papasan chair

Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2008) A papasan chair with a "wide-bottom" orientation A papasan chair (also called a mamasan chair and colloquially a bowl chair) is a large rounded bowl-shaped chair with an adjustable angle similar to that of a futon. The bowl rests in an upright frame traditionally made of rattan, but also sometimes made of sturdy wicker or wood. While similar designs of furniture have existed around the world, the papasan was introduced in the United States in the 1950s, and rose to great popularity in the 1970s. The cushion of the chair is typically thick velveteen material filled with cotton fluff.Read more about papasan chair In traditional papasans, the cushion can be removed and used outside of the sturdy frame, although it is hand-wash only. Non-traditional papasan chairs have sturdy metal or plastic frames, and are of similar design as traditional chairs. The metal or plastic frame typically folds into itself, allowing for easy transportation and storage.  External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Papasan chairs An easy DIY conversion for a dual purpose Solar Cooker/Papasan Chair A papasan frame converted into a garden planter For more info visit   papasan chair