It's forty years now since polyurethane foam became the material of choice for furniture padding and brought low cost comfortable
upholstered furniture to the masses, replacing the much more expensive natural latex or other more expensive and less comfortable alternatives.
To begin with there was resistance to the new material from traditionalists, but ultimately as polyurethane foam production grew more
widespread, price made the widespread revolutionary use of polyurethane foam happen.
This new material now has a huge place in the comfortable seating market.
In those forty years foam density has reduced, the foam has become more durable and the economics of mass production
have all fuelled the irresistible rise and rise of this ubiquitous material. The market for foam started being met
by the big chemical companies, General Tire, Union Carbide and Dupont to name a few
but as the market matured it was, as is so often the American way, smaller entrepreneurs who were most able to meet the increasingly exacting
requirements of the furniture industry.
Consisent strides forward have been made in comfort and durability for this important material
but increasingly today, safety and environmental concerns have also hold sway. Controls for flammability
have been tightened and much research has gone into producing
foam with limited environmental impact. These developments mean that furniture based on polyurethane foam can be purchased to day with limited concerns about
flammability and the environment. The manufacturers we have partnerships with have strong working relationships their foam producers and
consequently they produce some of the best furniture of this type
available today on the Internet.
Our range includes a number of stylish seats which would work well in a modern apartment or in contemporary shared areas for commercial meetings. The contemporary look is popular in many open semi-public settings such as in meeting facilities, hotel lobbies and anywhere where an atmosphere of clean efficiency is wished for.
Products on this page:
Chrome Base Faux Leather Chair w Alternating Color Cushions
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Modern Upholstered Chair w Chrome Steel Base - Set of 2
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Deco Chair
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Tan Leather Accent Chair
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Chestnut Leather Bar Stool - Wainwright
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Contemporary Microfiber Upholstered Chair in Cinnamon & Tan
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High-Back Office Chair w White Leatherette, Arms - Lider
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Modern Steel-Frame Net Chair w White Cushion - 4/Set
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Modern Office Chair w White Vinyl - Carter
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Essence Lounge Chair & Optional Ottoman
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Black Microfiber Accent Chair - Set of 2
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Lounge Chair - Decade
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Upholstered Oval Back Side Chair - Jessica McClintock
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Set of 4 White Metal Leatherette Upholstered Armchairs - Ambition
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General Conference Armchair w Black Leatherette, Chromed Base
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Office Chair w Adjustable Base, Leather Seat - Showcase
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Modern High-Back Metal Framed Chairs - Set of 2
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Lounging Leather Chair - The Omniscient
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Leather Chair - Bonita - Set of 2
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Fabric Upholstered Side Chair - Bob Mackie Classics
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Modern Velour Chair w Foam Cushion and Chrome Steel Base
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Set of Four Ambition Metal Leatherette Chairs in Black
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General Office Chair w Modern Leatherette Seat, Back
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Upholstered Back Side Chair - Bordeaux
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Leap Upholstered Dining Chair
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The "Omega" - Wood Frame Plush Leather Chair
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Set of Two Oval Back Dining Chairs
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Taupe Leather Club Chair with Cherry Finish Legs
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Black Furia Leather Chairs - Set of 4
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Di Caprio Chair
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Chrome Finish Vinyl Wrapped Match Chair - Set of 2
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General Conference Chair w Modern Arms, Espresso Leatherette
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Alex Upholstered Fanback Wood Chair-100+ fabrics
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Belvedere French Walnut Lounge Chair
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Contemporary Lounge Chair in Velour w Ottoman - Petal