Here is a great chair for the hip and modern toddler. A scaled-down version of an adult-sized rocker, this little chair by Nurseryworks will make your toddler feel grown up and special.  The clean, contemporary style will blend in well in any room, whether it is your child’s bedroom or a common area such as a living room or den.  The chair measures 19 inches in height and is made from ultrasoft stain resistant microsuede.  You can purchase one of these hip chairs for $325 at giggle.com. This would make a wonderful gift.

I’m not too sure about this piece of furniture. The Olga Rocker, designed by Sirch of Germany, is a very unique, unusual, modern slant on a child’s rocker. It is made of a continuous piece of bent birch wood and has a seat made of red woven fabric. It is supposed to be more comfortable than other rockers because of the open space in front. The rocker weighs 10 lbs.

I’d have to try this one out, or have my child test it, before buying it. It is a stunning piece of sculpture and one that would definitely be a conversation starter when guests come to visit. You can view it yourself at ModernTots.com, where it sells for $300.

If you love the look of modern baby furniture but don’t have a limitless budget to work with, check out this Antilop High Chair from IKEA.  The chair is made from steel and polypropylene.  It features a safety belt, and is designed to be easy to clean and to provide frustration free assembly and disassembly.

This chair looks very modern and it seems that it would be very easy to keep clean.  Best of all, it costs only $19.99.   You can check it out at IKEA.com.

I like that this picture of the Elise Chaise Lounge includes children because, as a mom, if I had a chaise lounge in my bedroom, I know that my children would lounging on it too. After years of being a mom I think this Elise Chaise Lounge by Pottery Barn Kids would be a welcoming piece to entice my children to join me before bedtime for their favorite story or just to talk about our days. Of course, this is a beautiful piece of furniture for any occasion.

You can view it at PotteryBarnKids.com. The price begins at $1199 depending on the fabric and fill.

I am very impressed by this Frog Bean Bag Chair from 3 Sprouts.  This soft little seat is the perfect place to cuddle up with a good book or settle down to watch a movie.  It is made from soft corduroy, so it is much more comfortable than the vinyl bean bag chairs I remember from my childhood.  It is a lot cuter too–I love the hip design which is just odd enough that it is absolutely adorable.  My kids would love this–if only we had room for it.

You can purchase one of these to jazz up your child’s bedroom or playroom for $168 at Chasing-Fireflies.com.

I am seeing more and more high chairs that blend in with adult furniture, but I have never seen one quite like this before.  Made from french walnut and ivory-colored vinyl, this Sleigh High Chair in French Walnut looks so grown up that you need to look at it several times before you even realize that it is a high chair.

Made by the Nicole Reid Collection, a favorite of celebrity parents such as Patrick Dempsey, Ali Landry, and Chris Noth, this is a very unique chair. Its tray has three different locking positions to accommodate your child as he grows. The seat also comes with a three-point harness for safety.  This chair will be a conversation starter for sure.  If you are someone who hates having circus- or farm-themed items all over your house just because you have young children, this may be the high chair for you.

As your child grows, this chair grows with him, becoming a youth chair for mealtime or for working on homework or projects. You can purchase one for $875 at 3badboys.com.  Several other colors are also available.

Now this is a very comfy and sturdy looking Strawberry Booster Chair. I really dislike using those booster chairs in the restaurants because they feel so flimsy. Another plus about this booster chair by Barefoot Bella is that when it’s not being used as a booster chair, it can serve as seating in your child’s bedroom or in the family room.

There are several styles to choose from at BarefootBella.net. The Strawberry Booster Chair is priced at $68.

I really like the idea of a Time Out Rocker but I’ve yet to put it to the test. Does it make a difference having a designated seat to go with the designated time-out spot? I think it might, in a positive way. It would be a constant reminder to your child that there are consequences, and that’s a very valuable lesson to learn for any of us. The natural rocking motion may also help to soothe nerves. You might like to place a basket or small shelf near the chair with books that teach lessons or books of children’s poetry, or even a journal. Encourage your child to express himself in all situations.

Made by Levels of Discovery, the Time Out Rocker is also available in Pink for little girls who need an occasional time-out. Visit BarefootBella.net,  where they are priced at $119.95.

