Any children's furniture should be selected carefully, but it is to the children's table that special requirements must be presented, since the health of the child for many years will depend on the proper seating.
Features of adjustable tables
At a table or school desk, any child spends a large amount of time. A preschooler draws and sculpts, a schoolboy also reads and does homework, not to mention a high school student or student: in addition to studying, a computer is added. If a child doesn’t sit at the table all his childhood, he will have health problems: scoliosis, blurred vision, joint problems. Just a properly selected table will avoid these problems.
The best option is an adjustable table, it is able to adapt to the growth of the child and will last for many years without loss of functionality and benefit.
The essence of the adjustable table is that it is a kind of transformer that adapts to the growth and complexion of the child: its legs rise higher or lower so that the countertop is at the correct level, its inclination also changes so that the child keeps his head and hands straight, without tension .
What an adjustable table can be made of
Today on the market there are several options for models of such tables. First of all, they differ in the type of execution - there are wooden, plastic and on a metal frame.
Plastic tables usually have an attractive appearance and are especially suitable for young children. They are light and mobile, do not take up much space. Their bright appearance is able to motivate the child to engage in it. Plastic is not afraid of water, a damp cloth or sponge, so you can safely draw, sculpt and play with water behind it.
For older children, a wooden adjustable table is suitable. The countertop is usually made of chipboard, which gives it strength, and the frame is made of metal, which gives a safety margin for many years to come. Often these models are on wheels for greater mobility.
There are models of solid wood, they are heavier and bulky, but also more reliable. In addition, it is less likely that a small child will knock over such a table.
Design Options
As for the configuration and design of the tables, there are usually two options:
The first option is more convenient for an adult child - the chair can be moved anywhere near or far from the table, but this same chair will have to be bought separately. The school desk is fully equipped, and the bench is at the right distance from the countertop, so the school desk is more convenient for small children: you do not need to constantly monitor how the child sits.
Also, such a student’s table, adjustable in height, is often equipped with a countertop and a shelf above it where you can put books or stationery. There are those that are equipped with drawers for office and textbooks.
There are simpler models in which the legs only extend - a table with adjustable height grows with the child. But for the correct writing, it is better to have an inclined worktop. It can rise from the base at different angles, and there may be a design in which the legs are adjustable.
Children's adjustable table: sizes
As a rule, the market offers two options for tables - long and short, which allows you to put them in both a large and a small room.
The full-sized desk is usually a tabletop length of 115-120 centimeters. This is enough to lay out textbooks or do creative work. There are also small desks with a tabletop length of 75-80 centimeters. This is enough to do homework or draw, but for greater comfort, you can add a table with a cabinet or side shelf. The depth of any desk is usually 55-58 centimeters.
The height of the adjustable table can increase with the growth of the child, and, as a rule, such models are suitable for babies from 5 years to infinity, that is, from a height of 120 centimeters to 2 meters. To ensure convenience in this growth range, the height of the table usually varies from 53 to 78 or even 80 centimeters.
There are tables for kids, their height is usually adjustable within 30-50 centimeters.
Manufacturers
Today in the market to buy an adjustable table is not a problem. There are many offers of imported and domestic manufacturers for different budgets. For example, in "Ikea" you can buy a student's table adjustable "Fleece", which controls the height and angle of the countertop. And for a teenage room you can buy a table of "Skarst", however, it is only adjustable in height.
Among domestic manufacturers can be distinguished “Demi furniture”, “Astek”, “Vital”. So, for example, Astek offers desks with an anti-vandal coating, from which a felt-tip pen or pen is easily erased, with a mechanical height and tilt adjustment system. Astek models look very attractive, as the frame can be made in different colors. Also, many additional elements are produced: extendable pencil cases, cabinets, side and hinged shelves, chairs.
"Demi" offers several collections of furniture: from concise and budget classics to non-standard design solutions. There are tables made of solid birch. All collections have different lengths of countertops and up to 9 steps of its inclination (up to 26 degrees).
Among foreign manufacturers, Kettler, whose tables are produced in Germany, can be noted. School desks are made of environmentally friendly German-made chipboard. Everything is provided for in these tables to the smallest detail: the child will not be able to change the angle of inclination of the desk or height himself, he will not injure himself, he will not injure his fingers, being stuck in the cracks. At the same time, the desk moves easily to free up space, and can withstand heavy loads.
Additional details
In addition to the table itself, it is necessary to understaff it with other useful details for comfortable occupations.
First, you need the right chair. It is optimal to choose a similar one growing with a child. You can buy a swivel chair, which changes the height, but pay attention to ergonomic models that are made taking into account the physiology of the child.
You will also need good lighting, namely a table lamp. If the countertop at the desk is completely tilted, do not put an ordinary lamp. Look for clothespin models or hanging sconces.
You also need to solve the problem of placing the office and textbook on an inclined surface. To do this, you can purchase a special stand for books, pull-out sections and drawers, attached side shelves, etc. You can also buy a hook for a satchel so that everything is at hand. If your child is still small, complete the table with soft corners to protect against injury.