Montessori-inspired furniture and hands-on play for family homes. Designed and made in San Antonio, Texas.
About Dannico
Dannico creates Montessori-inspired furniture and hands-on play products for family homes. Founded by Moosa Esfahanian, a father of two, the San Antonio, Texas brand brings woodworking and practical storage together in pieces that keep books and toys on display. Its furniture collection includes front-facing bookshelves with hidden storage and the Joy Shelf, an open toy shelf with curved sides. Dannico's bookshelves and toy shelf are designed and made in San Antonio from imported, FSC®-certified Baltic birch plywood.
Founder
Moosa Esfahanian is the founder of Dannico in San Antonio, Texas. A father of two with a background in woodworking, he started the brand after looking for functional, well-made furniture designed for children. His work focuses on combining everyday storage with simple, thoughtful furniture design. The company is named after his sons, Daniel and Nicholas.
Products at a glance
Dimensions are width × depth × height. Current pricing and availability are on the linked product pages.
Montessori Bookshelf with Hidden Storage
A front-facing display with four shelves, a top storage compartment and a side-opening drawer. Choose the drawer side when ordering.
- 23 × 18.5 × 24 inches; Baltic birch plywood.
- Holds about 80 books, depending on book sizes and use of storage.
- Press-fit assembly without visible screws; allow 15–30 minutes. A rubber mallet is optional.
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Small Montessori Bookshelf
A lower, shallower book display with three front-facing shelves and a top storage compartment, without a side drawer.
- 23 × 14.5 × 14 inches; Baltic birch plywood.
- Rounded edges and soft-closing hinges.
- Tool-free assembly, approximately 15 minutes or less.
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Joy Shelf · Montessori Toy Shelf
Open toy storage with five cubbies, curved side panels and interlocking construction.
- 40 × 12 × 24 inches; Baltic birch plywood.
- Two upper cubbies and three lower cubbies.
- Shelf assembly is tool-free, approximately 5–10 minutes. Wall anchoring is a separate step; follow the included installation instructions.
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Reach & Count · Wooden Number Blocks
Solid beechwood blocks with engraved numerals and counting dots. Heights are proportional to number values, for hands-on counting and number activities.
- 21 blocks and 20 double-sided activity cards.
- Block bases measure 1.25 × 1.25 inches.
- Natural unfinished beechwood; early number activities for ages 3+.
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Product photography
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Press contact
Moosa Esfahanian, Founder of Dannico
support@dannicowoodworks.com
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Founder quotes, interviews and additional photographs are available on request.
Updated October 23, 2026. This page and the linked folder are kept current as information and photographs are updated.