Frameless furniture is gaining more and more popularity. To understand how convenient and appropriate it is, most consumers first of all purchase bean bags. Reviews about the qualities vary, regrets and praises come down to the level of one's own awareness at the time of purchase.
What is frameless furniture
Italians love life and often surprise the world with new ideas, things that qualitatively complement everyday life. The first chairs without a rigid frame appeared in 1967. Several people claim to be the inventor, it is the concern of the Italians to find out who is right, the rest of the world's population enjoys the fruits of creative thought.
The first bean bags are said to have made a splash with their comfort and originality. The classic model is considered to be an armchair resembling the shape of a pear. Subsequently, many variants of the form were invented, which indicates the great potential of this direction in the design of upholstered furniture.
An important advantage of frameless models is their relative lightness, not every chair or sofa can be moved, but practically anyone can move it. Thisfurniture is always soft in shape, the absence of a frame guarantees safety of use, which means that children's games of any degree of prank will do without injury. Sitting comfortably in a chair, each person is embraced by a feeling of comfort, because it follows the contours of the body and supports it in any position.
Frameless chairs consist of two covers: the lower one bears the maximum load, the upper (outer) performs decorative functions. From what material these two shells will be made, the durability, comfort, and transformation of the product largely depend. The filler of the chair is no less important. Beans, buckwheat husks, foam rubber scraps, polystyrene balls and a few more options can all be found inside frameless furniture. Nobody uses natural filling materials in mass production, and what options demonstrate the best performance for a bean bag chair, consumer audience reviews suggest better than the manufacturer's advertising.
Size matters
In addition to the materials used in the production of frameless furniture, the dimensions of products such as bean bags are of practical importance. Consumer reviews talk about failures when choosing a chair for an adult. Manufacturers, in the furniture parameters, indicate the diameter, for example, 75 cm, this size is suitable for a child seat, an adult chair will not be enough.
Dimensions of chair - bag depending on height:
- Diameter 70 cm - suitable for people whose height does not exceed 150see
- Diameter 80 cm - suitable for heights up to 170 cm.
- Diameter of 90 cm or more is comfortable for everyone and mandatory for a person above 170 cm.
Case material
The inner cover must hold the filler and withstand remarkable loads, because this chair is pleasant not just to sit down, but almost to fall. For the same reason, the inner cover must have a certain amount of elasticity in order for the bag to stretch and conform to the shape of the body. At the dawn of the expansion of frameless chairs to Russia, the inner covers were sewn from mixed fabrics - cotton, polyester. Today, new materials have appeared, and furniture business experts recommend choosing a chair with an inner cover made of spunbond non-woven material. The material should be dense enough to serve the chair for a long time, without sprawling at the seams.
Decorative, outer case can be made from almost any fabric. Oxford fabric has proven itself well. Its practicality is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. Leaving furniture with such upholstery on the street, you can not worry - it does not get very wet, it dries quickly, dirt can be easily cleaned with a sponge and detergent or washed in the car.
The outer cover can be made of leatherette, genuine leather, fabrics - cotton, oxford, flock, faux fur, in a word, from everything that you like and suits the interior. Much more important are the characteristics of the zipper sewn into the upper case. The length of the zipper must be at least 80% of the diameterinner cover with filler. If the condition is not met, the chances of tearing both shells increase sharply, the zipper will quickly become unusable, you may have to reduce the amount of filler yourself, and this is a lost appearance and comfort.
Material reviews
Consumer reviews of decorative covers are generally positive as they are removable and washable in an automatic washing machine. Users pay little attention to the evaluation of case materials, focusing more on the filler, but some reviews say:
- Chair - bag "Oxford" received positive reviews. The fabric demonstrates ease of care and durability. Many note a wide range of colors, comfortable tactile sensations. Of the negative ratings, buyers indicated that the fabric collects a lot of dust.
- Nylon bean bag chair. There are no reviews for covers made of this material, but there are many reviews about the fabric. According to the stories of consumers, it is well erased, consists of 100% synthetic raw materials, which guarantees long-term preservation of shape and color. Also, the fabric is perfectly washable, does not retain dust. It is considered a negative quality that the fabric does not allow air to pass through, but this does not matter for bean bag chair covers.
Many manufacturers offer bean bags without an inner cover that contains the filler. This reduces the price, but quickly makes the piece of furniture unattractive. During operation, the seams may open, and the filler will fall out,the cover will inevitably get dirty, and it is impossible to wash it with all the contents.
