Folding chairs

Folding chairs are very popular. Due to convenience, great diversity and practicality, this piece of furniture does not lose its relevance over the years.

Folding chairs - functional and comfortable furniture for the home. They allow you to efficiently use the space in small rooms, organizing a bed, are indispensable for the temporary accommodation of guests and serve as an excellent decoration of the house. And the easy folding armchair is very comfortable for relaxing with a book or watching TV.

If it is intended to use the chair as a bed all the time, then when choosing it, it is necessary to pay special attention to the mechanism of transformation and reliability of the structure. There are three varieties.

In such products the berth is under the seat and rolls out from under it with the help of rollers:

• Model with the mechanism "Dolphin" very reliable and suitable for daily use. Available in both wooden and metal frame. Transforms in one motion. To expand it, you need to roll out the module on the wheels from under the seat and lift it up. There is also a box for linen. Of the minuses - the gap in the bed.
• "Eurobook" also popular. To push such a chair, it is necessary to pull forward the sliding lower unit on the wheels, and the back of this will drop itself.

• "Tick-Tac", or "Walking Eurobook" Perfect for carpets and expensive flooring. Unlike the “Eurobook”, the berth does not roll out, but “walks” forward without scratching the floor or damaging the carpet. It has a compartment for linen, it moves easily.
• Variety "Dolphin" - "Conrad" reliable and easy to operate. Consists of 3 modules, retractable according to the telescope principle - one by one;

This view is represented by two models:

• "Accordion" is in demand because of the convenience, ease of operation and price.The frame is often made of metal, orthopedic slats are made of wood. The mattress is orthopedic, it unfolds forward, not moving from its place and not requiring effort. This type of armchair is suitable for daily use, it does not form gaps between the blocks when laying out, forming a perfectly even sleeping place. The design consists of three sections, which are moved apart by the type of musical instrument, accordion. Even the children can push it. Equipped with spacious drawers for bed linen.
• The second model - "clamshell" They are of 3 types: English, French and Belgian. The bed in the first two constructions consists of a frame and orthopedic lamellae fixed on it. It comes from under the seat and a mattress on top. The disadvantage is the rapid wear of the mechanism, which is not suitable for permanent use. Although the interior of these chairs look beautiful. The Belgian raskadushka, or Evrosofa, is reliable and simple: the seat is pulled out, and the back is laid in the place that was formed;

A very popular version of the 70s of the last century:

• Model "Book" decomposed as follows: you need to pull the seat and chair will decompose like a book. Cons - the application of physical effort, the mechanism often sticks and breaks.
• To the folding models can be attributed, and the type of "Click-klyak." A bed in such models consists of a mattress folding into 4 parts and when unfolded it turns out to be a fairly flat surface. But if the product is made of 4 separate modules, then in the sleeping place there will be gaps from the mating surfaces and you will have to use an additional mattress-topper. The downside is the small size of the bed, the maximum is 140x140 cm;

• Ottoman transformer. Popular bed for children. It is convenient for small rooms because of the possibility of choosing models without armrests and a massive soft back, which will save space. And an angular ottoman with a transformation mechanism moving forward at the end along the bed can be installed even in the kitchen;
• The half-seat is a variant of the corner chair, it has a high back and only one armrest. It can be attached to the sofa, thereby increasing the sleeping surface. The transformation mechanism is usually withdrawable or “eurobook”;

• Foldable portable for picnics and cottages. The seat of dense polyester on the reinforced frame and legs up to 20 mm in diameter, can withstand a person's weight up to 120 kg. The armrests are equipped with a cup holder, the back is reclined, it folds easily and does not take up much space during transportation;
• Chairs recliners. Progressive models, equipped with a footrest, which rises synchronously with a reclining backrest. Provide a more comfortable body position;
• Round copies of chair beds will bring harmony and decorate the interior.

Chairs are also different in size, so you can choose the best option for people with different build and different areas of the area:

• Narrow. The width of the berth of modern furniture starts from 60 cm. But for an adult it is very small even with a perfectly even sleeping surface. This compact version of the chair is suitable for children, saving space in the nursery and freeing up more space for games. The dimensions of the sleeping area in children's chairs are usually 60x170 cm. But even 70-80 cm for a person cannot be called comfortable. Models with such sizes will be suitable as guest options for infrequent decompositions.When selecting, you need to take into account that a bulky product with wide armrests will produce a rather narrow berth. Therefore, for permanent use in small rooms, you need to choose options either with narrow armrests, or without them at all;

• Wide. The ideal width of the seat is 110-120 cm. Such a size in chairs without sidewalls with the Accordion or Click-Klyak mechanism will be a great place to sleep. For vykatny copies like "Dolphin" equipped with armrests, the maximum will be width of 95 cm;
• Small-sized. The height of the seats of a mini-chair is up to 25 cm, the depth is at least 50, and the width is 60 cm. The back can be 80-90 cm, which is enough only to lean your back, there is no room for the head. But there are also quite miniature variants in which the height of the back is equal to the height of the sidewalls and does not exceed 60-70 cm;
• Great. The width of the seat of such seats is 120-130 cm. Depth is up to 70 cm. Large sizes are undesirable - for low people, the legs will not touch the floor and for a comfortable rest additional pillows for the back or footrest will be required. The height of such models is 35-38 cm, and the backs are up to 120 cm, otherwise the head and neck will not be comfortable.The length of the bed can not exceed 210 cm, because it is difficult to hide the longer structure under the seat.

