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Iconic Chairs for Every Room

Looking for modern furniture pieces that will make a bold statement in your home? Here are five iconic chairs that will give any room a “Wow Factor” with timeless designs that won’t go out of style.

The LC3 Grand Modele Armchair is a stylish choice for any Living Room. Designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, the LC3 is a bold, modern chair with a linear, chrome-plated tubular steel frame and boxy cushions. Le Corbusier was a pioneer in the Modernist architecture movement of the 1920’s and 1930’s. The fundamental principles of this style were the expression of volume over mass, balance over symmetry, and the rejection of applied ornament. The LC3 is a beautiful expression of these Modernist elements, combining soft, inviting seating with strong linear elements.

Also designed by Le Corbusier and Perriand in 1928 is the LC4 Chaise Lounge, a sculptural, bold statement in any Bedroom. The LC4 Chaise features an angular chromed-steel frame that cradles the shape of the body. The curved steel base support allows the user to customize the seating angle and makes the chaise appear as if it’s floating above its linear base. The leather sling seat and bolster headrest are sleek and stylized, adding to the beautiful modern silhouette of the piece.

For the ultimate iconic Dining Room chair, look no further than the Emeco Navy Side Chair. The chair was commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1944 for use on warships. They required the chair to withstand a torpedo blast – something Emeco founder Bud Dinges proved when he threw the chair out of a sixth story window and it survived the fall undamaged. To this day, the Navy Side Chair is still made in Hanover, PA, with a proprietary welding process that gives the sleek, aluminum frame its superior strength.

The Eames Molded Plastic Rocker is a streamlined, modern, yet comfortable choice for a Nursery or Child’s Bedroom. The easily identifiable iconic form was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. During that era, form and function dominated architecture and furniture design. Modernist design emphasized originality, technical innovation and the use of new materials and manufacturing methods. Charles and Ray Eames mastered the art of molding plastic and welding wire, creating this beautiful, organic and ergonomic modern rocker that still inspires an exciting statement today.

The Herman Miller Company was one of the first American manufacturers to produce modern furniture in America and is considered an influential pioneer in the modernist furniture movement of the mid-century. An iconic chair designed in 1958 that is still embraced by consumers today is the Eames Aluminum Management Chair, a modern yet classic choice for any Home Office. It features a sleek aluminum frame and rolling base with a simple, streamlined leather sling seat that conforms to the body.

These bold, modern designs have inspired home owners for decades and can provide a dramatic statement in your space today and for years to come.

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The Ghost Chair – What You Need to Know

I’d like to give you a brief introduction to the world of the Ghost Chair. Here I will try to outline some of the salient aspects of this most aesthetic provider of seating. Just because I think they’re rather special, and hopefully you will too.

So what is a Ghost Chair? Well, without mincing words, it’s basically a lightweight plastic chair, and most famously it’s almost entirely transparent to look at, although you can also get it in an assortment of other colors. It’s constructed using a mold-injected polycarbonate, which gives it a really high quality feel. If you take a moment to actually examine this chair you’ll see that this isn’t your mediocre garden-variety plastic chair, rather it’s a very sleek and stylishly refined alternative to a more traditional chair for the home.

Ghost chairs have been around for almost a decade now. They first appeared in 2002 when French designer Philippe Starck teamed up with Italian manufacturers of furniture, Kartell. The premise was to take something classic, ornate, extravagant and decidedly outdated for the modern consumer, and turn it into something that offers him value through form, function and postmodern style, while still maintaining a distilled version of the original chair.

What Starck initially chose for inspiration was a chair from the era of Louis XV, often referred to as the epoch of Rococo. Its prominent features – the lavish upholstery, exuberant engravings and curved legs & back – were refined and became the iconic Louis Ghost model you see today. This is the model I own and it remains my favorite. It sits unobtrusively pretty much anywhere in my house. I can shuffle it around to fit my needs and it always looks cool. If I’ve got guests over it provides an ample extra seat. I’ve also been using it in my bedroom as a nightstand. It just somehow creates a sense of space for other objects around it.

