Beautiful Play.
Beautiful Childhood.
One couch, rearranged endlessly by small hands.
Ten modular pieces. No instructions, no wrong answers. Each configuration is an open invitation for imagination, movement and independence — then quietly returns to a sculptural seat when play is done.
The Reading Nook
Pieces gathered into a soft enclosure — a calm space for stories, rest and quiet focus.
- 2 × Thick Rectangular Base Cushions
- 2 × Slim Rectangular Base Cushions
- 2 × Half-Circle Armrest Cushions
- 2 × Trapezoid Backrest Cushions
- 2 × Circular Cushions
Complimentary Play Guide and Digital Play Journal — sent to your inbox with your order confirmation.
A durable, soft-touch velvet cover with a plush feel and reinforced seams — made to be climbed on, spilled on and loved for years.
Ten pieces. One centrepiece for the modern home.
Made for years, not seasons. Ten thoughtfully designed pieces transform again and again — from forts and reading nooks to climbing, building and quiet time. Soft, supportive and made for everyday family life, with removable, machine-washable covers. Beautiful enough for the living room. Built for play.
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Every order includes the complimentary Play Guide and Digital Play Journal — sent to your inbox with your order confirmation.
Specifications
- Pieces
- 10 modular foam blocks
- Dimensions
- 168 × 84 × 67.3 cm (assembled lounge)
- Cover
- Removable, machine-washable velvet covers
- Core
- Certified high-density CertiPUR foam
- Weight
- 14 kg
- Age
- 12 months + (tested to EN 71)
Developmental Benefits
Open-ended play
No fixed outcome — children invent, build and rebuild, exercising problem-solving and creativity.
Gross-motor development
Climbing, stacking and balancing engage the whole body, building strength and coordination.
Montessori-informed
Child-scale, accessible and self-directed — designed for independence and autonomous play.
Loved by the little ones. Trusted by their people.
We absolutely love this toddler modular set! The material is gorgeous, super soft, cosy and feels really lovely and high quality. The pink colour is beautiful and looks so cute in my little one’s room/play area. Love how easy it is for her to rearrange different configurations, it’s perfect for her to use independently and she spends so much time lounging, playing and relaxing on it. It’s both practical and beautiful, and I’m really impressed. Definitely recommend!
Paan
London Verified Buyer
Absolutely the best kids’ play set. We’ve used it in so many different ways as a family, and it has quickly become a favorite. Even I enjoy relaxing on it when I need a little quiet time. Such a fun and versatile set for everyone!
Novisi
London Verified Buyer
Goodbye screen time!
We absolutely love our Nanola Play Couch! 💕 With two daughters, I was looking for something that would keep them entertained while also fitting beautifully into their play area, and this has been such a great addition. My girls can spend hours turning it into forts, little lounges, reading spaces, and all kinds of imaginative creations. I love that they can play together and use their creativity rather than just being entertained by a screen.
Gillian A
Accra Verified Buyer
A New Favorite at Home
The Nanola Modular Play Couch has been a fantastic addition to our home. With two daughters, anything that encourages them to play together, use their imagination, and stay active is a win in my book. And this is just that! It’s also not just for the kids. It’s become a comfortable spot for family time, reading, relaxing, and hanging out. The quality feels great.
Rodney A
Accra Verified Buyer
A new den every afternoon
It's the only toy that hasn't been abandoned after a week. My two build a different den every afternoon, and it genuinely looks beautiful in our living room.
Amara O.
London Verified Buyer
Play isn’t a pause from growing up. It is the work of childhood.
Nanola is grounded in the belief that beautiful, open-ended objects nurture calmer, more imaginative and more independent children. We design for the way children actually play — and for the homes they play in.
Imagination
Open-ended by design. No fixed outcomes, no right answers — only the worlds a child builds and rebuilds each day.
Movement
Climbing, stacking, balancing, tumbling. The couch is a landscape for the whole body, indoors.
Independence
Child-scale and self-directed. Designed so small hands can build, unbuild and restore it on their own.
Nanola began in our living room.
I would watch my two boys, then two and four, pull apart the sofa cushions and transform them into forts, tunnels, reading corners and entire imaginary worlds.
I loved seeing how little they needed to create so much.
But I also wanted our home to feel considered. I began looking for something that could give them the freedom to build, climb, rest and imagine while still feeling beautiful enough to belong in our everyday space.
That search became Nanola.
Inspired by open ended and Montessori informed approaches to play, Nanola was created to make space for childhood without asking parents to compromise on the way their homes feel.
Nanola is named after my boys, Nana and Ola. It is a brand built around the kind of childhood I see unfolding in front of me: creative, curious and wonderfully unrestricted.
Designed for childhood. Considered for home.
Less direction. More imagination.
Ruth
Founder of Nanola
A community for calm, creative childhoods.
The Nanola Circle brings together families who value thoughtful play, beautiful spaces and childhood with room to imagine. Join us for play inspiration, early access, curated experiences and a closer look inside the world of Nanola.
Early access to new colours and future Nanola products
Exclusive play ideas and build inspiration
Downloadable play guides and digital journals
First access to restocks and limited releases
Selected member-only offers
Invitations to curated Nanola events, play sessions and community experiences
Founder updates and behind-the-scenes Nanola news
Already part of the family?
Every Nanola Play Couch customer is automatically welcomed into The Nanola Circle and receives access to our play guides, digital journal and early product updates.
The Nanola world is growing.
We're creating more thoughtful pieces for calm, creative childhoods — and Circle members will be the first to know.
Coming Soon
The Nanola Play Mat
A beautifully considered space for floor play, movement, rest and everyday family moments.
Coming Soon
The Nanola Play Kit
A curated collection of developmentally considered play pieces designed to encourage exploration, independence and open ended play.
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Join The Nanola Circle for early access, launch updates, play inspiration and first access to future Nanola releases.
Real rooms. Real families. Really playing.
