More proof that today's kids have cooler stuff than I did growing up.

From play blocks fashioned to look like a giant swiss cheese to a ‘smell tunnel’ designed to delight the senses, each item of furniture bursts with colour and vitality. Perfect for domestic, public and educational settings, PLAY+SOFT embodies one simple idea: children have a right to beauty.

Each piece is made from our patented ecosoftx® fabric - an eco-friendly material that contains no PVC or rubber latex. As well as being soft to the touch it is also fireproof, wipe-clean and extremely durable. PLAY+SOFT is a unique collaborative project, drawing on the experience of experts in education, textile development, product design and manufacturing.

Prices range from £25 ($50) to £1600 ($3200) excluding transport (and approximately £30/$60 to £2000/$4000 including transport), Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

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

[posted by katie]

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.

[posted by kris]

Great Children's Chair made of steam bent ash wood with removable industrial felt cover.

dimensions: 16 H x 14 W x 16 D inches/seat height approx. 8 H in.

[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.

[posted by katie]

This changing table and shelf both bring further confirmation that the modern baby room has more than enough options for stylish furniture. I'd say the shelf isn't limited to a kid's room either...

Also available in all white.

CUB Station: "Changing table combined with all-purpose dresser, two doors concealing an inside shelf, removable changing panel which stows at Station base, fits many changing pads on the market."
H38" W37" D20", $575.00, Buy it here.

CUB Stacker: "Five shelves. wall cleats for mounting included."
H59" W24" D16", $299.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

If you've been eying the Panton Junior chair, now is your chance to get it for a song.

[posted by kris]

This is a great molded plywood desk for children which includes a cool notch for threading drawing paper across the desktop.

I don't really like to use the word "cute", but in this case, it's entirely applicable. Love the silver elephant image on the powder blue background.

"They're the perfect size for a child to sit on, but the bright, engaging designs and foam filling make them fun to climb on, too, and roll around, and just plain enjoy."

High quality, durable vinyl. Insert is 100% recycled cotton. Zippered closures.

12 W x 12 H x 12 D

[posted by katie]

The Panton chair for kids is now available. 25% smaller than the original.

"Panton toyed with the idea of creating a child-size chair back in the 1960s, and drew up plans for its creation. Back then, production issues made the Panton Junior financially unfeasible, however the following decades brought new plastics technologies, and in 2006, Vitra introduced the Panton Junior. The chair is based on Panton's original plans, complete with the smooth curves and fun shape of the larger Panton Chair. It's crafted as a single piece of strong, flexible polypropylene with integral color that will not fade over time. Wonderfully durable and easy to clean, the Panton Junior is suitable for contract and residential use for children in pre-school and primary grades."