There are a few models that have been added to the Kartell Ghost Chair range since the Louis Ghost’s inception. One that’s related is the Lou Lou Ghost. It’s essentially a smaller, kids’ version of the original. Then there’s the Victoria Ghost, whose predominant feature is the lack of arm rests and generally more narrow appearance. Perhaps a little more discreet than its big brother. To round it off we have the Charles Ghost. This one could be called the Ghost Stool, because that’s exactly what it is. Otherwise it retains the trademark Starck flair.

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Barrel Chair: Who wants to collect

By Alden Alfred 

arrel chairs are available in a lot of designs these days; from leather-covered to textured fabric and some only wooden. They can be custom-made too according to one’s liking. They give a special old age appearance in a contemporarily accessorized room. Single seated barrel chairs are more common in this category but double or even couch sizes are also available. These chairs have a particular design, which enables the person to box into these chairs. It gives support to the thighs and back of the person making them suitable to use for long hours.

A typical barrel chair with a rounded back and the height like that of half a barrel is quite bulky. They are strong and upholstered. The Global Industrial Tourist Chair is fitted for lounge use or can be used as a guest chair. The black vinyl covered chair gives the appearance of a leather chair. This fabric can be cleaned easily too and has a long life. The flash brown leather chair is a classic one in its own ways. The typical design of this chair gives it an armed look making it a rare one among many. The leather covering to the chair makes it comfortable for long use.

The upholstered barrel chair is a comparatively never concept. It has a roller fitted at the bottom which makes the chair easy to move. The more common checked design of the fabric covering the chair gives it an urban feel. Bianca chair by Sunpan, a special design of this chair can also be considered as a more fashionable designing of the contemporary piece of furniture. It is a broader version of the original barrel chair, which is cushioned with thick foam to make them comfortable. Designed mostly for a single person, they can be altered for two people sitting too.

Many designs with a little but noticeable difference in the standard these chairs are available both on the internet and in the furniture stores. With the passage of time, these chairs have also undergone many changes. Primarily made of wood, these chairs are nowadays fabricated in many other materials too like plastic or some alloys. Now, they are lighter and easier to carry than the olden times. The perforated back design to the back which was implemented quite late in the chair has become very common recently. The adjustable barrel chairs with a score of different kinds of fabric cushioned designs can be seen at many homes giving that contemporary look to the room.

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Ghost Chairs Invisible Entrance to the Furniture World

Ghost chairs made their appearance in the furniture world in 2002. They slipped invisibly by me until two years ago when I overheard someone asking his friend how he liked his ghost chair. Ghost chair? Yes, the one gentleman was comfortably settled into a chair that I could barely see.

The first place one might expect to see an acrylic chair is outdoors. They are well built and durable enough to sustain sun and rain. For indoor use, this acrylic chair is appropriate for use in any room desired. Acrylic material may easily be placed in rooms with patterned or bulky furniture and they will remain next to invisible and fit in perfectly.

Rockers are a favorite of many people. The ghost chair design is now available as a rocking chair as well as in all of the colors and clear acrylic of the original. Those are perfect for facility use as well as home use. One might find them in waiting rooms, staff dining rooms, patient rooms for use by visitors, and in hospital laboratory, x-ray and other departments where there may be brief waits for service.

Ghost chairs may be stacked. Those made of clear acrylic are barely seen which makes it possible to keep extra seating on hand without a feeling of clutter. This is especially important in boardrooms, offices, funeral homes for visitations, and other spots where one cannot exactly estimate the number of seats that might be needed.

Small parishes use these chairs in their fellowship halls, as extra seats for services that draw large numbers that overflow the pews, town hall meetings, and nearly any other place or situation one might imagine.

The clear acrylic chair fascinates children. These same children often need to express themselves and might find using removal colors or paints on these chairs a way of individualizing their chair and decorating a classroom, playroom, recreation room, or other place where they may have their own chair.

Invisible and acrylic do not mean poorly made or cheap. Ghost chairs are well made and sturdy; made to last long and hold up well. For those who need extra seating to those who desire unique, conversation starters, the design cannot fit better. The old adage, “Try one, you will like it” holds true for this case. You will not be disappointed.

