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The History and Popularity of Papasan Chairs
TLDR The origin of the papasan chair is still unknown, but it is believed to have emerged in the 1960s, possibly in the Philippines, and became popular in the US in the mid-70s, potentially due to American soldiers encountering them in brothels during the Vietnam War. Papasan chairs have evolved over the years and have been associated with different styles, but they continue to be popular and can be purchased brand new or used online.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The hosts discuss their lack of experience with papasan chairs and mention a website called Atlas Obscura that has a comprehensive article on the subject.
02:08
The origin of the papasan chair is still a mystery, but there is strong evidence that it emerged in the 1960s, probably in the Philippines, and was sold by Pure One Imports, which originally was Cost Plus.
04:14
The origin of the papasan chair is still unknown, but it is believed that they became popular in the US in the mid-70s, possibly due to American GIs encountering them in brothels during the Vietnam War.
06:20
In the 1970s, Papasan chairs were associated with the Philippines, as evidenced by a joke in a military magazine.
08:34
Papasan chairs became popular in the United States in the mid-70s and were associated with Southeast Asia, possibly brought back by American soldiers returning from Vietnam.
10:55
Papasan chairs have evolved over the years and have been associated with hippies and artsy chic, but they have also made comebacks as mid-century modern furniture.
12:45
Papasan chairs can still be purchased brand new, with prices ranging from $55 to $180, and they are also commonly found used online.
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