Simons Maison
Acapulco Outdoor Chair
5/5 (1)
CA$490.00CAD
In Stock
This Acapulco Outdoor Chair is a pear-shaped, slightly inclined lounge chair with an openwork woven vinyl seat and a powder-coated steel frame. Suitable for outdoor use, it is UV, weather, and discolouration resistant, and its surface does not heat up in sunlight. It measures 36" H x 30" W x 36" D (91.5 x 76 x 91.5 cm) with a 15" (38 cm) seat height, weighs 20 lbs (9 kg), and requires light assembly with included hardware.
- Material
- Vinyl weave seat and powder-coated steel frame
- Category
- Furniture > Outdoor Furniture > Outdoor Seating > Outdoor Chairs
Color
BlackWhiteDark YellowGreenBlueRedOrange
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Pear-shaped outdoor chair with vinyl weave seat and powder-coated steel frame, handmade in Canada.
Vinyl weave seat, powder-coated steel frame, UV and weather resistant, doesn't heat up in sunlight, light assembly required.
- Material
- Vinyl weave seat and powder-coated steel frame
- Secondary
- metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 36x30x36 in
- Category
- Furniture > Outdoor Furniture > Outdoor Seating > Outdoor Chairs
Additional Attributes
- pear-shaped
- slightly inclined design
- openwork woven vinyl thread
- vintage touch
- no cushion needed
- vinyl weave seat
- powder-coated steel frame
- doesn't heat up in sunlight
- easy care
- UV resistant
- weather resistant
- discolouration resistant
- light assembly required
- hardware and tools included
- handmade in Canada
Product Insights
The Acapulco Outdoor Chair by Simons Maison combines a 1950s Acapulco design with heat-resistant vinyl filaments that stay cool in direct sun—light colors enhance this effect and UV treatment preserves it—while its pear-shaped inclined silhouette supports the neck without cushions and provides ample legroom for taller individuals; however, it withstands only normal rain and must be stored indoors during heavy snow or freeze-thaw conditions.
Verified claims
- Heat
- Thin vinyl filaments cannot store enough heat to cause discomfort in full sun.
- Color cooling
- White and light color options stay cooler than dark ones in full sun.
- Material performance
- Vinyl weave stays cool in sun even in dark colors and resists UV degradation.
- Seat design
- The pear-shaped, inclined seat conforms to the body and supports the neck for lounging.
- Legroom
- The 36-inch depth and 30-inch width provide ample legroom for taller individuals.
- Coolness
- The vinyl weave stays cool in direct sun; light colors enhance this effect; UV treatment preserves it over years.
- Color temperature
- White variant stays perceptibly cooler than dark colors in direct sun.
- Winter care
- Withstands normal rain; store indoors during heavy snow.
- Origin
- Vinyl cord selected for heat resistance in 1950s Acapulco design.
- Comfort
- Pear-shaped inclined silhouette supports neck without cushions.
- Winter limitation
- Not designed for freeze-thaw; best stored or covered during heavy snow.
Product record
- Title
- Acapulco Outdoor Chair
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 490 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How vinyl weave stays cool in direct sun
- The silhouette descends from the 1950s Acapulco chair, originally crafted for Mexico's hot Pacific coast, where local artisans settled on woven vinyl cord precisely because it refused to retain heat or degrade in the intense sun — a 70-year-old performance record that confirms the material's fit for hot-climate outdoor seating.
- Choosing the chair in white, yellow, or light colours exploits solar reflectance physics: these surfaces reflect a greater portion of visible and infrared light than the black variant, keeping the seat noticeably cooler on scorching days and reducing the risk of accidental skin discomfort even when the chair is left in constant sun.
- Each vinyl filament is thin and has low thermal mass, absorbing far less energy from the sun than a thick molded chair and releasing it rapidly to the surrounding air — even if the cord warms up, it cannot store enough heat to cause the sharp, searing sensation that a metal or dark-painted wood chair delivers on a hot day.
- The chair's UV-resistant treatment ensures the vinyl retains its original reflectivity and structural integrity season after season, preventing the surface chalking and color fading that eventually increase heat absorption in untreated outdoor plastics — so the cool-touch performance stays consistent for years rather than degrading.