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The Slipper Chairs

If you are in the process of doing up your home and planning on various interiors, then one item that you need to look at essentially is the Slipper chairs. The best part of the Slipper chairs is that they are available in both leather as well as non eather materials. You can be rest assured that these are very comfortable because of their rectangular shape as well as the back rest. If needed you can get a reclined back support chair too. So have a look at them and see where you would like to fit them in your scheme.

When you wish to look at the various designs in slipper chairs, first thing you need to do is to check out the upholstery fabric and material. It is always better to see both leather as well as non leather design and then choose the one that you like.

You might want to check out the Hudson Woven Leather Slipper Chair manufactured and marketed by Palecek. They are known for the quality and comfort of it that they have been selling.

Hudson Woven Leather Slipper Chair are built for rugged use both in industrial or office environment as well as for home use. They are built with additional reinforcements for the back rest as well as the corner blocking of seat deck that gives it the additional support.

You can also look for designer Slipper Chairs from Trento which are considered to be trendy and modern style. These are supposed to be giving an artistic and uniqueness to the decor at home making it a piece of art. The chairs for home segment come with some great designs manufactured using black metal, faux leather covers as well as tufted backrest. You can go for bright white or ivory color that looks outstanding.

You can actually have a couple of Leather ones and use them as an add on wherever you need either in the living room or in the patio too. With a low ground seating and high back they can be used as multi purpose furniture.

You can have one or two chairs placed just at the entrance of the house for all to use while wearing or removing shoes. They can be placed in the patio where you can sit down to read a book with a cup of coffee. They are ideal to be placed next to your landline telephone so that you can sit down and have a long conversation.

Do not be fooled by the sleek look for they are quite sturdy and comfortable. You will see children snuggling into the chair with their juice or milk bottles. They can be picked up and easily transported from one room to another wherever required. They belong everywhere and blend with the entire decor easily.

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Drafting Chairs

It’s commonly known that ergonomic drafting chairs are a must-have for people in professions such as architecture, engineering, and various design fields, but they can also be a good fit in some other applications, such as retail. Here are some of the issues you’ll need to be aware of if you need to purchase ergonomic drafting chairs.

What are ergonomic drafting chairs?

Drafting are chairs that are designed primarily to be used with drafting tables. Since drafting tables tend to stand much higher than other tables, it follows that draftings are proportionately taller than most chairs. Drafting tables also generally need to have the seat at an angle, so as to allow the user to have a better view, and to be able to easily reach all parts of the table.

The height of a drafting or stool necessitates the presence of a foot rest, or foot ring. Draftings have a foot rest built into the chair in order to provide support to the user. Without this support, the user’s legs would dangle, leading to discomfort, numbness, and possibly circulation problems with long-term use.

Ergonomic draftings are drafting chairs with a special emphasis on ergonomic design, and as such they usually have special features that help to provide more support to the user and prevent the discomfort that can otherwise result from prolonged sitting in a non-ergonomic drafting chair.

What to look for

The most important feature to have in an ergonomic drafting chair is easy adjustability. As with any ergonomic chair, it will always be necessary to adjust an ergonomic drafting chair in order to find the ideal fit for your body and posture. Some ergonomic chairs aren’t as easy to adjust as they ought to be, and this issue can be exacerbated with draftings, because they sit higher and at a different angle.

High-quality ergonomic chairs of any type are usually very solidly built, but it is especially important that ergonomic drafting chairs have a solid, durable base. Make sure that the foot rest is durable and doesn’t have any “give,” and that the foot rest remains comfortable when adjusted to your height.

Good options

Some high-end ergonomic chair models are available with optional drafting kits, or in separate drafting versions. Here are what we consider some of the best ergonomic drafting chairs on the market, offering quality, durability, and comfort.

The Steelcase Leap chair is a great all-around chair that should appeal to a large portion of the population thanks to its adjustability. It’s probably the closest thing to a one-size-fits-all ergonomic chair as there is. The Leap is available in a drafting version.

