Art Desks & Kids Easels For All Ages at Step2

Choosing art desks and easels for kids

Two ways to create, covered together

Some kids love standing at an easel with a big vertical surface to paint on; others prefer sitting at a desk with everything laid out in front of them. This category covers both: the vertical, two-sided All Around Easel for Two, the seated Deluxe Art Master Desk with its hinged dry-erase surface and moulded-in storage, and the Flip and Doodle Easel Desk and Stool, which genuinely combines both formats in one piece with an included stool. As Australia's authorised Step2 distributor, every piece here is imported directly from the manufacturer, not a parallel import.

Desk, easel, or both?

If your child gravitates toward big, physical, standing-up art - the vertical space of an easel like the All Around Easel for Two suits that, and its two-sided design lets a sibling or friend create alongside them at the same time. If they prefer sitting down with markers, colouring books and craft projects spread out, a desk like the Deluxe Art Master Desk, with its dry-erase surface and dedicated storage compartments, is the better fit. If you're not sure which your child prefers, or want to cover both without buying two separate pieces, the Flip and Doodle Easel Desk and Stool is built specifically to flip between the two.

Built for the mess, not just the model

Art furniture takes a different kind of punishment to outdoor play equipment - it's paint, marker, glue and crayon rather than sun and rain, and it needs to survive that indoors, every day, without staining or warping. Our moulded plastic surfaces are built to wipe clean rather than absorb mess the way timber or fabric would, and dry-erase panels are designed for repeated use without ghosting or staining.

Backed the same way as everything else we sell

Every piece is backed by Step2's standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty, dispatched within 24 hours from our Melbourne warehouse with tracking on every order, and built to the same Australian safety standards that apply across our full range, including the equipment we supply to childcare and early-learning centres.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly will my order arrive?

Your desk or easel leaves our Melbourne warehouse within 24 hours of ordering, with tracking so you can follow it right through to delivery.

Are these genuine Step2 products, and what warranty applies?

Yes - we're the authorised Australian Step2 distributor, and every desk and easel is imported directly from the manufacturer, not a parallel import. All pieces carry Step2's standard 3-year manufacturer's warranty.

Should I choose an art desk or an easel?

It depends on how your child likes to create. An easel suits kids who like big, standing-up, physical art and gives a vertical surface to work on, while a desk suits kids who prefer sitting down with materials laid out around them. If you want to cover both without choosing, our Flip and Doodle Easel Desk and Stool is built to switch between the two.

Can two children use the same piece at once?

Yes, with the right piece - the All Around Easel for Two is specifically designed as a two-sided easel, so two children can draw, write or create magnet designs side by side rather than taking turns.

How do I clean marker, paint or crayon off the surface?

Our art furniture uses moulded plastic and dry-erase surfaces designed to wipe clean rather than absorb mess, so most marker, crayon and washable paint comes off with a damp cloth. Dry-erase panels in particular are built for repeated drawing and erasing without staining.

What age is this furniture suitable for?

Our range suits toddlers through to primary-school-aged kids, though exact age recommendations vary by piece - check the specific product page for guidance, particularly around desk height and easel reach.