Bean Bag Chair Review

If there is a lot of space in the house, but not enough comfort, it's time to get a Bean Bag. The bag-like chair will allow you to fully relax and unwind. Its non-standard appearance will become a highlight in the interior. In the article we will tell you what a Bean Bag chair is and how it can look in different versions.

"Bean" is translated from English as "beans", and "Bag" - "bag". But visually, the chair looks more like a bag with filler, the granules of which are somewhat similar to beans to the touch.

They came up with a funny bag in Italy in 1967. The frameless chair began to gain popularity, and companies from many countries took up its production.

The design of the chair consists of two bags - inner and outer (decorative). The inner cover creates a conditional shape and holds the filler. The external version looks attractive, it can have a monochromatic or variegated pattern. Sometimes the cover is designed with a storyline and is a soccer ball or a funny figurine of a waiting.

The value of the beanbag model is that it takes the shape of the human body. This makes it possible to completely relax the muscular system and have a good rest. Besides comfort, the beanbag chair has other advantages.

• The frameless chair is lightweight and mobile. It is filled with weightless granules that allow you to move furniture to any part of the room.
• The bag with the filler is absolutely safe, it is hypoallergenic, has no hard elements and sharp corners, so parents often purchase such chairs for children.
• Bean Bag is original, bringing a creative touch to any interior.
• The chair is easy to care for, you just need to remove the cover and wash. Leather options are even more practical, just wipe the product with a damp cloth.
• Thanks to the removable cover, the appearance of the bag can be easily changed: for example, in the summer it can be dressed in colorful cotton fabrics, and in the winter - in knitted or fur covers. By the way, the first Italian Bean Bag was made of fur, the designers called it “sea urchin”.
• A frameless chair is convenient in that you can always add filler if the bag sags over time. Styrofoam is easy to buy at a hardware store.
• Manufacturers offer a wide range of models at different price points.

To be objective, you should talk about the disadvantages of bean bags:

• the product is bulky, requires a lot of space;
• periodic hygienic processing is necessary, since the bag is on the floor and often moves around the room;
• loses its appearance over time, so the filler will have to be added, and the wiped cover should be changed to a new one;
• it is comfortable to sit on the chair, but it is uncomfortable and difficult to get up;

On sale you can find a large assortment of Bean Bag chairs. Their diversity is due to the many types of fabrics, unequal fillers, and the most bizarre shapes. Larger items can be used outdoors, while smaller items can be used indoors.

The covers and the composition of the filler of street options are waterproof. The fabrics are treated with an impregnation capable of repelling dirt. Home models are selected according to other criteria. In the room, especially for the nursery, they try to purchase products that are pleasant to the touch. In any case, the fabrics should not be easily soiled, because they have to be on the floor.

Fillers fall into two main categories - synthetic and natural. Artificial options include granules of expanded polystyrene, polypropylene, holofiber. The materials are lightweight, quickly follow the shape of a seated person, and are easy to care for.

There are many times more natural products that can be filled in a bag, but they are used extremely rarely, despite their 100% environmental friendliness. This is due to the underestimated performance properties. For example, the bags filled with cereals are too heavy, and the hay options cannot be washed. Mites and other insects grow in dry grass, feathers or wool. But those who have enough money to fill a bag with coffee beans will get a pleasant chair in every way, with their favorite coffee aroma.

Now let's talk about forms. The imagination of designers is limitless, and even a bag can be shaped like a pear, ball, banana or soft frameless pouf. We offer you to familiarize yourself with the most popular types of bean bag chairs.

• Pear (or drop). The classic and most popular model for this type of furniture. The shape of the pear suggests a spacious seat and a backrest that supports the upper body. In such a bag, you can comfortably sit down and even stretch your legs, which will relieve tension and have a good rest.

• Ball. The frameless ball-shaped chair is presented by manufacturers in different sizes - from compact poufs for kindergarten to large bags on which you can sleep comfortably.

• Ball. One of the varieties of a spherical bag. The cover of this model repeats the pattern of a soccer ball.

• Pillow. On the bag in the form of a pillow, you can sit in a sitting position or in a lying position - it all depends on the set position (vertically, horizontally). A large model can seat a group of guests.

• Banana. Children like the shape of the tropical fruit, you can saddle it like a horse, or lie down like on a boat. For adults, chairs are produced that are completely different from the banana fruit, but have the same name because of the curved base. These options are better suited for a comfortable seating position.

It is difficult to navigate in a large number of frameless furniture models, to choose a good product from the best manufacturer. We have prepared a selection of popular models for you, perhaps they will help you make your choice.

An interesting children's version of a multifunctional jacquard chair. You can not only sit on it, but also store soft toys - on average, about 90 pieces fit in one pouf. The model contains a convenient handle with which it can be easily moved around the room. The product has a relatively low price, since the price does not include filler. The downside is the instability of the volume, it depends on the number of toys placed in the pouf.

A popular pear-shaped armchair. Weighs only 2 kg, withstands a load of 120 kg, size - 130x90 cm. Equipped with comfortable handles for movement. The manufacturer offers a choice of 9 colors and a budget price. Oxford fabric contains waterproof impregnation. The disadvantage is that over time, the chair sags, and the filler has to be added.

The pear armchair made of genuine calfskin has a spectacular look and belongs to the premium class. Contains a well-defined, comfortable back. The filler is expanded polystyrene and natural goose down. This model retains heat, does not require additional bedding, and is easy to care for. The disadvantages include heavy weight - 15 kg and high cost.