In a Nutshell:
The JOYBASE Mid-Century Accent Chair is a good-looking, reasonably comfortable retro accent chair that can support a generous amount of user weight. Recommended for anyone weighing up to 440 pounds, who loves the mid-century look.
Value for the Money
Comfort
Brand Reliability*
Aesthetic Flexibility**
Overall Rating
3.9/5
Benefits
Drawbacks
Recommended For: Anyone weighing up to 440 pounds who love the mid-century look and feel of this chair.
Are you a heavier individual? Are you a fan of retro, mid-century styling?
If you answered yes to the first question, you’ve probably been frustrated by the relative lack of furniture that can properly support you.
Sadly, most furniture sold today isn’t made with you in mind. If you answered yes to the second question, the number of options you’ve got drops off even more sharply.
The good news is that there are some great options, and the JOYBASE Mid-Century Accent chair is a happy exception to the rule.
Haven’t heard of JOYBASE? We’d be surprised if you had. They’re a tiny brand that imports various goods from China for resale. Since this chair is made in China, like other JOYBASE easy chairs, the company has passed the savings along to you, the prospective buyer, making this chair a delightfully low-cost option.
We’ll quickly admit that it isn’t a perfect chair, but it offers exceptional value for the money and would be perfect for the right person. Are you that person? In the following sections, we’ll tell you everything this chair has to offer so you can make that decision. Let’s take a closer look.
Key Features of the JOYBASE Mid-Century Retro Accent Chair
We can’t say enough about the styling the JOYBASE Mid-Century Accent chair brings to the table. It’s the most notable aspect of this design. If you’re a fan of the retro look, you’ll fall in love with JOYBASE’s offering.
Chair Specifications
Before we say anything further, let’s look at the core stats defining the model. Here are the basics:
These numbers are a mixed bag. We love the generous amount of user weight, and the seat width is a generally good fit with it. It should be noted, though, that if you’re near the top end of the chair’s maximum supported weight limit, you’ll want to take a quick measurement to be sure you and the chair are a good fit for each other.
The seat depth is crazy. We would have much preferred that the width and depth measurements be reversed, but sadly, that was not meant to be.
The seat height is a problem, or at least it could be. Big and tall chairs typically have a seat height that starts at 18” and goes to 22” or higher. This accent chair sits barely 13” off the ground, which is relatively low. If you’re taller, especially taller, and suffer from mobility issues, getting into and out of this chair could be problematic.
Taken together, these numbers paint a picture of a somewhat narrowly targeted and focused chair. It’s excellent for heavier users who are short to average height. Taller users who don’t suffer from mobility issues can use the chair for shorter periods, but honestly, if you are taller, especially if most of your height is in your legs, there are better options.
Assuming the numbers don’t contain anything deal-breaking for you, you can order yours clad in grey fabric upholstery or brown or black PU if you want one. Of the three, we regard the fabric upholstery as far superior to the PU options. Not only is the fabric more breathable, but it’s also more durable. Both PU options will show their age by peeling and cracking after a year of moderate daily use.
Adjustability and Comfort
This will be a relatively short section because there’s nothing adjustable about the JOYBASE Mid-Century Retro Accent chair. Comfort-wise, it’s not bad, but also not what we’d describe as luxurious. JOYBASE utilizes moderate amounts of conventional block foam padding, which is fine for this chair’s design. Remember, this isn’t a lounging chair; it’s an occasional seating chair with padding to reflect that.
Assembly is Required
As with most furniture, you can buy it online. The JOYBASE Mid-Century Retro Modern accent chair will arrive in a large box and be unassembled at your door. The production quality is decent, but certainly not the best in class, and the instructions are clear enough that the assembly shouldn’t be problematic.
The process will take about twenty minutes to complete. Note that there is no expert assembly option on offer here. We’re fine with that. The process isn’t complicated, and the chair is so modestly priced that if there were an expert assembly option, it would cost almost as much as the chair itself.
Pros and Cons of JOYBASE Mid-Century Accent Chair
This chair has a lot to like, but its biggest selling points are its retro, fifties styling and incredibly modest price. The only real downside is that the overall quality isn’t as high as some other options. It’s important to emphasize that these chairs are designed for occasional seating, which blunts the impact of the lower overall quality.
JOYBASE Mid-Century Accent Chair Review Conclusion
We like the JOYBASE Mid-Century Accent chair but are huge fans of the retro aesthetic. We realize, however, that not everyone will feel the same, making this a niche product. On that basis, we can only provisionally recommend it, but if money is tight, even if you’re not a huge fan of the styling, this chair is hard to beat.
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