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American Made Bean Bag Chairs
Bean bag chairs might conjure up mental images of flat, not very squishy seats that sit low to the ground. They’re uncomfortable to sit in, hard to get out of, and they just don’t last. My personal memory is finding a tear in our large bean bag chair and sweeping up tiny Styrofoam balls for weeks.
You can still find these types of bean bags—that is, if you shop for the cheapest ones on the market. Instead, consider buying a bean bag chair that’s actually comfortable, made to last, and fits into your home’s aesthetic. The bean bag chairs that fit this description are made domestically. Keep reading to learn more!
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What to Look for in an American Made Bean Bag Chair
A beanbag chair made with the highest quality materials is the perfect addition to any home because the entire family can enjoy it. While traditional bean bags left something to be desired style-wise, not to mention quality, find just about any style, shape, and fabric you're looking for in today's bean bag chairs.
Style
Believe it or not, you can buy just about any style of bean bag chair. Choose a style that fits your environment. If you’re looking for an ergonomic design, choose a chair that keeps its form and shape in all the right places. You’ll also find gaming chairs with pockets, outdoor bean bag chairs, whimsical chairs for kids, and so much more! Some bean bag chairs hold their shape, while others meld right into your body. You’ll find bean bag chairs perfect for the dorm room or bedroom, while others covered in luxurious fabrics, like leather or fur, fit ideally into your living room décor. Our friends have a six-foot-wide oversized bean bag chair in their guest room that I enjoy when I’m reading late at night.
Shape
Buy round, square, rectangular, pear-shaped…any shape! Bean bag chairs come in almost all shapes and sizes.
Exterior Fabric
Covers come in leather or faux leather, suede, cotton, linen, faux fur, and recycled fabrics. If you’re looking for eco-friendly, choose cotton or recycled fabric. Other materials include nylon and polyester, or a cotton-poly blend.
Size
Bean bag chairs come in a variety of sizes. Most are labeled as kids’ size, teen size, or adult size. Review the sizes on each product’s page. Other sizes are extra-large for two people to share.
Stuffing/Insert
Most bean bag chairs contain beads made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) or Styrofoam. They may come in the form of beads or cushions. Others are filled with polyurethane foam. If you’re looking for natural materials, some bean bag chairs are stuffed with plant-based foam made from soy and vegetable oils, cork, or even buckwheat hulls. Eco-friendly foams include recycled polystyrene and synthetic foams certified by Greenguard and Certi-Pur.
Stitching
Choose double-stitched bean bag chairs sewn together with thick thread; otherwise, they will come apart at the seams rather quickly. Also, if zippers are used, read product descriptions to ensure they are heavy duty nylon zippers.
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Best Bean Bag Chairs Safety Features
In 2014, two children lost their lives after unzipping a bean bag chair, climbing inside, and suffocating on the tiny Styrofoam “beans.” Because of the tragedy, The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall and highlighted several safety features to shop for when choosing a bean bag chair. Shop wisely when buying a bean bag chair, and consider these safety features:
1) Look for closed and permanently disabled zippers that children cannot unzip. If by chance, your bean bag chair has an enabled zipper, it also should come with a safety lock. Most quality bean bag chairs have this feature today. If it doesn’t, sew the bag shut.
2) Choose products with both inner and outer covers to avoid a choking hazard.
3) Both fabric layers should be double-stitched and durable fabrics.
4) Do not allow a baby or young child to nap on the bean bag chair.
5) Keep the bean bag chair away from sharp edges and fire.
Do you know of a company that makes its bean bag chairs in the USA that we didn’t feature? Leave us a comment and link, and we’ll check it out! Thanks for shopping American-made!
Best Bean Bag Chairs Made in the USA
Ann's Bean Bags
Ann’s Bean Bags is located in Florida and custom makes bean bag chairs from marine canvas. This specialized fabric is oh-so-durable and safe to use outdoors. The company has been serving the public for over 30 years. These bean bag chairs have passed tests not only in homes but also in doctors’ offices, company lounges, and daycare centers. Choose from armchair bean bag chairs, love seats, ottomans, and more, with two dozen color options.
Bean Bag City
Bean Bag City makes its bean bag chairs in Ohio and has been doing so since 1975. They’re made by a company that also makes boat covers, so these chairs are extremely durable with their marine-grade vinyl. Bean Bag City pays close attention not only to its fabric, but also to the zippers, filling, and seams. Choose bean bag chairs for kids, teens, and adults, or check out the giant two-person bean bag.
Beanbag Factory
The Beanbag Factory makes its bean bag chairs from 100% recycled and reclaimed foam. The Michigan company started serendipitously when then-college student Jeffrey Leffring went in search of a comfortable chair for his dorm room. He ended up creating one from foam. That launched the company that today makes a high quality product the whole family will enjoy, whether on movie nights or in the home office. Because they’re made from high-density foam, these will keep their shape, and they’ll be very comfortable for many years. Each bean bag comes with a lifetime warranty on all seams and zippers.
