Tub Chairs
Posted on October 22, 2010 by Sabeen
Any living room, drawing room, an office, and even a patio will have a place where one can comfortably sit. If you notice people always prefer to sit down comfortably and then talk and they talk more when they are sitting down rather than standing. There is something about a chair that spells comfort and ease.
Also sometimes called Captain’s Chairs or Barrell Chairs-Tub chairs are a type of chair that is shaped like a tub hence the name. Sitting in them is like ‘soaking’ in a hot tub after a long and a stressful day. They are of medium height but are wide enough to give you comfort and ease. They are primarily meant for a single person but you can find for two as well. Due to their tub shape they appear different and attractive. Tub chairs are a great plus for those with back pain as the arch back gives a lot of room for comfort.
There are many types and colours available in the market at the moment. They are basically 2 types you can chose for your décor-Leather, Swivel and Fabric.
Swivel tub chairs
These chairs are designed primarily for the office use. They are more compact and smaller in size than the traditional ones but are just as comfortable. They provide the same back support as the traditional ones which can become a huge asset when the meetings become long. While sitting on this tub chair you can turn vertically or horizontally to find a nice comfortable position. You can do this with great ease due to the versatile pivoting base.
In choosing the perfect swivel tub chair you have to keep in mind the comfort and the colour and a combination of the two. Colour should be pleasing and the fabric used that is attractive, the tub chair should be cushioned enough to give you the required comfort, and it should go well with your overall room décor. Tub chairs can fit in the décor of your office and boardroom whether it is retro or contemporary. These stylish chairs add something impressive and stylish.
Leather tub chairs
Leather tub chair will add a retro look to your room. They will provide the same comfort level as any other tub chair but with a more formal look. Leather is a comparatively expensive material hence leather tub chairs are a bit expensive than the other types. If properly taken care of these leather chairs can last for generations. Colour and type of chair actually depends where they are placed and what look you want to achieve from their placing.
Brown leather tub chairs can be placed in lounges and bars, in traditional male dominated area like cigar lounges. There is something about brown that is associated with being traditional, solid and reliable. They are ideal for studies. http://www.nextag.co.uk/leather-tub-chair/compare-html
Fabric
You can play around with different fabrics and design to adorn your tub chair and make it look as retro and as contemporary as you want. With the addition of colourful cushions, attractive fabrics and ottomans these tub chairs can really add life to your surroundings.
There are sites available on the internet that can provide you with better options of shapes, sizes and colours. Below is a site to get your search started.
http://www.tubchairworld.co.uk/ http://www.hillcrossfurniture.co.uk/tub-chairs-c3
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