What is it they say now? "50 is the new 30?" While this venue provides neither the space nor the ideological bent to debate the meaning and the merits of that assertion, I will say this: older parents are popping up everywhere. It's increasingly common to see newly proud Papas and Mamas who are 30-something going on 40-something, which is also to say that they're long past the futon on the floor and plastic blinds stage. And as this new demographic approaches the metaphorical age of 30, they've got one thing on their minds: stylish baby products.

Fresco High Chair. Designed and manufactured by Bloom Furniture Studio.

So I speak to you, 36-year-old Mother, and you, 39-year-old Father (assuming you've time to read between nighttime administrations of organic milk and afternoon exposures to the soothing melodies of Mozart), when I say that Bloom Furniture Studio has the baby chair of your dreams. The list of attributes of Bloom's Fresco High Chair is nearly as appealing as that of the Deluxe Steamer Trunk of Joe Vs. the Volcano fame: micro-suede or leatherette upholstery available in six colors; "multiple-grow" modes including detachable cradle and feeding chair, detachable play seat, and detachable feeding and play trays; pneumatic-assist for multiple (they say "infinite") height adjustment; and enclosed caster wheels for increased portability. There are even perks for those babies who, as Mr. Burns might say, "particularly enjoy a good sit"-multiple position reclining seat and footrest; as well as for those who are prone to an unusual degree of racousness-five point safety harness and optional "Snug" Seat Pad.

And now for parents' ears only: the thing looks pretty friggin' cool, and I say this from a childless perspective of unbiased objectivity. It's sort of like a super-high-tech barber chair with a sense of style. The seat exterior is hard-shell plastic-somewhat like a miniaturized version of the Globus Office Pod, especially in regard to that piece's egg-like aspect with the intimations of warmth and protection therein. Also, the multiple color choices allow incorporation with existing kitchen or family room schemes, and the stainless steel base and shaft are stylish and versatile, wearing the chair's enviable functionality rather well. So if you're in the market for the high chair of a limetime (did I mention it functions as a play seat from 2 yrs to 79 lbs?), Bloom's Fresco is a sound investment.

Consult the Fresco user's guide and vote for this product or nominate new ones at Cooper Hewitt's People's Design awards. Or if not for the Fresco High Chair, vote for Designer Pages!