Tub Chair

You've probably seen a tub chair even if you didn't know that's what it's called. In fact, you've probably enjoyed sitting in one and didn't know there's a special name for the style. Tub chairs are easy chairs whose back and arms form a continuous unit, permanently attached to the base and legs. THe armrest and the back are the same piece of material. They have an arched line that is unique among contemporary chairs.

As you may have guessed, they are named "tub" chairs because they look as though two of them together form the shape of an old style bathtub, and derive from Windsor chairs. Typically you can find tub chairs in lounges and smoking rooms. The most iconic examples come from the Art Deco movement in the early 20th century.

Most of them are made of leather, but if you look hard enough you can find one in almost any common chair material. Tub chairs are stylish and retro throwbacks to classic times, and are gaining in popularity these days through TV shows such as Mad Men. If you want to add a retro flair to your home redecoration and are in the market for new furniture, consider getting at least one tub chair, and sit back and relax with a nice drink, or a new book. Whatever your goal is while sitting, one of these chairs will help you get there.

Chairs are useless if it impossible for someone to sit comfortably in them. Tub chairs are ridiculously comfortable, mainly due to the impressive back support they provide. People who are on their feet all day at work, or who have back problems in general, will appreciate the comfort and support they get from relaxing in a high backed tub chair.

Swivel Tub Chair

The two main varieties of tub chairs are the swivel vs static. Static tub chairs have the standard 4 legs, and have to be picked up to be reoriented. Swivel tub chairs, however, have a lazy-susan base built into the bottom, and can be turned around without the user having to get up first. As such, they're great in cramped spaces, and are most often used in offices or home offices, as a great way to give the room some classy elegance, especially for greeting and entertaining guests. Some people even use them in their dining rooms as sophisticated way to enjoy a meal and relax around the table afterward.

The most popular colors for tub chairs are brown or black, as these are the most common leather colors. However, in recent times, red leather tub chairs have become more and more popular. Of course, whatever color you're looking for, you can find. If you go with the leather models, make sure you choose the highest quality leather available to maximize the longevity, beauty, and quality of your new chair. As with all furniture expenses, paying for quality up front makes sense in the long run, since furniture is a hopefully long lasting expense. As such, full grain leather tub chairs are the most recommended, as they will last the longest and keep their elegant look for many years.

Leather tub chairs may be the most popular, but velvet tub chairs are also popular, as many people love the feel of sitting on velvet. Other fabrics are certainly available, and these often have lower maintenance costs than leather models, so if your budget is lower, then consider fabric tub chairs. Once you add all the other fabrics, the possibilities for look and style are limitless.

People used to be averse to shopping for furniture online, but with the advent of free shipping and handling for furniture purchases offered by most online retailers, there's no more guesswork. In addition, if you're unsatisfied with your purchase for whatever reason, most reputable online retailers now offer some sort of money back guarantee on their furniture. Tub chair sales are on frequently, as these days they have lots of buzz about them. You should expect to pay around $200 for the lowest quality tub chairs, and several hundred dollars for a more stylish and impressive model.

You can do research online and then head into a furniture showroom, and take your new chair home today, or do the opposite and try things out in a store and then shop online for the best deal. Online retailers like Amazon.com and Horchow.com are best known for tub chair shopping. If you're looking for a way to get designer style in a comfortable and low maintenance chair, consider a tub chair or swivel tub chair - you'll be so comfortable that you'll love it.