In a Nutshell:
We’re not even sure how to classify this except to say that it’s amazing and we think you’ll love it. It takes lounging to a whole new level! The Abba Patio Double Chaise Lounge Hammock is recommended for anyone weighing up to five hundred pounds. These things are just cool.
Value for the Money
Comfort
Brand Reliability*
Aesthetic Flexibility**
Overall Rating
4.1/5
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Drawbacks
Recommended For: Anyone weighing up to five hundred pounds. These things are just cool.
Are you a heavier individual? Has that fact made it difficult for you to find outdoor furniture that’s useful to you?
We understand if you answered yes to either of those questions and you’re not imagining. It is harder to find good-quality furniture if you weigh more than 300 pounds.
The good news is that a few companies are offering surprisingly good furniture designed with heavier folks in mind, and the incredibly cool Abba Patio Double Chaise Lounge hammock is a perfect example.
We’ll readily admit that this product isn’t for everyone, but we’re biased in its favor. We think it’s insanely cool, and in the sections that follow, we’ll tell you why we believe it at least deserves a closer look. We think you’ll be impressed even if you ultimately decide not to get one. If your interest is piqued, read on, and let’s look closer.
Key Features of the Abba Patio Double Chaise Lounge Hammock Bed
The Abba Patio Double Chaise Lounge Hammock defies easy classification. It’s described as a hammock, which it’s not. It’s described as a Chaise lounge, which it’s also not. And it’s not a hanging chair, either. Ultimately, we don’t know what to call it. Still, one thing we do know is this: It’s different and unusual enough to be amazing, and the designers created a sturdy, durable product that looks great almost anywhere.
You’ve probably never heard of Abba (the company, not the band). They’re not very big or well-known, and they import their wares from China for resale here. So, the quality of this lounger is a bit below what you’ll find offered by outdoor furniture brands whose products are made in the US.
Even so, Abba’s lounger offers tremendous comfort and value for the money.
Chair Specifications
Let’s start with a quick overview of its core stats. Here are the basics:
We should confess right off the bat that this bed is clearly designed for two people to enjoy lounging together.
You can certainly do that, but not if one of you is on the heavy side. If you plan to use this as a lounger and are a heavier individual, plan on using it solo, or you’ll likely exceed the bed’s maximum supported weight.
Other than that single caveat, these numbers are magnificent. There’s plenty of room to stretch and spread out. The sturdy tubed steel frame and polyester filament hammock can support an impressive amount of weight. We love it, and we think you will, too.
Adjustability and Comfort
This will be a relatively short section since there’s nothing adjustable about the Abba Patio double chaise lounge hammock bed. It is, however, delightfully comfortable. The sunshade helps more than you might think, and since it’s open on the sides, it allows whatever wind might be blowing to waft over you, keeping you cool gently.
Even better, the Abba Patio Hammock comes with two modestly padded block foam pillows, kept in place by a Velcro strip at the bottom of each pillow. This makes it ideal for naps on leisurely weekends. If you want to enhance the comfort further, you can easily add as many outdoor throw pillows as you’d like.
Although the Chaise lounge/hammock isn’t adjustable, it does sport a pair of wheels on its base. Given its weight, most people should have little difficulty moving it from one location to another if the situation calls for it. Still, it’s also heavy enough that it would take a tropical force wind even to move it an inch, which puts it right in the product weight sweet spot as far as we’re concerned.
Assembly is Required
Almost all of the furniture you can buy online these days comes unassembled; not surprisingly, this product is no exception. If you decide you want one, it will arrive at your door in a gigantic box, and you’ll have some work to do before you can enjoy it.
Here, the fact that it’s a Chinese import is shown. The production quality is above average, but you may struggle with pieces that don’t fit together quite how they should. The assembly instructions are clear, but you shouldn’t have much difficulty determining which pieces go where.
Given the sheer size of this product, though, this is probably one of those times you’ll want to have an assistant on standby to give you a hand with the assembly process. Doing it independently is possible, but you’ll probably find it intensely frustrating. The pieces are so big that it’s just ungainly, especially with only two hands involved.
Pros and Cons of Abba Patio Double Chaise Lounge Hammock
Honestly, there are only two real drawbacks to consider regarding this product: First, the company is off-brand, and getting post-sales support could be a bit of an adventure. And two, this is kind of a self-selecting product. You will either fall in love with it as we did or not be impressed.
Abba Patio Double Chaise Lounge Hammock Review Conclusion
Given what we said in the pros and cons section, we must treat the Abba Patio Double Chaise Lounge Hammock as a niche product. If you love the idea of this piece of furniture, we can’t recommend it highly enough. If you’re underwhelmed, then we recommend giving it a pass. On that basis, we can give it no higher than a provisional recommendation, which is a pity because we LOVE it!
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REFERENCES & RESOURCES
- Abba Patio Double Chaise Lounge Hammock User Manual.
- Abba Patio, Official Brand Website.
- 6 Tips For Buying Outdoor Furniture, Comfort Design.