The most comfortable chairs and the rules for choosing them

It is difficult to imagine a modern house or apartment without an armchair - a comfortable resting place. Most often it is a deep, soft seat surrounded by a high back, large armrests and a monumental base. But is it always comfortable for our back, neck, legs in such furniture? Today we will talk about which chairs are the most comfortable for people of different ages and sizes, as well as what to look for when choosing furniture for relaxation.

How is a chair different from a chair? First of all, I would like to say that the chair must have armrests, but later we will see that this is not at all the case. Modern manufacturers offer many interesting models without armrests, at the same time, some models of chairs have them.

Softness is also not an indicator, because a rocking chair can be hard, and a chair can have a soft seat. But the height is a more understandable indicator (and even then not always). Professionals say that if it is more comfortable to sit on this furniture at the dining table, then there is a chair in front of you, and if at the coffee table, then this is a lounge chair. And the seat depth is less near the chair.

Another feature is a wide variety of models, supports, materials, equipment... But in any case, this is a means of relaxation, even if we are talking about an office model. Unlike the sofa, there are many mobile models that can be taken to the balcony or garden. For home, options with a footrest are often used. There are armchairs with a glass holder, built-in light and other accessories. All this makes this furniture very popular.

Chairs have a conditional classification by several parameters:

• in size they can be large, small, small;
• in terms of stability, they are with support (standard 4 legs, runners, without rear legs, with a round base) or without it (suspended);
• chairs for working at a computer or writing desk (office), massage and relaxation (recliners);
• stationary chairs, transformers, with a berth;
• frame or frameless;
• soft, semi-hard, hard;
• mechanical, automatic or stable stable;
• a modern armchair can even be without a back and armrests ("egg");
• for outdoor recreation, foldable compact models are produced that can be easily transported by car.

Let's talk about the most popular varieties in the world in more detail.

Such frameless models appeared in the world about 50 years ago, but in Russia this democratic version became known about 15 years ago. An excellent means of recreation for children and young people in an informal setting. In its shape, it may resemble a bag or, after all, a chair without legs - it's all about sewing. In any case, apart from fabric and filler, there are no other materials here. Polystyrene balls lined with microfiber, scotchguard, artificial leather are a very ergonomic version of furniture that takes the form of a seated person.

Frameless furniture is easy to move due to its low weight, and it is not difficult to take care of her.

An excellent means of relaxation is rocking chairs. Traditionally, they are made from rattan, a tropical South Asian plant. But today it can be artificial rattan, wood or metal. There are several types of these chairs.

• On the runners-arcs: even swaying is carried out back and forth. There are models with a standard or retractable footrest, with a mattress, pillow or rigid version.
• On a round basis - papasan: swinging back and forth, left and right; mechanical papasan rotates 360º. Papasans in shape can be in the form of half an orange or a drop of water, with or without armrests, but the main difference from other varieties is the fusion of the back and seat.
• Poeng is a chair without back legs; the special design allows the chair to swing up and down. The front legs are the loop on which the piece of furniture stands. Despite the apparent grace, the chair is reliable and stable. Often comes with a footrest. It will be convenient not only for relaxation, but also, for example, for watching TV.

Such furniture is suitable for home and summer cottages, a small model can be placed on the balcony. It is durable, suitable for many style solutions, can be made in any color and with any decor. The rocking chair not only has a calming effect, but it can also help with insomnia and heart rhythm disorders. At first, furniture made from natural materials will creak until wood and vines rub against each other.

Rocking chair option - suspended model. It is called an egg, a cocoon. It can be in the form of a swing, and for small children - in the form of a cradle. But in any case, it is a very comfortable place to stay. Suspended rockers can be attached to a concrete ceiling (the most time-consuming option), to a wooden beam, or suspended from the hook of a portable stand, which is included in the purchase package.

Depending on the size, these chairs can be used to sit, recline, or lie down.

In the modern world, many work from home, while a work chair should be no less comfortable than in an office. The correct position of the back, arms and legs will make the body less tired, relieve pain and stagnation of blood in the legs. That is why the office chair is chosen with a lifting mechanism. It can be manual or automatic. It is equally important to adjust the seat height in this way for a student, because he spends a lot of time preparing lessons, and then at the computer.

