Armchairs-bags: reviews of doctors, features, manufacturers and types

Frameless furniture is gaining increasing popularity. To understand how it is convenient and appropriate, most consumers first of all acquire armchairs - bags. Reviews about the qualities are expressed different, regrets and praises are reduced to the level of self-awareness at the time of purchase.

What is frameless furniture

Italians love life and often surprise the world with new ideas, things that are qualitatively complementary to everyday life. The first copies of armchairs without a rigid skeleton appeared in 1967. The glory of the inventor is claimed by several people, to find out who is right - the concern of Italians, the rest of the world's population enjoys the fruits of creative thought with pleasure.

They say that the first seat-bags were filled with beans and made a furor with its convenience and originality of the solution. A classic model is a chair resembling a pear shape. Subsequently, many variants of 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 ease, not every armchair or sofa can be moved, but to move under the power of practical to any person. This furniture is always soft in shape, the lack of a frame ensures the safety of use, which means that children's games of any degree of prank will do without injuries. Comfortably sitting in the chair, each person embraces a sense of comfort, because it repeats the contours of the body and supports it in any position.

Frameless armchairs consist of two covers: the bottom carries the maximum load, the upper (outdoor) performs decorative functions. From what material these two shells will be made, the durability, comfort, transformation of the product largely depends. Filler chair is not less important. Beans, buckwheat husks, foam cuttings, polystyrene beads and several other options - all this can be inside frameless furniture. Natural materials for filling, in mass production, no one uses, and what options show the best performance for the seat - a bag, consumer audience reviews suggest better advertising of the manufacturer.

Size matters

In addition to the materials used in the production of frameless furniture, the dimensions of products, such as chair-bags, are of practical importance. Comments from consumers tell us about the failures when choosing a chair for an adult. Manufacturers, in the parameters of furniture indicate a diameter, for example, 75 cm, this size is suitable for a child seat, an adult person will not have enough seat.

Dimensions of the bag chair depending on the height:

• The diameter of 70 cm - suitable for people whose growth does not exceed 150 cm.
• Diameter 80 cm. - convenient for growth up to 170 cm.
• Diameter from 90 cm and more - it is comfortable for everyone and is obligatory for a person above 170 cm.

Covers material

The inner cover must hold the filler and withstand extraordinary loads, since it is pleasant in this chair not just to sit, but almost to fall. For the same reason, the inner cover must have a certain amount of elasticity, so that the bag stretches and takes the shape of the body. At the dawn of the expansion of frameless armchairs to Russia, the inner covers were sewed from mixed fabrics - cotton, polyester. Today new materials have appeared, and experts of furniture business recommend choosing an armchair with an inner cover made of non-woven spunbond material. The material should be dense enough that the armchair served for a long time, not sprawling at the seams.

Decorative, the outer cover is made of almost any fabric. The "Oxford" fabric proved to be good. 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 wet much, it will dry quickly, the dirt is easily cleaned with a sponge and detergent or washed in the car.

The outer case can be made of imitation leather, natural leather, fabrics - cotton, oxford, flock, artificial fur, a word from everything that you like and approaches the interior. What is more important is the characteristics of the zipper sewn into the upper cover. The length of the zipper should be at least 80% of the diameter of the inner cover with the filler. If the condition is not met, the chances of breaking both shells increase dramatically, lightning will quickly become unusable, you may have to reduce the amount of filler yourself, and this is a lost appearance and comfort.

Reviews of the material

Consumer estimates of decorative covers are generally positive, as they are removed and washed in an automatic washing machine. Users pay little attention to the evaluation of the materials of the cases, focusing more on the filler, but some reviews say:

• The armchair-bag "oxford" reviews got positive. The fabric demonstrates ease of maintenance and durability of operation. Many people note a wide range of colors, comfortable tactile sensations. Of the negative ratings, buyers indicated that the fabric collects a lot of dust.
• Armchair-bag made of nylon. Reviews of the covers from this material are not available, but there are many reviews about the fabric. According to consumers' stories, it is well washed away, consists of 100% of synthetic raw materials, which guarantees long-term preservation of shape and color. Also, the fabric is beautifully washed, does not retain dust. Negative quality is the fact that the fabric does not allow air to pass through, but for the covers of the bag chair it does not matter.

Many manufacturers offer armchairs-bags without an internal cover in which there is a filler. This reduces the price, but quickly makes the piece of furniture unattractive. In the process of exploitation, seams can disperse, and the filler will fall out, the cover will inevitably get dirty, and it will not be possible to erase it with all the contents.

