Top 5 Vintage High Chairs That Work With Our Timouny Cushions
Vintage style is becoming increasingly popular in our homes. Vintage high chairs for babies, often made of solid wood, appeal to many because of their durability and timeless style. But one question often comes up: are they comfortable for babies?
At Timouny, we’ve designed highchair cushions that fit perfectly on older models while ensuring comfort and safety.
Why choose a vintage high chair for your baby?
As I mentioned in the introduction, they are usually made of solid wood and are therefore sturdy and durable. These are very often secondhand high chairs that are passed down from generation to generation or that you can find at garage sales or on websites like Leboncoin. This reflects a responsible approach to reusing—or even updating—the old. Choosing a vintage high chair is often a responsible choice steeped in history.
Criteria for compatibility with a high chair cushion
To be compatible with our Timouny cushions, a high chair must:
to have a flat base
a straight or slightly slanted backrest
be stable and secure
whether or not to include straps (our cushions can be adjusted accordingly with the built-in safety harness option)
👉 The cushion provides support, comfort, and safety, especially for older models. The thick, soft backrest helps protect the child’s head when they occasionally refuse a spoonful and might lean back.
Our Top 5 Compatible Vintage High Chairs
1. Vintage Combelle high chair
This high chair is a staple of French baby furniture. It’s sturdy, very easy to find (at garage sales or on secondhand websites like Leboncoin or Vinted), and looks perfect with a Timouny cushion. Plus, it’s super easy to customize: just sand it down to remove the existing paint, then paint it any color you like. Personally, I used spray paint and finished with a matte spray varnish to protect the paint and make it even easier to clean. There are many paints and varnishes available that are safe for food contact.
2. Baumann Children's High Chair
It’s a true gem of French design. The wood is of the highest quality, and its retro look is instantly recognizable. This high chair provides excellent support for the cushion.
This high chair can be converted into a coffee table or even a push cart thanks to its small casters.
3. Vintage Scandinavian high chair (1960s)
Minimalist and elegant, it is perfect for modern interiors. The cushion significantly enhances comfort.
4. Convertible vintage high chair
This model is very popular with families. It’s adjustable, so it can be adapted to the child’s needs. The cushion helps keep the child safe during mealtimes.
5. Vintage high chair made of untreated wood
Each piece is one-of-a-kind and exudes authentic charm. This highback chair is making a strong comeback with its stunning cane weaving on the backrest and, in some cases, on the seat as well.
The cushion provides optimal comfort for the chair and perfectly blends tradition with modernity.
Why add a cushion to a vintage high chair?
First of all, because the cushion provides more comfort for the child. It helps keep the child more securely seated in the high chair. The cushion also helps protect the chair. It’s easier to wash the cushion—which can be cleaned with a quick wipe or in the washing machine—than the high chair, whose paint can become damaged over time from repeated cleaning.
The Timouny High Chair Cushion
All of our cushions are
- made in Occitanie ( you can read all about the “Made in Occitanie” label, which we received a few months ago, in this article).
- made from Oeko-Tex 100 certified fabrics, guaranteed to be free of substances harmful to humans and the environment
- They are designed for vintage high chairs (and nothing makes us happier than knowing that one of our cushions will be added to a vintage high chair)
- They are easy to wash and durable.
They combine vintage style with modern comfort.
If you'd like to learn more about " How to Choose a High Chair for Your Baby," we’ve written an article on the topic to help guide you through your purchase.
Pairing a vintage high chair with a Timouny cushion creates a comfortable, safe, and stylish space for your baby.
A responsible, sustainable choice… and one full of charm.
- Discover our collection of high chair cushions made in Occitanie.