Papasan chairs first reached mainstream popularity in the West back in the 1970's, following introduction in the U.
S in the 1950's, and have been a feature of homes throughout Great Britain ever since.
But why are Papasan Chairs so popular? 1) Comfort While visual appeal is always an important factor in choosing furniture for the home, it absolutely must be comfortable to use and this is where Papasan Chairs come into their own! The large round cushion sits inside the frame producing a 'bowl like' effect, allowing you to sink deep inside in a reclined position.
The circular design means that you still have freedom of movement of the arms making the chair an ideal place to read the newspaper, watch the television, or even to play on your games console! Papsasan Chairs Sets are also available including footstools and side tables for further comfort and convenience.
2) Aesthetics Papasan Chairs are most commonly crafted from rattan, a material which easily accepts paints, stains and varnishes, meaning that you can find them in almost every colour imaginable! Most commonly found in either natural rattan colours to complement the hand crafted design, but also sometimes available in darker stains such as Mahogany or even Black.
The neutral coloured chair frames are ideal for allowing you to experiment with fabrics, of which a huge variety are available.
The fabric choice of the main chair cushion can often be complimented with either matching or contrasting scatter cushions - a plain fabric for the main cushion can be effectively contrasted with a bold pattern on the scatters for a stunning visual effect.
3) Versatility The smaller size of the Papasan Chair in relation to more traditional upholstered armchairs, makes it the ideal addition to a variety of rooms, from the bedroom to the conservatory, without having to compromise of the seating area or comfort.
And because the chair is so much lighter than alternative styles, it can be easily moved from room to room as you require! 4) Environmental Papasan Chairs are most commonly made from rattan, a material with excellent Green Credentials - Rattan is grown in area's that can not support traditional harvests by wrapping itself around tree's that might otherwise be threatened by deforestation.
Because of this, rattan actually discourages this process and it's harvesting provides a labour intensive industry in some of the poorest regions of South East Asia.
5) Low Cost, Great ValuePapasan Chairs and Papasan Chair Sets are available from suppliers such as Just Cane at a fraction of the price of traditional upholstered armchairs - at the time of writing (10th February 2011) you can purchase a chair for as little as £139, or a set including footstool and table for just £199.
This represents excellent value for a piece of furniture that will last you for many years to come!
S in the 1950's, and have been a feature of homes throughout Great Britain ever since.
But why are Papasan Chairs so popular? 1) Comfort While visual appeal is always an important factor in choosing furniture for the home, it absolutely must be comfortable to use and this is where Papasan Chairs come into their own! The large round cushion sits inside the frame producing a 'bowl like' effect, allowing you to sink deep inside in a reclined position.
The circular design means that you still have freedom of movement of the arms making the chair an ideal place to read the newspaper, watch the television, or even to play on your games console! Papsasan Chairs Sets are also available including footstools and side tables for further comfort and convenience.
2) Aesthetics Papasan Chairs are most commonly crafted from rattan, a material which easily accepts paints, stains and varnishes, meaning that you can find them in almost every colour imaginable! Most commonly found in either natural rattan colours to complement the hand crafted design, but also sometimes available in darker stains such as Mahogany or even Black.
The neutral coloured chair frames are ideal for allowing you to experiment with fabrics, of which a huge variety are available.
The fabric choice of the main chair cushion can often be complimented with either matching or contrasting scatter cushions - a plain fabric for the main cushion can be effectively contrasted with a bold pattern on the scatters for a stunning visual effect.
3) Versatility The smaller size of the Papasan Chair in relation to more traditional upholstered armchairs, makes it the ideal addition to a variety of rooms, from the bedroom to the conservatory, without having to compromise of the seating area or comfort.
And because the chair is so much lighter than alternative styles, it can be easily moved from room to room as you require! 4) Environmental Papasan Chairs are most commonly made from rattan, a material with excellent Green Credentials - Rattan is grown in area's that can not support traditional harvests by wrapping itself around tree's that might otherwise be threatened by deforestation.
Because of this, rattan actually discourages this process and it's harvesting provides a labour intensive industry in some of the poorest regions of South East Asia.
5) Low Cost, Great ValuePapasan Chairs and Papasan Chair Sets are available from suppliers such as Just Cane at a fraction of the price of traditional upholstered armchairs - at the time of writing (10th February 2011) you can purchase a chair for as little as £139, or a set including footstool and table for just £199.
This represents excellent value for a piece of furniture that will last you for many years to come!