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The 8 Best Bean Bag Chairs for Style and Comfort

Bean bag chairs aren’t just for kids' bedrooms and college dorms anymore. The multi-functional sack filled with polystyrene beans has come a long way since being introduced to the world back in 1968. The famous piece of recreational furniture is still popular for several reasons. Bean bag chairs are versatile, durable, comfortable, and easy to clean. Many of the first bean bags were stuffed with pellets made of PVC or extruded polystyrene. In the 1970s, bean bag chairs were packed with expanded polystyrene - a more resilient and durable form of stuffing.

Bean bag chairs have experienced a resurgence in popularity over the last few years thanks to college kids turning dorm rooms into faux apartments, as well as companies looking to attract younger employees with more laid-back and casual office décor. In other words, these chairs aren't just for kids anymore.

The best bean bag chairs for adults now come in countless shapes, sizes, and durable outer materials. Even better, they now look more like an actual piece of furniture and less like a high-end potato sack in the middle of a rec room. Below are some of the best bean bag chairs for adults you need to check out. They are perfect for upgrading the home office for less than 100 dollars, or for adding additional seats elsewhere at home.

Chill Sack 6 Foot Bean Bag Lounger
Chill Sack Lounger
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CordaRoy's Chenille Bean Bag Chair
CordaRoy’s Convertible Bean Bag Chair
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Ultimate Sack 6000: 6 Foot Bean Bag Chair
Ultimate Sack 6000: 6 Foot Bean Bag Chair
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Big Joe Dorm
Big Joe Dorm
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Big Joe Roma
Big Joe Roma
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Jaxx Cocoon 6' Bean Bag
Jaxx Cocoon 6' Bean Bag
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Sofa Sack Bean Bag Chair
Sofa Sack Ultra Soft Plush Bean Bag Chair
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Blonde woman lying down on the Chill Sack 6 Foot Bean Bag Lounger.

Chill Sack Lounger

This bean bag lounger from Chill Sack is great for adults, kids, and even pets. The material is breathable, comfortable, and moisture-resistant thanks to the micro-suede fiber outer shell. The bean bag lounger cover is soft to the touch and washable. Chill Sack bean bag chairs are stuffed with a soft memory foam blend that’s highly durable and will maintain its shape even after extensive use. This bean bag lounger for adults will quickly become your favorite spot in the house.

Chill Sack 6 Foot Bean Bag Lounger
Chill Sack Lounger
Different formations of the CordaRoy's Convertible Bean Bag Chair.

CordaRoy’s Convertible Bean Bag Chair

This convertible bean bag chair from CordaRoy is worth the higher price tag, and if the product looks familiar, you probably remember its debut on an episode of Shark Tank. This bean bag chair converts to a bed, and it’s available in full, queen, and king sizes. The plush microfiber cover of the convertible bean bag chair is soft but durable. The extra-long zipper makes converting from bean bag to bed and back in a breeze.

CordaRoy's Chenille Bean Bag Chair
CordaRoy’s Convertible Bean Bag Chair
The Ultimate Sack Bean Bag Chair with footrest.

Ultimate Sack 6000: 6 Foot Bean Bag Chair

This bean bag chair from Ultimate Sack brings comfort to a whole new level. Ultimate Sacks are stuffed with a 100% virgin shredded memory foam blend, so they’re incredibly comfortable and keep their shape over time. The covers on both the bean bag and footstool are removable and machine washable and spread out to about 69 to 75 inches across, more than enough room to fit two adults or a few kids comfortably. In addition, you can add a footstool to your order for even more comfort.

Ultimate Sack 6000: 6 Foot Bean Bag Chair
Ultimate Sack 6000: 6 Foot Bean Bag Chair
A woman sits on a Big Joe Dorm bean bag chair.

Big Joe Dorm

Big Joe's Dorm chair is the only entry on our bean bag chair list that actually looks like a chair. The most comfortable chair ever. Filled with UltimaX Beans that conform to people and not the other way around, this Dorm chair comes with a stitched-on handle to make carrying your favorite bean bag chair from room to room an absolute breeze. Best of all, the Big Joe company cares as much about the environment as they do making a comfy chair for home or the office. All of the beans used to make each chair is 100% recyclable and constructed from 80% recycled materials.

Big Joe Dorm
Big Joe Dorm
The Big Joe Roma bean bag chair.

Big Joe Roma

The Big Joe company makes another appearance on our list of the best bean bag chairs for adults. They make comfortable chairs because, according to Big Joe, “The bottom line is we care about your bottom.” The Roma bean bag chair is cozy, available in multiple covers, and comes equipped with safety-locked zippers so little kids can’t get into trouble. The Big Joe company also knows that the chairs will compress over time, so bean refills are available to give the bean bag chair a new boost of comfort.

Big Joe Roma
Big Joe Roma
The Jaxx Cocoon 6' bean bag chair.

Jaxx Cocoon 6' Bean Bag

When you name your product the "Cocoon,” you better live up to the hype. Jaxx's six-foot bean bag chair lives up to the hype and more. The Cocoon features two positions – lay it out flat like a giant bed or flip it on its side for an insanely comfortable bean bag chair. Perfect for home theaters, game rooms, finished basements, or dorms, the Cocoon bean bag chair is filled with multi-density polyurethane foam that keeps its shape longer than most bean bags.

Jaxx Cocoon 6' Bean Bag
Jaxx Cocoon 6' Bean Bag
The Sofa Sack Ultra Soft Plush bean bag chair.

Sofa Sack Ultra Soft Plush Bean Bag Chair

This ultra-soft bean bag chair from Sofa Sack is made for smaller spaces like cramped dorms, tiny home offices, kid’s bedrooms, or studio apartments. Measuring at a compact 36 by 36 by 24 inches, this bean bag chair won’t take up much room but will provide maximum comfort. The variety of colors will match any room or décor. Even though this chair is labeled a bean bag, the guts are made of memory foam, so the chair will keep its form for longer and contour to your body.

Sofa Sack Bean Bag Chair
Sofa Sack Ultra Soft Plush Bean Bag Chair
The Yogibo Max 6-Foot bean bag chair.

Yogibo Max

The final entry on our list of the best bean bag chairs for adults is the massive six-foot Yogibo Max that measures six feet by six feet by two feet. This bean bag looks more like a couch than a seat and can fit two adults or a few kids comfortably with no problem. The Yogibo Max is perfect for sitting up to do homework, or work on a laptop or lying down flat to watch a movie or catch an afternoon nap. This six-foot bean bag chair also makes a great dog bed for the family pooch, and the cover is removable and washable for any spills or stains made by man or beast.

Yogibo Max
Yogibo Max

Hopefully, you now have a better idea -- or maybe, several great ideas -- on which bean bag chairs you want for your home. If you need some more help in figuring out how to make your home feel sweeter, check out our guide to the best futon mattresses, our guide for latex mattresses, and our list of the best eco-friendly mattresses.

The cover photo was taken by Daveybot, licensed under Creative Commons, and made available by Wikimedia.

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