Furniture for kids is becoming more sophisticated thanks to designers who are creating multi-functional home decor solutions rather than temporary ones. Whether focusing on sustainability or dual-purpose features, designers are creating furnishings that educate kids while growing with them.
Standouts include doll-house storage units that double as an interactive toy and crayon-embedded tables that encourage kids to get creative. Other favorites range from modular puzzle desks that transition as children grow older and stuffed animal sleeping bags that can double as large cushions or floor seating solutions.
In addition to multi-functional furniture pieces, sustainable home accessories are also a popular solution for parents. Eco furniture for kids is not only made with earth-friendly materials but is also easy to assemble. Resembling 3D puzzles, cardboard desks and rocking horses are examples of products that appeal to kids' interests and parents' budgets.
20 Playtime Furniture Designs
This Furniture for Kids is Multifunctional and Imaginative:
Jana Pijak — May 14, 2015 — Art & Design
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Playground Sofa Sets
Marvin Reber's Fun Furniture Design Can Be Dismantled for Play
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Infant-Accommodating Tables
The Baby In Table is a Playful an Family-Friendly Hybrid Furnishing
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Versatile Kids Furniture
Dot and Cross' Designs Grow as Children Grow in a Beautiful Way
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Paper-Made Kid's Furniture
These Animal-Mimicking Chairs Use Recycled Materials and Zero Toxins
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Collapsible Dollhouse Chairs
Torafu Architects' Design Transforms from Toy to Furniture Piece
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Cardboard Kids' Desks
Flatpacked Furnishings Teach Youngsters the Process and Logic of Assembly
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Crayon-Embedded Consoles
The Phant Chair Incorporates Spaces for Kids to Stash Colored Pencils
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Modular Puzzle Furnishings
Torafu Architects' Dice Furniture Collection is Designed for Kids
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Interactive Kids' Decor
The Buskas Furniture Collection Inspires Children to Play
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Puppet-Playing Seats
Thea by Maria Baldo Benac is Made with Imaginative Children in Mind
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Alphabetical Storage Stools
The 'A' Stool by Ancymon is All Kinds of Awesome
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Sophisticated Chalkboard Furniture
The Matchbox Table Will Appeal to Children and Adults
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Customizable Paper Seats
Kids Can Draw Designs on the Kenno Recycled Cardboard Chair
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Adorable Beast Lighting
The ‘Mobi Tykelights Animalamp' is More Toy than Furniture
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Tiny Table Tennis
The Ping Pong by Huzi Design is a Playful and Flexible Surface for All
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Inflatable Kids Forts
This Fort is Easy to Blow-Up, Machine Washable and Modular for Creativity
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Interactive Race Car Beds
This Hot Wheels Race Car Bed Has a Built-in Toy Car Track
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Dollhouse-Table Hybrids (UPDATE)
The Qubis Haus Coffee Table Dollhouse is Made for All
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Fish-Shaped Kid's Furniture
Creature Industry's 'Soft Gang' is Animal Kingdom-Inspired
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Cubed Furniture Collections
The Mesa KUBYK Ensures That No Two Living Rooms are Alike
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DIY Blackboard Furniture
The Chalkboard Coffee Table by Jill of Most Trades is Fit for Children
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Cardboard Rocking Horses
Reggie the Eco Rocker is Environmentally Friendly & Cute
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Magnified Storybook Sleepers
Child's Play by Yusuke Suzuki is a Novel Nighttime Refuge
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Heart-Shaped Patio Furnishings
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada's VONDOM Collection Celebrates Love
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Outdoor Tetris Furniture
These Playground-Oriented Furniture Pieces are Fun for Kids and Adults
