Bean bags are still popular today even though their biggest debut was in the 60 s. They ve long since been associated with hippies and called hippie furniture . Many don t know it, but the first name they came in under was Sacco . This is Italian, and it was the Italians who designed the first bean bags. The bean bag chair exploded in popularity and was soon being mass produced.
The basic round style of bean bag was a thing of beauty as far as being able to match up with any kind of decor that a home had. Their versatility became widely appealing, from color to comfort and the fact that they were lightweight. Well, the same things that drew people to them back in the 60 s, are the same selling points for them today. But there have been a few minor improvements for the bean bag of today.
The only real change in the bean bag type of furniture today, is in the fabric used for the outside and the filling as well. The chairs also have added features like head rests, unlike the old round bags that sat on the floor. They were popular not only for their comfort, but with the ease of moving them around. It was nothing to move one from room to room.
Bean bags can also easily be used out by the pool, or for cookouts, out on the patio. Their light weight made them easy for transport, and also easy on your floors, as opposed to the heavy indentation left by many other types of furniture. They were made in every color imaginable, and made from many different fabrics. From suede to leather, to denim and fur, the bean bag is quite a versatile piece of furniture.
Many of today s bean bags are even waterproof, which makes them excellent for use in the children s rooms, and with pets. Another one of the big draws and selling points about bean bags, is the price. Other types of furniture pieces can run into the thousands of dollars, but bean bags only run in the hundreds. They give great support and are extremely comfortable, which is why they became so popular.
Bean bags are great conversation pieces still today. Many people who enter someone s home and find a bean bag, rush right over to try it out. There s just something about them that is fun and unique. They re great for sitting around and enjoying a drink with friends, or watching TV with a bowl of popcorn. And their ease of movement makes them more than just ordinary furniture.
When it comes to cleaning, a bean bag cleaning is a snap. They have very durable outer layers that will allow you to clean stains easily. The covers will actually come off for washing in your washing machine if they get that dirty. They usually have a liner inside that holds the stuffing in place while you wash the outside of the bag. These are mostly vinyl and can be wiped off with a soapy rag.
Yes, bean bags are still popular today, even though the hippie way of life has sorta faded out. Of course, it hasn t faded out ALL the way, as many of us baby boomers still hold onto those days with fond memories, and bean bags are reminder of some happier younger times for those of us who were around to enjoy the 60 s. But they still make great furniture, even for modern day homes that are owned by a younger generation.
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Annie is an expert furniture and interior design writer.
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