7 Best Montessori Table & Chairs For Your Toddler
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Our editors have researched the very best brands creating Montessori tables and chairs. These are our favorite sets that are safely and sustainably made for toddlers.
Looking for a tiny table and chair set for your playroom? We love these Montessori sets designed specifically for social hour, tea parties, and reading. The Montessori Method is a child-centered approach to learning for children. The emphasis of this method is a hands-on and sensory approach to experiences and play. Montessori toys are also made of natural materials like wood or wool to help your child connect with nature.
What are the benefits of a Montessori table and chairs?
Since many Montessori toys are task-oriented, they help to teach kids fine motor skills and problem-solving. These toys are typically simpler and more realistic than your typical toy, too, so kids can better learn about the real world around them.
A Montessori table and chair set is a great place for your child to sit and play without distraction. It can help them to stay organized and focused on the item they are playing with at that moment. These tables and chairs are also wonderful for homework, coloring, reading, and social hours with friends. We love the idea of our little ones feeling like they have a space specifically for them and sized for their smaller bodies.
Most importantly, though, Montessori tables are safe and sustainable. They are generally made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood without harmful chemicals like VOCs. Many are handmade, too, or created in small batches. These tend to be more durable and can withstand years or even generations of play (we love an heirloom!).
Our criteria:
Our editors have filled our homes with safe, sustainable furniture for over a decade. We’ve rounded up our favorite Montessori table and chair sets that are sustainable, eco-friendly, and made to last. We regularly add new options to this list when they meet the following criteria.
- SUSTAINABLE | We love to feature brands with solid third-party certifications to support their sustainability claims. Each brand on this list prioritizes ethically produced furniture, providing details about where and how their products are made, and you’ll find third-party certs like FSC, GREENGUARD, and Fair Trade.
- NATURAL & RECYCLED MATERIALS | Each table and chair set is made of real, natural wood or other safe and sustainable materials.
- AFFORDABLE | Furniture can be a considerable investment, so we’ve included a range of price points here — so some options are easier on the wallet. When possible, we also recommend shopping secondhand.
If you’d like to round out your space with more engaging Montessori elements, check out our guides to the best Montessori toys and our favorite play gyms.
1. Nestig
Best For | Whimsical shapes
Safe Materials | solid Brazilian pine, eco-engineered wood from reforested land
Price | $249+
Nestig’s Montessori-style table and chair sets are so cute and stylish! We love the bear cub and tree carved set — the holes make it easy to transport around your home — and the butterfly table is so whimsical and dreamy. Most of all, we love that Nestig’s tables are designed to support your toddler through play, imagination, growth, and discovery. These tiny tables encourage independence and creativity through easy reconfiguration and transportation. Also, all of the materials are sustainable, safe, and nontoxic. The brand even offers a limited warranty and a 60-day risk-free trial!
2. ecoBirdy
Best For | Upcycled design
Safe Materials | ecothylene from upcycled plastic toys
Price | $750
For a table and chair set created from upcycled plastic, we love ecoBirdy. The Belgian brand turns discarded toys into ecothylene, an exclusive material made of recycled plastic toys. The result is a table and chair set perfectly sized for your toddler. Alongside the upcycled furniture it produces, ecoBirdy also offers an educational program that educates children on recycling and contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future. We love that this set is easy to clean and can be used inside and outside!
3. Piccalio
Best For | Minimal wooden look
Safe Materials | FSC® European solid beech wood
Price | $477
This cutie Montessori table and chair set from Piccalio comfortably seats two little ones for mealtime, play, art, and more. It has rounded edges for safety and can even be used as a side table once your toddler outgrows it! As for materials, it’s made with sustainably sourced FSC® European solid beech wood. It’s GREENGUARD Gold Certified, free from lead, phthalate safe, and has a nontoxic finish. Oh, and the chair is so versatile: It can be a chair, a race car, a doll bed, a table, or a nightstand!
4. TatoyUa (on Etsy)
Best For | Supporting small business
Safe Materials | natural beech wood, water-based paint and varnish
Price | $276
For a handmade Montessori table and chairs, we look no further than Etsy. TatoyUa is a Ukraine-based seller and a small family production of durable, ecological, safe, and cute wooden furniture for kids. This set is made of beech wood, and all surfaces are smooth and carefully polished by hand. (The edges are rounded for safety.) Materials include natural beech wood, water-based varnish, and water-based paint with an EN 71 certificate.
5. Sprout Kids
Best For | Customizable sizes and heights
Safe Materials | Baltic Birch, laminate, solid woods
Price | $100+
Sprout Kids wooden tables and chairs can be customized for different size options, and we love that you can switch out table legs for height adjustments too. With so many shapes and configurations, these table sets are the perfect option for larger families, daycares, or homeschooling and help to foster creativity, independence, and resilience. Materials include Baltic Birch, laminate, solid woods, and non-VOC 100% Solids UV cured finish (more info about specific materials here).
6. Milton & Goose
Best For | Artisanal crafting
Safe Materials | Baltic birch, North American maple
Price | $898
This Montessori table and chair set from Milton & Goose is built to last and was created to be passed down through generations. Crafted by skilled artisans in Pennsylvania and Connecticut, the material includes Baltic Birch plywood and North American Maple Wood — all finishes are nontoxic, formaldehyde-free, phthalate-free, and lead-free. The brand also provides a two-year warranty and free shipping. Choose from natural, white, or black for your toddler’s table! “For All” collection of unisex apparel, the 90s-inspired tees, and lounge-friendly rompers — mostly made with organic cotton or recycled terry, and sewn in Morocco.
7. Wood and Hearts
Best For | Desks, corner tables, and other options
Safe Materials | Birch plywood, Beech Wood
Price | $150+
Wood and Hearts is a trusted company that manufactures Montessori furniture and toys for children, and the table and chairs are no exception. Unlike other brands on this list, the Wood and Hearts collection includes Montessori desks, long wooden play tables, and even a cute cloud corner table (perfect for homework or art projects). Everything is created safely with high-quality, sustainable water-based paints and environmentally friendly varnish, ensuring it’s safe and nontoxic for children. The brand also offers a two-year warranty.
Featured image is from Piccalio
Kayti Christian is the Senior Content Strategist at The Good Trade. She has an MFA in Nonfiction Creative Writing and has been featured in TODAY, Shondaland, and The New York Times. She is the creator of Feelings Not Aside, a newsletter for sensitive people, and cohost of the FriedEggs Podcast, a podcast about IVF and infertility.
