If you want the best quality tub chair then there are a few things you need to look at before you part with your money. Ideally you want something that is comfortable and at the right price. A chair should be a place to sit and relax after a hard day. Tub chairs are an exciting alternative to standard furniture because they look very different. The following hints will help you determine the quality of your chair.
First up is the label. If you are buying from a furniture store then look on the bottom side until you find this label. It will tell you where it was made, and what materials it was created from. Chairs made in Western countries and Europe are the best quality as a rule. Many of these are hand crafted and hand built from the best materials. Those from the Far East are usually mass produced in large factories for the Western consumers. They appear to look the part at first inspection, but a closer look will reveal some defects. The stitching on the cushions is probably the easiest problem to see.
If you kneel on the seat of the chair and take hold of the arm rests you can push them in different directions. If you notice a lot of movement when you push them it is a sure sign of inferior joints, or of the joints not being glued together properly. Top quality tub chairs will have very little joint movement. The same applies to the back rest. Poor joints affect the support and the comfort. This becomes even more important if you have a double tub chair because they need even more support.
Sit down in the seat and get a feel for the support on offer. The springs and the foam cushions should hold you in place. There should be no sagging in any place when you sit down. When you get up have a quick look at the cushion. Make sure it has retained its original position. If it is slow to recover then the foam inside the cushion is of poor quality.
Lastly, take a look at the price. The price should reflect the overall quality of the tub chair. If you notice any of the aforementioned points when you are in the store then either look for another alternative, or try haggling with the store assistant for a discount. Another alternative, if you live in the UK, is to have a look at what Argos has to offer.