Best Child-Sized Desks: 10 Sources

Children generally enjoy having a space to "work" like mom and dad, whether they use their desk for drawing, reading, or playing with toys. Here's a quick guide to some of the best pint-sized desks, most of them designed for children ages 2 and up, with a couple that can even make the transition into grown-up furniture.

2Modern: This modern web shop has a kids' section with several toddler desks, including the $69 P'Kolino Children's Desk, recommended for ages 2 to 6. It's a compact wood design with a built-in storage shelf under the seat.
Design Public: Based out of San Francisco, this online retailer carries children's desks by Offi, 10 Grain, and other modern designers. This is the $225 10 Grain Lounge Desk, a toddler-sized chair that doubles as a drawing and writing surface.
Spunky Sprout: This web shop carries the full line of modern brands, including Duc Duc, P'kolino, and other harder-to-find lines. The $147 Mod Topper Desk from Iglooplay is a bentwood table that can be repurposed as a side table or breakfast tray once a child grows out of it.
Amazon.com: Recommended for children 3 and up, the Offi Mini Drawer Doodle Desk is $250. It's made of Baltic Birch plywood and MDF, and it has a hidden storage drawer beneath the seat. It also comes in blue.
IKEA: If you're looking for a super-affordable option, IKEA's all-wood furniture is usually a safe bet. The toddler-sized Svala Table is just $20, and it fits with any of IKEA's children's chairs. To dress it up, consider painting it a bright color.
Mason & Matisse: Online shop Mason & Matisse carries most of the major modern children's furniture brands. The $199 Eva Table by Offi is made from lightweight but durable EVA foam, so it's very safe for small children. It's also easy to clean.
Inmod: Modern web shop Inmod has a good selection of children's furniture, including the $199 Offi Sled Desk, a schoolhouse-style desk for children ages 3 and up. The design is simple, compact, and includes a built-in storage compartment under the seat.
Community Playthings: As a supplier for Montessori schools, Community Playthings sells well-constructed furniture that's designed to a child's proportions. Their $210 Classroom Desk can be purchased with solid or adjustable legs (which can be raised as your child grows).
Bobby Berk Home: This Manhattan store has an extensive web shop with several children's desks, including the NurseryWorks Loom Storage System. At $1,095, it's pricey, but it includes a complete storage system and a roll-out storage trolley that doubles as a toddler-sized desk seat. It's also stylish enough to pass for modern shelving as the child grows.
ChildrensDesks.com: Website ChildrensDesks.com carries a broad selection of traditional and modern desks for kids, including the classic Guidecraft Natural Roll Top Desk, $236. It's made from solid wood and comes with a pull-out writing board and multiple storage compartments.