Customer Reviews

KidKraft Farmhouse Table & Chair Set

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I researched this set for months and finally purchased this for my 21 month old daughter last month once I noticed her "W sitting" which is unfortunately becoming common among the 18 month to 5 year range. Sitting this way prevents children from turning their body from side to side (trunk rotation) and crossing their midline to reach toys and objects - may not seem like a big deal now but these are important skills for the developing child as more advanced motoric skills are dependent upon them. Children with hip dysplasia and other motoric issues should also avoid "W sitting" as doing so can aggravate these issues and in extreme cases cause hip dislocation. Try sitting this way yourself to play with your child and you will see (actually feel - it's very uncomfortable!) what I mean.

I specifically looked into Jonti craft and Kidkraft for their classroom durability and developmental features for young children. I've had both brands in my Kindergarten classroom and they were great.

Anyhow - now I have my daughter sit and stand at the table for various activities. I do have her stand more than sit at this point because her feet don't touch the floor yet with these chairs. When children engage in fine motor tasks their feet should be touching the floor for stability. The table is the perfect height for her and her 5 tear old brother enjoys it as well. The set went together in a flash with the use of my powerdrill (you can use a hex drill bit instead of the allen wrench provided - much faster this way). Yes, some of the holes do not line up perfectly but with a powerdrill it is really not an issue.

I highly recommend this set and am actually looking into purchasing an extra table for the extra little ones who visit! [...]. I really don't think you will be disappointed . . . as a tough-to-please-anal-retentive-nitpicker teacher and mom, take my word for it!

This table and chair set is awesome and very, very durable and well made! And KidKraft has excellent customer service...one of the parts didn't fit well and I called them for a new one and I had it in 3 days for free! They even said if it gets damaged and I ever need any new parts, to call them and they'd send it right away!

We found many of the same problems other reviewers mentioned: lousy-quality wood w/many imperfections that reduce its strength, poorly drilled holes that frequently didn't line up well during assembly, etc. That said, KidKraft Customer Service has been good about sending replacment parts, and we won't have to return the table, which our 22-month-old has enjoyed so far. It was reasonably priced and one of few sets that came w/4 chairs -- but if you can afford a better table, I'd buy a different one.

We just received our table/chair set in the mail (purchased on Amazon from babyage). The delivery was prompt via Fedex. (We ordered on the 10th and it arrived on the 15th.) All the pieces were clearly labeled, very well packaged and included all hardware pieces. It was fairly easy to put together although the screws require some effort to get in all the way. We followed the advice of another reviewer and soaped the screws, which made them easier to get in.

The set is very attractive and sturdy. I kept telling my husband how pretty it was as we opened the package. It is a very light, natural wood color. After assembling everything, I sat on the chairs and felt no give whatsoever. It is the perfect height for our 20 month old, but still looks like there is room for growth. The table height is good for both sitting and standing play. (He is sitting in a chair right now, playing with his trains.) Considering the price, it is a great deal for a table and four chairs. We will probably use a couple of the chairs for various other tables and uses around the house, and still have two for use with the table. The chairs are weighty enough to be difficult to tip, yet light enough to be pushed with effort by our son.

We were also considering the fold up, plastic picnic tables. After reading reviews about how they had permanently bent when heavier children sat on them, I decided against it. I didn't want to have to worry about the table or chairs being used by larger kids and/or adults.

Overall, I am VERY happy with this purchase. We decided on this one after much deliberation and research. It is a great deal for the price. I think it is of the same or better quality than higher priced options. We look forward to using this set for years to come!

This table and chair set is ultra-sturdy solid birch wood (not pressed). The chairs hold grownups without a wobble. There was 1 misdrilled hole, but BIG DEAL. My 2-year-old certainly doesn't care and who's going to notice? It came with all the pieces and parts promised, and the finish is surprisingly nice (natural). It also came with all the tools necessary to assemble it, although a power drill with an Allen wrench bit made faster work of it.

What I liked in particular about this set is that it came with 4 chairs, so we had enough to use in other rooms of the house. Now my son has a child-sized chair in which to sit in all his favorite places.

Here is a link to the assembly instructions: http://www.kidkraft.com/catalog/assminst/21421.pdf

We were a bit leary at first reading the reviews that parts did not fit right, etc but we had NO problems assembling this. My 18month daughter LOVED it and she has rediscovered books and toys and puzzles sitting on the chair like a big girl. Even I find it easier to interact with her vs being bent over the to play on the floor. It really puts things at a different eye level for hand coordination and discovery. The contrsuction is all real wood (no particle board, or fillers). The finish appears durable. Two nits that I have is that I wish the chairs were a little heavier (b/c my daughter tends to easily knock them over but on the other hand she can pick them up herself) and on a hardwood floor, they a little wobbly - we have them on carpet and they are fine. Otherwise overall GREAT product and would buy again!

We purchased this table and chair set for our 1 1/2 year old grandson to use in our home. This set is AMAZING! I searched and searched and read through many, many reviews trying to find a sturdy set of good quality, one that would fit his age group, and get the most for my money. I chose this one and I am so happy I did. Unlike some of the other reviews, our set had NOT ONE flaw, miss drilled hole, or missing part. The packaging was very secure and protective; the instructions were perfect, easy to follow, and came with the necessary tools. It does takes some strength to put together (my husband did most of the assembly); the screws and holes had a tight fit, which shows just how sturdy this set is. It's solid, high quality wood. I have already spent hours sitting at the table playing with my grandson (the chairs easily support the weight of an adult). Without a doubt, this will be a treasure that we can pass down through the generations.

I just received this set this afternoon. I put it together in about 30-45 minutes. Easy to assemble. Its just a little big for my toddler who is 2 1/2 years old (she's a little tall for her age. She loves this set.

Minors issues (received an additional screw instead of a bolt that I need for a chair). Kidkraft is great for replacing items missing from products...no worries. Caveat: This is my second Kidkraft product this week with missing or damaged parts KidKraft Modern Toddler Cot.

Kidkraft will replace items for FREE but you must wait for delivery of additional replacement items but the inconvenience of having projects half finished.


I do recommend this product. It is a good value and the wood is nice and solid. Just don't count on everything being correct the first time.

This table set is perfect and will be used for several years! It is a very sturdy/well-designed (mama and grandpa both sit on the chairs), well-designed (can tuck in all four chairs), light-weight and looks nice. My son was 18 months when we got it and he still loves reading, scribbling, working with his puzzles/blocks and eating his snack at his table! It's also reasonably priced given the high quality compared to what's out there. I highly recommend this table set for anyone with a toddler (even an active one...I never thought my son would sit still long enough to enjoy it but I believe having this set has really helped prepare him for nursery school)! When your child starts wanting to sit on the "big" chairs at the dinner table, it's time to get a set like this one. :o)

great place to eat for kids who dont want the high chair anymore. good quality, durable, but the finish rubs off after repeated cleanings.