Junior Icons: The Stokke Tripp Trapp Highchair

Junior ICON: The Stokke Tripp Trapp

Country of Origin: Norway

Launched: 1972

Design Mantra: Closeness fosters connection

Philanthropy: Stokke host regular charity auctions and events to raise funds for various children's charities including The Red Cross and The Prinses Maxima Centrum for child oncology.

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The Tripp Trapp Story:

When Norwegian furniture designer, Peter Opsvik first invented the Stokke Tripp Trapp back in 1972, little did he know that he had created a design icon that would become a much loved piece of family furniture in millions of homes for decades to come. Once again, a best-selling design was conceived out of a genuine sense of need within a family setting. Frustrated that he couldn't find a seat that really enabled his son Tor to sit comfortably at table height and truly connect with everyone at mealtimes, Opsvik decided to build one himself.

By fulfilling that simple need, Opsvik changed the way we look at children ́s seating, creating a chair that would truly give children of all ages a comfortable, ergonomic seat at the table. Hitting the nail on the head from the get go (so to speak!) the existing high chair design that grows with your child from babyhood to primary school years, is virtually unchanged from the very first prototype and the name Opsvik gave the chair, remains the same too. In fact, the name Tripp Trapp derives from that well-known children's fairytale Three Billy Goats Gruff and refers to the 'trip trap' noise that the goats made as they crossed the bridge, referencing the sound of little feet climbing the wooden steps of the high chair!

Gaining over 10,000 5-star reviews and countless celebrity fans, including Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba, Cristiano Ronaldo, Stacey Solomon, Mrs Hinch, Joe Wicks and Vogue Willams to name but a few, the chair's sleek minimalist design fits into every home and parents love the fact that this long lasting, sustainably made seat, can be handed down through generations.

Opsvik’s ambition, when designing the Tripp Trapp® chair in 1972, was to make one chair that could comfortably seat all ages at the same table. By reducing the height difference between small children and their parents and allowing them to sit together at eye level, families could find it easier to interact, making life around the table more enjoyable.

Today, Stokke is selling more Tripp Trapp® chairs than ever before and has sold more than 13 million worldwide.

The Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair, from £219, Stokke

Suitable from birth (with newborn add ons) to adult
This chair brings every child to the table from day one.
Sustainably made with longevity in mind, this is an eco-friendly purchase on so many levels.
Stylish and minimal it fits into any home decor.
Ergonomically designed with comfort at the fore.
Smooth and wipeable making it easy to clean and hygienic
Easy to adapt throughout a child's life

Why Junior loves it: This is one of those pieces of furniture that garners genuine affection from all the family. Parents love the fact that it's a piece of seminal design, which looks slick yet friendly at the table and kids love the fact that they're on the same level as their parents and older siblings and can really feel like part of the crew. We love it so much we gave it a platinum JDA! As a child grows older they can take real ownership of their seat and can climb up it with ease, enjoying a sense of independence. A genius invention from Peter Opsvik