Pool Chairs

There are two general categories of pool chairs: pool deck chairs, and floating pool chairs. Each of these consists of countless chair styles. Pool chairs for the pool deck are used for relaxing, reading, taking in the view, and suntanning by the pool. You rarely find upholstered chairs or wicker chairs around a pool because swimming pools offer up a little too much splashed water and hot sunshine which both combine to corrode those chair materials fast.

The most common pool chairs are those made of plastic. Plastic won't rust from the moisture, and has many years of use before the constant wear of water, sun, and people begin to rough down the surface. More often than not, plastic pool chairs will be cracked or broken from dropping or callous handling long before they will be damaged by water and weather. Plastic pool chairs are light and easy to move around, with the longer lounge chairs having wheels to enable effortless repositioning by poolgoers who want to move chairs around or just rotate them to follow the path of the sun for the most direct tanning. Most plastic pool chairs also have slats or holes in them so rain and splashed pool water can drain out quickly. Plastic pool deck chairs are seen around private pools and resorts everywhere, and can be bought almost anywhere, from online to pool supply stores to department stores and home and garden stores, and are probably the cheapest and handiest of all deck chairs.

Traditional deck chairs also serve as pool chairs, though their lower seat height, foldability, and lightness make them more popular around private residential pools rather than resort pools. Resort pools usually want more substantial and tougher chairs that can remain where they are day and night, while traditional deck chairs have fabric and have many moving parts that can loosen over time with a lot of use.
     Below: pool chairs for pool decks: the most common are plastic lounge chairs, for private and resort pools; nicer resorts feature wooden pool chairs with water resistant cushions on them; and some resort pools feature cutting edge contemporary designs and colors in their pool chairs.

Wooden pool chairs are another popular choice of resort poolside furniture, as they are sturdy and can withstand many guests of many sizes. Most have wheels and can be moved relatively easily though they are considerably heavier than their plastic counterparts, and they have adjustable backrests for sitting, laying down or reclining. Most wooden pool chairs come with some form of cushioning so you're not sitting for long periods on hard wood. The cushioning is usually a foam, covered by some waterproof or water resistant fabric that is soft but not affected by water and sun.

Pool deck chairs are meant to be in fixed positions, but floating pool chairs are where the fun are. Although you can place these inflatable or foam chairs on the pool deck, they are made of a thin inflatable material and a rough deck can easily puncture or tear them, especially if you are sitting on them. Floating pool chairs are made to float! They come in many sizes, from small one-seaters to huge circular chairs that can seat a handful of poolgoers or more. Floating pool chairs can also have attached pockets for storing keys or sunglasses while you're in the water, or larger pockets for storing a towel, hat, and other things you may want to float along with. Many also have built in 'drink containers', depressions in the chair shaped to hold a cool drink for you while you float.