Abstract: A convertible furniture article which may be selectively utilized for a number of different purposes, including serving as a cradle or a bench. In the cradle configuration, the article defines an upwardly opening receptacle which may be utilized for a large number of different purposes, not only as a cradle, but illustratively as a toy box, storage box, magazine rack, knitting or sewing box, pet box, wood box, etc. In the reverse arrangement, the article may function not only as a bench, but as a stool, a child's table, a lap table, etc. The article may be provided with integral handles for facilitated carrying and manipulation. The article may be arranged to provide a rocking action in one disposition thereof. The article may be arranged selectively to provide a stabilized support in one or more different dispositions thereof. Stops may be provided for limiting the movement of the article in the rocking action.