The Steelcase Think chair is also available in drafting form, and its unique look may appeal to the artistically inclined.

The Herman Miller Aeron chair is the most popular ergonomic chair on the market. The optional drafting kit makes it appropriate for use as a drafting chair.

The Humanscale Freedom chair is one of the more unconventional ergonomic chairs we’ve seen, and it’s another that has optional drafting features.

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Choosing An Ergonomic Task Chair

Ergonomic task chairs are becoming more common fixtures around offices these days because of the multitude of benefits they provide to the workplace. Tasks come in a variety of forms and with a variety of functions, so it’s important to understand how to choose the one that best suits your specific situation. Here are some of the things you might want to consider when choosing an ergonomic chair.

What is an ergonomic task chair?

A task chair is generally defined as an office chair that is designed with desk-based work in mind, and they are sometimes crafted to work with specific types of desks. Tasks are also usually intended for use by multiple people, as opposed to other types of chairs that are fitted to a single individual. As such, tasks are not only popular for shared office situations, but also for classrooms and other similar settings.

Ergonomic chairs, meanwhile, are chairs that are designed with proper ergonomics in mind, and accordingly they are able to conform to the user’s body and promote good posture while allowing for a variety of sitting positions. Typically, ergonomic chairs are different from task chairs in that they are among those that are intended for use by a single individual. This is because, in order to function properly, ergonomic chairs need to be painstakingly adjusted to meet the needs of the user.

An ergonomic chair combines aspects of ergonomic chairs and task chairs. This usually means a chair that has some functional versatility while also providing enough support to allow the user to remain seated for over an hour at a time without discomfort, although in some cases it could also mean an ergonomic chair that is intended for use with a specific type of desk or accessory (like a keyboard tray).

What to look for

The specifics of what you need will depend on the area in which you will be using the chair. One consistent guideline that may prove helpful is that, if you expect to be either moving the chair around the office a lot, or in and out from a desk on a regular basis, an armless chair can be a great option. Many ergonomic task chairs are available with or without armrests. When in doubt, the armless option may be a better choice if you’re looking for the particular advantages of a task chair. That being said, if you think you’ll regularly be spending extended periods of time in the chair, the extra comfort and support provided by armrests could be necessary.

Humanscale ergonomic task chairs

The manufacturer Humanscale is known for its ergonomic task chair line, which includes the Liberty and Freedom models.

The Humanscale Liberty chair conforms very quickly and definitively to the user’s body, providing great comfort. By the same token, its weakness is that it’s not all that ideal for multiple users. The Liberty is a task chair in the sense that it provides good mobility and can be used effectively in conjunction with some types of desks.

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Papasan Chairs for Overweight People

By : L MacDonald

It is not an easy topic for some people to discuss but we all have to face the fact that the rate of obesity has been increasing in the last few years, particularly in developed countries like the United States. In fact, obesity is now being considered to be a major health threat in many areas of the world, which is why doctors and other medical professionals are strongly advising overweight people to do something to reduce their weight.

There are definitely a lot of methods that can be used to lose weight, the most significant of which are exercise and a balanced diet. However, no matter how conscientious you may be in your weight loss efforts, the changes will still not happen overnight. In the meantime, it doesn’t help if you can’t be comfortable in your own home because of the excess weight you are carrying around.

To be more specific, the chairs that are found in most homes these days do not really take into consideration the comfort of obese or overweight people. They may work very well for individuals of normal weight but a heavier person can be prone to backache and joint pains when sitting in a typical chair for a long time.

If you want to experience comfort in your home while you are in the process of trying to lose weight, it would help greatly if you switch to furniture that will give you the comfort and support that your body needs.

Now, it’s been often said that one of the most comfortable chairs in existence today is the papasan chair. For sure, there are very few other seating options can beat the papasan chair in terms of comfort but the question is whether they are durable enough to take on the weight of an obese person or not.

Frankly, a typical papasan chair that is made of rattan or wicker may not be the best choice for someone who is obese. Rattan is a fairly durable material and a well-built chair can safely accommodate weights of up to 250 or even 300 pounds. Beyond this, however, there is considerable risk that the chair will fall apart, not only breaking the frame of the chair but also causing injuries to the person who had unfortunately sat down on it.

