A lounge chair's frame is mostly hidden under upholstery, which makes verifying what's actually underneath harder than checking a bare wood surface like a table or bench.
Check the Legs and Exposed Wood
Most lounge chairs, including the Kosho Lounge Chair, leave some wood visible, legs, arm caps, or a frame edge. Grain should run continuously and naturally on these exposed sections, with no abrupt pattern change that signals a printed or veneered surface underneath.
Press-Test the Frame Under the Upholstery
Press firmly on the arm and seat edges where the frame sits beneath the padding. Solid wood gives a firm, consistent resistance, composite board flexes slightly or feels hollow in a way solid timber doesn't, even under upholstery.
Ask About What's Under the Seat
Lift or look underneath if the chair allows it, the underside of the seat platform is usually the most honest place to check construction, since it's rarely finished for display and shows the actual material used.
The Honest Verdict
A lounge chair hides more of its frame than most furniture, so check what's visible carefully, legs, arm caps, and the underside, and don't assume solid construction just because the upholstery looks premium.
