Furniture and spaces designed for children fulfil specific functions . The Plataforma Arquitectura website defines children's furniture as "all those sized pieces of furniture - fixed or mobile - that are designed according to the ergonomic and anatomical principles of children, and/or those that help them in an appropriate way."
This website classifies furniture into two types: those that facilitate the relationship between the caregiver and the child and those that allow the child to use them in a fantuan database more autonomous way.
The use of these objects has varied over time. The Plataforma Arquitectura website highlights that the bed was the first piece of furniture adapted for children, in Ancient Egypt.
“In Ancient Greece, the first record of furniture intended for children was a kind of vase placed on a high base with spaces for placing the legs, one on each side, in which the child could remain safe and clean while being supervised from a distance,” indicates the aforementioned website.
However, the real advances occurred in the second quarter of the 20th century, with the proposals of the doctor and educator Maria Montessori.
Autonomy is the principle that governs the design of this furniture, prioritizing fixed designs made with non-toxic materials. “In addition, it is important to pay attention to the corners of this furniture, avoiding right angles. Of course, cleaning and easy maintenance are elements that complement the essential characteristics of furniture for children and babies, and that will also help parents,” concludes the Plataforma Arquitectura website.
FUNIBER sponsors numerous programs aimed at delving into design adapted to people according to their age, gender and abilities. One of the courses offered is the specialization in Architecture and Urban Planning Project Management .
Source: The scale of children: A brief history of children's furniture
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