful plank seat children’s chairs are in a rustic Empire style, with a scroll at the top of the back rail and turned legs at the front. In old worn buttermilk paint. Seat...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire Children's Furniture

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Pine

Moroccan Floor Pillow Bohemian Pouf with Silver Sequins and Long Fringes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan floor pillow bohemian pouf with silver sequins and long fringes. This handcrafted vintage Moroccan boho tribal floor pillow or pouf is ...
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20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Children's Furniture

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Wool, Cotton, Sequins

Shearling Footstool in Dune by Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Functionality combined with elegance, the Ottoman X is a versatile piece of sculptural furniture. Cozy and inviting plush wool shearling has a textural hand ...
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2010s American Modern Children's Furniture

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Leather, Sheepskin

French Louis XV-Style Painted Wood Leopard Print Upholstered Pet Bed
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) miniature bergere chair usable as a child's chair or pet bed, with a painted white shaped carved frame with low backrest, acanthus crest and squa...
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20th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Brass

Queen Anne Style Walnut Childs Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and good quality and early 20th century Queen Anne style walnut childs chair having carved decoration to top of well figured splat back over drop in seat raised on ...
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Children's Furniture

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Walnut

Scandinavian Designer Ecological Baby Crib Cradle Bassinet
Located in Paris, FR
This special Baby Cradle Crib has a very smooth swing and is composed by a light carrycot that can be lifted from the swing structure and easily transported by hand.The carrycot stru...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

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Birch, Cotton, Wool

"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of two arched panels of birch plywood divided by a solid birch shaft and topped with a charming red knob...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Uncommon pair of Italian Night Stands
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original Scandinavian style night stands, honeycomb, Italian 1930s, one is left and one is right, stained glass top. Comes from an old country house in the Chianti wine are...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Ornate Cast Iron & Brass Swinging Baby Cradle or Plant Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique baby cradle is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian ...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Children's Furniture

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Baby Cradle
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful baby cradle was handcrafted by a loving family in the mid 1800's. The original blue painted finish with white flowers has been worn away from years of use; especially...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Children's Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chairs for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust and resilient low lounge chair, a creation of Paco Muñoz from the 1960s, epitomiz...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Metal

Baby Pratesi Bassinet
Located in Hanover, MA
Never used display model signed "Baby Pratesi" white round reed bassinet on wheels dressed with Pratesi 100% cotton skirt plumped with tule. One of the wheels is embossed with the Ba...
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2010s Italian Victorian Children's Furniture

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Willow

Black Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton & Polyester with Matte Iron Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They ...
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2010s Israeli Children's Furniture

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Iron

19Thc Original Blue Painted Child's Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1 9Thc Original Blue painted children's blanket chest with mustard trim crown molding and trim.The turned feet are all original.The inside till is in gre...
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1880s American Adirondack Antique Children's Furniture

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Wood

20th Vienna Secession Single Bentwood Bed in Style of Jacob and Josef Kohn
Located in Miami, FL
20th midcentury Vienna Secession single bentwood bed in style of Jacob and Josef Kohn.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bentwood

American Victorian Velvet Baby Carriage
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian iron and wood fancy baby carriage with green velvet upholstery and canopy.
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Children's Furniture

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Iron

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Diminutive French Provincial Child’s chest of drawers This child’s Baroque style French country chest of drawers has a finely ser...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Children's Furniture

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Fruitwood

Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle. Circa 19th Century. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, ...
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19th Century Unknown Other Antique Children's Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Horse Attributed to Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century rocking horse, often attributed to France Albini, composed of a bamboo frame with woven rattan seat and accents. Very good, vintage condition with natural patina and li...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

White Oval Tall Wicker and Rattan Baby Bassinet or Crib, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
White wicker bassinet with wood storage shelf underneath. A great piece for a traditional or classical children's room, this whimsical bassinet is crea...
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20th Century American Bohemian Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

20th Century Vienna Secession Single Bentwood Headboard
Located in Miami, FL
20th century midcentury Vienna Secession single bentwood bed in the style of Jacob and Josef Kohn.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bentwood

Set of Pink Rabbit Chair and Table with Pink Ribbon Chair, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) This set includes: 1 Pink rabbit tree dining table, 1 Pink baby rabbit chair and 1 Pink ribbon chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

