We researched 17 models and tested 10 to find the best bean bag chairs for adults (that would work for kids, too).Updated July 30, 2025 ... After testing and researching dozens of bed frames, we found six stylish, high-quality models that should suit various decor styles.Updated July 3, 2025 ... Whether you have a teak dining set or powder-coated aluminum loungers...

August 27, 2025 - The Helinox Chair One Marki WIlliams/NYT Wirecutter · You can stow this featherlight, compressible chair in a backpack or even a work bag. But it’s not as comfy as our other picks.

May 2, 2025 - A cushioned lounger for midday naps: Blu Dot Dog Days Outdoor Sun Lounger in Sunbrella linen and white frame. Blu Dot · A faux-wood Adirondack: the Neighbor Polywood Low Chair and Ottoman in Polywood white.

May 6, 2019 - Selecting the appropriate design also requires understanding how much you will actually sit in the chair. If it’s where you plan to flop down for hours every day, comfort should be your primary concern, Mr. Meyer said. And if you won’t be using it that often? Then all it needs to do, he noted, is “look like a knockout piece in the corner of the room.” · How far should the back recline? A lounge-y, laid-back armchair is nice for watching television, but if you plan to work on a laptop while you’re sitting there, “you want to be more upright,” Mr.

March 4, 2016 - With a simple turn of the seat, “chairs that swivel serve a practical combination, both conversation and TV-watching,” Mr. Nahem said. And this one is particularly handsome, he noted, with its pleated velvet upholstery and thin metal legs: “A lot of chairs have bases that are very heavy or bulky.

September 7, 2020 - Another trick for making the most of a small space is to choose chairs with curvy shapes rather than square edges — a choice that Ms. Bridges said is also on trend. “The nice thing about pieces that don’t have such rigid lines is that there’s more usable space in between them,” she said. “They’re a little more free.” · What’s the minimum seat size for a lounge chair?

December 14, 2016 - And they said that compared with seat cushions on similar chairs, the Gesture’s cushion hit the right balance of firmness and plushness; it was far better than seat cushions on budget chairs, which were almost-like-sitting-on-a-wooden-chair firm.

May 17, 2021 - To choose the right model for your outdoor space, consider how much you’ll lounge wet and dry, advised Mr.

September 4, 2025 - With subtle piping around the arms, an attention to detail ensures the budget-friendly chair has an elevated look. Because the entire frame is upholstered, feel free to lean at any angle without hard edges in your way. It’s ideal for smaller living rooms or bedroom corners as it’s only 29 inches wide and less than 35 inches deep. Unlike other, more lounge-ready chairs on this list, Article’s Winslow chair offers a more upright seat.

July 30, 2025 - We checked for any scuffs and rips — both before and after we dragged each bean bag across the concrete floors of our Long Island City, New York, testing office. A floaty feel, thanks to three types of proprietary foam: Lovesac MovieSac. Michael ...

July 7, 2025 - We’ve been using the chairs for years now, and the Tommy Bahama model is so much better than the competition, for several key reasons. Wirecutter performed beach chair testing on the beaches of California and Hawaii, and the Tommy Bahama chair ...

June 27, 2017 - The flexible plastic HDX chair is one of the most comfortable models we’ve found. Sarah Kobos/NYT Wirecutter

Make the most of your chill time at home with Wirecutter-approved games, Lego sets, puzzles, and more—for kids and grown-ups.Updated January 4, 2024 ... From outdoor lounge chairs to musical instruments to puzzles to plants, these are the things we rely on to help us relax.Updated December ...

3 weeks ago - Like all Wirecutter journalists, I review and test products with complete editorial independence. I’m never made aware of any business implications of my editorial recommendations. You can read more about our editorial standards. ... Made with repairability and longevity in mind, this low-profile sofa invites lounging as well as socializing.

May 9, 2025 - The Helinox Chair One folds down smaller than a bottle of soda, sets up in under a minute, and weighs less than my filled 32-ounce tumbler.

December 22, 2023 - The resale value on these chairs is so high. It's like the price is its best feature. ... If only I knew my kids wouldn't fuck it up in the meantime. But yes, this seems like one of those items that you can purchase and sell for about the same amount. Basically the opposite of a boat. Continue this thread ... When I was in high school in the late ‘90s, we would get the DWR catalog and I lusted after the Eames lounge.

2 weeks ago - Your home office should be a place where you feel comfortable doing your best work, day after day. Over more than a decade, Wirecutter’s writers and editors — many of whom work from home — have researched and tested equipment for a variety of workspaces.

July 11, 2025 - However, its fixed upright position ... longer lounging sessions. For beachgoers who want to kick back and relax, this chair falls short compared with adjustable reclining models, but it’s very well built for patio use. This article was edited by Ria Misra and Christine Ryan. ... I’ve covered luggage and travel gear for Wirecutter for over ...

July 9, 2019 - As a bookworm and comfy chair enthusiast, I’m dedicated to helping you (and myself) find the absolute best reading chairs for diving into edge-of-your-seat thrillers or swoon-worthy romances.

April 9, 2025 - The Manna chairs have a hard elevated seat edge. Since the woven seat dips slightly below the metal tubing, the protruding edge of the seat may dig into your thighs. One tester, who’s 5-foot-4, said the seat was bothering her after about an hour, but none of our taller testers seemed to mind. Our Latta tester table from 2021 still looks almost new in 2025, despite not being re-sealed or undergoing major upkeep. Daniela Gorny/NYT Wirecutter