Furniture With the Right Fit

By TDmonthly Staff
October 2005

No matter what the trends or fashion, one thing that will never change is that kids appreciate furniture sized just for them. Whether it’s the mini chairs in a library’s storybook section, or a special kid-sized rocker, children love to find furniture that fits “just right.”

Here are a number of exceptional products that kids and their parents may find enticing:

PGA Tour Golf Cart Rocker by KIDKRAFT

PGA Tour Golf Cart Rocker by KIDKRAFT This toddler’s rocker is for all those toddling golf pros in training, complete with golf club (for an impromptu game), steering wheel and golf cart canopy. The rocker weighs 16.5 pounds and comes with assembly instructions. 8/17/2005 (MSRP: $99.99)

Hand-Painted Table & 2-Chair Sets by FOR MERCY'S SAKE

Adorable hand-painted wood furniture turns a play area into a work of art. This table measures 12”W x 12”D x 26”H. Chair seats are 14” high. The legs are wider at the bottom to give extra stability to squirmy kids. Nontoxic water-based paints are applied over sanded and primed base coast. The furniture is then finished with 4 coats of water-based polyurethane gloss varnish that can stand up to play-tea spills and other childhood messes. Each piece is handpainted by the artist, Hillary James, without the use of patterns or stencils. The two chairs can be ordered as either “student” style or solid back. Other chairs are also available. 8/17/2005 (MSRP: $435)

Pink Chenille Upholstered Rocker and Ottoman by KIDKRAFT

Now little girls can take a break from their overwhelming schedule of playdates and nursery school with this comfy rocker and ottoman. Upholstered in pink chenille, kids can cuddle up for a quick snooze before heading back to the fingerpaints. 8/17/2005

Octagon Table Set and Four Stools by KIDKRAFT

Everyone will want to sit at the kids’ table if this little set is placed in the backyard. Kids will want it because they’ll feel grown up, sitting at a real wooden table made just for them. The umbrella will keep the light out of their eyes while they concentrate on their hamburgers. Adults will like it because they’ll finally have a peaceful meal all by themselves. 8/17/2005

Handpainted Round Wall Clocks by FOR MERCY'S SAKE

Made of solid wood and painted in a variety of designs, these clocks are 14” in diameter. These unique creations can be used to decorate a kid’s room, or even a kitchen or den for big people, too. Custom designs are also available for about the same price or a 10% surcharge, depending on degree of difficulty. Batteries are not included. Though For Mercy’s Sake is a small company that does small orders, they do have several relationships with retailers. 8/17/2005 (MSRP: $159.95)