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Bean Products
Bean Products is located in Chicago, Illinois where the owner fervently tries to keep all its material sources and manufacturing in the USA. This eco-friendly and wellness product maker carries several bean bag options that are shaped like an actual bean! Choose covers made from cotton, hemp, organic cotton, and vinyl. Bean Products carries both kid and adult sizes. Several bean bag selections allow you to choose your fill material, including buckwheat hull, shredded organic latex foam, kapok fiber (feels similar to cotton), or a blend of materials. This brand is an excellent choice if you’re looking for non-toxic materials.
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Big Joe Bean Bags
All of the materials that make up Big Joe Bean Bag chairs are made overseas, then shipped to the USA for assembly. While we prefer all manufacturing and materials to stay domestic, the company does use American workers for assembling the chairs. The classic bean bag chair is a good option, or try other styles for your living space. The company offers five collections. Consider the Big Joe Fuf with its removable, machine-washable cover. Filled with foam instead of “beans” or Styrofoam beads, just give your fuf a fluff and it’s ready for sitting. Shop the Big Joe Bean Bags website or find select products on Amazon.
Brentwood Home
The Repreve® bean bag chair from Brentwood Home is assembled in the USA (which is drastically different from being made in the USA, but we’re glad some American folks are working on these chairs!). It comes with a removable cover that’s been made from recycled plastics, making it eco-friendly, moisture-wicking, and water-repellant. Kid and teen sizes are available, both filled with certified safe materials.
Chill Sack
Chill Sack prioritizes making its bean bag chairs in the USA. Chill Sack sources American-made foam for its products due to it being much more fluffy, durable, and less dense than other foams. The company also offers a three-year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Choose from traditional chairs, also called “sacks,” and loungers. Pictured is the Lounger that’s offered in sizes from 4 feet up to 7.5 feet in diameter. You’ll find a variety of fabric colors, too. Shop on the Chill Sack website or on Amazon.
Comfy Sacks
Comfy Sacks are headquartered in Missouri and makes all its products in the USA. Similar to Chill Sack, Comfy Sacks carries sacks and loungers in sizes for kids up to 7.5 feet in diameter. The bean bag chairs are stuffed with high-quality shredded polyurethane foam, helping the chairs to keep their shape and remain comfortable for longer periods of time. Receive a five-year unconditional warranty on your purchase. Shop on the Comfy Sacks website or on Amazon.
CordaRoy's Convertible Bean Bags
The idea behind these USA-made bean bag chairs is genius! Hosting several guests in his Florida home, CordaRoy’s founder ran out of beds. He improvised with a bean bag chair and turned it into a mattress. After engineering a much better product, the rest is history! Buy convertible bean bags that easily shift from chair to mattress. Size according to the size bed you desire: twin, full, queen, or king. CordaRoy’s uses eco-friendly foam and offers free shipping as well as a 100% lifetime guarantee. The product ships within three business days. Shop online at CordaRoy’s or find select items on Amazon.
Jaxx Bean Bags
Jaxx Bean Bags chairs are made in the USA using upcycled materials and eco-friendly practices. The company employs over 100 workers in the Atlanta area to make not only bean bag chairs but also other types of furniture. Jaxx prioritizes both people and products, as these are very well-made bean bag chairs, and the people who make them are also company shareholders. Receive free shipping on orders of $75 and up. Pictured is the Pixel Gamer bean bag chair. The cover is made from leather-look vinyl and denim, and the inner liner is a nylon/cotton ripstop fabric. It comes with a breakaway childproof zipper, and the fill material is polystyrene beads.
Moon Pod
Moon Pod claims its bean bag chairs mimic the sensation of flotation therapy, helping to melt away stress and anxiety. These products are filled with high-density beads made from Styrofoam the company describes as “responsive, high density. They mold to the body and allow for its zero-gravity feel. Moon Pod partners with a manufacturer that recycles its unused materials, in part, for Moon Pod to use in its chairs. You can add accessories to your chair, such as the “Crescent” backrest or “Lunar Lift” ottoman. Moon Pod offers 3 and 5-year protection coverage. If you're looking for great comfort, hop on the Moon Pod website or on Amazon.
Pottery Barn Teen
If you like shopping at Pottery Barn Teen, you’ll love knowing that SOME of its bean bag chairs either are made in the USA, or crafted in the USA from imported and domestic materials. Be sure to click the “Overview” tab on a product’s page to see where it’s made. For example, the Pottery Barn Enzyme Washed Canvas Levi Lounger is upholstered in a 70% cotton blend. It comes with a double zipper closure.
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Ultimate Sack
Ultimate Sack is a bean bag chair like no other. Made in Ohio, I recommend the Ultimate Sack 5000 that’s around five feet in diameter. It comes in 23 different colors, and a footstool is included. This giant chair is filled with made-in-the-USA poly foam. The outer layer is machine washable, there’s an inner layer for added safety, and the stitching and zipper are strong and sturdy. The zipper comes with a child safety lock. Shop the Ultimate Sack website or find select options on Amazon.
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