Monte Design Luca Glider review

The Monte Luca is the design pick for parents who see the glider as long-term furniture. Monte says the Luca is in its 20th year of production and builds each one to order in Canada with bench-made upholstery. It arrives fully assembled with free shipping, and Monte estimates 8 to 10 weeks for delivery. The base sets the motion: espresso, maple or walnut wood bases glide only, while brushed silver or matte gold bases add a 360 degree swivel. The cheapest version, performance fabric on an espresso base, costs $1,695; wood finishes and swivel bases cost $1,895, and organic cotton, cotton-linen or wool fabrics add $200. Monte designs the Luca with an ergonomic arm height for feeding and a high back for head support, includes a matching lumbar pillow and makes the seat cushion cover removable and washable. It is GREENGUARD Gold certified and was rated 4.9 from 76 reviews when we checked. It does not recline.

Who it is for

parents who want a custom chair for the long term

Price

$1,695 with a glide-only espresso base; $1,895 with a swivel base.

Performance Heathered / ESPRESSO - $1,695 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Made to order and handcrafted in Canada
• Arrives fully assembled
• Glide-only wood bases or glide and 360 degree swivel metal bases
• Removable, washable seat cushion cover and matching lumbar pillow included
• GREENGUARD Gold certified

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Rated 4.9 from 76 reviews on montedesign.net when we checked
• Strength: More than 30 fabric choices, plus custom piping
• Strength: Free shipping
• Weakness: Most expensive chair here, from $1,695
• Weakness: Estimated arrival of 8 to 10 weeks
• Weakness: Swivel costs $200 more and recline is not offered on the Luca

Key facts

• Motion: Glide; swivel on metal bases
• Made in: Canada
• Assembly: None, arrives assembled
• Lead time: 8 to 10 weeks
• Certification: GREENGUARD Gold

Where it ranks

Monte Design Luca Glider is No. 8 in our Best Nursery Gliders verdict.