Our microschool closed its doors this past summer, and I’m selling our complete Community Playthings loft system: 356 pieces of solid maple. We ran two lofts at once, a tall three-level reading loft in the library and a two-deck loft with stairs in the kindergarten room. Both are shown assembled in the photos, and there are enough extra parts to build more or reconfigure (as you can see in the photos we did a few times, as needs shifted!). We had MORE than enough pieces for two full lofts, and I am confident you will as well!
If you don’t know the brand, Community Playthings makes the solid-maple furniture used by top preschools, Montessori schools and children’s museums. A single new loft kit runs $4,820 to $8,100. This collection is several kits’ worth. (MODEL 1 and MODEL 2, plus assorted other 'extras', like gates)
WHY IT’S WORTH IT
Solid maple and birch plywood, not laminate. Built to last decades.
Tool-free assembly with posts, panels, connector collars and childproof caps. Rearrange it into new floor plans anytime.
Both low (crawl-under nook) and high (stand-up play underneath) leg sets.
Great for daycares, preschools, church nurseries, homeschool co-ops, therapy spaces, or a seriously fun playroom.
CONDITION
Very good, with normal classroom wear. Some acrylic panels have surface scratches, and the carpet pieces could use a vacuum. The system originally came from a children’s museum, so a few pieces are shop-made modifications, however, I've not included them in the piece listing. I’ll point them out at pickup (they're considered 'bonus pieces'). The play kitchen and rocking boat in the photos are not included.
PICKUP
Everything is disassembled and sorted, stored on-site in Stillwater (a garage and a moving pod). Bring a U-Haul or several vehicles; we’ll help load.
$4,500 or best offer. Message me for more photos or a full parts list.
let's include a full parts list
FULL PARTS LIST (356 pieces)
LEGS AND POSTS (43)
24 tall poles: octagonal maple, for high decks (stand-up space underneath)
17 short legs: octagonal maple, for low decks (crawl-under nook)
2 BONUS 'medium' legs for museum configuration
FLOORS AND DECKS (10)
6 double-width deck platforms: birch plywood, two units long, with leg cutouts. Some have carpet attached; the others have Velcro strips for carpet.
4 single carpeted floor panels
STAIRS (24)
8 staircases: five steps, solid maple, black non-slip treads, mounting brackets
8 sets of stairway side panels: left and right, maple frames with clear acrylic (16 panels)
WALL AND RAILING PANELS (77)
17 short arch panels: arched opening for crawling or walking through
8 short double-wide arch panels: two units wide
8 short spindle GATES: rounded top cap, Community Playthings logo
13 short clear window panels: clear acrylic
4 tall arch panels
5 tall window panels: clear acrylic, Community Playthings logo
6 tall carpet-and-window panels: window on top, carpet below
12 tall spindle rail panels: vertical maple spindles
2 tall double-wide spindle rail panels
2 tall solid panels
SUPPORT AND FRAME RAILS (61)
11 long support rails with metal mounting plates
16 short support rails with metal mounting plates
28 short plain rails
1 long plain rail
5 wide drilled boards
CONNECTORS AND CAPS (141)
111 octagonal connector collars: tan, slide onto legs and lock panels in place
30 round post caps: tan, childproof, screw onto leg tops