So does this mean that overweight people won’t be able to enjoy the experience of lounging in a papasan chair? Not necessarily. These days, there are modern versions of the papasan chair that are made with a more durable material than rattan or wicker. Some of the materials that you can choose from are a stronger type of wood and steel. There are even a few papasan chairs today whose frames are made entirely of PVC, and they are said to be able to comfortably seat a person weighing as much as 400 pounds.

Still, there is the question of getting into and out of the papasan chair. For an overweight person who has never tried sitting on these chairs, just the idea of having to lower your behind onto the seat and then lift it up again afterwards can be very daunting. After all, the chair is designed so that you will inevitably sink into the seat once you sit down. For sure, it can be a challenge to pull yourself out of the chair when it’s time to get up. It can be extra difficult for someone who has a rather small stature and has shorter legs that won’t reach the floor once they are curled up in the chair.

With some practice, and perhaps some assistance from a friend who can pull you up, it is completely possible to get into and out of a papasan chair without breaking your bones or straining your muscles too much. But if you really don’t want to struggle with it every single time, a great alternative would be to buy a new version of the papasan chair, called the rockasan. It is essentially the same as a papasan except that it rocks back and forth just like a regular rocking chair. Getting out of these chairs is easier because you can use the forward rocking motion to help propel you out of the seat.

Another option is to buy a mamasan chair instead, which is double the width of a regular papasan because it is primarily designed to be a loveseat for two people. In addition to being wider, mamasan chairs are also capable of holding heavier weights. It would depend on the durability of the material of the frame, but a mamasan can usually hold as much as 500 pounds at a time.

Just because you are overweight doesn’t mean you should always deprive yourself of the comforts that are enjoyed by people of normal weight. With a durable papasan chair, you can certainly be extremely comfortable, although it is still recommended that you shed some extra pounds and go down to a healthier weight.

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Foam Bean Bag Chairs – Add A Little Nostalgia To Your Living Rooms

Bean bags are becoming very popular in the market these days. Many individuals are purchasing these accessories for their children. Bean bags and bean chairs can add comfort and relaxation to your living rooms. You can also add sophistication to your home spaces with these majestic master pieces. Bean bag chairs are available in many different varieties in the market. You can add visual appeal to your home and office with these exclusive art pieces. You can also highlight your style statement in a proficient manner with these creative accessories. Many individuals buy bean chairs for decorating their drawing room, dining hall and living rooms.

Nowadays, foam bean bag chairs are very much in demand in the market. They are available in many designs, sizes and colors in the market. Quality and texture of these establishments may also vary from brand to brand. You need to be very careful while purchasing these bean fixtures for your home and office spaces. Below listed are some of the major facts that will help you in selecting the right bean chair for your home.

1. Quality of the fabric

Quality of these establishments carries a great importance. Well, I would like to suggest you that you must never compromise with the quality and efficiency of these accessories. You must always look out for the best option in the market. You can also take the help from professionals if you are facing any problem in selecting the right bean fixture for your home and office.

2. Size of these fixtures

Foam bean chairs and sofas are available in many different sizes in the market. You must always buy them according to your needs and requirements. You can also prefer customized chairs for your living rooms if you are not satisfied with readymade establishments. You must also select a perfect location for installing these establishments.

3. Budget 

You need to fix your budget before buying these fixtures for your homes. Foam bean bag chairs are available at various price rates in the market. You can also buy them online and enjoy attractive discounts. Foam bean bag chairs are also available at various discount stores.

4. Maintenance

Foam bean chairs and fixtures can be maintained easily. You must keep these fixtures away from flammable objects. You can buy chair covers also if you want to protect these fixtures from dust.

Well, these are some of the necessary points that you must keep in your mind before investing money on these establishments. Foam bean bag chairs can transform the looks of your living rooms in a dramatic manner. You can create a cozy indoor space in your home with these majestic master pieces. Foam bean bag sofas can be the perfect seating arrangement for your kid’s. You can also highlight the personality of your living rooms with these majestic master pieces. Make sure that you read all the detail listed in this article. Have fun and enjoy.

