Bean Bag Chairs Are Better Than Ever For Style And Comfort!

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Legend has it that the original bean bag chair, a mainstay of college campuses throughout the 1970s, was discovered by accident. The story goes that a manufacturer of polystyrene put all its leftover pieces into a bag, and apparently somebody sat on it and found it comfortable.

The legend remains unconfirmed to this day. What's known for certain is that three designers working for an Italian firm, the Zanotta Company, created the first commercially successful Bean Bag Chairs in 1969. These pear-shaped leather bags filled with polystyrene beans were called Soccos. They became the model for all bean bags that followed.

After falling out of favor for a couple of decades, Bean Bag Chairs are making a major comeback, thanks to the latest innovations in construction and design. People everywhere are learning anew just how comfortable these big bean bags are for today's casual living.

Bean bag chairs are made of "beans" of polystyrene. This plastic foam is known more commonly under the trade name Styrofoam®. Although some beans are made specifically to be used in this type of furniture, most bean bags today ...
... are made with recycled polystyrene. The recycled material is made by grinding up hard molded polystyrene used to pack computers, televisions, and other small electronics and reform it into "beans." Since otherwise the hard molded foam would end up in a landfill, bean bags are as eco-friendly as they are comfortable.

For example, consider the Jaxx Pillow Sac, a 72-by-54-inch bean bag that can be molded into any kind of seat. Everyone in the family, from children through teens, adults and even pets love the versatility of this piece of furniture. Video game players can straddle it, flatten it or flip it up for a comfy position. The Pillow Sac even makes a cozy loveseat for two lovebirds to snuggle together and watch their favorite movies. What's more, the Jaxx Pillow Sac will flatten out to make a mattress, making it perfect for kids, sleepovers and unexpected guests.

Jaxx Pillow Sac Bean Bag Chairs are made with 100 percent recycled/shredded furniture grade foam. Its outer cover, available in microfiber, microsuede, pebble and brushed twill fabrics, zips off for machine washing. The fabrics come in a wide array of colors to match any home decor. Each Pillow Sac is custom made to order and comes with a one-year guarantee on workmanship and quality, assuming the bean bags get normal use.

Another option is Comfort Research's FUF Chair in Large (4 ft), Medium (3.5 ft), Small (3 ft) and Extra Small (2.5 ft) sizes. A FUF (pronounced "foof") chair has a unique quality - it can be twisted and rolled, or "foofed," back into shape after each use. Comfort Research has developed patented urethane foam that gives terrific support and comfort while it resists breaking down as some polystyrene beans do. The result is that users get the same brand-new "sinking in" feeling sitting in a FUF as in other new bean bags. These Bean Bag Chairs also come with an optional inner liner for easier cleaning. The double-stitched cover, with double zippers for safety, comes in cotton twill, suede, vinyl and faux denim in a rainbow of colors.

Comfortable, sturdy, earth-friendly and beautiful - what more could anyone want from a piece of furniture?

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bean bags are back in a big way as fun and fashionable seating. Find stylish, comfortable new Bean Bag Chairs at BeanBagZilla.