To buy a high chair or not to buy a high chair: This question depends on a complex matrix of space, aesthetics, function and of course, price. Blargh, the price. Even basic high chairs can be shockingly expensive with rare exceptions like long-time Droolicious favorite, the Ikea Antilop High Chair. Now, Ikea has come out with the Spoling High Chair for only $39.99. The frame of the chair is made of powder-coated steel, and the seat is a removable, machine-washable polyester. There isn’t a tray, but the chair does fold up for easy storage. So the answer to the question? To buy.