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Bean Bag Chairs for Kids

here is one popular piece of furniture that is undeniably always a favorite among children and young adults, that being the bean bag chair. They are the perfect choice for any home with their soft and comfortable outer coverings and stylish appeal. They are versatile enough to fit right into any room of your home with the option for different colors and patterns to match your pre-existing furniture. They offer the perfect spot to sit down, relax, and unwind after a long day. While bean bags are designed to fit anyone of any age with the different shapes and styles available, they are perhaps most enjoyed by small children. A bean bag chair is a beneficial purchase for your child for a number of reasons including their quality construction, safety, comfort, and durability.

Quality Construction

You may find yourself to be surprised when your bean bag ends up holding up longer than expected and well after your kids are grown up and moved out. Although some may need to have a refill or extra stuffing added over time, their construction has vastly improved over the years, most are now designed to last upwards of ten years. With the amount of competition out there, each manufacturer has to find a way to differentiate themselves from the other which often means finding stronger and better materials as well as lower pricing. Notable high quality features that can be found on most bean bags include double stitching for added strength, double zippers for added security, and reinforced tops and bottoms that often suffer from the most abuse. They are light enough to move with minimal effort, whether when you are cleaning or if you simply want to take it to a different room in the house.

Safety

When parents look to purchase products for their children, most of the time the number one concern they have is that the product will be safe enough to bring into the household. Bean bags have increasingly become more safe for children as the years have gone by with all manufacturers keeping their main clientele, kids, in mind when coming up with a new design. Some even come with a hide-a-way zipper closer to keep scratchy zippers covered up, not allowing them to be clearly visible for children to unzip them and let the stuffing fall out. Others come with locking zippers for child safety.

Comfort

Perhaps one of the greatest benefits to owning a bean bag chair is the supreme comfort and relaxation they provide with their soft filling and equally comfortable covers. Not only are they fun to sit on, they are actually beneficial for your health and posture as well. Whether your children are spending long hours studying for a test or playing video games, bean bags take on the natural shape of the spine and provide support while leaning against the it. The soft beans or polystyrene filling that comes inside the chairs offers a pleasant sitting experience for all, but be wary parents as your children will not be pleased when they find you sitting in their bean bag!

They also come in many different shapes and sizes to accommodate any individual. There are kids sized bean bags that are small in size and designed particularly for children 10 and under. There are extra-large sizes which can fit up to two adults comfortably or allow one person to sit with ample room to spare. There are also plenty of sizes in between these two spectrums. Determining the size you will want to purchase mostly depends on the age and height of the individual and how long you think they will use it for. It may be wise to buy a smaller child a larger size so they do not outgrow within a few years. If the whole family will be using it, it would be recommended to choose an extra-large size bean bag to ensure each individual fits comfortably on the chair.

Durability

As aforementioned, bean bags are constructed with commercial strength and designed to last for years to come. Some specialty manufactures even go so far as to provide marine graded vinyl bean bag coverings that are easily cleaned with soap and water, UV protected, mildew and anti-fungal resistant, and oil stain resistant. While marine grade covers are found on select models, all bean bag chairs do come with removable covers that are machine washable. As we all know, children sometimes have a difficult time taking care of their possessions, which is why it is recommended to get a vinyl material to easily clean spills as they occur or a fabric covering that can be washed.

There are many places where you can find bean bag chairs whether it be a retail store or online, however online purchases are becoming much more prevalent than ever before. Purchasing a bean bag online can be a more beneficial choice to the consumer as you can read the benefits of each of the bean bags offered and find out exactly how it is constructed. If you are unsure of the color you would like to choose, many internet retailers can even provide fabric samples so you will know ahead of time exactly what you are getting. With the limited number of options available on bean bag chairs, you will have little risk of having to go through the hassle of returning the product as what you see is generally what you get with this product. With all the benefits these chairs provide coupled with the low-cost and limited risk, why not buy one for your children? Their happiness and comfort will be a reward in itself

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