In the assortment of modern furniture stores, you can pick up chairs of various colors. In order to correctly fit one or another option in the design of your interior, you need to take into account some aspects. Let us consider in more detail the most popular colors of upholstered furniture:

• Neutral tones. These are pastel shades, as well as gray and beige. Products of such colors are perfectly combined with most interiors, they are well perceived and not annoying. White is also neutral, but from a practical point of view it is too easily soiled for chairs that are constantly used for sleeping. If such a chair is an element of the interior and is not subject to daily folding-unfolding, it will only decorate the room, giving it an elegant and festive look;
• Natural shades - yellow, green, blue and brown also do not cause violent emotions, are natural, calm and do not accentuate the eyes;
• Bright colours. Products of red, bright blue, pink colors immediately attract attention.Therefore, the design and appearance of such seats should be perfect;

• Dark models they look noble, practical for families with small children and pets, they look good in rooms decorated in bright colors;
• Print Popular upholstery with floral or floral pattern. To avoid excessive variegation, such chairs are best placed in a uniformly decorated room. Geometric patterns, stripes and cells look original.

The materials of which the chairs are made, vary depending on the modification and imanchanizma folding:

• The frame of the seats is made of solid wood, laminate, chipboard or metal. Solid wood and metal structures are particularly reliable. Products with such a frame are suitable for daily use as beds and are more expensive. In models for a picnic there are plastic parts;
• Filler. Natural - down, felt and feather. Suitable for people suffering from allergies, prevents the appearance of mold and fungus. Increases the final cost of the product. Synthetic - synthetic winterizer, foam rubber, polyurethane foam. More budget compared to natural;

• Spring block. Practical, durable, present orthopedic effect, does not squander, does not lose shape for a long time, is convenient for sleeping. There are inexpensive options, for example, Bonnel blocks;
• Upholstery for folding chairs is recommended not slippery, so that underwear during sleep does not get off and roll. A great option would be a flock. Velor, like all pile fabrics, requires special painstaking care, so it is not suitable for such products. Chenille and Jacquard are beautiful, but short-lived. Good in terms of wear resistance nubuck and eco-leather. They are breathable, durable and do not require special care. Leather upholstery does not breathe and is not suitable for permanent use, but to accommodate guests or as an item of interior would be an excellent option.

The largest and most famous manufacturers of folding chairs are:

• Belarusian company “Pinskdrev», Which produces a variety of models with upholstery in 8 categories for every taste;
• Russian company Rivalspecializing in the release of chairs in the covers;
• company "Lagoon"- no less popular Belarusian manufacturer, making a huge number of models, from classic to avant-garde;

• «Borovichi"- a Russian manufacturer, producing furniture in series, with the possibility of acquiring separate copies from the headset;
• «SteelCom»Manufactures chair beds for permanent use with the accordion layout mechanism;
• Ikea - world famous company. It provides consumers with a huge variety of household goods, including furniture.

The easiest way to make a frameless chair. To do this, you need to sew a cover of upholstery fabric and fill it with foam, giving any shape. In the nursery you can make it in the form of a fabulous animal or cartoon character, you can use multi-colored applications.

Frame chairs are made of chipboard, wooden bars, plywood, fiberboard sheets, foam rubber and upholstery fabric. Before you begin, you need to decide on the size of the future product, make a sketch, draw a drawing and cut the fabric and cut the foam rubber.

Assembly steps:

• to make a body, you need to cut the sidewall to nail to the core, you get a box;
• assembly of the folding part. We roll three frames from bars and we sheathe plywood.The width of the resulting modules is equal to the distance between the armrests with a small margin under the thickness of the upholstery. If the armrests are not provided, then the width of the seat and bed. We fasten these 3 blocks together with the help of loops. We check that when folded they resemble a book, without projections and warps;
• we process wooden surfaces sandpaper;
• foam is laid inside and we sheathe the top with upholstery fabric;
• check how the modules unfold and fasten the legs to the last part;
• set back and armrests in place.

In a modern apartment, an armchair can be seen in almost all rooms. In addition to traditional living rooms, children's and bedrooms, this piece of furniture is found on balconies and even in kitchens. In addition to its practical purpose, it diversifies the interior and gives the room coziness.

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