Awesome Chairs

ECTO’s smart cooling system keeps your back pleasantly chilled while sitting outdoors in the heat. The ECTO Chair connects to any drink cooler and pumps ice water through cooling lines to bring up to 45ºF of relief in less than a minute. Battery pack and sunshade sold separately. Already have a folding chair? Upgrade it with the TOPR cooling cushion.

There’s no reason to be uncomfortable while working or gaming on your laptop. The LoungeWorkspace combines a recliner, rocker, and a workstation in one. It has adjustable leg and back supports and its desk surface is mounted on a movable swing arm. Made from 17 mm thick birch plywood with a comfy cushion and neck pillow. Assembly required.

The new model of NEMO’s Stargaze camp chair features a sturdy new frame that can support up to 300 lb., along with upgraded cushioning for even more support and relaxation. The chair can swing and recline freely, and unfolds quickly with a single motion. Includes a roll-top case for carrying.

This black-and-red edition of Parkit’s Voyager outdoor chair was created as a tribute to firefighters. The folding chair offers comfort wherever your travels take you thanks to built-in backpack straps, and has an under-seat cooler that keeps drinks cold up to 8 hours. Plus, 5% of each purchase goes to the International Association of Fire Fighters Foundation.

With so many companies making people return to their offices, Matty from Unnecessary Inventions figured they could use something to make things more entertaining. So he got to work rigging up a couple of desk chairs on a beam so two people can pretend they’re on a playground. But his version of the see-saw is better than most because it also spins.

Looking for a comfy place to park your butt outdoors? Overmont’s jumbo camping chair provides plenty of space and a softly cushioned seat that fits folks with larger frames, holding up to 450 lb. The chair has a 22″ wide seat, an insulated drink cooler that holds up to six cans, a cupholder, and a mesh pocket for your phone.

Fancy furniture can cost thousands of dollars. Connor Creates thought it would be a fun challenge to make an artful chair mostly out of popsicle sticks and hot glue. He assembled the chair from more than 3100 sticks, which is surprisingly sturdy thanks to lots of layering. Not bad for about $100 in supplies.

Animator Kevin Parry takes us on a wild ride without leaving his studio… or his office chair, for that matter. Painstakingly positioning each object and the camera and then adding sound effects and lights, he created a scene you’d swear was playing out on a busy highway. Check out the making-of video here.

Dr. Gustavo Gosling shows off a simple yet effective device that lets its wearer sit down on demand. The exoskeleton structure attaches to its user’s waist and feet and transforms instantly into a chair. Noonee makes a similar device called the Chairless Chair, and we also found a number of cheap knock-offs on Amazon.

Not every invention that Simone Giertz has come up with is useful, but we have to say we’d consider buying this one. Her idea? A unique chair with a spot to hang gently worn clothes at the end of the day. Its curved hanging bar swivels around to the front, providing easy access to clothes you might wear a second (or third) time.

If the comfy but cat-themed recliner was too cute for your taste, Cougar has something for you. Their new Overlord gaming chair is just as huge and relaxing, but it has a more laid-back leatherette upholstery. It rocks, swivels, and reclines, can support up to 350 lb., and reclines up to 160° via its easy-to-reach switch. Check availability here.

This collection of modular furniture forms a workstation that looks dangerously comfortable. The lounge chair, the side table, and the ottoman all have slots to attach accessories, including a monitor mount, a pair of swiveling lap desks, and even a microphone mount. ShortCircuit had a look at samples and loved them.

We’ve become spoiled by the heated seats in our cars, so now we want our backs and butts to be warm wherever we go. Gobi Heat’s Terrain chair helps keep you toasty for up to nine hours per charge, so you can lose the chill when camping or tailgating on cold days. The chair folds up and includes a carrying bag.

This smartly designed folding chair from Timber Ridge is ideal for camping, tailgating, and outdoor concerts. In addition to its padded seat and armrests, it has a fold-out side table and a fold-out cooler bag, both with built-in drink holders. It’s also got a mesh pocket under the seat for stashing your phone. Its sturdy aluminum frame can hold up to 300 lb.

While its cute exterior is definitely not for eveyrone, Ingrem’s cat-shaped powered recliner is packed with features that make it a great gaming and relaxation companion. The entire body is filled with memory foam and covered in fleece. It reclines up to 132° and rotates freely on its rocker. It also has a built-in control panel, charging ports, and phone mount.

Relax and unwind outside in this swinging camp chair from Timber Ridge. Its folding steel frame and sling-style seat can hold up to 300 pounds, and its back adjusts from 90º to 130º. The chair can be set up in just two quick steps and includes a head cushion, a drink holder, and a carrying bag. Available in blue, grey, or tan.