Bean Bag Chairs

The 1960’s were a decade of upheaval and change. Everything from fashion styles, politics, and even furniture broke the mold of the past. People looking for alternatives to traditional home furnishings made the bean bag chair an instant hit.

Bean bag chair designs have changed over the years incorporating new materials and safety features. Today’s bean bag chairs often use a combination of polystyrene plastic and shredded foam rubber or shredded foam alone. The stuffing is sealed in a bag that is separate from the cover. This inner bag makes the job of keeping the outer cover clean much easier. Childproof zippers add an extra degree of safety preventing the stuffing from being released.

The first bean bag chairs did not originate in the United States and most people were unaware that bean bag chair resulted from the efforts of three Italian furniture designers. The Sacco bean bag chair or just Sacco, was the brainchild of three Italian furniture designers at the award winning Zanotta Company.

The stitching in some cheaper beanbag chairs would fail, releasing a snowstorm of tiny foam beads. Since the beads were made of polystyrene, they were very reactive to static electricity. Once released from the chair, the beads would stick to every nearby surface.

Modern bean bag chairs have been redesigned to eliminate the danger of inhalation. While polystyrene foam is still used, the size of the beads has been increased reducing the danger of inhalation. The stuffing is enclosed in s bag that is separate from the cover, reducing the chance of losing your beads.

Stylish and durable, bean bag chairs come in a rainbow of stylish color and fabric choices. From just fun and furry to wild, bean bag chairs let you express your wild and wholly side. Available in lots of hot colors and animal prints, bean bag chairs can liven up any room decor.