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Adaptive Sleep Spaces
The GRO Furniture Modular Crib Grows With Your Little One
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Plush Rabbit Beanbags
The CO9 by Fatboy Will Appeal to Both Children and Adults
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Modular Cat-Friendly Couches
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Timeless Furniture Designs
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Tabletop Gaming Dining Tables
The Wyrmwood Modular Gaming Table Has a Multifunctional Design
Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
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Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
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Timeless Furniture Capsules
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Comforting Adaptable Sofa Chairs
The Baby Bird Reincarnation 3-Way Sofa Bed Comes in Five Colors
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Inconspicuous Pet Furniture
Pilar Pirez Manfredi Designs the TAIPEI Pet Furniture Collection
Multifunctional Modern Furniture
Alessandro Stabile's D-Segno Brand Offers Contemporary Furniture
Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs
The 'JoinTable' by Bert Masselus is Multifunctional
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Modern Pet-Friendly Furniture
Ricardo Sá Designs the Choo Choo Console for Pets
3D-Printed Sustainable Chairs
Eva Dugintseva Designs the Som Chair Concept with No Screws
Ultra-Modern Bunk Beds
The 'Flexy' Junior Bed by Joao Teixeira is Functional and Fashionable
Reconfigurable Furniture Designs
Qbit Furniture Adapts to Changing Needs
Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
Domhnall Nolan Designs the Play Pieces Capsule for Joyride
Stylish Stackable Office Chairs
The Herman Miller x Stefan Diez 'Fuld' Nesting Chair is Ergonomic
Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture
The 'Kabinett' Desk Supports Productivity, Storage and More
Simplistic Fastening Furniture Capsules
YourFoRest Designs the EasyStory Collection of Furniture
Multifunctional Living Room Tables
This Aliving Coffee Table Doesn't Require Tools to Build
Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
This Foldable Wooden Workstation Comes to Live When Needed
Modern Baby Playpens
Wunderkids' Perfectly Fitting Playpens are Convenient and Minimalist
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
Julian Topor Designs the KURVE Furniture with Storage Spaces
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Modular Coffee Table Sofas
The 'Silky' Sofa from the Teixeira Design Studio is All-in-One
Iconic Furniture Releases
Fasetti is Reimagining Olof Ottelin's Jumbo Lounge Chair
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Curvaceous Storage-Focused Nightstands
The 'Cozy Night Stand’ Satisfying Holds All Essentials
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Modern House Pet Furniture
The 'Choo Choo' Console by Ricardo Sá is Feline-Friendly
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The Conceptual 'Quella' Chair by Dhiraj Choudhari is Plywood-Made
Posh Pet Organization Furniture
The 'Dolley' Pet Furniture Piece is Functional and Charming
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Modular Childhood Bed Designs
The Pupupula Kids Rock-Solid Bed System Adapts as Needed
Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture
Deft Studio's Furniture Collection is Modern and Approachable
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Togetherness-Inspired Furniture Capsules
JUNTOS ' Inaugural Furniture Line is Called Coming Home
3D-Printed Recycled Material Furniture
The 'LOOM' Furniture Collection is Visually Soft
Multi-Position Side Tables
The 'Drop' Side Table by Deniz Aktay is Made of Recycled Materials
Functional Furniture Cat Houses
The DONARTURO 'Cuba' Cat House Doubles as a Table
Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits
Furnishing Utopia's Jean Lee Displays Furniture for Public Use
Fairytale-Inspired Bed Designs
The Circu Mr. Bunny Bed Shows Off a Playful Form and Function
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Tubular Literature Storage Racks
The 'Interspace' Magazine Rack by Deniz Aktay is Multifunctional
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Desgisn the Cat Cubby Desk Concept
Quirky Cartoon-Like Furniture Collections
The Flash Furniture Series Has a Bright Yellow Hue
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Spring-Ready Modern Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Five New Furniture Solutions for Spring 2023
Striking Storage-Friendly Poufs
The 'Berliner' Pouf by Tugce Sonmez Evin is Multifunctional