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Plastic

Cantù Baby Bed Cot in Burl Walnut, Walnut & Carved Maple Paolo Buffa attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
20th century neoclassic eclectic baby bed or baby cot, in burl walnut, walnut and carved maple, by Permanente Mobili Cantù , Palazzi Dell'Arte, Paolo Buffa & ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Children's Furniture

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Maple, Walnut, Burl

Children’s Chair Bauhaus Breuer Cesca Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Great Children’s chair in the style of Marcel Breuer’s Cesca Chair. Most likely from the 60s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Metal

Rattan children's chair with bookshelf, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Rattan children's chair with bookshelf, 1960s A Dutch round rattan children's chair with a wall mounted bookshelf from the 1960s Very nice for the children's room or play corner to ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Children's Furniture

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Rattan

French Miniature Armoire with Mirror in the Bamboo Style, 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mirror door miniature wardrobe 1900 in the bamboo style, It can be used has a bathroom cabinet. Oil painted. One door with a shelve inside and one drawer. Good condition. Shi...
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Early 20th Century French Children's Furniture

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Beech

Rattan cradle on casters. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and uniquel cradle is made of a fine rattan work placed on a wooden base with casters. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Fun bentwood child’s chair by Thonet. This piece has a great patina from many years of use. Photographed with Bertoia side chair by Knoll for scale.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bentwood

Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce late 18th / early 19th century Gustavian Period country Swedish farmhouse pine bassinet / cradle with beautifully aged character and warm patina. Hand-crafted in Sweden, c...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Children's Furniture

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Pine

Antique Victorian Small Child's Oak Wood Spindle Cane Seat High Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Small Child's Oak Wood Spindle Cane Seat High Chair. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 33" H x 13.5" W x 16" D x 24" Seat height.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Children's Furniture

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Oak

Antique Cast Iron Penny or Money Bank Boy Fishing Marked "The One That Got Away"
Located in Miami, FL
A nice sized Early 20th century American cast iron piggy, penny bank or money box. This decorative bank features a boy fishing and obtains its original anti...
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Early 20th Century American Children's Furniture

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Iron

Antique Wooden Baby Cradle on Trestle Base Transforming into a Loveseat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique baby cradle from the early 20th century, transforming into a one of a kind seat. This antique baby cradle from the early 20th century transforms into a one-of-a-kind seat,...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Children's Furniture

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Wood

Set of White Rabbit Chairs and Table, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) Set of 1 x rabbit tree dining table and 2 x white rabbit chairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Children's Furniture

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Plastic

Pair of Model N65 Children's Chairs, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model N65 children's chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Honey colored patinated birch. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent wi...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Birch

French Mid-Century Childrens Bed /- Vintage mobile Cot in Rattan and Chrome-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Mid-Century Children's-Baby Bed - Mobile Cot in Rattan Cane and Chrome from the early 60s Stylish Mobile Children's Bed With beautiful Rattan Wicker work all around. The 4 mob...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Antique American Ladder Back Child's Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden child's chair attributed to F.A. Sinclair of Mottville, NY. Estimated to be 19th century. Medium brown finish on chair and seat. Features include a ladder-back design, bal...
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19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Children's Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Finnish c. 1960's children's solid pine branch stool
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introduce the product: Add a touch of nostalgia and whimsy to your child's room with this vintage Finnish c. 1960's solid pine branch stool. This adorable...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Pine

Rustic Pine Nursery Towel Drying Rail A lovely and well used piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rustic Pine Nursery Towel Drying Rail A lovely and well used piece, the rail is made in turned pine, it has 2 panels and is a rare survivor from its time, it is 32” high and 18” wid...
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19th Century Country Antique Children's Furniture

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Pine

Edison Little Folks Child's Dresser/ Armoir
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely little child's armoire in maple by Edison Little Folks has handsome deco style detailing and is highly functional with a bank of four drawers ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Children's Furniture

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Metal

Space Age Plastic Four Vintage Orange Children Stacking Chairs 1970s Casalino
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age set of four vintage space age orange children stacking chairs or chairs designed by Alexander Begge Germany 1970s and executed by Casala Germany 1977. The chairs are stampe...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Children's Furniture

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Plastic

Antique Child’s Chair by Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique child’s chair of Thonet. Elegant bent wood frame with hooped legs. The caning on the seat and back is in great condition for it’s age. Di...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Children's Furniture

