Super cute! . The Art Easel Desk possesses all the qualities I've come to know and love about the Step 2 company's products. They make products that hold up even with the toughest kids. Believe me I know. Assembly was really easy, but somewhat time consuming. Getting the screws through the hard plastic will take some muscle. I don't consider myself all that savvy when it comes to putting things together or to have much in the muscles department, but I had this up and ready to use in about 45 minutes. The instructions have nicely illustrated pictures and everything is labeled with a letter. I loved how easy they were to follow. This desk is recommended for ages 1 1/2 + I honestly think a child under 2 would be too tiny to really enjoy this. Size wise this is perfect for kids between the ages of 2-5. My 6 year old is even enjoying it, but she is too big to really use the desk side. It is very stable unlike some of the table and chair sets made for toddlers. I don't think this would have any tipping issues. I love the hidden compartment under the small whiteboard. It is a great place to stow crayons and a coloring book. The other organizer keeps markers handy and within reach. If there were bins underneath I'd consider this the perfect starter desk for toddlers and preschoolers.This is all around durable product, and exactly what you'd expect from Step 2.
Desktop could be bigger otherwise okay. . I am totally inept when it comes to building things, so I saved it for my husband. Maybe he made it look easy, but it only took him about 15 minutes with an automatic screwdriver and I didn't hear any swearing so I figured that was a good sign. Like with other Step2 products, it seems very sturdy.My son knew it was for him and went over to it immediately upon completion. However, he had a bit of trouble getting his legs over and inside the desk. He's almost 3 but is above the 100th percentile in both height and weight (40" tall and 41#), so he's a big kid--probably about the size of at least a normal 4 or 5 year old--and he seems to be almost too big for this desk. Yes he can sit at the desk, but it takes a bit of finagling and it looks a bit awkward.I think the desktop itself could be just a bit larger. It won't even fit a regular-sized coloring book--so the book has to sit cockeyed on it or you have to shove it between the sides so the ends curl up. Also, the holes for markers/pencils/crayons is neat, but I feel it's a bit too shallow for markers and the holes are a bit too big for crayons (but not big enough for two) so you really can't fit that many in there. Books do fit behind the marker stand but not in the desk itself (under the lid). We don't have a lot of space so thought this was a good option. We'll see how much my son actually uses it, as it's been together for about five days and he's played at it three times for maybe a total of 15 minutes.
Well Designed Product . We bought this easel for our 3 yr old nephew who loves to draw and paint. My husband assembled it prior to giving it to him as a gift, and setup was easy, only taking about 10 minutes. It seems very sturdy, and although it was smaller than I expected, it is more than adequate for a young child. However, our nephew is of average size, and I think the desk might be outgrown fairly quickly. His 5 year old older sister is already too large for the desk.Our nephew loves using the easel. He has spent countless hours both sitting in the chair, drawing and painting to his hearts delight. All in all, this easel provides good value for the money.
Best for ages 1 to 4 . This is a sturdy little plastic desk and easel combination best suited for ages 1 to 4. We tried it in a small classroom with ages 1 to 7. The desk is sized best for ages 2-4 and the easel for ages 1-3. Older than that would either hunch over at the desk or be too tall for the easel, which is just under 3 feet tall. While slightly larger children could still use it for shorter periods, if you are shopping for someone older than 4 look for something more appropriate.For the younger children, the desk and easel worked well and it was nice and sturdy. It was pretty much what we expected, as we have a similar desk (without easel) made by Today's Kids. We (and the children) really like that this can be used by 2 children at once.Assembly was fairly simple. It is held together by a bunch of screws that you poke through a hole in once piece into a dimple in the other, and push hard enough to start a new hole. Be careful not to over-tighten; there isn't much resistance when fully tight so watch to see when the screw is all the way in. It does require a bit of force to start a new hole, and be sure to push the screw in straight so it starts correctly.Both whiteboards (one on the desk and one for the easel) arrived chipped around the edges, which was disappointing.This is a small and stable desk which doesn't take up much room; however, note that it does NOT "fold for easy storage" as the product description on amazon states.Recommended for small children.
Great Desk/Easel for younger children . Step 2 has made another great product. This Art Easel Desk is perfect for the little budding artist. It features a white board with a clip on one side that also has a little shelf to store markers, etc. The desk side of the easel is perfect for coloring. The desk lifts up for more storage and there is also storage above for markers and coloring books. This desk is best suited for younger children. This desk is almost too small for my 4-year old (he is big for his age). Assembly is fairly easy and I would recommend a power screw driver because it is a lot easier. The unit is fairly compact so it is great for smaller homes. Highly recommend!
