A dollhouse is a source of fun both to children and adults. But whether you're interested in dollhouses for the ability to role play, for historical accuracy, or just to admire the amount of craftsmanship that went into its construction, the dollhouse is simply incomplete unless it is furnished. It is possible to buy dollhouse furniture for any type of dollhouse, for any purpose, and for any price range.

Dollhouse furniture for children must serve several purposes. First, it must be fun. Even the most exquisitely constructed piece of dollhouse furniture is useless in a child's dollhouse if the child does not play with it. Second, dollhouse furniture for a child's dollhouse must be sturdy. Children are notoriously rough on their toys, and miniature furniture should be build to stand up to the extreme conditions that it may find itself in when in the hands of an active child. Most importantly, miniature furniture for kids must be safe. This is particularly of concern for parents with toddlers. As anyone who has ever raised a young child knows, anything that the toddler finds interesting is sure to make its way into his or her mouth. Therefore, miniature furniture that will be accessible by a toddler should be large enough so as to not present a choking hazard, and must also be constructed in such a way that it has no small parts that could break off and become choking hazards. Miniature furniture, like other toys, must be labeled with the target age, but parents should also double check by inspecting the toys before letting their toddler play with them.

For adults who enjoy collecting miniatures, choking is not quite as much of a concern. Therefore, dollhouse furniture for the mature hobbyist can compromise on durability and safety. Adults tend to require much more realism from their dollhouse furniture than do children. Therefore, miniature furniture for adults is often more carefully crafted to include levels of detail that would not be appreciated by younger collectors.

Clearly, the more finely crafted the miniature furniture, the more it is going to cost. Those who are meticulous and require the utmost functionality and realism from their models should either be able to craft them themselves, or should be prepared to pay for the work of skilled artisans. The most sought after pieces of miniature furniture by leading artisans can go for thousands of dollars. Of course, there are also many fine miniature pieces that sell for much less.

Just as no home is complete until it is furnished, no dollhouse can fulfill its potential without including miniature furnishings. Dollhouse furniture ranges from large, safe objects for small children to exquisitely designed art pieces for the demanding collector. While some high end pieces can cost thousands of dollars, there are many fine pieces that are very affordable.