Ah, the beanbag chairs; a child’s dream, an adult’s nightmare. They are so comfortable and yet so ugly — or so we once thought. When we did a little research on the current state of bean bag chairs, we were surprised to find that they have evolved significantly from the vinyl monstrosities of my youth. These days, bean bag armchairs are less like lumpy bean bags and more like plush, cozy cocoons begging for an afternoon nap or a quick meditation.
To prove our point, we’ve rounded up nine chic bean bag chairs you could actually you want to have in your house. Forget anything you’ve seen in the ’90s — these bean bag chairs boast surprisingly stylish features like faux leather fabric, ergonomic arms, and even channels that will allow them to seamlessly blend in with the rest of your furniture. Ready to relax? Let’s get to it.