Customer Reviews

Lipper International Child's Chalkboard Desk and Chair Set, Pecan

5 star:		(32)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I know this review is about the product itself - such as the quality/build/value etc. However, I must begin by saying a few words on the importance of this item.

This is probably one of the most significant purchases you can make for your little one. This is where it will all begin - a private, very own place for them to be creative. Sure, the coffee table or the dining table would work - but this where he/she is the boss. Practicing writing ABCs on the dotted lines, coloring a flower or even solving a small puzzle - this is their very own personal space. So, yeah - ditch that new video game you were about to buy and get this instead.

So, basically for the same reason I wanted to get my son a small desk/table and a chair. But I was blown away by the lack of selection and higher prices everywhere. I mean, if you compare the prices to a full sized furniture - it's crazy. So, my search for a desk found me this set. I found this to be the most value for money. I should mention that I purchased this set at a different retailer because it was cheaper there.

The desk and the chair come un-assembled, but it's not too much work to assemble them. You should be able to do it in about 30 minutes. One tip for assembly is that do not tighten the bolts/screws all the way at first. Just barely enough to hold the pieces together. Then put in on a flat surface, like on a table, and finish the assembly.

After the assembly, both the desk and the chair seems solid. The thickness of the legs are only about 1/2", really wish they were a little thicker. But they are still sturdy. I like the desk, which has a good-sized compartment under the top surface. It can hold some books, papers, pencils etc. The lid (or the top) goes up and down effortlessly and it has a mechanism that prevents it from falling straight down. You will need to actually push it down all the way to close all the way. There is also a recessed area below the top so that the top will never close shut catching on little fingers, nice!! The color matches the one shown in the picture.

As pictured, the desk has a chalk-board top, however, it's not dull black like in the classrooms. My son hasn't used this as a chalkboard yet.

The top of the desk is slanted JUST A LITTLE, enough to roll a round pencil, but anything flat will stay put. There is a slot towards the edge of the desk where you can put the pencils/pens. The top is actually flat enough to be used as a little dining space. My son sometimes will have his lunch but we use a place-mat.

Overall, I am happy about the purchase. It's a good value and I love seeing my kid writing his ABCs on this desk. RECOMMENDED.

We just received this set, was super excited but when we opened the box, we had two problems. First, at the edge of the blackboard, a part of the wood was detached. Before purchasing I notice that this was a common complaint but surly I was in denial that I would not receive it that way, but I did :(. Second, as I began to unpack the desk, I see not just one, but two splits on both sides of the chair where the the screws needed to go. I was so disappointed as well as my 7 yr old who was so excited to have her table assembled and ready to use. I called the company to complain about the problem, they were more then understanding and quickly sent out a new part. So with all the trouble I still like the set, and believe it or not we are going to order another one just as soon as I am done writing this review. SO buyers beware of some minor or major damages.

We got this desk for my 3-yr-old after waiting months for it. Looking online in Jan., we decided it seemed to suit our needs, but couldn't find it available anywhere. Contacted the manufacturer, who were making more, but we still had to wait months for it to become available. But it was worth waiting for! My (fairly tall) son fits it perfectly, and I don't think he'll outgrow it anytime soon. It was very easy to assemble, and is sturdy and attractive. It doesn't feel cheap in the least (like so much kid's furniture can). We can fit all my son's coloring books and his tin of crayons inside, so my kitchen table is much less cluttered now! It really is a lovely piece of furniture for the price.

WOW, I bought this desk for my 6 yr old and it is perfect. HE just loves it ,
Construction is well made and sturdy. I highly recommend it!!!!!!!

We are enjoying this desk alot. My five year old is using it for his school work. It's the perfect size. Not too small like many I looked at and still has room to grow. He has plenty of room inside for his papers and books. And it looks very nice in our home. I would recommend it for stability and value.

Overall this is a solidly built well designed desk. It is constructed from solid wood which screws together tightly for a no-wobble desk. The finish quite nice; sophisticated enough to be a piece of furniture as opposed to a child's toy. The chalkboard top is also high quality; it is easy to draw on and erases well (many cheap chalkboards don't erase well). My one gripe is that the front edging on the lift top had come off during shipping. It is not simply cosmetic as the desktop rests on it. It was only attached with a scant bit of clue and some little brads. I had to remove the brads with a pair of vise grips, sand down the finish to expose the wood, and then re-glue the board to the chalkboard with Titebond III. Now it is not going anywhere, but it took me about an hour to fix it. However, now I have a great desk for my kids that I got for fifty dollars.

Pros:
- solidly built desk
- no wobbles
- sturdy chair
- elegant finish
- quality chalkboard
- good value

Cons:
- required some fixing

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We got two of these, one each for our 4 year old and 7 year old. The desks and chairs are well made, easy to assemble, and the perfect size for small children. I don't think the kids will grow out of them until maybe 4th or 5th grade. Beautiful wood looks great as a real piece of furniture in our home.

The only small problem was that on both desks, the wooden piece that fits on the front edge of the lid came off during shipping. It was very easy to reattach with wood glue and was not an issue.

I'm shopping for two desks, but this model doesn't cut it. First, it's MDF instead of solid wood. That brings the price down, but makes it flimsy and full of formaldehyde. It's hard to tell the critical dimensions of the desk from what is provided in the description, but this desk is very high. The chair is also very high, and they're not adjustable. Just look at all the customer images of preschoolers whose feet do not even reach the floor, much less rest flat on the floor. The desk height is almost as high as their shoulders. Ok, so maybe it's easier to climb onto the chair compared to an adult height chair, but obviously this desk is sized for an 8-10 year old, not a preschooler or kindergartener. Check to see what the desk height should be for your child's age. I think you'll find preschooler desks should be about 18" not 26" Kindergarten tables are usually 20" and for 1st or 2nd graders, adjustable desks start at 22" and go up from there.

Because kids grow, it doesn't make sense to buy a desk that isn't adjustable. Since it's just flimsy MDF, this won't even be handed down. It will be land-fill fodder.

...but the chair came with one stripped screw hole and my husband had to get creative :-) Overall this is a great looking and sturdy little desk. My two year old daughter loves it . It has slanted top so I would suggest the triangular or square Crayolas for your little one or they will roll down to the floor.

We bought this desk for out son who loves it! It fits in well with the furniture in our living room and it has stood up against our son for almost a year now. Our Son is 3 almost 4 now. Great desk.