Any furniture makers/experts?

[Tacori E-ring]

I am looking for a "kid''s" table. I found a cool looking coffee table but am worried b/c it is only 17" high. The chairs I already have the "seat" at 12". Is 5" enough of a clearance?

 

[somethingshiny]

Standard clearance on a toddler type table is 7", so your little one will probably be fine for a while. You could also consider adding "feet" to the table to raise it.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

That''s what I was afraid of. This is the table I liked. Looks like there already are feet...hmmmm....

 

[justjulia]

We had this kind of converter table (high chair that turned toddler table) and loved it! It didn''t come from here, but this is a picture of what it was like:
http://www.turnertoys.com/C1/juvenile_furniture/Infant/kombi-convertible-wooden-high-chair.htm
By the time our oldest outgrew it, the next baby came along.

 

[somethingshiny]

Personally, I wouldn''t go for that table. You actually wouldn''t even have 5" because 17" would be the top of the table, so you''d probably lose an inch or an inch and a half of clearance.

Are you looking specifically for a play table, or are you trying to find something that is a piece of furniture that she can play at??

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Julia, that is cool. I just need a table though.

SS, I posted the chairs I bought in the mommy thread a while ago. They look like that classic bentwood design chair that''s super famous. They are REALLY cool. I like more modern furniture and usually don''t care for "baby" stuff. I bought 6 so I am looking for a rectangle table. Hopefully she will learn to color there, have tea parties, etc..

 

[somethingshiny]

20" would be a good height then, and it is a widely available height in coffee tables. I think bentwood tables are usually no higher than 18" though, so you may find something better suited in a different style. Something else you could consider--2 end tables put together. They would still be the wider rectangle you want, but they''d be taller and the bentwood design in end tables is usually around 20"-22" high.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Thanks! Can you recall where you have seen any?

 

[luvmyhalo]

Have you checked IKEA?

 

[somethingshiny]

These are pricey, but HERE is a link to a ton of tables. I have narrowed it down to 20" or higher. You can go through and select different styles, finishes, material etc. Then you''ll have a better idea of what''s available. Of course, I''d shop around after you find some models you like.

You can try things like library, parsons, vogue, and mission tables too.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

luv, Ikea website doesn''t work on my computer. It''s too old. I''ll have to take a look at it with DH''s computer.

SS look what I found! Okay, it is round and the legs are shiny (the chair legs are matte) and the wood is a different color BUT it MIGHT work. Style wise it would match the chairs and the price is good. The height is 22". Do you think that is okay?

 

[Tacori E-ring]

SS, I just looked that their matching chairs and they have a seat height of 12" so the table should work! Just have to decide if I am giving up the dream of a bigger table (I have six chairs).

 

[mia1181]

awwww I love the idea of the bigger table! Think of all the friends Tessa could have at her table, or you could use it as the kiddie table for family gatherings.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Mia, I know! How cute. That is why I bought 6 chairs. I wish the table I posted game in a rectangle or oval. I can''t find *anything*!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

S, it is pretty rare that a child would have more than three playmates over at the ages that table would be used. So I think it would really be fine! She can use the other two chairs for lots of other things.

 

[somethingshiny]

I love the little Jill table you linked. And, in our house, it would have been good to have a couple "spare" chairs.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

DS, you are right! I am not running a daycare. Haha. I got such a good deal on the chairs (I think they were $15 a piece) I won''t be too upset if we only use 4.

SS, thanks for all your advice. I think I might order it. I really like the style of it and the plus side it will take up less room in our playroom. I just got her a huge ball pit so space is filling quickly!

 

[somethingshiny]

Please post a pic of the table and chairs. I think it''ll be really nice.

And, you''re welcome. Furniture is my thing.