The 10 Best children's furniture

Whether you’re in the market for desks, shelves or miniature armchairs, these sturdy buys are useful as well as cute

1. StartRight

£89.99, lfccatalogue.co.uk

The top of this table has a whiteboard on one side and a blackboard on the other, plus a building-block area to lay over that.

2. OXO

£169.99, lakeland.co.uk

This is packed with features that take it from high chair to seat so children can reach the dining table when they get to about three.

3. Kidsaw

£29, mothercare.com

Parents will love the way this skip slots together, avoiding the need for screws or glue – and it might even encourage kids to tidy up.

4. Premier Housewares

£28.01, amazon.co.uk

Many a parent or child groans when they discover yesterday's toys are all jumbled up. Stay organised with this MDF storage unit.

5. Resol

£15-£25, johnlewis.com

This child's table and chairs can be used both indoors and out. They're light enough to move around easily and are stackable.

6. Stokke

£429, mamasandpapas.com

This table turns into a desk, bookshelf and television stand. When it is used as a baby changer, it's designed so you can face your child.

7. Great Little Trading Co

£28, gltc.co.uk

Ideal for bedrooms, playrooms and hallways, this is also useful for coats and bags and has a matching coat hook that fixes to the wall.

8. Aspace

£55, aspace.co.uk

This Pascal desk features a shelf for storing paper and pens, and can be co-ordinated with other innovative furniture from the range.

9. Quitman Woodcraft

£103.14, worldstores.co.uk

This durable doll's-house shelving unit has upright dividers that make everything look tidy. It's decorated with butterflies and flowers.

10. KidKraft

£130, elc.co.uk

This armchair features a comfy matching seat cushion and white piping, is built to last and will see your family through generations.