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This simple, lightweight chair is made by slotting together flat sections of plywood. These are then pulled together by fastening elements for a more ergonomic, curved shape. Available in a yellow or grey stain with an oiled finish. Custom colours are also available on request. €360 pliet.com
Removing any excuse for scribbling on the tablecloth, the walls, or the tax returns, this massive 2,000-sheet A3 drawing pad on castors will never get lost, and can be rolled along. Acting as its own table and allowing two kids to draw at once, it can also double as a stool or a push car. €159 inka-dropmann.de
Constructed from recycled cardboard that's been processed into a pulp, then coloured with natural dyes, these seats are sculpted around a North American hardwood handle. Designer Michael Neville designed his Yin and Yang rockers to be almost entirely biodegradable. $525 each michael nevilledesign.com
Bringing soft play into the home, Lina's colourful collection of foam furniture includes recliners, exercise balls and storage box seats. All of which can be combined into multiple configurations. And, because kids shouldn't get to have all the fun, they're also available in adult size.From €82 linafurniture.com
If the kids are not quite ready for their first binary watch just yet, the Albert Clock will keep their mental acuity sharp with four levels of time-telling arithmetic puzzles. The LED display is custom-built for clear reproduction of mathematical symbols, and the system can be wall-mounted. €200 mntnt.fr
Photography: Mitch Payne; Roger Stillman
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