The Charlie Chair Forest is a limited edition of ecoBirdy's best-known children's chair, finished in a rich, deep green. If you already know the standard Charlie Chair, this post explains exactly what changes with the Forest version, what stays the same, and why it makes such a good gift. We are proud to be the exclusive UK stockist of the Forest edition.
What Makes the Forest Edition Different
The difference is all in the colour and the story behind it. The Forest edition is a vibrant, deep green inspired by forests and the vital role they play in our environment. Its rich forest colour is the defining feature: a striking shade, and a visual reminder of nature that can encourage curiosity and outdoor exploration in young minds. It sits as comfortably in a living room as it does in a nursery.
The second difference is availability. As a special edition it has a collectable quality that the standard chair does not. For a christening, a first birthday or a grandparent's gift, that matters: it feels like something chosen rather than simply bought.
As with every ecoBirdy piece, each speckle and hue reflects the chair's recycled origin, so no two look exactly alike.
What Stays the Same
Underneath the green, this is the same award-winning design that parents already trust. You still get:
- Rounded edges and smooth contours for safety and comfort
- A large, supportive seat suited to toddlers and young children
- A light but remarkably stable build, so children can move it themselves without it tipping over easily
- A silky smooth surface that is easy to wipe clean
- Indoor and outdoor use, from playrooms to patios
In short, choosing Forest is a style decision, not a compromise on how the chair works day to day.
The Material: Toys Given a Second Life
ecoBirdy is a Belgian design brand founded in Antwerp by designers Vanessa Yuan and Joris Vanbriel. Through a patented upcycling process, discarded plastic toys are collected, processed into a material called ecothylene® and shaped into pieces like the Charlie Chair. The finished furniture is 100% recyclable, which gives a green chair inspired by forests a pleasing sense of logic.
It is also a lovely conversation to have with a child: the chair they are sitting on used to be someone else's toys.
How to Style the Forest Chair
A deep green is more forgiving than a bright primary, so the Forest chair works well in shared family spaces where you do not want the room to shout "nursery". A few ideas:
- Pair it with the Luisa Table, which ecoBirdy designed to make a set with the Charlie Chair, for a small drawing or snack spot.
- Set it beside a bookshelf or a basket of picture books to create a reading corner that looks deliberate rather than temporary.
- Repeat the green in a cushion, a rug or a houseplant nearby so the chair feels part of the room's palette.
- Take it outside in summer for a little seat on the patio or in the garden.
Who It Suits
The Forest edition is a good fit for design-minded parents, interior professionals furnishing family homes, and anyone hunting for a meaningful present that will outlast the baby-gift stage. Because it is a special edition, if you have your heart set on it we would not leave it too long.
You can see the Forest edition alongside the rest of the range in our ecoBirdy collection. If you would like to check availability or talk through which colour suits your space, visit us in Somerset or get in touch with the team.