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Cane

French 18th Century Louis XVI Children's Chair
Located in Delft, NL
A French 18th Century Louis XVI children's chair. A ca. 1775 French children's chair with an oval curved back with fluted legs and arm...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Children's Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Deep Green Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Crochet Swing in Acrylic with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They are an elegant yet bold ch...
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2010s Israeli Modern Children's Furniture

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Acrylic, Teak

New Handmade Single Twin Bed in White Cream Iron, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
New handmade single twin bed in white cream iron, Spain.
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2010s European Spanish Colonial Children's Furniture

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Iron

A Large and Impressive Vintage Double Storey Doll House, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large and Impressive Vintage Double Storey Doll House, 20th Century Height: 84 cm Width: 118 cm Depth: 63 cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
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20th Century Unknown American Colonial Children's Furniture

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Wood

"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of two arched panels of birch plywood divided by a solid birch shaft and topped with a charming red knob...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Vintage Brass Infant Cradle Rocking Crib Victorian Corsican Cygnet Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking vintage solid brass infant's suspended rocking cradle in the Victorian style. The piece has a nice wide silhouette, large orb finials, and scrolled accents. The maker is unc...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Children's Furniture

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Brass

Child's Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Fulton, CA
Charming child's swivel lounge chair made of iron and vinyl, circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Iron

Stephen Swift American Studio Craft Cherry Ash Sculpted Child’s High Chair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous, hand made child’s chair made by Stephen Swift.
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Late 20th Century American Children's Furniture

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Ash, Cherry

Vintage Children "Mobo" Metal Spring Mounted Rocking Horse, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage MOBO metal rocking horse 1960's This Rocking Horse was made in England by D.Sebel & Co LTD Mobo Toys. This metal horse toy is standing on a frame ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Metal

Real Toscana Sheep White Fur Rabbit Toy
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Design commissioned by JG SWITZER from a Ukranian plush toy artist, and sewn in our workshop from fluffy fur scraps, LITTLE JG RABBIT is for Bigs AND Littles. Created from our re-purposed, real Toscana...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture

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Fur

Vtg Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Figural Duck Rocker Bassinet Basket Crib
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Figural Duck Rocker Bassinet Basket Crib Plant Holder. Circa Mid-20th century. Measurements: 35" H x 45" W x 16" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

19th Century Cradle Baby Cot in Walnut sanitized and wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original cradle in solid walnut of the late 19th century, with saber legs and removable upper flanks. Restored and wax polished Measure cm: H 84 x W 101 x D 50.  
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Children's Furniture

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Walnut

Creative Playthings Mid Century Childs Rocker
Located in Riverdale, NY
Creative playthings mid century Childs bentwood Rocker designed by Gloria Caranica circa 1964. Iconic design in the collection of the Museum of Moder...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

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Bentwood

Lloyd Loom Art Deco Six Piece Child's Suite of Furniture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable child's six piece suite of furniture crafted in wicker in art deco high style including a settee, rocking chair, armchair, table, lamp and planter all in the orig...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Children's Furniture

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Wicker

Scandinavian Vintage Wooden Truck Toy Model 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative scandinavian vintage wooden truck, 1930s-1940s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Children's rocking horse made of bamboo and rattan 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Mid-Century Rattan and Bamboo Rocking Horse. A beautiful and functional decorative addition to any playroom or child's room that will ensure the l...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Paco Muñoz Pair of 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz for Darro, pair of 'Riaza' chairs for children, walnut, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust low lounge chair, designed by Paco Muñoz in the 1960s, exemplifies the cl...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child rocking chair. Crafted in France circa 1920 in the matter of German-Austrian cabinet maker Michael Thonet, and built of bentwoo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

19th Century French Wood and Iron Child Horse Tricycle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French wood and iron child horse tricycle from the 1890s. The saddle is made with fabric. The painting has peeled off with the age and use. Nice quality.
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1890s French Antique Children's Furniture

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Iron

Rare Pair of 18th Century Child's Bergères Stamped Nadal-Laine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important pair of period child's berge`re chairs, of painted walnut; each oval padded backrest in gadrooned frame, outswept arms with padded elbow rests o...
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1760s French Louis XVI Antique Children's Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique, New and Vintage Children's Furniture

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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