Solid Wood Kids Stools, Made to Outlast Childhood
The Primary Craft Stool is a handmade kids stool in warm solid alder, with legs in the primary colors you grew up with. It is built for the playroom, the kitchen and the art table, and made to look good in the rest of your home too. When your kids outgrow it, it becomes a plant stand, a step or a keepsake for the next generation.
Details
- Wood: solid alder
- Finish: natural wood finished in Osmo clear satin, a low-VOC hardwax oil
- Color: legs painted in a durable conversion varnish built for heavy use, with a water-based paint available on request
- Colors: choose the leg color for each stool: yellow, red, blue or green
- Size: about 12 in wide by 12 in deep and 13 in tall
- Sets: set of 2 ($390) or set of 4 ($780)
From a furniture shop trusted by Michelin-starred restaurants. The same shop that built custom furniture for The Kitchen and Localis, both starred in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide California, builds every Primary Craft Stool.
A real alternative to plastic kids furniture
Most kids furniture is made to be thrown away. Plastic chairs fade, crack and end up in a landfill within a few years, and they rarely look like they belong in a well-designed home. The Primary Craft Stool is the opposite:
- Solid alder, not plastic, particleboard or veneer
- Handmade in our California shop, one batch at a time
- Bold primary colors that kids love, with natural wood that adults love
- Built to be handed down to siblings, cousins and grandchildren
Designed for small kids
The stool is sized for little ones, with a simple, sturdy shape they can climb onto, sit on and carry around themselves. It is at home at a kids table, beside a play kitchen or at the kitchen island for snack time.
Pricing
- Set of 2: $390
- Set of 4: $780
Interest-free payments are available at checkout. See the stool in our shop.
Why families choose it
- It looks like furniture, not a toy, so it can stay out in living spaces
- It holds up to daily use, spills and art projects
- It is a meaningful gift for a first birthday, a new sibling or the holidays
- It is made by a small shop in California, not mass-produced overseas
More for kids
- Wooden toddler stools and chairs
- Montessori-inspired kids furniture
- Heirloom gifts for kids
- Handmade kids furniture in the Bay Area
- Wood vs. plastic kids furniture
Kids stool FAQ
What is the Primary Craft Stool made of?
Solid alder, a fine-grained hardwood with a warm color, with legs in your choice of yellow, red, blue or green. The natural wood is finished in Osmo clear satin, a low-VOC hardwax oil, and the colored legs are painted in a durable conversion varnish, with a water-based paint available on request.
Is it sold individually?
It is sold in sets of 2 ($390) and sets of 4 ($780).
Can I get custom colors or a matching kids table?
We build custom furniture, so ask us. Send us a note with what you have in mind.
Who makes it?
PhillBuilt, a furniture and millwork shop in Rancho Cordova, California. We also build custom dining tables and furniture for Michelin-starred restaurants.