21 Best Beanbag Chairs: Leather, Faux Fur, and More
The best beanbag chairs can really elevate your space. And while there are many trends of the past that should probably stay in the past, beanbag chairs are one item making a very welcome comeback. These playful pieces of furniture emerged on the design scene in the late 1960s when Italy’s Zanotta Design commissioned Cesare Paolini, Piero Gatti, and Franco Teodoro to design the first beanbag chair. It was an instant success, spreading across Europe, Asia, and North America like wildfire.
Over the ensuing decades, the beanbag’s popularity has ebbed and flowed. That said, such iconic collector’s items, including the famed Sacco chair, have emerged, bringing beanbags out of dorm rooms and movie nights and into considerably more stylish spaces. With luxe materials and a more durable memory foam filling, beanbag chairs are even trendier with retailers now than they were in the 1960s.
Ahead, discover the very best beanbag chairs fit for contemporary spaces. From an inky blue velvet classic beanbag chair and traditional bean options with high-quality back support to super-plush lounge-chair-shaped alternatives and oversized bean bag chairs, this classic family room design is back. In a world where beanbag chairs can often look more like stuffed animals than furniture you’d want to display, we promise these won’t cramp your style.
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1/21Custom Bean Bag Chair
Whether you opt for something simple and restrained or a luxe velvet, this super-comfy beanbag chair is yours to design. With seven fabric options—including performance velvet and nubby tweed—you really can’t go wrong. Personalize it to work in a maximalist living room or a modest playroom.
2/21Zanotta Sacco Easy Chair in Black
Courtesy of its super dense filler (Styrofoam beans), this famous beanbag chair may be an investment, but its historic background is worth its high price tag. As we mentioned earlier, the Italian trio is credited with designing the world’s first-ever beanbag chair in a ton of color options, and the result is an extremely comfortable masterpiece that has stood the test of time. This is no kids room beanbag chair.
3/21Kenli Modern Corduroy Beanbag
With supportive foam filling that conforms to your body, this Jonathan Knight–designed beanbag is the type of chair you can quite literally sink into. The texture may be pretty soft, but the piece is double-stitched for maximum durability, so there’s no need to be too precious with it when you’re lounging. After all, it’s as much for little ones as it is for adults.
5/21Aspyn Faux Fur Shag Bean Bag Chair
Few pieces of decor are as dreamy as the ones covered in faux fur, and this shaggy beanbag chair is no exception. The removable cover may be faux, but it’s extremely soft. Toss this beanbag chair on the floor and use it as a giant pillow during TV marathons, or plop it down in your favorite nook and curl up with a good book. This thing is super versatile and gets major points for durability.
- 6/21
Original Slim Velvet Bean Bag Chair
After taking a seat on this luxuriously soft beanbag, you’ll have a new appreciation for the phrase “snug as a bug,” because this colorful beanbag is like your own personal cocoon. Outfitted in a glossy velvet (and available in nine shades), the Slim beanbag chair weighs a whopping 12 pounds and is like a giant hug from your favorite pillow.
7/21Mongolian Patchwork Faux Fur Bean Bag
When we think beanbag chair, the word chic rarely comes to mind. However, this patchwork, large beanbag chair from Pottery Barn is making us reconsider. The silky strands of faux fur may look delicate, but this bad boy is machine washable, so a few spills here and there won’t be an issue. Plus, this big ball of fluff is plush in all the right ways, making it our go-to seat any day.
- 10/21
The BigOne Bundle
We couldn’t write a list of our favorite beanbag chairs and not include an option from Lovesac. As its name implies, the BigOne is pretty sizable (large enough to seat two adults comfortably), and it’s incredibly comfy because it’s filled with shredded Durafoam. Unlike beads, Durafoam evenly absorbs body weight and won’t compress over time. The best part? It comes in a wide range of fabric choices and colorways. From a blush microsuede to a navy linen, this beanbag chair is as bespoke as it gets. Trust us—the whole family will want to (and probably can) take a seat here. After all, is anything better than a fun piece of memory foam furniture?
- 11/21
Vegan Leather Caramel Modern Lounger
This grown-up vegan leather beanbag, available in two sizes, features a supportive backrest and armrests for luxe lounge seating.
12/21Himalayan Faux-Fur Ivory Beanbag Chair
Beanbag chairs don’t get much cuter than this shaggy faux-fur beauty. This fun piece of furniture can add a touch of whimsy to any room.
15/21Jaxx Juniper Outdoor Beanbag Chair
This indoor/outdoor beanbag chair is perfect for the patio or the game room. The durable fabric stands up easily to weather and stains. The chair is thoughtfully designed with handles, making it easy to move around. It’s available in many styles, including off-white, light blue, green stripes, and navy stripes (pictured).
16/21Moon Pod
This design allows you to recline a bit, something that’s surprisingly refreshing in a beanbag chair. Filled with high-density beads, the chair is meant to mimic the feeling of floatation therapy, which helps lower stress levels naturally. Influencer Bretman Rock loves the Moon Pod so much, he stocked his entire Hawaiian rec room with them.
18/21Big Joe Milano
The bold cherry hue of this bean bag will bring some game-room energy to any space in your home. Available in 10 colors, the bean bag covers can be stuffed with refills to keep your chair fresh. The cover is not removable, so you might need to do some spot cleaning here and there.
- 19/21
Yogibo Max
If you’re after a beanbag chair that looks nothing like the dorm-room staples of yesteryear, give this one a chance. You can lounge or sit up, which is more than most beanbag chairs can offer. The machine-washable cover houses a sea of smooth beads coming together in an ultra soft cloud. The chair can accommodate up to four people, making it a great option for movie nights.
