Foam Pool Chair
Buy the best foam pool chair selected and recommended by interior designers. By Tara Gosselin.
For the comfort of enjoying your pool in the summer sun without getting completely wet, have you ever considered a foam pool chair. These floating seats are wonderful for anyone who loves to lounge, get some sun, or have a conversation with others around the pool while you bob carefree atop the cool water. In many styles and colors, you will want one for your pool.
Foam Pool Chair
Buying Guide
Tara Gosselin
Interior Design Expert
Tara is a San Antonio-based award-winning landscape architect, writer and educator, passionate about eco-friendly solutions and growing her own food. She knows all it takes to help you create a sustainable backyard retreat that combines blissful charm with a modern take on landscaping.
Foam pool chairs are considered better than inflatable ones even though they cost more. This is because foam is heavier and tends to last seasons. Most people prefer foam chairs to inflatable ones for their pools because foam saves time since you don't need to inflate it.
Most of these foam chairs also use closed-cell foam that is expensive but highly buoyant and durable. They are also thicker and therefore support more weight. A foam pool chair is also undeniably more comfortable than any other material.
For the ultimate pool and poolside experience, foam pool chairs should come with features such as cup holders for drinks and an option to either sit upright or recline. The best foam pool chair should be at least 2.5” thick to offer optimal comfort and support.
Your foam pool chair should also be made from high-quality foam coated with vinyl to resist chipping and peeling to give you a float that is durable and will last for many seasons. This quality foam means the chair can also support more weight.
Look for models that won’t fade with prolonged UV exposure, and have thick foam armrests for extra buoyancy.