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Also known as a mamasan chair and bowl chair, a papasan chair is a bowl shaped round seat chair with adjustable angles. The chair features an upright frame, made out of metal, rattan, sturdy wood or wicker for resting of the bowl. Though papasan chairs have been around in the United States since the 1950’s, they've gained popularity only after the 1970’s.

The cushion in papasan chairs is made out of thick velvet fabric and is stuffed with cotton fluff. In the traditional papasan chairs, the cushion can easily be removed from the sturdy frame and used separately if one wishes to. There are various types of papasan chairs and each type is available in an array of styles and colors. 

Floral Design

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Unparalleled Comfort

If comfort is of utmost importance for you then papasan chairs are second to none. These innovative chairs are highly stylish. They also add elegance and beauty to the room where they are kept. Papasan chairs are highly portable and require a lot less space in comparison to other varieties of chairs. As these chairs feature removable cushions, one can easily impart the chair with a new look by replacing the old cushion with a new one. They can be used for a variety of purposes. Activities such as watching tv, reading, sewing, knitting, relaxing, etc can be enjoyed while sitting on these chairs. In addition, papasan chairs are easy to maintain as the frame can easily be wiped down, and the cushion can be hand washed and easily replaced as well.

Different Model Options

There are various types of papasan chairs and each of them feature slight variations from the traditional model which are typically used according to one's own personal preferences. Folding papasan chairs are the most popular type as the plastic or metal frame folds into itself, thereby allowing easy storage and transportation. However, the cushion cannot be folded or made smaller and needs to be stored separately. This adds to the convenience of maintaining a chair of this type if space limitations are an issue.

Double papasan chairs are another popular variety. These are very much similar to the traditional papasan chairs, except they feature a wider base and cushion and hence provide a seating space for two people. Double papasan chairs are often addressed as love seat chairs because of their dual seating capacity. They will take up more space and a little more weight. This provides a very comfortable chair for one person or a very cozy sitting option for couples and families.

There is a variety of papasan chairs for infants as well. The infant papasan chairs feature high sides and hinges in order to prevent the infant from falling out of the chair. The infant papasan chairs are naturally much smaller in size than the traditional papasan chairs but the comfort factor is still the same. Many people notice that infants are very relaxed and sleep well in these types of chairs. One should research the maintenance and washability of the fabrics involved before making a purchase.

Locations For Your Chair

Typically, the best place to have this chair in the home would be a living room, porch, or patio. It requires a good amount of space to keep it positioned properly as well as making sure you have enough room to be able to move around in. Before you initially make a purchase it's best to take measurements of your space and compare it with the specific chair you are buying so as not to have any potential problems. This is why a living room is good but a large enough porch or patio are preferable and ideal. They can add just more layers of comfort as an individual piece or you can complement this with several other patio furniture pieces depending on your style and needs.

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If it's an outdoor chair you'll be buying it'd be a good idea to check out the waterproof benefits of the cushion and the frame. The weather is not going to be too kind on outdoor furniture which is why you're investment needs to be researched a little bit beforehand. Papasan cushion covers will help you maintain the cushion over a longer period of time. You won't have to worry about buying a replacement since your cover will protect it. The frame can usually withstand rain but if there are going to be extreme periods of hot or cold this can take a toll on the frame over time. Keeping it safe inside a garage or storage space away from snow, hail, or searing summer heat will go a long way towards maintaining this investment for years to come.

Pricing

Pricing on papasan chairs generally run from fifty to two hundred dollars for a single and under four hundred dollars for a double brand new. If you're able to get one on sale then that will save you even more. These aren't really expensive chairs at all.

Do It Yourself

If you have the time and energy you can possibly look to buy a used frame as well as make the cushion yourself. It's really up to you. Sometimes garage sales will have an old but still useful frame on sale. Once you're able to purchase that all you would need is to create the cusion and making one from scratch just requires filling and fabric. It's a good option and you can make it as comfortable as you want it to be!

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