This is an interesting looking bench that is designed for a child’s height at 31″ long, 12″ wide, and 12.5″ high. The Friend Bench from Offi, designed by Jennifer Carpenter of TRUCK Product Architecture in New York, is actually created to seat two children. You can buy the bench by itself to add seating space indoors or outdoors, or you can add the Offi Snap Table to create a work, craft, or eating area. It looks sturdy and durable enough for children and simple to put together (let your children help).

Visit the Web site at oompa.com and purchase this bench for $139.

The best feature of this Fast Table Chair by Inglesina is that it enables your child to sit at the table for family- style eating as opposed to the traditional high chair that keeps baby at a distance. It is also a good take-along chair to restaurants where you may have sanitary concerns. You may not be comfortable placing your child in a “public” seat such as the portable high chairs that are provided in restaurants. This would also come in handy at the park picnic table or even while visiting at family and friends.

The Fast Table Chair can be adapted to almost all types of tables. It will hold a maximum weight of 33 lbs., has a storage pouch at the back, and has a safety harness with crotch strap. It is made from 100% polyester and is hand-washable.

Visit www.babyearth.com where this chair is priced at $39.99.

Here is a product that serves two purposes–it offers your child a comfortable place to sit, and helps to keep toy clutter at bay.  Add to that a clean, unique, modern design, and you have a great little seat in the Roll-Top Chair by Offi.

The chair is made from solid wood and is available in several different colors.  I love this deep shade of red.  This would be great for a child’s bedroom or playroom, but wouldn’t be out of place in a more grown up setting, such as a living room, either.

If you are up for the $168 price, you can purchase one at mod + mini.

Where is the best place to store all of your daughter’s dress up clothes? Store all her prettiest dresses and “heels” in this Next Level Best of Buds Mirrored Storage Seat by Levels of Discovery. It includes an attached full-length Mylar mirror topped with three 3″ diameter flower photo frames that will help personalize this furniture for your little girl. You could take pictures of your daughter in her best dress up clothes and place them in the attached photo frames. The four leaf hooks can hold her boas, necklaces, scarves and anything else you want off the floor.

Th bench top comes with a slow-closing safety hinge. Each piece is independently tested to meet all safety requirements and standards of the CPSC. The seat measures 56″ high, and the box measures 13″ H x 13″ W x 15″ D. It can be purchased for $219.96 at All Childrens Furniture.

These Stackable Seats by Whitney Brothers come in a set of three ottoman-like stools that nest together for easy storage. Your child’s room is always evolving as his needs and interests change from age to age. It’s a real help to have furniture that can be easily moved to suit a new room plan. You may want to have all three seats out to create a reading area, or combined with a low table for art activities, writing/coloring, or snacking. If your child is having a sleepover with hir friends and you need more floor space, just stack the seats into a corner.

The seats measure 14″ H x 17″ W x 17″ D and cost $199 at  allchildrensfurniture.com.

Here’s some unusual seating for young children: Julian Chairs from Magis, designed by Javier Mariscal.  I think these chairs are designed to stimulate sensory awareness: the bright colors, the cool polyethylene material, and the curving lines that shape this “hip” cat. When your child is not sitting in their Julian Chair he’ll be “riding” this magical flying cat across his imagination.

Featured in Plum Magazine, each chair is made of rotational-molded polyethylene and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. It cleans up easily by wiping. The chairs are available in red, green, yellow or white and measure 21.7″ H x 14.2″ W x 19.3″ D, with 11.8″ height from floor to seat.

You can purchase a Julian Chair for $120 at allchildrensfurniture.com.

With a simple, practical design that provides comfortable seating and plenty of storage space for your child’s favorite books, this Reading Nook by Whitney Brothers will make a great reading corner in your child’s room.

Most homes are overrun by children’s furniture in every room. If you don’t want to “hide” every evidence that children live in your house but you still want to have some semblance of balance, this Reading Nook is an attractive option. It would be quite at home in the family room as well as in the play room.

The seat comes with a bookcase/shelf attached to back which can also be sold separately. The nook measures 18″ H x 24″ W x 29″ D and costs $161 at  allchildrensfurniture.com.