From the mind of Dutch designer Chris Slutter, this Bobbel rocking sculpture strips traditional rocking-horse construction to its bare essentials. The seat supports up to 44 pounds of kiddo, and the entire sculpture -- made from aluminum tubes and teak -- weighs just a hair over five pounds. While it could present a tripping hazard to smaller children, it looks sleek enough that you generally won't need to hide it after playtime is over.

Grab one for 395 Swiss francs, or around $387 U.S., at Kidsmodern.