Moon Chairs: Great for Adults and Kids

Who would have thought that such a simple design for a chair would turn out to be so popular?  As it turns out, moon chairs are absolutely wonderful for relaxing, reading a book, or watching TV.  Although they aren’t the fanciest looking chairs in the world, they sure are comfortable.  Despite their casual appearance, you can get a moon chair in any number of designs.

Additionally, there are moon chairs that are designed specifically for adults, or a smaller one meant for children.  You might have heard these chairs called by another name, but they are all the same.  Other names include the saucer chair and the sphere chair.  All three of them are named after their cool shape.

Our Most Popular Moon Chairs

One of the best things about these chairs is that you can fold them up and store them in the closet if you want.  As for cleaning, some moon chair covers can come off easily, and some can’t.  You will need to check with the manufacturer before buying to see if yours will come off.  This is an important factor, since eventually the fabric cover will get dirty and need washing.  It is a lot simpler if you can just remove it and toss it into the washing machine. Try doing this with a normal chair!  As for buying these chairs, if you try shopping at a local store, chances are that you will only have a couple of options.  Shopping on the internet, on the other hand, will allow you to choose from any of the dozens of styles that are made from various manufacturers.  Let’s take a look at some of the most popular moon chairs that are available.

Moon Chairs for Adults
Although many people picture kids sitting on moon chairs, there are actually plenty of moon chairs for adults.  As you might have guessed, the ones designed for adults don’t usually have crazy cartoon pictures on them, and most of them are in darker, toned-down colors.  You can get a large moon chair in the following colors:  brown, black, pink, green, teal, blue, and camouflage.

A company named Tofasco makes a large moon chair that has a different kind of cover on it. Instead of a smooth fabric cover, theirs is corduroy, which in my opinion kind of adds to the comfort.  Their chairs are plenty big enough for adults to sit in, and the sturdy steel frame has a weight limit of 250 pounds. The corduroy version is called a fuzzy moon chair, because of the fabric.

Due to their light weight and fold-up convenience, many people actually take an adult moon chair with them camping, or use it outside on the patio or lawn.  They are actually cheaper than a lot of camp chairs and after a long day outside, it feels great to be able to relax in one of these chairs and recline, instead of hunching over on a wooden bench or log!  The famous outdoor company, Cabela’s makes their own version for outdoor use.  Cabela’s moon chair has a camouflage patterned cover, and a few extra perks that other chairs like this don’t come with.  For one, it has a padded seat, and in the upper part its headrest has a built-in pillow.  If you don’t care about what company made it, you can just get a cheap green moon chair or something like that for about $40.

If you are looking for moon chairs for teens, they are pretty much the same ones as those that you would buy for adults, since kids grow up so quickly during these years.  If you are looking for a present for your teenage kid, large moon chairs are great for a few reasons.  First, they are inexpensive, so if they get trashed, you can just toss it and get a new one after a few years.  Second, they are perfect for just hanging out, which seems to be what teenagers do best!  The only difference is probably going to be in the color.  Teenage girls will probably like one of the brighter colors like pink or teal for their room.

Moon Chairs for Kids
Children especially love moon chairs, and if you get one of them for your kid, I can guarantee you that they will log some serious hours sitting in it.  Chances are they will fall asleep in there too.  The good thing about moon chairs for kids is they come in colors and styles that children love.  It doesn’t matter if you have a boy or girl, there is surely a design that will suit them.  Here are some of the most popular ones:

Moon Chairs for Boys

• Disney Cars Moon Chair:  This one comes in two different styles
• Pirates Moon Chair
• Star Wars Moon Chair
• Diego Mini Moon Chair
• Shrek Moon Chair
• WWE Wrestling Moon Chair:  Perfect for the older boy who loves wrestling!
• Shrek Moon Chair

Pretty much all of these chairs come with their own little carrying case, and they fold up nicely so you can take it with you.  These are great for when your toddler needs a nap at the park, the beach, or whenever you are away from home.  Alternatively, use it in the living room for a perfect place for your little guy to enjoy some quiet time. Pretty much all of these saucer chairs for boys cost between $20 and $30.  The exception is the Star Wars version, which costs a little more.

