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Lounge chairs get overshadowed by sectionals and recliners, but they’re a functional alternative that can really give your space a pop of style and comfort. Add one to a quiet nook by the window for the ultimate reading spot or make it the best seat in the house for game day in your living room.
You’ll hear people refer to a recliner as a lounge chair. And while the terms get used interchangeably, the main difference between a lounge chair and a recliner is the lounge chair is fixed in a reclining position. Beyond that, there’s almost no limit to the colors and shapes you can choose for a lounge chair. Here are some of our favorites.
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Eames Lounge Chair
A timeless classic, the Eames Lounge Chair fits right in with the innovative, modern design and relaxing atmosphere of Family Handyman’s Getaway cabin in the woods of Northern Wisconsin. Like the Getaway, this chair, originally developed in 1956, is a refuge from the outside world. The chair is built on a molded plywood and metal frame wrapped in seven-ply walnut, palisander or ash. It’s available with four upholstery options, from leather to mohair supreme and seven different wood shells.
If the original chair isn’t in your budget, you can get a replica inspired by the Eames chair for less than $1,000. It’s made of solid wood with leather upholstery and available in nine different finishes.
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