The best models and selection of chair beds

A chair-bed is a multifunctional piece of furniture that simultaneously serves as an armchair, a bed and can simply become an interior decoration. This furniture gained its popularity during the Soviet Union, when the problem of lack of living space was very urgent. In those days, chairs of this type were often used even for daily sleep.

Nowadays, a chair-bed is most often purchased "just in case" - what if guests come and have nowhere to put them?

Features of the design and operation of the chair-bed

All chair beds have their own folding mechanism. Thanks to its use, the upholstered furniture intended for sitting is folded out and a place for sleeping for an adult is obtained.

You need to understand that the chair-bed is not intended for daily unfolding to the state of a berth and folding back. This will lead to the fact that the transformation mechanism will quickly wear out.

The soft part will also wear out; in some models, as a result of intensive use, gaps may appear between individual fragments of the berth.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of the chair-bed is its versatility. The ability to transform allows you to:

• Save space in the room;
• Buying two pieces of furniture at a time will make both an armchair and a bed inexpensive.

But besides this, there are also purely aesthetic advantages. The armchair can fit into a composition of several pieces of upholstered furniture and become part of the headset.

The disadvantage of the chair may be its fragility. The transformation mechanism is designed for a certain number of folds. As a rule, a chair-bed is not designed for a person with a large weight to sleep, and many models, after unfolding, will not provide a comfortable rest, as on an orthopedic mattress.

Therefore, when purchasing such furniture, remember that it is better to use it as a place to sleep in an emergency, and not daily.

How the transformation mechanism works

There are several common folding mechanisms:

• Accordion - the chair is not divided into sections and looks like one mattress, which is shaped into a seating position;
• Roll-out (tango) - upholstered furniture consists of three sections, one of which is hidden under the seat, the second is the seat itself, and the third will be an inverted backrest. Previously, retractable models were laid out in this way - they did not have a wheel, but the principle of the transformation mechanism was the same;
• Dolphin - one of the sections is removed from the box, and the back rests as a third section;
• Book (folding bed) - to turn into a bed, the seat rises until it clicks, and then lowers, as a result of which a flat surface for sleeping is formed;
• Eurobook - the lower part of the chair moves back and the back rests in its place.

Popular models and their description

There are models that have gained more popularity than others. This is due to the convenience of unfolding, comfort during sleep, price and other nuances, some of which we will discuss below.

Size and construction

Most models, after unfolding, are able to fit an adult. But the size of the bed is not only its length, but also its width! The minimum width of the chair-bed is only 65 cm, and the maximum is 100 cm.

Keep in mind that if the chair is equipped with handles, they can interfere with the restless person, narrowing the usable sleeping space. For a child, a chair-bed with handles can be comfortable, but for an adult, you can take either furniture without side parts, or a fairly wide product of the furniture industry.

Transformation mechanism

Each mechanism has its own advantages. For example, the roll-out mechanism is reliable, and even a child can easily expand such a model. And the accordion is considered the most comfortable model for sleeping.

The armchair is appreciated for its maintainability - our craftsmen have mastered all methods of repairing such products well.

Manufacturing material

This is one of the most important questions. If wood is used in the construction, it should be pine or birch (budget option) or beech. They are strong enough to withstand one person.

Metal structures must be made of durable corrosion-resistant alloys. It is often impossible to assess these qualities simply by eye, especially when buying goods on the Internet. It is worth focusing on the manufacturer's reputation. After all, someone offers beautiful, but low-quality furniture for solid money, someone is ready to sell a good-quality chair-bed cheaply.

Finally, when choosing, the quality of the filling and upholstery is important. The filler must be such that it does not get lost and does not deform during the operation of the product.

For example, it can be:

• Batting;
• Foam rubber;
• Felt;
• Latex;
• Sintepon;
• Polyurethane foam.

The spring block can also provide softness.

Synthetic fillers today can be hypoallergenic, but it all depends on how sensitive the factory is to the quality of its products. Some care about quality, but some want to buy all the components cheaply, which means they can save on the quality of fillers.

Upholstery must be durable and resistant to dirt.

Color and design

If desired, any Internet user will find a variety of images and photos of a chair-bed, from which it is not easy to select the best option. We offer several recommendations:

• If you buy upholstered furniture for a nursery or another room where there is a risk of contamination of the upholstery, choose models that come with removable covers or for which it is possible to purchase covers;
• Choose furniture in soothing shades - gray, beige, sand. It will fit into any interior. Other options should be considered if the interior already has a bright color scheme. But in a room where people periodically sleep, such an interior is rare;
• Choosing between practicality and fanciful forms, give preference to functionality and convenience.

How to choose the right chair bed

When a person is looking for an inexpensive chair bed from a manufacturer, they focus on price, size. We will tell you what else you need to pay attention to:

• The quality of the folding mechanism, especially if the furniture is bought for the nursery. It is worth testing the mechanism and finding out if all family members will be able to unfold the chair by themselves;
• Try to purchase furniture as a set. It can be two armchairs or a sofa and an armchair, but the headset looks more beautiful than one piece;
• If the room is small, do not buy a narrow armchair, but a armchair without arms;
• Always ask for reviews about the manufacturer, because you can buy inexpensive furniture that will not last long, or you can add another 100 rubles and buy those that will last for decades.

Top manufacturers

Usually, the leaders in the ratings of quality furniture are:

• Furniture-Holding;
• Anderssen;
• Shatura-Furniture;
• Rival;
• Rosmebel.

If you need to purchase a bed chair from the factory inexpensively up to 5000 rubles, you should pay attention to the last consumer who offers a chic line of budget furniture.

A cheap product does not mean a poor quality product. If you make a purchase at a furniture manufacturing company or from its direct representatives, your inexpensive interior item will be able to last a long time and please with functionality and spectacular appearance.

Video: armchair-bed "accordion"

Chair-bed options in the photo