Crate & Kids debuts Converse's first kids furniture collection

The limited-edition collaboration features vintage basketball court-inspired pieces for kids' spaces.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Crate & Kids has unveiled a limited-edition collaboration with Converse, marking Crate & Kids' first fashion partnership and Converse's first foray into kids furniture. The collection reimagines everyday kids' spaces with a sense of play and independent spirit, drawing inspiration from vintage basketball courts, sport, and skate culture.

Why it matters

This partnership allows Converse to expand its iconic brand into a new product category, reaching young consumers through thoughtfully designed furniture and decor. For Crate & Kids, the collaboration brings a fresh, youthful aesthetic to its offerings, appealing to parents seeking unique, playful pieces to outfit their children's rooms.

The details

The assortment celebrates movement and individuality, spanning across furniture, textiles, lighting, and decor. The pieces are crafted from natural materials, including undyed cotton canvas, organic textiles, and rich woods. Design details nod to Converse's iconic elements, such as the red cords on the Converse All Star Table Lamps mimicking the midsole stripe and vent-style eyelets incorporated into the Vent Grommet Dyed & Natural Wood Night Stand.

  • The Converse for Crate & Kids collection is now available to shop online and via the Crate & Barrel iOS app.

The players

Crate & Kids

A furniture and home decor brand that is part of the Crate & Barrel portfolio, known for its modern, family-friendly designs.

Converse

An American shoe company that is a subsidiary of Nike, best known for its iconic Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers.

Dan Brausch

The vice president of global growth at Converse.

Sebastian Brauer

The senior vice president of product design at Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids.

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What they’re saying

“Young Creators and kids have influenced Converse for generations and designing for them in new and unexpected ways is at the heart of what we do.”

— Dan Brausch, Vice President of Global Growth, Converse

“Every detail of this collection was considered with intention, drawing a direct line back to the iconic Chuck Taylor. Together, we translated Converse's iconic design language into uniquely playful pieces made for kids' spaces with a heritage feel.”

— Sebastian Brauer, Senior Vice President of Product Design, Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids

The takeaway

This collaboration between Crate & Kids and Converse showcases how iconic brands can successfully expand into new product categories by tapping into their core design DNA and appealing to the next generation of consumers. The resulting collection offers parents a fresh, youthful option for outfitting their children's rooms with pieces that celebrate movement, individuality, and the enduring appeal of classic Converse style.