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Oct 27, 2023

19 Best Kids’ Furniture Stores and Our Favorite Picks

By Shoko Wanger Produced by Katarina Kovac Illustration by Lizzie Soufleris All

By Shoko Wanger

Produced by Katarina Kovac

Illustration by Lizzie Soufleris

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As any design-minded parent can attest, the Internet rabbit hole that is finding the best kids’ furniture is real and it is deep. With a wide range of retailers catering to every style, age, and price point, the options can seem endless—and so can the list of boxes these items are expected to tick: Are they well-made? Stylish? Enticing enough to delight a preschooler and meet the standards of their fault-finding parent? It's enough to boggle an already overloaded mind. To ease the stress of the never-ending scroll, we’ve put together a list of our favorite home decor destinations for furnishing nurseries, kids’ rooms, and playrooms that deliver on child-friendly charm and functionality alike. There still may be a sea of bunk beds, bean bags, and adorable animal-shaped bookcases to navigate in the quest for the best kids’ furniture, but rest assured, in these well-curated waters, you’d be hard pressed to steer astray.

As its name suggests, this popular retailer brings Crate & Barrel's modern, high-quality design sensibilities to a comprehensive range of furniture and decor for kids. Here, you’ll find everything from bestselling Jenny Lind bed frames and nightstands to elevated takes on nursery classics: cribs, gliders, changing tables, and toy storage. Crate & Kids also offers a broad lineup of toys and baby gear, making it a true one-stop shop for both necessities and gifts.

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With offerings from over 800 brands around the world, Maisonette's mom-founded marketplace allows shoppers to peruse kids’ furniture and decor from well-known names like Babyletto, KidKraft, and Nursery Works—as well as top international brands and boutique labels—all on one site. With two former Vogue staffers at the helm, its selection is as chic as it is expansive (for those unsure of where to start, there are curated buying guides available for browsing).

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Unearthing the perfect find may require a bit of digging, but any seasoned Etsy shopper will tell you that the added effort comes with its own reward. A seemingly limitless treasure trove of handmade and vintage items, the site is packed with one of a kind gems that can't be found anywhere else. Look for handmade kids’ furniture, colorful vintage rugs, unique wall art, and all manner of head-turning decor at every possible price point.

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A long-standing staple for modern furnishings and decor, West Elm offers a smorgasbord of affordable children's pieces that range from midcentury-modern bedroom furniture (including kid-size tables, desk chairs, and design-your-own storage systems) to indoor playhouses. Other pluses: The company is a proponent of sustainable, fair trade production and regularly partners with independent artists and designers on exclusive releases. A recent collection with knitwear brand Misha & Puff features felt wall art, vintage-inspired patchwork quilts, and handcrafted headboards made from rattan.

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A family-run company based in Brooklyn, Oeuf has long been beloved for its playful, artisan-made kids’ furniture and clothing. Turns out the brand's production standards are as laudable as their heirloom-quality designs: Everything on offer—from Greenguard Gold certified cribs, toddler beds, and bunk beds to irresistibly offbeat pillows, rugs, and stuffed animals—is sustainably made using fair trade practices. They’re also crafted by hand with materials like responsibly sourced wood, hand-loomed wool, and organic cotton.

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Copenhagen-based Ferm Living offers high-quality children's furniture, rugs, wallpaper, and toy storage that's both cheery and sophisticated, minimal but completely magical. Imagine adult-friendly pieces, but with a childlike twist: clean-lined desks and chairs in bright primary hues, camel-colored cushion covers dotted with fluffy yarn pom poms, and roomy braided baskets that borrow inspiration from the fruit bowl.

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Built entirely from recycled plastic toys, this Belgian line of child-size tables and chairs is suffused with fun to its core. With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch. (Rest assured, envious adults: The company makes grown-up versions, too, in neutral colorways.)

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It's no surprise that Minneapolis-based Room + Board—known for its polished designs and high-quality craftsmanship—makes children's furniture defined by the same handsome elegance as its grown-up counterparts. We especially love its offerings for older kids and teens, which include bunk beds, loft beds, and a tasteful selection of bean bag chairs. After-school lounging never looked so luxe.

