Customer Reviews

Guidecraft Safari Collection Table And Chairs Set

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This was a gift for our daughter's first birthday. It is very cute and well constructed. However, some of the hardware was defective. With a simple run to the hardware store we were able to put it together completely. Our daughter loves the little engraved animals on the table and chairs, she is constantly touching and pointing to them. It's been a big hit. She's still a bit of a clumsy walker, so you have to be careful about potential head bonking! I imagine it would be perfect for a 2 year old.

A year ago I bought the safari toy chest for my new grandson and thought WOW! what a great piece of furniture so for Christmas I bought him the safari table and chairs. It is absolutely beautiful and the workmanship is way far above what I ever expected. These are heirloom quality pieces. P.S. Quick shipment too!

I got this for my grandson who was about one when I got it and is now two. I don't think he misses a day playing on it. He sits and stands in the chairs and on the table, although standing on either is obviously to be discouraged. He probably weighs 33 pounds now and the set is just as sturdy now as when first assembled. The little hole in the middle has a fabric container that doesn't hold up to a child climbing into it, but it wasn't designed to hold that much weight. An adult can sit on the chairs without problem.

As you can perhaps see, my grandson is an adventuresome boy and this set has taken all he has been able to dish out so far. I believe it will take anything else he has in store for it. Certainly, a young child needs to be watched with an item he or she can climb on and perhaps fall from. No item can relieve you from the need to be watchful with a young one.

This top quality table set is made of sturdy, thick, real wood construction that is strong and firm, with beautiful detailing. The animals are not just painted on, but hand carved. The table is a good size for 2-6 year olds and large enough for four little ones to have plenty of room for drawing, coloring, or crafts, so get the extra chairs if several kids will be around to use it. Our two chairs had a different animal on the seat, so playdate pals can pick "their favorite chair". The chairs are also balanced very well and are not easy to tip over when sitting (or standing) on them. In the center of the table is a secret compartment - the "sun" easily lifts off and the cloth pouch underneath provides ample space for crayons and favorite toys. We now have the entire line and all are sturdy and easy to put together (in less than 10 minutes with a power drill), but also easy to assemble with just a screwdriver. And Guidecraft backs their product. We needed to replace a part on another Safari item we bought (that we broke, not Guidecraft's fault) and after one phone call (to a real person) we were sent the new part within a week at no charge for the part or even for shipping! We love this heirloom set and it will be in our family for decades. (See also the coordinating bookrack, step stool, toy chest, rocking chair, and director's chair, which we also bought.)

Beautiful table and chairs, I just wish the set came with 4 chairs and not just 2. I'm going to buy extra 2 chairs...

I loved this table and chairs when I first bought it.It looks great, and the storage hold in the middle is something that the kids loved (until they stood in it too often as toddlers and destroyed the fabric--no complaints about that though, it's the reality of having 2 toddlers). However, we've had it now for a little less than 2 years and I have to complain about the chair legs which have not held up well at all. The legs have repeatedly fallen off the chair (because the screw receptor doesn't stay inside the leg), and wood glue is not enough to solve the problem. I think the fact that the legs seem to be made of particle board/fake wood is the main reason this happens.

These are well constructed and the painting is very well done. They are given 5 stars by my daughter and I.

the craftsmanship is excellent, such attention to detail and quality for childrens furniture. i would like to think that it will be used for many generations to come - it is that good. the animals are handcarved and hand painted, the chairs are very stable and sturdy - i perch on one while colouring in with my little boy and it is fine. in fact the whole guidecraft safari ( i am sure the other themes are just as good but we only have safari items) range is superb