How to Choose the Right-Size Desk, Table and Chair for Your Child
When searching for the ideal desk and chair sets for children aged 2 to 10, Guidecraft specializes in providing a variety of options based on functionality, creativity, and ergonomic appropriateness for each age group.
Here's an overview of some popular Guidecraft choices, including art and activity tables crafted for younger children. By aligning table heights with suitable chair heights, you can ensure comfortable and anatomically suitable workspaces for children as they grow.
The right setup can meet the need for social interaction and group projects, as well as the quiet focused moments for studying and homework.
Best Desk and Activity Table Choices for Children Ages 2+
Social interaction is a priority for younger children as they work not only on their social skill building but also their emotional as well as cognitive development.
A simple, everyday option that accommodates four children and has a smaller round footprint is the Guidecraft Nordic Table and Stool Set. This 21-inch table and stool set comes in natural, white, and gray finishes; and is designed for toddlers and preschool-age children. The four stools can be stacked or stored under the table, reducing their footprint even more when not in use. Its sturdy construction ensures durability for daily use, while the contemporary design integrates well into any playroom or classroom.
For more artistic endeavors among this early age group, the Guidecraft Deluxe Art Center is an outstanding legacy choice. Its popularity is unerring since it was first designed. Its 21-inch tabletop is specifically designed for creativity, featuring a large, durable, and easy-to-clean surface for drawing, painting, and crafting. It comes equipped with multiple built-in storage options and bins, plus two stools, allowing children to keep their art supplies organized while they work on their masterpieces together.
For these two options in a 21-inch table height, the recommended chair height is between 11 and 13 inches. The stools for both the Nordic Table and Deluxe Art Table check-in at an ideal height of 12 inches.
Designed for Kids Ages 4+ but Great for the Whole Family
The Martha Stewart Kids’ Living and Learning Art Table and Chair set, features a table height of 24 inches and serves as a great alternative for the family with kids of various ages sharing the same workspace.
It’s perfect for collaborative art projects with its built-in paper roll, bins, art caddy, and stools. Experts suggest a chair height between 13 and 15 inches to ensure a proper fit and comfort with a 24-inch table. The Martha Stewart Art Table and Chair Set by Guidecraft includes two stools with an ideal seat height of 14.25 inches.
A new comprehensive art table from Guidecraft that can accommodate 2 to 3 children at once is the 3-in-1 Design Studio. With its versatile layout and multiple work surfaces, including a flat art table, a tilting drafting table, and a two-sided easel; the Design Studio naturally encourages kids to engage with one another as they draw, build, and create side by side.
It also includes an ergonomic, adjustable Drafting Stool twists to raise or lower from 16" to 18" while seated, with a slow swivel motion that introduces kids to the science of motion through hands-on play.
Top Desk and Chair Sets for Children Ages 5+
Starting around ages 5 or 6, children start needing a study space to call their own and curate for themselves. Guidecraft’s extensive selection of desk, hutch, and chair sets comes in various colors and styles that cater to this age group while allowing for growth.
With desk heights at 26 or 27 inches across the board, the Media, Taiga, Dahlia, Madison, and Martha Stewart Desk sets all feature chairs with a seat height between 15 and 16 inches, optimally spaced for adequate legroom and good posture beneath the desk drawers. As natural wood is a top choice among parents, the Guidecraft Media Desk in wood veneer is another notable new option, offering an aesthetic that blends seamlessly with modern home décor.
Additionally, Guidecraft provides a few standing desk options that focus on collaborative work and provide an alternative to sitting for long periods.
With adjustable heights for personalized comfort, these desks serve as a long-lasting investment for workspace needs for both the home and classroom environments. They accommodate children of varied sizes within the 5-10 age range and beyond into adulthood. Three different table-top shapes are now offered and can fit together in groups of four, encouraging collaborative work in the classroom.
With such a varied selection of desk and chair sets, art tables, and creative workspaces, customers can find just the right choice for children ages 3 to 10. Guidecraft’s ergonomically, appropriately-designed offerings not only support educational activities, but also inspire social interaction and creativity.
