The 10 Best Glider Chairs
This wiki has been updated 35 times since it was first published in April of 2015. More than just a comfortable place to soothe or feed a baby, these glider chairs can serve as attractive and functional pieces of furniture in any room. With features like reclining backrests and footstools, they make for a lovely spot to read, take a nap or watch TV. Never leave infants or toddlers around them unattended, however, as serious injury could occur. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. DaVinci Upholstered
2. Phi Villa Patio
3. Babyletto Madison
Editor's Notes
August 02, 2019:
Most of the options on this list are geared towards new parents, and their suitability for nursing, soothing, and rocking definitely played a part in our rankings. However, we also considered models that would fit in all over the house, which is part of the reason why the DaVinci Upholstered earned top billing. A beautiful piece of furniture, it will dress up any room it's in, even if that's a nursery.
The Phi Villa Patio is one of the few that can be taken outdoors, though. The mesh fabric dries quickly if it gets wet, and the frame is built to withstand just about any weather. That doesn't mean it won't work equally well inside, however.
One of the things that we liked about the Dutailier Modern is its six-position lock. It makes it easy to get in and out of, even when holding a sleeping baby — and that's no small feat. Anything that lets you go directly from feeding infants to putting them in their cribs is quite a valuable piece of furniture indeed.
Special Honors
Duralee Toledo You have a variety of attractive upholsteries to choose from with this model, each of which covers up thick, plush cushioning. The rolled arms offer plenty of support without making you feel like you're boxed in. wayfair.com
Living Spaces Shane You can curl up next to your partner in this gliding loveseat. Its power-reclining feature lets you lean back when you want to nap, or you can snooze sitting up by adjusting the power headrests. livingspaces.com
Crate&Barrel Declan 360 This stylish option may be a bit too much for a nursery, but it will dress up any living room or den. The top-grain leather covers up soy-based polyfoam, making it as fun to sit in as it is to look at. crateandbarrel.com
4. Babyletto Toco
5. Dutailier Modern
6. Foundations Lullaby
7. Graco Parker
8. Stork Craft Hoop
9. Newco International Grand
10. Pulaski Strathmore Ocean
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