Our Top Picks for the Best Bean Bag Chairs
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Urban Outfitters Cooper Bean Bag
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Big Joe Delmont Boucle Bean Bag
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While many historic trends should probably stay in the past, the best beanbag chairs are one item making a very welcome comeback. These playful pieces of furniture emerged on the design scene in the late 1960s when Italy’s Zanotta Design commissioned Cesare Paolini, Piero Gatti, and Franco Teodoro to design the first beanbag chair. It quickly took off from there, becoming a laid-back fixture in basements and living rooms across the world.
Over the ensuing decades, the beanbag’s popularity has waned, becoming more of a dorm room and playroom staple. That said, certain iterations have become iconic collector’s items, including the famed Sacco chair, bringing beanbags into considerably more stylish spaces. Reinvented in luxe materials and refreshed with more durable memory foam filling, beanbag chairs are regaining relevance, like in the family room of this Indianapolis Tudor home. Ahead, discover the very best beanbag chairs fit for contemporary spaces. Though they may look more like stuffed animals than furniture you’d want to display, we promise these won’t cramp your style.
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An Outdoor-Friendly Option
Fatboy Original Outdoor Bean Bag
When it’s time to take the party outside, grab a bean bag that won’t languish under the sun’s rays. Fatboy’s original outdoor bean bag, covered in playful cabana stripes, is crafted from a durable Sunbrella performance fabric, meaning that pool chemicals, drink spills, and sandy beach bodies won’t even make a mark.
For the Bohemian
Urban Outfitters Cooper Bean Bag
This calf hair-printed bean bag chair has a boxier silhouette than the traditional sphere for a more modern look. Elevate your reading nook or gaming setup with a low-slung seat that supports your back while still letting you lounge comfortably, if your pets haven’t already taken it over. The polystyrene bead fill is easily refluffed and adapts to your shape when it’s time to adjust your position.
Most Supportive
Big Joe Delmont Boucle Bean Bag
For a bean bag with a bit more structure, consider this vegan leather chaise from AllModern that we could imagine in an industrial reading nook or a mid-century playroom. Stuffed with foam beans, this chair is a supportive alternative to the bean bag poufs of your youth. There’s even additional support under the knees to keep pressure off your back.
Best Statement Pattern
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Urban Outfitters Dylan Bean Bag
If you’re the type who prefers full arm mobility for playing games or flipping book pages, opt for an armless bean bag chair. This one from Urban Outfitters is a playful take on the shape with its vibrant, circus-like stripes. No shearling or fleece in sight, this one is instead covered in a smooth, canvas-like material. Plus, it’s available in a loveseat size in case you want to hang around with friends.
A Budget-Friendly Pick
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Mukava Giant Faux Fur Bean Bag
This barrel-backed bean bag chair boasts seamed details reminiscent of a less-structured Pierre Paulin Pumpkin chair (say that five times fast). The half-moon shape is especially conducive to cocooning you for hours on end.
The Design Icon
Courtesy of its super-dense filler (Styrofoam beans), this famous beanbag chair may be an investment, but its historic background is worth its high price tag. As we mentioned earlier, the Italian trio is credited with designing the world’s first-ever beanbag chair in a ton of color options, and the result is an extremely comfortable masterpiece that has stood the test of time. This is no kids’ room beanbag chair.
More AD-Approved Beanbags
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Urban Outfitters Aspyn Shag Bean Bag
Few pieces of decor are as dreamy as the ones covered in faux fur, and this shaggy beanbag chair is no exception. The removable cover may be faux, but it’s extremely soft. Toss this beanbag chair on the floor and use it as a giant pillow during TV marathons, or plop it down in your favorite nook and curl up with a good book. This thing is super versatile and gets major points for durability.
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Pottery Barn Mongolian Patchwork Faux Fur Bean Bag
When we think beanbag chair, the word chic rarely comes to mind. However, this patchwork, large beanbag chair from Pottery Barn is making us reconsider. The silky strands of faux fur may look delicate, but this bad boy is machine washable, so a few spills here and there won’t be an issue. Plus, this big ball of fluff is plush in all the right ways, making it our go-to seat any day.
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Wrought Studio Monterey Outdoor Friendly Bean Bag
Supportive and comfortable, this retro-inspired beanbag chair will elevate any patio or deck. When it comes to outdoor accent pieces, the Monterey beanbag lounge is an easy go-to. Did we mention it’s water- and stain-resistant?
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We couldn’t write a list of our favorite beanbag chairs and not include an option from Lovesac. As its name implies, the BigOne is pretty sizable (large enough to seat two adults comfortably), and it’s incredibly comfy because it’s filled with shredded Durafoam. Unlike beads, Durafoam evenly absorbs body weight and won’t compress over time. The best part? It comes in a wide range of fabric choices and colorways. From a blush microsuede to a navy linen, this beanbag chair is as bespoke as it gets. Trust us—the whole family will want to (and probably can) take a seat here. After all, is anything better than a fun piece of memory foam furniture?
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Pottery Barn Himalayan Faux Fur Bean Bag
Beanbag chairs don’t get much cuter than this shaggy faux-fur beauty. This fun piece of furniture can add a touch of whimsy to any room.
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The bold cherry hue of this bean bag will bring some game-room energy to any space in your home. Available in 10 colors, the bean bag covers can be stuffed with refills to keep your chair fresh. The cover is not removable, so you might need to do some spot cleaning here and there.
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One of the greatest things about beanbags are how portable they are. This option from West Elm has a large strap across the top, meaning you can have this lightweight seat in another room in seconds. The seat also offers a bit of back support thanks to its tall design.