Moon Chairs for Girls

• Disney Princess Moon Chair
• Bratz Moon Chair
• Tinkerbell Moon Chair
• High School Musical Moon Chair:  Great for older girls
• Dora Moon Chair

If your little girl needs her own special place to sit, do both of you a favor and get her one of these.  The pictures on these saucer chairs for girls will make her feel special and she will enjoy reading and relaxing in her own special place.  Like the boys chairs, all of these saucer chairs for girls cost between $20 and $30, and can be found on the internet easily.

The Butterfly Chair and Butterfly Chair Cover

If you like moon chairs, you might want to consider getting what is known as a butterfly chair. These chairs are similarly shaped, but they have wings in them like a butterfly. Some people actually prefer them to the round version. There are a few main differences though, and you should be aware of them.
The main difference is that a butterfly chair is mostly good for just sitting in. In fact, it looks a lot like normal camp chairs. They are lightweight, fold up easily for quick transport, and set up in a snap. The shape of butterfly chairs is more upright than moon or saucer chairs, which means that they are better for sitting upright. While it is true that you can recline a little, the truth is that most of these chairs aren’t big enough for you to really spread out and sink into like a moon chair.
Depending on where you are planning to use the chair, it might be just what you are looking for. Some chairs are designed for smaller people, and others are meant to be used by adults. Camp chairs are everywhere these days, and you can use a butterfly chair for that purpose as well. Many people just set them up in the garden or backyard and use it for lounging around on a nice warm day outside. Other people keep a few of them in their car so that they will have a nice and comfy place to relax wherever they happen to be.

Of course, it is completely fine to just get one for your teenager’s bedroom to give them a cool and comfortable place to relax.
As far as designs go, butterfly chairs come in all kinds of colors and designs. Depending on who is going to be one who sits in it, you can choose from all kinds of styles. Solid colors like red, pink, black, blue, and green are very popular. You can even get a fuzzy butterfly chair, which has a textured surface made out of faux fur. Whatever style you choose, make sure you take a close look at the dimensions of the chair you are about to buy. These chairs come in lots of different sizes, depending on the manufacturer.

The last thing you want to do is buy a butterfly chair only to find out that it is way too small to comfortably sit in it. If you need to, get out a tape measure and compare the measurements to a kitchen chair you have in your home to get a good idea of how big it is going to be.

Butterfly Chair Covers

Once your butterfly chair has been used for a while, it may start to look a bit worn.  This is especially true if your butterfly chair is outside where the sun constantly shining on it will cause the fabric to fade.  Fortunately, it is pretty easy to get a butterfly chair replacement cover and make your chair look new again.  The main thing to know when getting a new butterfly chair cover is to make sure you get the right size.  The most common brand that people buy is an Algoma Butterfly Chair, and this company also sells covers for their chairs.  Other brands sell covers as well, and they are meant to fit on any standard sized chair.

See All of the Butterfly Chair Covers Here.

Moon Chairs for Dogs: A Great Idea

Most people would never have thought about getting one of these moon chairs for their dog to sleep on. Why would you? There all kinds of comfy little doggie mats and beds that are meant for pets. That is exactly what I thought until this happened:

I got my first moon chair about 3 years ago. It was one of those really big red moon chairs with a thick and comfy cushion. The chair came in this big cardboard box, which I opened up and afterward pulled the parts out. It needed to be put together, so I was fastening the little nuts and bolts with that tiny wrench that they give you when you buy put-it-together-yourself furniture.

While I was busy doing this, my little beagle dog was lying on the floor watching me curiously. I soon had the frame put together, so I took the big cushion out and put it on the moon chair frame. As soon as I had the cushion on the chair, the pup got up and jumped right onto the chair! I hadn’t even had a chance to try it out myself, and she curled up in the middle. I tried to get her to jump off, but she wouldn’t budge! Finally, I had to pick her up and put her on her own bed.

After a few days of the dog jumping onto my big red moon chair when we weren’t home, I decided to get one for her. My huge moon chair cost $100, and I sure wasn’t going to spend that on the dog, so I got her one that was meant for kids that is the same color (I’m well aware that dogs can’t see colors, but I did it anyway). She is a small beagle anyway, so a small kids moon chair was fine for her. She jumps onto her little red chair every evening and snores away all night. In my opinion, that is $20 well spent, especially when you compare the cost of moon chairs for kids to nice doggie beds. The size of moon chairs for dogs will depend on the size and weight of the dog. If your dog is a large breed, you will probably have to get them a larger chair, since kids moon chairs are too small for big dogs. As a final note, moon chairs for dogs are only a good idea if your dog isn’t too old to jump in and out of the seat.

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