Well-Designed Kids' Seats

Here's a happy trend: big-time designers paying attention to small-time chairs.

By Kiera Coffee

Hand-woven wicker cradle
Nume

An Italian beauty, seemingly inspired by the stork himself.

392 Euros, Little Fashion Gallery.

 
Coco lounger
Bloom

A superchic, bean-shaped infant seat.

$200, Giggle.




 
Dina high chair
Stephen Procter for Bloom
 

A foldable high chair that stores flat.

$30, Genius Jones. (Available January 2009)





 
Tripp Trapp high chair
Stokke

For so long—since 1972—the lone wolf of modernity in kids'-furniture design.

$250, Giggle.




 
Galap rocker
Argington

A toddler-size rocker (available in birch, walnut, and cherry) that's big on style.

$89, 2 Modern.




 
Skool desk
Philippe Starck for XO Design

The master of modern's take on the classic schoolhouse desk-and-chair combo.

$508, Unica Home.

 
Black Beauties office chair
Ineke Hans

Like the best fairy tales, a perfect blend of sweet and dark.

$660 (comes with desk), ModernChild.




 
Panton Junior chai
Modern Seed

The mini version of Verner Panton's 1959 original.

$230 for 2, Modern Seed.






 
La Maison de Lena Fauteuil Cabane
Little Fashion Gallery

A white wicker nooklike nest, airy and all-enveloping.

285 Euros, Little Fashion Gallery.

 
Kapsule chair
Offi

Storage (via that cutaway oval) and seating in color and comfort.

$49, Mini Jake.

 
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