Web site: besthf.com
This Indiana-based rocking chair maker entered the baby biz in 2002, although they trace their roots to the 1960’s. We were very impressed with their quality and offerings. Basically, Best specializes in upholstered chairs with over 700 fabric choices. They also make traditional glider rockers and furniture for other rooms in the house.
Best claims their gliders have the longest glide in the industry. They also offer an optional 10-position glide lock that makes it easier to get in and out of the chair. The traditional wood designs have a closed base for safety.
Delivery is four weeks and prices are decent for an all-upholstered look: most are $400 to $750. A matching ottoman is $160 to $300. Best is sold only in specialty stores and on JCPenney.com (we noticed ten models, in fabric and leather options). The Jacob model, pictured, runs $450 (on sale for $400) in seven microfiber fabrics.
Best Chair most recently began offering a “bonded” leather fabric option dubbed PerformaBlend. Bonded leather is made of leather scraps and costs less than a full leather chair (about $750 compared to $1000 or more for leather).
Feedback from readers has been mostly positive on Best—a few complaints centered on Best models sold on JCPenney.com that had backs that were too short for some taller parents. Most folks had no problem, however and generally loved Best’s overall quality and durability. For taller parents, it might be good to try out this chair in person before purchasing. Rating: A
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What is the stuffing made of in Best Chairs? I’m trying to stay away from Polyurethane stuffing with is a foam core used in most stuffed furniture which contains toluene (a VOC), one of the most toxic chemicals known to cause cancer.
Good question. According to our notes, Best Chairs says it uses “High-Density Foam/High-Loft Premium Polyester Cushioning.” But we don’t know the exact make up of the foam. We will ask around to see if any of the glider companies we recommend offer an eco-friendly option.
Alan & Denise Fields
authors, BABY BARGAINS
Hi Alan and Denise,
Did you find any information about the Best stuffing? There is a few points on their website but not alot of detail around their foam/VOCs.
Thanks,
Floren
Have you had a chance to review or received any feedback about the Best Chair power recliners The power recliner seems to be a great option for a smoother recline, but we aren’t sure if it’s worth the extra cost. Also, it’s unclear from the company’s website if the power recliner swivels and if the power rocker recliner glides in a horizontal motion or rocks like a class rocking chair. Any information you have would be much appreciated!
Hi Michelle: Yes, we’ve seen those (power recline). Feedback on them so far is good, but we worry this is something that might eventually break. And we’re not sure how easy it would be to repair. If the motor gives out or otherwise fails, I’m not sure you can manually recline the chair. So you’d be stuck at that point.
I don’t have the answer on whether that chair also swivels.
Bottom line: nice feature, but not sure it is worth the extra expense and possible future headaches!
Alan & Denise
authors, BABY BARGAINS
Do you have any feedback on the Best Chairs’ wooden mix chairs (not all upholstered) like the Sona chair? Any idea what kind of wood they use and how they stack up next to Dutailier ones that look similar? Thanks!
Hi Shayna! Thanks for dropping by our site! We would recommend those chairs (the wooden ones by Best that are similar to Dutailier). The quality is good; the feedback we hear from readers who’ve bought them is positive. Folks like the extra padding (which is somewhat more cushy than Dutailier in our opinion). Hope that helps!
Alan & Denise
authors BABY BARGAINS
Thank you!!
Hey there. Any thoughts on the Juliana recliner? Planning on ordering mine tomorrow thru a specialty store then thought I should swing by here and ask first. Thanks so much!
Hi Bella: Apologies for the delay in this response. The Juliana is good choice! Let us know what you think after you get it in! Best wishes!
We are considering the Finley wingback glider/recliner from a local shop. Any experiences with that one?
Hi Molly! That is one brand we haven’t researched yet. If you get it, let us know what you think. Wish we had more info,
Alan & Denise
Hi – we are experiencing some confusion about the name of this company – is it Best Chair” or “Best Chairs”? Or are those two different companies? At Buy Buy Baby there are a number of Best Chairs, including the Finley and the Quinn, but no Best Chair and no Jacob, and we’ve seen references both ways on the internet. Help please!
My guess is that you are referring to the same company (Best Chair: http://www.besthf.com/best/Furniture/Glider-Rockers/items). I see how Buy Buy Baby is referring to them as “Best Chairs”, but that inventory looks much the same as Best Chair. The Jacob was a previous model, but it is similar to this one on JcPenney: https://bit.ly/2IfBUxx
I believe we purchased the Jacob glider and ottoman in 2009 in green. We are now having another baby and I want to change the color to gray. Do you have slip cover options or know of one that will work with this glider and gliding ottoman?