Quality artificial leather is the only material used for frameless furniture without an inner cover, including bean bags made from it. Reviews of such a small-sized accessory tell about good quality characteristics - stains are removed quickly, dust does not accumulate, the material is resistant to stretching, creases, and abrasion. The disadvantages indicate not too pleasant sensations in the summer, but you can additionally throw on cotton fabric, and problems arise in winter if the house is cold. The leatherette bean bag chair perfectly tolerates outdoor use.
Filling
Common bean bag fillers:
- Styrofoam. In other words - foam in small balls. It is the most common filler for several reasons: geographic availability, relatively low price, low specific gravity and high volume. When choosing a chair with such a filler, the quality characteristic is the density of the ball. High-quality polystyrene has a density of at least 25kg / m3, lower values guarantee a quick subsidence of the chair. But in any case, the foam filler will have to be periodically topped up, it does not hold its shape well.
- Rubber shavings. With such a filler, punching bags are produced, as well as small furniture objects, since it quickly shrinks and has a lot of weight, the furniture loses its shape, itdifficult to mix. In case of replacement, you have to completely change the contents of the covers.
- Rubber granulate with air. When forming rubber balls, air is added to them. This type of filler is in the highest price category. It is the most resistant to shrinkage, has a long service life without the need for addition, is comfortable, while the total weight of the chair is only slightly more than with foam filling. According to customer reviews, rubber-filled bag chairs are elastic, quickly take the shape of the body, do not sag, and retain heat.
Producers of frameless furniture are almost all enterprises making standard furniture, small private companies specializing in sewing covers for upholstered furniture, and individual entrepreneurs.
Filler reviews
Almost all the reviews left by users of frameless furniture about the quality characteristics relate to polystyrene filler, poured into bean bags. Reviews talk about the constant need to add filler to bags. The lifespan of the foam content is stated to range from three months to a year, depending on the intensity of use and the weight of the user.
For some bean bag lovers, this is a minor drawback, since convenience and comfort are more significant. And some, faced with the need to supplement the finished product, point to the impossibility to purchase expanded polystyrene, its high cost,and hence the constant rise in price of furniture, although it looks more like a whim than an object of constant concern.
Classic Models
Most often, stores offer standard models of frameless chairs:
- Model "Pear" - the shape really resembles this fruit. Available in different sizes, adapted for adults and children. It is popular because there is enough seating space and the back is supported firmly. Reviews of the pear bean bag vary as well as for any other model. It all depends on the filler - how much it lasts until the moment of subsidence, the size of the chair itself - how comfortable it is for an adult and the cover - how easy it is to clean, durable and fits into the interior.
- The “Ball” model is made in the form and design in the form of a soccer ball, most often calculated for a children's audience. Children are very happy with such a piece of furniture, it is easy to carry it from place to place, it can be used for different games.
- Checkmate model. This option resembles a very large pillow. Can be bent anywhere to get a mini sofa, lounger, etc. Requires a lot of space, so not suitable for small spaces.
Today, there are many options for frameless furniture. Which bean bag chair is better to choose depends on the amount of free space; a pear chair for an adult takes up a large area. If this piece of furniture is not the only piece of furniture, it is worth calculating the space individually.
Consumer and specialist ratings
Frameless furniture is popular, but only as an addition to the interior. According to customer reviews, it is well suited for summer outdoor activities, relaxation after a hard day with a book or watching TV. Is the bag chair comfortable? The overwhelming majority of reviews say yes. Many will not exchange the opportunity to use a frameless chair for other types of furniture for gatherings. But, at the same time, these same lovers complain that the bag sags quickly and the filler has to be replenished often, but you can’t buy it with a margin - it takes up a lot of space.
Reviews of the classic bag chair talk about its convenience, rather large dimensions. Users are advised to purchase frameless furniture only if there is a large space in the apartment. When it comes to children, then in the assessments one can trace unconditional agreement and positive assessments. For children, an armchair - a bag is a real find - safe, soft, hypoallergenic, light, awakens imagination, makes it possible to engage in outdoor games without harm to he alth.
In addition to consumer assessments, it is worth listening to the opinion of orthopedic doctors, and they argue that the use of bean bags has a positive effect on the general condition of a person. Having comfortably settled down in soft embraces, a person quickly relaxes, relieves muscle clamps, emotional stresses are leveled at the first stage. Hypoallergenic filler allows you to use this itemenvironment for everyone. The only thing that doctors warn about is that you should not use a bean bag chair for sleeping and permanent sitting. Everything is good in moderation.
