They are an employee gift that will be appreciated or a giveaway item that will make prospects and customers excited. “It’s plain, but that’s what makes it a great template to create a unique piece for your home,” Hsu says. “You can have a lot of fun making something that’s aesthetically pleasing.” Hsu’s reimagination of a folding chair uses wood, plastic laminate, and strips of cork.
For a lawn chair that feels like a trip to the spa, look no further than the Timber Ridge Zero Gravity Lawn Chair. As the name implies, this recliner offers a zero-gravity, weightless sensation by suspending your body in a neutral position, where your feet are elevated in alignment with your heart, encouraging relaxation. Designed as a set-it-up-and-leave-it foldable seat, the Yeti Hondo Base Camp Chair is not meant to be very portable—and it’s not.
For those that frequent concerts or sporting events and don’t want to bother folks behind them, a low seat height is important. That said, a low seat height means a less comfortable position for your legs and more effort for getting in and out. If you’re needing to stay low, a chair that’s 5 to 9 inches off the ground is best, with the lower options obviously the safer choice for a concert venue. And it’s worth noting here that ENO’s Lounger DL above has adjustable legs that can be set at either 3 inches or 10, which makes it versatile for a range of activities.
However, a two seater table set with foldable chairs should fit even limited spaces. And with foldable furniture, you can easily put them aside if you need space for other activities. Enjoy breakfast with the first sunshine of outdoor patio furniture the day, and lunch under an umbrella if it gets too hot. Luckily, there’s a range of chairs to suit the style and dimensions of your sunny spot – from lounging in clean-line design to meals seated on slatted wood, and more.
Don’t underestimate the design potential of a basic folding lawn chair. Yes, it may be utilitarian and nondescript, but this ubiquitous piece of outdoor furniture can serve as a blank canvas for forward-thinking design that borders on artwork. The material is also plasticky and heats up underneath us after sitting for a while, which leaves something to be desired. But if you love the classic look and want a simple, very portable lawn chair, this might just be the ticket. It has one of the longest packed down lengths and is surprisingly heavy at nearly 17 pounds. The rocking feature also is really only nice if you’re on flat, stable ground.
After a couple of camping trips, we concluded that a strap is more convenient than a bag—quicker and easier for a kid to grab the chair and go, without parental help. The REI chair is rated to hold up to 150 pounds, the same as the L.L.Bean and Walmart chairs. We think the REI chair is most appropriate for toddlers and kids up to about 7 or 8 years old, though reviews reveal that some small adults have found this to be their favorite seat. It comes in gray or blue, and as of this update it gets 4.7 out of five stars from reviewers on the REI site. After six months of regularly using the Coleman Cooler Quad Chair, we think it’s the best choice for most people who are seeking an upright chair for car camping, tailgating, and outdoor gatherings. We noticed during the first of our three camping trips—a weekend in California’s Joshua Tree National Park, with a total of seven families—that, given the choice, campers prefer to take the biggest seat.
It’s also the most attractive chair on this list, with a chic PVC cord seat and a matching powder coated aluminum base that comes in bold hues like sunflower gold, royal blue, and grassy green. Each colorway has a Yoruba name as a nod to the company’s innovation as the first ever Black-owned outdoor furniture and goods brand. Once again, we really appreciate the features of the Timber Ridge and the Best Choice chairs. Our lead tester loved that the headrest can also be used as back support. They both came with detachable cupholder trays that could also hold a book or sunglasses. The best feature of all was the recliners, especially if the lockouts were easy to use and the weight was well balanced, like on the Caravan Sports chair.