Is it just me, or does it seem entirely unfair that kid furniture is looking pretty cool these days?

If only adult sized furniture were so multipurpose. The 10 Grain Lounge Desk can be used as a desk for a little brainiac, a chair for the introspective types, and with the aide of a little tape, an easel for the petite Picasso. The Lounge Desk is available in chili red or Small Paul® graphics.

25"L x 20"H x 16"D

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Another cute baby chair from Bookhou.

"Each chair is made from recycled furniture parts hardwood and plywood and will vary from piece to piece."

dimensions: 13 H x 13 W x 15 D inches, seat height approx. 7 H in.

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Not a bad way to fill those minutes waiting for food, but if you're over the age of 12 I'd suggest you check with any dinner companions before you pull out your chalk.

"Draw while waiting for your meal. Perfect for at home and restaurants. This single mat comes with 2 pieces of chalk and a sponge for easy cleaning. Washable."

Also available in Blue, Yellow, and Green.

12" x 18"

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Check out this modernish mobile...there are some fun colors to choose from as well (if your purpose is to enthrall children, might I suggest the 'Fire Fire'):

In Japanese, puka puka means "an object gently floating in space". Every Puka puka mobile is an original, handcrafted piece, balancing the forms and colors to ensure each mobile is one of a kind. Invigorate your interior with a Puka puka mobile. The play of light, shadow, and color will enliven any space. Let the fluid movement of the mobile relax you and enthrall children. Materials used: stainless steel, coated stainless steel wire, silver, polypropylene. Size: 15"W x 26"L.

Available colors: Fire Fire, Leaf, Smokey, or Spectrum.

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Check it. This dollhouse is made from recycled cardboard (= biodegradable) and has a handle for easy moving. Plus, it's $35, which is entirely affordable considering Barbie's Dream House costs at least three times that and hurts your eyes if you look at it too long.

"The first take-away home for kids on the move. For girls AND boys. MobileHome is blue outside and red inside. Easy to install. Easy to carry. With 8 secret rooms, stair openings and spy holes. And an attic for storage. For knights, pirates and princesses. For Japanese figurines and little dolls. Design, creativity, durability and play lie at the heart of the toys of Kidsonroom. For on the road, when staying over, for a day in the park, at home, or on holidays. Easy-to-assemble for hours of play. Easy-to-store: it folds down flat in its box. Earth-friendly: made from 100% recycled cardboard and is 100% biodegradable!"

Dimension: 8.75W x 14D x 18H

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This is just about the cutest storage box I've seen.

"A stylish storage box with a playful twist. Irresistible design with sweet rabbit-ears on top - a small friend to storage the children’s toys in. A practical storage box in three different sizes, the two bigger ones can even be used to sit on. On the lid there are two sweet rabbit-ears in natural leather that works as handles."

Material: Varnished MDF, bottom in birchtree.
Color: white, birch and natural leather.

Small: W 21,5 cm x H 31 cm, $132.73
Medium: W 29 cm x H 41,5 cm, $181.21
Large: W 39,5 cm x H 56 cm, $229.70

[posted by katie]

Here are a couple of great wall graphics by Elly Nelly.

Walk This Way wall graphic, $26.00, Buy it here.
Safari wall graphic, $33.00, Buy it here.

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Here's some pretty cute (and sumptuous) crib bedding from Dwell Studio. Lots of other designs to choose from too...

Oval Dots Crib Bedding:
"...combines vivid patterning with the latest nursery trend. Specially designed to fit oval cribs, this Dwell baby bedding features chocolate-brown polka dots against a creamy vellum background."
Materials: 100% combed Egyptian cotton, 320 thread count.
Oval Dots Crib Sheet, $33.00
Crib Set, $327.00
Buy it here.

Cowboy Dusk Nursery Bedding:
"This down-home crib bedding set adds a touch of rustic charm, featuring Old-West inspired patterns in vivid earth tones. This unique Cowboy Dusk baby bedding is sure to inspire admiration and conversation among all who visit."
Materials: 100% combed Egyptian cotton, 320 thread count.
Cowboy Dusk Boudoir Pillow, $33.00
Cowboy Dusk Crib Fitted Sheet, $33.00
Cowboy Dusk Crib Set, $347.00
Buy it here.

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Based on characters and stories by Mr. Clement when he was 15 (in 1995), there is now a set of the figurines and (now out of print) graphic novels available in limited edition.

"The poseable figures come with a knife and an envelope. The Gourgeous Habour is Mr. Clement's latest work, featuring an "astro lapin" and touching on love in a rapidly changing world. Some mature themes."

[posted by kris]

Man, kid's furniture is a lot cooler now than it was in my day, and the stuff by Nume shown here proves it.

bed1: "This dreamy canopy bed can also be used as a sofa or play area."
Birch ply, water-based finish; Mattress filling: pure English wool; Sides: felt wool; Canopy: natural cotton
Size1: 60" x 48.5" x 51.25", $1999.00
Size2: 80" x 48.5" x 59", $2499.00
Buy it here.

Washing Machine & Stove: cardboard,
12" x 12" x 18", each $38.00
Buy it here.

pouf1: "This charming, soft play stool is filled with kapok, a natural vegetable fiber. Upholstered in cotton or wool, and available in three different patchwork color combinations as well as in several solids."
23.5" dia., $329.00
Buy it here.

table3: "Gorgeous and simple, this rectangular table with a contrasting drawer is enough to inspire the De Stijlist in all of us."
pink or blue top.
27.5" x 15.75" x 19.75", $419.00
Buy it here.

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