What are the Different Types of Bean Bag Furniture?

Bean bags have come a long way since their inception in the middle 20th century. The bean bag furniture of today is more than simply a cushion-like device that serves the purpose of a chair. Furniture options today make it possible to sit, sleep, and lounge while still keeping the recognizable shape and function of the bean bag. The most basic type of bean bag furniture is the chair. Once marketed only with heavy duty vinyl shells, the chairs of today are manufactured using materials such as leather, vinyl and even treated fabric blends. It is possible to purchase a bean bag chair in just about any color. There are even animal prints, stripes, and other patterns available today. Along with bean bag chairs, the bean bag lounger has become a popular option. Marketed under several different brand names, the basic idea is still the same. The difference is that the body of the device is a little wider and a little longer. This makes it possible to use the elongated bean bag as chaise ...  more