If your family has the opportunity to purchase a massage chair, then it will be a real salvation for people with a sore back. After all, massage is not only pain prevention, but also pain relief. The prices for such medical equipment can be very high (over 100 thousand rubles), but the return on it is also high. The functionality depends on the chosen model:

• rolling the rollers from the neck to the lumbar up and down under the skin;
• movement deep into the back - deep kneading;
• twisting movements;
• changing the height of the back and footrest;
• the presence of a player and headphones for listening to music;
• built-in DVD system for watching movies;
• built-in bill acceptor for installation in public places (hospitals, sanatoriums, offices);
• jade projectors (there are contraindications for use);
• function of zero gravity (Zero Gravity);
• foot massager.

There are a number of models that were indirectly mentioned above. For example, A massage or office chair can be a recliner if it has a movable back and footrest to help relax the body. The recliner can be quite massive, with a retractable footrest, or with a free-standing pouf, which can be used in other cases as a stool.

A chair-bed is an extra bed. If it is a transformer or a place for daytime rest, if it is a big papasan.

There are comfortable chairs for the elderly and people with disabilitieswhich help to feel more comfortable not only during rest, but also when taking a bath.There are also special chairs for swimming in the pool.

If we are talking about frame furniture, then chairs can be made from almost any material. For the frame, use:

• the most durable and environmentally friendly species - oak, ash, beech, walnut, rattan (experts advise to abandon conifers);
• metal alloys;
• Chipboard or MDF;
• various types of plastic.

For upholstered furniture, the upholstery options are almost unlimited:

• natural or eco-leather;
• tapestry, chenille, jacquard and scotchguard;
• microfiber;
• velor, velvet, flock;
• micro-corduroy;
• linen or cotton matting;
• fabrics with cashmere.

Natural and synthetic materials are used as a filler:

• horse hair and felt;
• synthetic winterizer as a gasket;
• polyurethane foam and holofiber;
• komer - polystyrene balls for bean bags;
• foam rubber.

The selection criteria will be very different when it comes to a chair for work, rest, an elderly person or a child. This must be taken into account, paying attention to the following aspects.

1. Depending on the requirements, the same chair for different people can be both comfortable and uncomfortable.
2. To relax the muscles in your back and buttocks, the seat should tilt back slightly. If the seat is located strictly horizontally, then more pressure is exerted on the tailbone, which does not allow relaxation.
3. The height of the seat should not exceed 50 cm, but also not be lower than 40 cm. But these parameters are very individual and depend on the height of the person. The depth of the seat is 50-60 cm and the width is 50-70 cm.
4. The larger the seat, the more likely it is that there should be bolsters or additional cushions under the back and arms, otherwise it will be uncomfortable to sit.
5. For a relaxation chair, the backrest angle is considered normal if it is 120 degrees or more.
6. A high back is needed to support the neck and head. If the chair is designed for a reclining position, then a low back will do.
7. The armrests should be positioned at such a height that the shoulders are not raised. If the armrests are too high and wide, the shoulders and neck will quickly get tired.
8. Especially for the elderly, it is important to have a footrest.
9. For children, choosing a comfortable chair is a safety issue: not high, without the ability to pinch an arm or leg, stable.
10. If the chair is intended for a person of tall stature or heavy weight, then he must definitely try it in practice while still in the store. Although this advice should be applied by everyone. After all, if the furniture under you caved in, staggered, then it can hardly be called reliable.
11. When buying a transformer, models with a manual or automatic mechanism, be sure to assemble and disassemble them or use the remote control yourself before buying.
12. If there are pets in the house, it is reasonable to choose anti-vandal tape, microfiber or flock as upholstery.
13. For a classic bedroom or living room, familiar armchairs are suitable. For a large area, furniture can be round or oval, for a small area - square or rectangular.
14. Transformers are convenient in a large living room or small apartment.
15. It is convenient to rock the baby on a rocking chair, and you can transfer it from room to room.
16. Mobile bean bag chairs are suitable for a nursery.
17. Suspended models are a great option for relaxing in the garden, on the balcony, in the nursery.

For information on how to choose the right beanbag chair, see the next video.