Montessori furniture made by Community Playthings

"The toys and materials in the home and school for this period of development should be of the very best quality to call forth self-respect, respect and care from the child toward the environment, and the development of an appreciation of beauty."
Maria Montessori

At Community Playthings we've been making solid hardwood shelves for 50 years.  Now our shelves come in sizes and shapes that meet the needs of Montessori classrooms.

Storing and displaying Montessori materials can be a challenge, and we want to provide the furniture that will make your classroom into a place of beauty.

We make our Montessori furniture with simple, graceful lines.  Hardwood is a natural material, and contributes to a comforting, uncluttered environment. Montessori furniture needs to be washable - and our clear child-safe wood finish makes our furniture easy to clean.

Montessori Shelves 71 cm high open or closed back shelves with heavily rounded corners in solid hardwood for display or storage of Montessori materials. We also make Corner shelves and Sweep shelves in this height.
Woodcrest Table and Chair Sets Solid hardwood butcherblock tables in three shapes and three heights. Smooth, long wearing finish is both beautiful and easy to clean.
Drama Centre Store costumes for plays in this Drama Centre, which has holes for hangers, tote boxes for storing props, and a mirror.
Utility Cart This cart is perfect for transporting cups and dishes at snack time, or for other Montessori equipment like the Banker's Game Gold Bead Trays.
MultiTables Lightweight, height adjustable tables that children can move and carry. Seven sizes and shapes. Tables for one child or up to six children. Modular, so you can shove them together for group activities.
Tulip Aprons Colour coded children's aprons in three sizes with loops for tidy hanging. Moisture-proof, elbow length Apron keeps clothing clean, while the flexible, lightweight, nylon fabric guarantees comfort.

Interested in seeing more of our furniture? We have more shelves, many types of wooden chairs, children's easels, and other products which can be used as Montessori furniture. Begin to explore by clicking the "Products" button in the upper left of this screen.