The Papasan Chair ReconsideredThe maligned chair had a moment, once. Really, over a decade-long stretch; yet now you can barely give one away (we see at least one on the street weekly). A quick perusal of Craigslist New York brings up about forty of the chairs, all posted within the last two weeks, almost all under $50. As our friend Chelsea put put it, they are "the Stair Master of furniture". Not that it requires an introduction, but according to Pier 1 Imports, the company that initially imported the chairs from the Philippines, "The Papasan Chair, also known as a dish or moon chair, is a perennially popular choice for those furnishing their first dorm rooms, apartments and other spaces. This chair features a sturdy rattan frame that sits atop a durable base and a removable decorative cushion. Papasan Chairs have been a favorite for so many years because they are extremely comfortable, making them a great place to hang out while watching TV, reading, gaming or talking to friends."
This photo from Domino, while we're not crazy about the interior, illustrates that the Papasan can be worked into more modern environments We're not arguing for any kind of papasan renaissance here, but wondering if perhaps, in the right context, these chairs could be aesthetically salvaged. There is something McGuire-ish about all that caning. We're picturing a pair with simple, white cushions (no prints; the chair is busy enough on its own, without the aid of a pattern.) in a spare but layered space. White floors, lots of books, not too much color, paired with other classic pieces, like Thonet bentwood chairs. We could even be sold on painting the wood itself, as Truman Capote did here. What do you think? Is the chair worth revisiting? Can it be saved from it's shag-carpeted, dorm room past?10% Off or More (161) 25% Off or More (53)Fun TreasuresFinding TreasuresGrade WayyyyFinding FurnitureFinding FunPapasan ChairGoodwillThrift Store9Th GradeForwardI love finding fun treasures at the thrift store.
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International Caravan Bali Print Outdoor Poly Fabric 42-inch Rattan Papasan Chair Add style and function to your outdoor seating area with this beautiful rattan papasan chair from International Caravan. The rattan frame offers sturdy support and stability, while the generously padded cushion ensures comfort with a tufted design and eye-catching print. This unique papasan chair is the ideal seat to accentuate your cool bohemian vibes while sitting back and enjoying the warm sun in your garden or patio. Details:Rattan frameLacquer and java brown stainTufted cushionSpun polyester outdoor fabricPlush poly-fillCushion is 42 inches diameterMeasures 35 inches high x 42 inches wide x 42 inches deep Assembly required beautiful color, rattan is a darker color, looks great especially with the matching ottoman Perfect for my upper deck where I can curl up with coffee and a book!! Love the color options and was packed super well for shipping - no issues!! Not really sure that it's meant to be left outside in an area that's not covered but I've done this for two years and it seems to be hanging in there.
The finish is starting to wear on the rattan but that's nothing that spray paint/poly can't fix. These things are *insanely* comfortable! Love to curl up and nap in the sun on them. One word of caution is that the "bowl" part of the rattan is not attached to the lower "stand" part of the rattan. So it does move around when getting in and out. Not a problem for me but older/less mobile guests don't feel safe using the chair. Cushions are easily replaced but haven't had to do so yet. Highly recommend, super cute and comfortable Cozy chair for our front porch I really like this chair. I put it on our front porch (which is covered) and it's a very nice place to read and have coffee. I like that it has the weather resistant fabric so if it's damp/rainy outside I can leave it on the porch. (When I know it's going to storm and rain hard I bring it in.) The cushion is a nice thickness so it's very comfy. I did buy a throw pillow for extra back support since it sits deep. The only minor design flaw is that the rattan bowl just sits on the rattan base....it doesn't "lock" in place to hold it in a
So just make sure you reposition it each time before you sit down because it can move around when you get up. Other than that minor detail I really love the chair! The price here on Overstock was great! Much cheaper than ***!!! Also the fabric choices are great!! Lots to choose from! (Even my 80lb dog hops up into it! He loves it too! a chair the whole family loves! I bought this chair for my outdoor patio and the whole family loves it!! I have three little children that can't get enough of it, they say they are little birds in a nest. My mother loves having her morning coffee in that chair or relaxing in the evening when the day has cooled down. When we have guests over it seems that everyone takes a turn sitting in it. I have not seen a papason chair in a long time and thought I might be made fun of for buying it, but it is the most sought after chair in my backyard! A terrific purchase, nicely priced and well made. I picked the bright red floral print and it looks fabulous with my other furniture.