High-quality artificial leather is the only material that is used for frameless furniture without an internal cover, including stitched chairs - bags. Reviews of such a small accessory tell about good quality characteristics - the stains are removed quickly, the dust does not accumulate, the material is resistant to stretching, creasing, abrasion. The disadvantages are not very pleasant feelings in the summer, but you can also throw cotton cloth, and problems arise in the winter, if the house is cold. The leatherette bag of leatherette perfectly transfers operation in open areas.

Filling

Common fillers for the seat-bag:

• Styrofoam. In other words - polystyrene in small balls. This is the most common filler for several reasons: geographic availability, relatively low price, low specific gravity and large volume. When choosing a chair with such a filler, the qualitative characteristic is the density of the ball. Quality polystyrene has a density of at least 25kg / m ³ , lower figures guarantee a rapid subsidence of the chair. But in any case the foam filler will have to be periodically poured, it does not hold the shape well.
• Rubber sawdust. With such a filler, punching pears are produced , as well as small furniture objects, as it quickly sinks and has a lot of weight, furniture loses its shape, it is difficult to mix. In the case of replacement, you have to completely change the contents of the covers.
• Rubber granulate with air. When forming rubber balls, air is added in 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 to add, is comfortable, and the overall weight of the chair is only slightly larger than with foam styrene filler. According to buyers, the seats of rubber-filled bags are elastic, quickly take the shape of the body, do not sink, keep the heat.

Manufacturers of frameless furniture are almost all companies that make standard furnishings, small private companies specializing in sewing soft furniture covers , and individual entrepreneurs.

Reviews about the filler

Virtually all the reviews left by the users of frameless furniture about quality characteristics concern the polystyrene filler, which is stuffed into the chairs - bags. Reviews tell us about the constant need to fill the filler in bags. It is stated that the service life of the foam contents ranges from three months to a year, depending on the intensity of use and the weight of the user.

For some fans of the seat-bags is a minor drawback, as convenience and comfort are more significant. And some, faced with the need to supplement the finished product, indicate the inability to buy polystyrene foam, its high cost, and hence the constant rise in the cost of furniture, although it looks more like a whim than an object of constant concern.

Classic models

Most often in the shops are offered standard models of frameless chairs:

• The "Pear" model - the shape really reminds this fruit. Available in various sizes, adapted for adult and children's audiences. It is popular because there are plenty of seats and the back is firmly supported. Reviews about the seat-bag "pear" vary as well as any other model. Everything depends on the filler - how much it suffices until the moment of subsidence, the size of the chair itself - how comfortable an adult person and cover is - how easy it is to care, durable and fits into the interior.
• The "Ball" model, executed in shape and design in the form of a soccer ball, is most often calculated for a children's audience. Children are very happy with this piece of furniture, it's easy to transfer from place to place, you can use it for different games.
• The "Mat" model. This option resembles a very large pillow. You can bend anywhere and get a mini-sofa, deckchair, etc. It requires a lot of space, so it is not suitable for small rooms.

To date, there are many options for frameless furniture. Which chair-bag is best to choose depends on the amount of free space, a pear-chair for an adult occupies a large area. If this piece of furniture is not the only furniture, you should calculate the space individually.

Customer and specialist assessments

Frameless furniture is popular, but only as a complement to the interior. According to customers, it is well suited for outdoor activities, relaxation after a hard day with a book or watching TV. Is the chair easy to use? The overwhelming majority of the 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 sits quickly and it is necessary to supplement the filler often, but with a reserve it can not be bought - it takes up a lot of space.

Reviews of the chair - a classic bag tell us about its convenience, rather large dimensions. Users are advised to purchase frameless furniture only if there is a large space in the apartment. If it concerns children, then in the assessments there is unconditional agreement and positive assessments. For children, the armchair - bag is a real find - safe, soft, hypoallergenic, light, awakens fantasy, gives you the opportunity to play mobile games without harming your health.

In addition to consumer estimates, it is worthwhile to listen to the opinion of orthopedic doctors, and they argue that the use of seat-bags positively affects the general condition of a person. Conveniently located in a soft embrace, a person quickly relaxes, relieves muscle clamps, emotional stresses are leveled at the first stage. Hypoallergenic filler allows you to use this piece of furniture for everyone. The only thing about which doctors warn - do not use a chair-bag for sleeping and standing. Everything is good in moderation.