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Relative newcomer Nestig offers sustainably produced kids’ furniture with playful, imaginative flair: think cribs in dreamy pastel colors and bookshelves in the shape of sailboats and starships. Beyond those larger staples, the brand stocks a plentiful array of accessories and decor, including organic quilts, washable rugs, and vibrant, Greenguard Gold certified wallpaper and murals.

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A refreshing change from the muted tones often found in nurseries and kids’ rooms, LA-based brand Nico + Yeye stocks beds, dressers, bookcases, and more in midcentury-modern silhouettes and 10 juicy hues (we’re partial to its cheerful tangerine orange). Plus a speedy three-week lead time means minimal wait, even for a built-to-order piece.

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Sixpenny's slipcovered sofas and chairs have become go-tos among interior design enthusiasts on the know, and for good reason. The brand's luxurious silhouettes, responsibly sourced materials, and emphasis on superior comfort have earned it rave reviews across the board—and, luckily for parents, its wares are designed to be easily washed. Included in its family-friendly lineup: generously sized sectionals, nursery-ready swivel chairs and gliders, and a mini version of the popular Neva chair, in cotton linen or recycled faux fur.

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Using natural materials like beech, walnut, and organic cotton, this decade-old Parisian brand churns out thoughtful children's pieces made to live harmoniously alongside stylish adult furnishings. Standout finds include a bar-less wooden crib that converts to a toddler bed, plywood shelves shaped like mountains and clouds, and an impossibly chic child-size chair that could easily hold its own in even the most exquisitely appointed living rooms.

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Over the years, we’ve made no secret of our admiration for IKEA's endlessly adaptable kitchens, but the Scandi giant boasts an array of children's furniture and decor that's just as impressively versatile. From the purely practical (think sustainable solid beech cribs and child-height dressers), to the fairytale whimsical (leaf-shaped bed canopies and dollhouse shelving), IKEA delivers on its promise of quality design at a budget-friendly price point—but perhaps more importantly, its signature simplicity allows pieces to grow with a child and seamlessly fit any look.

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With the aim of recreating childhood memories, Danish brand OYOY turns out lighthearted designs that infuse practical items with the spirit of play. Many serve multiple purposes: Animal-shaped pillows double as ride-on toys, storage bins stand in as whimsical sculpture, wool and cotton rugs—featuring tufted croissants and ice cream cones—can alternately be displayed as wall hangings.

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Known for its easy elegance, Serena + Lily imbues kids’ bedrooms and nurseries with the spirit of a beach vacation, regardless of where they may be located. Expect to find swivel gliders in airy white linen, cribs and dressers accented with handwoven caning, and daybeds made from honey-toned rattan. Even more aww-inducing: A scaled-down version of the brand's classic bistro chair, for mini gourmands who prefer their snacks al fresco.

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Though Target's in-house kids’ brand, Pillowfort, offers plenty in the way of colorful, kid-friendly wares, many of its affordable grown-up furnishings—especially those produced in collaboration with designers like Shea McGee of Studio McGee and Justina Blakeney of Jungalow—would be equally at home in a child's room or nursery. Notably, Target also carries a sensory-friendly kids’ collection, including velvet cocoon seats, rocking desk chairs, and foam-filled crash pads.

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These two Pottery Barn offshoots mirror the stately silhouettes and classic character of the original store, with many pieces recalling designs of the past: the Ava Regency collection, with its curves and decorative molding, references Old Hollywood, while the Juliette collection draws inspiration from the look of a vintage cottage. Others offer solutions for furnishing small spaces, with an emphasis on clever, built-in storage—this multitasking loft bed, for instance, is also a desk, dresser, bookshelf in one tidy package.

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Though it may not be the first retailer you’d think of when it comes to kids’ spaces, Design Within Reach's expansive collection of modern home furnishings has more than a few options suitable for the grade school set. And while its higher prices might add up to a splurge, its timeless appeal and exceptional quality means you’ll be investing in pieces that’ll have a treasured place in your home for a lifetime—or at least long after your child decides to take room design into their own hands.

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