The perfect desk for my 2yr old! . I've long been a fan of Step2 products, with a 7 1/2yr old and almost 2yr old we've owned many. I prefer natural materials for most of my childrens toys when appropriate but when it comes to art desks, slides, etc nothing beats the quality or construction and the lasting value of Step2... I swear you could drop one from a roof or off a truck and it would bounce down and be perfect. When my older daughter was a toddler we bought her the step2 art desk, I thought it was great but quickly realized that it was really too big (she'd try to climb on it to reach the markers and crayons stored on top, it took up a huge amount of space) and that the chair being separate meant that she was either dragging it around to get into trouble (using it to climb onto things) or falling off it when trying to climb on it to reach the top of the desk. When I saw this option for my 2yr old I knew I found the perfect first art desk. It's much more compact, yes the surface is little... but so is my 2yr old! I love that the seat is built in so she can't topple backwards or drag the chair away. The easel on the other side is a wonderful use of space and the whole thing fits in a small space and is light enough for me to move around as needed. By the time my daughter outgrows this desk she'll be ready to sit at the actual table to do her drawings and coloring. Way to go Step2 on another great product!
A very fun solution for kid's creativity . As a parent of four children, I'm always on the lookout for creative art solutions for them. We have a small space in our townhome, so we can't always go with huge easels and other art solutions. So that's why we love this art easel desk. It's nice in that at least two kids can be occupied at the same time. One can sit and the other can stand. If your kids are younger, you might even get two at the desk. We also like the storage space underneath the desk/drawing area. This allows you to store your markers and other art utensils. Also, this is made of durable, flexible plastic--kid friendly--so they won't get hurt when they bump into it and it won't snap or crack. It's also just the right size. IT won't take up a ton of room, especially if you have a small space. Lastly, the instructions were surprisingly easy. It was a snap to put together. I highly recommend this art station.
Great easel/desk with a small footpring . This is a neat solution for smaller spaces, the desk and easel combo combine two things that take up the space of one. I was disappointed that the eraser board slat for the easel was dinged pretty badly right out of the box. This is a major bummer, but I am going to call Step2's customer service to see if they will send a replacement. Other than that, I am really happy with it.
Suitable for kids shorter than 3 feet . I own several Step2 products. Art Easel Desk offers similar quality product at a reasonable price. While it isn't as future proof as more expensive products such as Alex My Art Desk with Paper Roll, but it is perfectly cute, durable, and functional for younger kids.Step2's Art Easel Desk is easy to put together, minus few "oops, that goes over there" hiccups. My 3 year old son enjoyed building it together in about 30 minutes. The easel desk consists of two parts: (1) activity desk and (2) easel.First, the desk. My son is 38 inches tall and it is all too small for him to sit comfortably. I would say the desk is usable for kids 32 inches or shorter. In addition, it can be a bit difficult for younger kids (18 months to 2 year) to get in and out on their own. Although the desk is more durable than it appears, the paper-based drawing pad may wear out if it gets too wet (e.g., oil painting).Second, the easel. The easel is also too short for taller kids. It's suitable for kids 34 inches or shorter. The easel pad is also paper-based. Step2 missed the opportunity to substitute magnet friendly metal pad.All in all, Step2's art easel desk is good in concept but marred by small size. Integrated chair is very nice and the product occupies very small space. But for those with tall kids, I recommend getting more future proof products instead.
Great product the Art Easel Desk . Great product the Art Easel Desk, the missing parts not shipped in the package box made a little girl open a Christmas gift not complete. Amazon did ship the missing parts a week after Christmas at no charge .
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Feature ART EASEL DESK
- Folds for easy storage
- Stable base ensures stability
- Storage area above desk holds art supplies (not included) for easy access
- Desk with workspace for creative projects
- Dry erase board includes clip to hang paper for other projects
Product Details
EAN : 0733538811090UPC : 733538811090
MPN : 811000
Brand : Step2
Weight : 16 pounds
Height : 16 inches
Length : 24 inches
Width : 19 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : Step2
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 5.5 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 18 months
Model : 811000
Publisher : Step2
Studio : Step2
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