Anyone got a reaching chair/sofa that is particularly suited for reading?

Thorgrim · 08-17-2007, 04:25 PM

I just won some money in AC so I thought instead of reading on my bed, I might get a reading chair or sofa for my apartment...nothing TOO comfortable because I'll fall asleep...nothing TOO rigid as I'll be uncomfortable

I generally read graduate level texts 4-8 hours a day, I'd like something where...besides food and bathroom, I'd not need to go anywhere else to read

Yes my apartment is very quiet, usually as much as the library

I've been looking at IKEA

Ardentfrost · 08-17-2007, 04:31 PM

I don't find IKEA furniture to be very comfortable. I'd guess what you want is something you can spend some time in, but isn't a mal-formed bed. Is there not a La-Z-Boy store near you where maybe you can go just sit in the chairs til you find one that suits you? We have one near here and when I pass it it looks like it's just chairs set up for testing wall to wall.

Ardentfrost · 08-17-2007, 04:31 PM

also, what does "graduate level texts" mean? You mean journals?

Thorgrim · 08-17-2007, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Ardentfrost

also, what does "graduate level texts" mean? You mean journals?

No, there are just advanced books out there than aren't "light reading"

Amazon.com: Rites of Peace: The Fall of Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna: Books: Adam Zamoyski
Would be like one of five books you'd have to start and finish by the end of the week

In medical schools, we're talking medical textbooks, law schools, we're talking about casebooks, etc etc

Anyway, I'm really used to reading either on:
A Bed
A wooden library chair

I don't know if a lazyboy is better than a sofa or what not...but I have read on a comfortable sofa once at UPenn and I really enjoyed it

Thought maybe someone here know through themselves or friends...of a nice "reading furniture"

Ardentfrost · 08-17-2007, 04:50 PM

I mentioned La-Z-Boy because my grandfather reads a lot and that's what he reads in. He found one that he thought was very comfortable, got himself a reading lamp and a small table to put next to it to hold drinks and books, and that's where he can usually be found.

JaJae · 08-17-2007, 05:14 PM

Just as a tip, reading in bed without the prerequisite of going to sleep shortly isn't a good idea. You shouldn't make a habit of using your bed as a place where your mind is active.

curlyque221 · 08-17-2007, 11:33 PM

I have to agree with the above, that Ikea furniture is not necessarily comfortable because the majority of the chairs/sofas do not have support for your neck. However, when we first moved into our house we bought this chair like whoa because it was pretty multi-purpose and filled a lot of empty space for us until we furnished more permanently.

It's called a Poang. The chair is structured and has a little bit of bounce to the seat. However, I don't think that it's comfortable enough for you to fall asleep in because it is an upright.

Just an idea.

IKEA | Fabric sofas & armchairs | Armchairs | POÃ„NG

Thorgrim · 08-18-2007, 12:09 AM

I need something with soft sides because i often go into different positions when i read and that wooden thing would be a pain in the ass

IKEA | Extra covers | TYLÃ–SAND | TYLÃ–SAND

looked nice to me but i didnt know if its the "best" for reading?

I dunno i guess i expected we had a resident expert on whats comfortable and useful to read in...

JaJae · 08-18-2007, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

I need something with soft sides because i often go into different positions when i read and that wooden thing would be a pain in the ass

IKEA | Extra covers | TYLÃ–SAND | TYLÃ–SAND

looked nice to me but i didnt know if its the "best" for reading?

I dunno i guess i expected we had a resident expert on whats comfortable and useful to read in...

Everyone's ass is comfortable in different places

I bet those chairs that have a back and two sides and then come straight out long are comfortable to read in... I have no idea what they're called, but I see them in a few homes of gay people I know and they love them. It's about as long as a couch, but you sit longways across it...

JaJae · 08-18-2007, 12:22 AM

Found an image. Something like this without the wtf print...
IKEA | Fabric sofas & armchairs | Chaises | EKTORP

Not sure how much room you have to waste though. For those who didn't know it's called a chaise apparently.

JaJae · 08-18-2007, 12:24 AM

Put on a beer helmet, pee in the empty cans and you won't ever have to get up.

Thorgrim · 08-18-2007, 01:40 AM

your picture that u linked...that actually looks really nice, but it's not what the link shows?

I have lots of room

The only problem is three flights of stairs up a narrow stairwell...north philly :/

Publius · 08-18-2007, 10:12 AM

chaise lounges are great

motivez · 08-18-2007, 11:30 AM

I'd go to La-Z-Boy .. I have some pieces arriving in September

One is a nice Matinee Recliner, freaking amazingly comfortable

Joe_Cool · 08-18-2007, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by JaJae

Just as a tip, reading in bed without the prerequisite of going to sleep shortly isn't a good idea. You shouldn't make a habit of using your bed as a place where your mind is active.

Or train your brain to recognize reading as an activity that precedes sleep. I used to do that so much that I get sleepy now every time I read.

motivez · 08-18-2007, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Joe_Cool

Or train your brain to recognize reading as an activity that precedes sleep. I used to do that so much that I get sleepy now every time I read.

I'd assume he needs to stay awake while reading whatever it is he's reading

Joe_Cool · 08-18-2007, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by motivez

I'd assume he needs to stay awake while reading whatever it is he's reading

Which is exactly why it's not a good idea to read where you sleep. Like I said.

JaJae · 08-18-2007, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by JaJae

Just as a tip, reading in bed without the prerequisite of going to sleep shortly isn't a good idea. You shouldn't make a habit of using your bed as a place where your mind is active.

Originally Posted by Joe_Cool

Or train your brain to recognize reading as an activity that precedes sleep. I used to do that so much that I get sleepy now every time I read.

That's what I said. What is this or business?!

Joe_Cool · 08-18-2007, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by JaJae

That's what I said. What is this or business?!

Similar, but not the same. I just didn't phrase it well.

You said he shouldn't read in bed because it can train his mind to be alert in bed instead of sleeping.
I said he shouldn't read in bed because it can train his mind to fall asleep when reading instead of being alert.

Both good reasons not to read in bed. I fell victim to the 2nd one.