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8 Kids’ Desk Chairs That Are Ergonomic, Adjustable, and Wiggle-Friendly

Cara Strickland
Cara Strickland
Cara Strickland is an award-winning writer specializing in food and drink, relationships, parenting, and books. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, Salon, the James Beard Foundation blog, Slate, Southwest, Time Out, Atlas Obscura, JSTOR Daily, the Rumpus, and others.…read more
published Jul 13, 2023
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The innovative Kore Design Wobble Chair with its gently-rounded bottom encourages active sitting and allows one's knees, hips, and back to find comfortable and ever-changing positions; continuous movement increases Secondary Focus.
Credit: Kore Design LLC

A kids’ desk without a chair isn’t the most useful, but while we adults often spend a lot of time thinking about our own desk chairs, kids chairs aren’t always a focus. It’s never too early for a beautiful piece of furniture that offers ergonomic support and promotes spine health and good posture — just the right start for developing muscles and bones.

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IKEA
$49.99

The Best IKEA Desk Chair

This swivel chair easily adjusts to the right height and comes with a cushy pad, perfect for homework or arts and crafts. The look feels somewhat vintage, with pleasing curves — it’s sure to fit nicely into your space.

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Crate & Barrel
$349.00

Best Crate and Barrel Kids Desk Chair

This vintage-inspired chair is supportive and comfortable, with a beautiful curved design. The sturdy boucle fabric comes in cream or cobalt blue, each with a matching base. It’s fully adjustable, and recommended for kids over the age of five.

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Maisonette
$462.00

This adjustable swivel chair is designed to offer both support and comfort, with a curve meant to envelop the back. Their fabric choices are striking and varied (though this one, frolic citrus, is my personal favorite), sure to be a conversation piece and take your child from kid to teen with ease.

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Wayfair
$179.66
was $199.99

You can adjust seat height, depth, and backrest all independently on this swiveling chair. Speaking of swivels, if you have an especially little one, you can lock the wheels to prevent swiveling until they are older. Choose from several colors for this beautiful play and work companion.

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Pottery Barn Kids
$299.00

Designed with posture and comfort in mind, these sleek chairs come in two classy colorways. They have a swivel base and smooth rolling casters, with a fully adjustable base to follow your child as they grow. The seat is foam-padded for extra comfort.

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Wayfair
$59.99
was $79.99

This classic chair comes in a vibrant assortment of colors sure to delight you and your child equally. With a smooth plastic shell, faux leather seat, and solid wood legs, it’s sleek, easy to clean, and perfect for years of use.

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Wayfair
$49.99
was $102.29

There’s a lot to love about this fun desk chair. First off, there’s a generous selection of colors all with a back design that brings some style and interest to a piece of furniture that can be anything but cute. It’s height-adjustable, ergonomic, and designed to be supportive and comfy, even for prolonged sitting.

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Wayfair
$61.96
was $65.99

This seat was designed especially for kids, of all ages, who have extra wiggles to get out. The base is slightly rounded to allow for gentle movement, helping out with posture, core strength, and all the issues associated with sitting. While this chair is beneficial for a variety of kids, it might be extra great for high energy, sensory seeking or neurodiverse children. Choose from a variety of colors to accent your space.

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