Outdoor club chairs are comfortable outdoor seating that imitate the 19th-century club chairs. Furnish your patio with a set of beautiful club chairs and your outdoor living area instantly turns from just functional to classy.
Outdoor club chairs are comfortable outdoor seating that imitate the 19th-century club chairs. Furnish your patio with a set of beautiful club chairs and your outdoor living area instantly turns from just functional to classy.
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Club chairs originated in England and France. Suitable for a single gentleman to sit comfortably, they were often found in gentlemen’s clubs during the 19th century. Originally, they were upholstered with lambskin. The square, supportive design became popular and soon the chairs were available with less expensive coverings.
From the Club to the Poolside
None of these original upholstery types would be suitable for outdoor club chairs. Philippe Starck, a designer from the 70s & 80s, developed the Bubble Club chair. These chairs were constructed of polyethylene molded into the familiar club chair style, and were accompanied by a molded sofa. Impervious to damp, they were the first outdoor club chairs.
Today’s Outdoor Club Chairs
You will find no shortage of outdoor club chair styles for your patio or garden. Access any catalog listing “outdoor club chairs” and you will find chairs that have the traditional arm and back styles created from a wide variety of modern materials. Weather-resistant outdoor fabric selections with UV resistance create added options for upholstery.
Not all club chairs are upholstered all over. In fact, the outdoor chairs frequently have a wicker, metal, wood or synthetic framework with seat and back cushions that can be removed. This keeps the cushions from getting wet with rain or dew, and allows sturdier materials, such as metal, to be left outside all year round.
A Chair That Fits You
If possible, visit an outlet or department store that displays the brand or type of chair that you like. Any comfortable chair should allow you to place your feet flat on the ground. When you sit back in the chair, it should support your back and thighs while allowing your knees to bend easily. Your knees should not be pushed up above your thighs, nor should your feet dangle.
To order online, measure from the back of your knee to the floor, and from the back of the knee to a vertical line at your back. You should be able to fit comfortably between the arms without pressure. In fact, there should be enough room to add a decorative cushion.
A Chair That Matches or Coordinates with Your Patio or Garden Décor
If you have rustic furniture, then you might want a chair made with wood or wicker. But you might be able to get away with a simply constructed metal chair that echoes the shape of your other outdoor relaxation area.
If your garden has a rustic bench with iron scrollwork at the ends, and a wooden seat, then you might want your club chair to reflect that style. All you need to bring it into being a club chair is to add indoor/outdoor seat and back cushions.
The Right Chair for The Area
If you have a roofed patio or balcony area, you can get away with having club chairs that are more permanently upholstered. It’s still a good idea to have indoor/outdoor upholstery. Even covered areas can sometimes have rain or snow blow in on them.
For a poolside area, those classic bubble chairs are perfect, and so are molded plastic chairs. If you want something a little posher, add those wonderful removable cushions that are upholstered with indoor/outdoor fabric.
Although the originals were upholstered in leather, outdoor club chairs do better with a durable frame and all-weather fabric removable cushions. There is a huge variety of durable, colorful fabrics available for use as outdoor chair cushions. Listed below are just a few of them.
Sunbrella Outdoor Fabrics: This is another big brand name for outdoor fabrics. Available in solids, prints, checks, stripes, and nearly any design color or print you can imagine, this is another fabric that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Their fabrics come in a variety of weights, as well, ranging from heavy polyester canvas to vinyl mesh sling fabric. Most Sunbrella fabrics are rated for 2000+ sunlight hours, are soft and flexible for easy home sewing if desired, and are easy to clean as well as being mold and mildew resistant.
You can get away with slightly less durable materials when furnishing a covered patio or porch.
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