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The base frame often has rings of two different diameters, with the larger intended to be upright, to better support the bowl, and the smaller ring intended to be placed on the floor. This orientation is often mistakenly reversed, resulting in less stability for the upper chair.
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is a double-seating version, and was introduced to the western world in the 1950s. Prior to that, it was in use in far eastern Asia, particularly in
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with an adjustable angle. The bowl rests in an upright frame traditionally made of
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Papasan chairs are typically 35–60 inches wide and 35 inches deep.
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The papasan chair gained popularity in the west when American
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material filled with cotton fluff similar to that of a
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