Ball chairs: features, design and tips for choosing

Modern is an original style of interior that has brought many interesting ideas to the furniture world. One of these novelties, which immediately won universal love, is a ball chair. This invention combines brevity, style, comfort and functionality. Such a piece of furniture immediately attracts attention. It becomes the highlight of the room, emphasizing the beauty of the interior and the great taste of the owners. This article will tell you about what round armchairs are and how to choose the appropriate option.

The Ball Chair was introduced in 1963. The round armchair was invented by a Finnish designer. Ero Arnio took the hemisphere and set it on a rotating stand. The product is original, comfortable and cozy. The customers liked the idea immediately. The great popularity of the invention inspired designers to create new variations.

Spectacular transparent models (Bubble Chair) appeared. The stands have changed, it became possible to suspend the product from the ceiling or a special rod. Today the assortment of ball-shaped chairs is very wide. Their sizes, colors, fastening methods are various. Both adults and children like such interior items.

The advantages of spherical models are obvious.

• Style. An unusual armchair can transform any interior.
• Convenience. There is a soft seat inside the structure. At the same time, the roundness of the chair allows you to comfortably take any position.
• The effect of solitude. The closed form perfectly absorbs noise, which allows you to be alone with a book or just with your thoughts.
• Feeling of flight. Most models can rotate on their own axis. Suspended structures also swing.
• Variety of options. You can choose the right model for a nursery, and for a strict living room in a city apartment, and for a country house.

Models standing on the floor are attached to a small stand. The latter usually looks like a circle with a small foot. The design features ensure its stability even though the spherical body can rotate. Floor standing models are available in different colors. There are also transparent options.

A ball-shaped hinged chair is in no less demand. Adults enjoy a peaceful swing, taking a break from the daily hustle and bustle, and children perceive the products as a fun swing.

Several options for attaching the hanging ball are possible. Each has its own characteristics.

• Ceiling mount. This method is only suitable for homes with solid ceilings. For safety reasons, even before purchasing the product and before starting installation, the strength of the ceiling should be assessed, for which a specialist is invited. Only after an architectural examination with a positive conclusion, you can proceed with the installation. If you ignore this point, there will be a risk of destruction or even collapse of the ceiling, which can lead to injury to residents. The location of the product should be chosen carefully. You will no longer be able to move the structure. There should be no chandeliers or other hanging elements nearby. Also, the chair should not interfere with the freedom of movement around the room.

• Beam. This option is suitable for owners of private houses with large and very strong joists.Here, a chain or strong rope is attached to the beam itself.

• Support tripod. This option appeared not so long ago, but has already won universal love. Such a structure can be placed anywhere (in an apartment, in a country house, or even on the street).

The dimensions of the case can be different, although the average figures can be distinguished. The sphere diameter varies from 110 to 120 cm. Seat depths can be between 60 and 80 cm. Hanging options are generally shallower.

We should also talk about models with a tripod. The minimum distance between the bottom of the sphere and the foot of the base is 13 cm. This is usually higher. The diameter of the stand should not be less than 65-70 cm. This indicator is closely related to the stability of the product. The total height of the structure can be from 120 to 200 cm.

Ball-shaped chairs are made from several types of materials.

• Fiberglass. This is one of the most popular materials. It is made on the basis of a polymer that is reinforced with fiberglass. The result is a beautiful, smooth material with a glossy sheen. Such products are highly durable and decorative, and can have different colors. They can withstand heavy loads and fit perfectly into modern interiors.

• Acrylic glass... Absolutely transparent products look very impressive. They resemble a soap bubble, especially if they are suspended in the air. Glass products of this type are also durable and reliable. They can withstand impacts, but it is very easy to scratch such a chair. Therefore, when using the item, you should be careful.

• Plexiglass. This material is also transparent. Its strength characteristics are also excellent. It is almost impossible to break it. It is more resistant to mechanical stress. Scratches appear on it less, but this cannot be completely avoided.

• Natural and artificial rattan. Openwork wicker chairs add charm to any interior. Artificial material can be painted in different colors, which expands the design possibilities. It is only important to remember that when overloaded, the wicker chair can deform. Such materials are also afraid of high temperatures. Therefore, it is not worth placing the structure next to the heater.

Choosing a ball chair, it is worth deciding on a few points.

Decide if you want a pendant or floor model. In the first case, it is important to remember that it is not always possible to fix the chair to the ceiling. In this case, you can select a model on a tripod.

For a country house decorated in eco-style, a product made of natural rattan is ideal. This option will fit into the Scandinavian style. If the interior is minimalistic, a transparent ball would be the best choice. The same item would be appropriate in high-tech style.

Those who prefer Art Nouveau can choose any option. The main thing is that it blends harmoniously with the interior. Wicker models made of white artificial rattan look very delicate. Such chairs seem weightless and airy. However, they look very modern. Black or navy blue is a more discreet option.If you are a connoisseur of bright colors, you can take a green or orange model with a contrasting pillow.

An overview of a hanging rattan ball chair, see below.