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Seat depth

Seat depth is the distance from the front edge of a chair seat to its backrest, which should fit the child’s thigh length.

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Choosing a study desk and chair for a child

Choosing a study desk and chair for a child

Start with the child, not the furniture label Children’s furniture is often marketed by age, but chronological age is a poor proxy for body size, motor control, and learning needs. A supportive study station begins with direct observation: how the child sits, where the feet land, whether the shoulders rise toward the ears during writing, […]