Cardboard Box Furniture
The 'Karton' Furniture Collection by Illya Goldman Gubin is Sturdy
Recycled Aluminum Furniture Pieces
The JOY Stool One Works as a Chair, Side Table and More
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
The 'Expandy' Adapts to Needs in Seconds Without Tools
Knotted Wooden Furniture Capsules
Claudio Larcher Designs the New Paco Y Paco Set of Furniture
Comfy Printed Component Chairs
These 3D-Printed Chair Designs are Sustainable and Modern
Retail Furniture Market Expansions
H&M Home Broadens Out to the US Market with a Distinctive Range
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Sustainable Concise Furniture Series
Joyf and Rostyslav Sorokovyi Design the Tube Collection
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Woven Midcentury Seating Solutions
The 'Kida' Armchair is Distinctly Designed Yet Functional
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Stylish Modular Pet Beds
FÜZI PETS Introduces Modular Pet Beds with Stylish Standards
Hollow Multipurpose Armchairs
The Tailor Armchair by SUNRIU Design Prioritizes Efficiency
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The 'Arch' Chair Design by Ricardo Sá Has Multifunctional Storage
Bubble-Shaped Cribs
The Luxurious Bubble Baby Bed Gently Rocks Little Ones to Sleep
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Parenting-Inspired Furniture Campaigns
Al-Futtaim IKEA Launched the Proudly Second Best Campaign
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Eco-Friendly Scandinavian Furniture
These VERK Furniture Designs Prioritize Swedish Sustainability
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
The Arqus Desk Prioritizes an Airy Feel
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Mobile Desk Side Tables
The 'Willow' Side Table Doubles as a Desk for Impromptu Productivity
Specialty Baby Retailers
Buybuy Baby Debuts the Baby and Toddler Specialty Retailer Ever & Ever
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Platful Ergonomic Children's Chairs
Studio Lentala Designs the Rom and Lupa Chairs for Children
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Toy Block-Inspired Furniture
The Bloc Collection by From: C is Inspired by Nostalgic Elements
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture
Paolo Cappello Designs the Superpop for Miniforms
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Expanding Furniture Collections
Fendi Casa Showcased an Expanding Furniture Collection in Milan
Dedicated Student Storage Furniture
The Conceptual 'Placo' Kids Furniture Design is Movable
Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches
The Transformer Couch is Made with Soft Foam Padding
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Living Plant DIY Chairs
Front/ Highlights Themes of Nature with the Green Hideaway Chair
Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture
The Beam Collection by Neinkamper is Soft and Curvaceous
Versatile Sideboard Desk Solutions
The Hideaway Swing Desk by Bisley is Space-Friendly
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Kid-Friendly Mattresses
Brooklyn Bedding Launched Its First-Ever Mattress for Kids
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series
Name Place Animal Thing Designs the Habitat Collection
Health-Conscious Gaming Furniture
The EUREKA ERGONOMIC Gaming Desk Has a Wing-Shaped Form
Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture
Priyan Doshi Designs the Moose Cabinet with a Whimsical Look
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
Anne-Sophie Rosseel Presents the New Interlockables Capsule
Sustainable Bamboo Standing Desks
FlexiSpot's Kana Pro Desk is Sleek and Visually Aesthetic
Stylishly Functional Yellow Chairs
Yeeun Son's U-Sofa is an Ideal Solution for Working from Home
Organic Abstract Furniture Series
Superlife Presents the Flow Family Series to its Roster
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
Customizable Student Furniture
Morgan Li Debuted a 'Make It Your Own' Furniture Program
Adaptable Modern High Chairs
The Bugaboo Giraffe is Bugaboo's First Furniture Design
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Collaboration Kids Home Decor
The National Geographic for West Elm Kids Collection is Wondrous
Reversible Mid-High Bed Concepts
PUPUPULA Presents the Evolutional Big Eyes Bed Concept Design
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Life-Exploring Colorful Furniture
Arper Presents Five New Collections of Vibrant Furniture
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Chic Recyclable Outdoor Furniture
The Nami Collection by Qeeboo is Made with Polyethylene
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture