Lounge chairs are very comfortable. Most of them, if not all, are inclined to a certain angle that prevents back aches. Choosing a lounge chair that would suits you best can be a little bit tricky. The first thing you would need to do is to find out what options you have in the market. Then you decide what kind you actually want. Choose the material and how it’s made. Here are some options you can choose from:
The Barcelona Chair. This chair was designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and architect and designer Lilly Reich. The chair is made of leather. Originally, pig skin was used to make its leather. But today, cow leathers are used. Its frame is made of metal. The metals used are chrome, stainless still or aluminum. Because it is made of leather, you don’t need to worry too much of spilling your drink on the chair, just wipe it off and you’ll be fine. So it is okay to bring drinks while watching your game on TV.
The Eames Lounge Chair is also made of leather. But unlike the Barcelona Chair, the frame is made up of molded plywood. The chair was a product of Charles and Ray Eames’ hard work. After years of developing, they released the design of the chair in 1956. The chair is designed to look like an executive’s chair and yet still have the “warm welcome” feel to it.
The Saarinen Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen who was a Finnish American architect. The chair is very well cushioned. It was designed to make you feel comfortable, too comfortable that it feels as if you are sitting on someone’s lap. The foam is over a molded fiberglass and the base is steel rod that is slender. The finish of the base can either be chrome finish or matte. You can also buy extra seat and back cushions for added comfort and you might just fall asleep on this chair.
Setting the amount that you want to spend on your new chair can help you with your decisions. So, before going out and looking for chairs, keep your budget in mind. That way, you will be able to eliminate the choices that can be too much for you. You can also check the internet which stores carry the kind that interests you therefore you would not need to go to each furniture store that you know, only to find out they don’t have want you want. So, do your research and keep your budget in mind. Good luck!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
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