How to choose a set of chairs and a table for a child?
Summary
Children love to have several activity areas. With the children's table and chair set, your little ones can give free rein to their creativity while sitting comfortably. Whether it's doing homework, drawing or playing games, a children's play table is much more than it seems, and is suitable for a wide range of activities.
Would you like to install a children's table and chairs in your home, but don't know how to choose the right furniture? Here's our expert advice on how to create the perfect little children's desk.
Children's table and chair set: an essential piece of equipment

Play children's table and Lapin chair by OEUF NYC
A children's table and chair set is a piece of equipment that's hard to do without. Whether you have a 4-year-old, a 10-year-old or a sibling of different ages, children all need this little corner at one time or another. Like grown-ups, they like to sit on a chair or at a table. This space offers them many opportunities for play, activity and rest. Sitting at their table, they can work, do homework, read, play the merchant and even imagine game scenarios.
Offering them this space means giving them a place where they can concentrate and imagine. Sitting at their own table, they can play, create and learn in a structured environment.
How to choose the right children's table and chair set?
Furniture stores have countless options when it comes to choosing children's chairs and tables. Not sure how to go about this purchase? Here's a quick guide to the criteria you need to take into account when choosing a children's furniture set.
Perfectly designed
Do you have a small room or limited space? Avoid the round table, which offers fewer layout possibilities. Instead, opt for a rectangular model such as a desk, a Montessori activity table or a desk with straight legs.
For larger rooms and spaces, opt instead for a desk with built-in storage. Choose a model with a drawer for storing paper and pencils!
Furniture adapted to the child's age and needs

LUULA adjustable Montessori desk and chair set
Children's tables and chairs have many uses. They serve both as a play area and a work space. Our advice for a lasting investment? Opt for an adjustable activity desk with a stool or child's chair adapted to your little one's size and age. A well-proportioned table and chair height will enable your child to sit comfortably, with his or her feet flat on the floor. Not only is this more pleasant for the child, it's also much better for his or her posture.
Our collection offers designer adjustable furniture. So you can adapt the size of your children's table to their age and activities. The Montessori activity table desk, for example, is a desk that children can use from age 2 to age 16. It accompanies children from an early age.
The importance of design
The design of the children's table and chair set must blend naturally with the rest of the decor. At Rêves & Merveilles, we offer elegant, timeless designs for all decorative styles. Whether you're looking for a wooden table for a Scandinavian bedroom, a bohemian children's table for a boho chic room, or a low water green game table for Nordic or vintage decor, simply browse through our collection to find the rare gem you're looking for.
Lovers of beautiful decorations, opt for neutral or pastel colors. The minimalist style is easier to match with a bedroom or children's playroom.
For chairs and armchairs, opt for fun shapes like the elephant chair, for example. These design models are timeless and elegant. They blend in with clean, modern decor.

Elephant table and chairs set by Marc VENOT
Focus on safety
While it's important to choose a comfortable children's desk, it's also important to consider the safety of the little ones when choosing your furniture. A small desk with rounded edges is safer for young children. Your designer children's chair should be at the right height so that your little one can sit on it independently, with his or her feet flat on the floor during activities. Think of the evolving high chair! That way, you'll avoid the risk of falling.
Rêves & Merveilles commitments
Quality materials
Durability is at the heart of the Rêves & Merveilles collections. Our children's furniture is made from quality materials such as solid oak and birch. As a result, they are extremely sturdy and resistant to the test of time. Looking for durable baby furniture? Always choose sturdy, easy-to-clean materials. Whether you install a desk in the playroom or in the bedroom, your child will be able to enjoy it for years to come!
Eco-responsible furniture
Your child's safety is important. That's why we offer products made from eco-friendly materials such as natural wood. This choice of materials is in line with our desire to respect the environment, but also to protect children's health with non-toxic materials and paints.