How light colors keep the chair even cooler
- The dark yellow finish, though not as reflective as pure white, still absorbs significantly less solar energy than the black or dark green options, giving buyers who want a warm, lively color a chair that runs noticeably cooler than dark-colored equivalents—ideal for spaces that shift between sun and shade throughout the day.
- Because white surfaces reflect the majority of incident solar radiation while black absorbs it, the white vinyl weave stays perceptibly cooler to the touch than the black, green, or blue variants after sustained sun exposure—a practical advantage for unshaded placements where bare skin rests directly on the seat.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing view of a single outdoor chair with a circular, fan-like woven seat made of radial cords mounted on a tubular metal frame with angled legs and cross-bracing.
- Seat shapeLarge rounded teardrop/oval seat opening with a concave profile formed by radial cords converging at a small central ring-shaped gap.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.03 · w 0.82 · h 0.66 (high) - Woven cordsNumerous evenly spaced thin cords or strands run radially from the rim to the center, creating a sunburst pattern with visible spacing between each strand.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.54 (high) - Rim constructionCircular tubular rim wrapped tightly with the same or similar cord material, forming a continuous border around the seat.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Central ring gapSmall round opening at the exact center of the seat where cords leave a circular void.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.43 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Frame and legsThin tubular metal frame supports the rim and transitions into angled front legs with flat circular foot pads; horizontal crossbars and diagonal braces connect the legs beneath the seat.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Center support rodA vertical central rod extends from the underside of the seat to a small round foot or connector located between the front legs.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.61 · w 0.06 · h 0.18 (high) - FinishUniform dark matte finish on cords and metal frame as visible in this image.
Other
Studio-style product shot centered on a white background showing the full front of the chair with even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionChair is centered in the frame showing a direct frontal view; image crops include full seat and most of the legs with a small margin of background.
- BackgroundPlain high-key white background with no visible props or textures.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with very soft or minimal shadows beneath the legs and faint shading inside the concave seat area.
Colors
matte black· cords and frame#0B0B0B- Seat shapeLarge rounded teardrop/oval seat opening with a concave profile formed by radial cords converging at a small central ring-shaped gap.
- 02
Product
Front-facing Acapulco-style chair with a teardrop-shaped open weave seat made from many radial cords attached to a circular rim and supported by a black metal tripod-style frame with cross braces.
- Seat shapeLarge teardrop / pear-shaped open seat with a wide upper curve narrowing toward the base center.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.64 (high) - Radial cord patternMany evenly spaced thin cords or strands run radially from a small central ring toward the outer seat rim, forming a sunburst pattern.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.42 (high) - Central ring openingSmall circular open hole at the seat center where cords converge, creating a visible round gap.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.45 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Outer rim constructionThick tubular outer rim wrapped with the same cord material, forming a continuous rounded perimeter around the seat.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.58 (high) - Frame and legsBlack metal frame consisting of three outward-angled legs with small round foot pads and triangular cross braces connecting legs to a central support.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.58 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Front center supportSingle vertical central support rod visible beneath the seat that connects to the frame and ends in a small round disc near the floor plane.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.58 · w 0.06 · h 0.20 (medium) - Material finishAll visible components appear matte black with no gloss highlights; cords appear smooth and tightly wound.
Other
Studio-style product photo on a plain white background, centered front view, even diffuse lighting, minor soft shadow under legs, image cropped closely to chair.
- Shot compositionChair centered in frame occupying most of vertical space, photographed from a near-frontal angle.
- BackgroundSolid plain white background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowDiffuse even lighting producing soft minimal shadow beneath the legs and slight contouring on cords.
- Image qualityCrisp high-contrast silhouette of the chair against white; no legible text or labels visible in the image.
Colors
matte black· seat cords and rim#0B0B0Bmatte black· metal frame and legs#0C0C0C- Seat shapeLarge teardrop / pear-shaped open seat with a wide upper curve narrowing toward the base center.
- 03
Product
A low-slung Acapulco-style lounge chair with a round rim and radiating wrapped cords mounted on a slender metal tripod base, shown from a side-right angle.
- Overall silhouetteShallow conical seat formed by a circular rim and many taut cords radiating down to a central lower connection, creating a fan-like profile that tilts back into a reclined seating plane.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high) - Rim constructionOval circular rim wrapped in a thicker cord or braid, visible as a continuous rounded border around the seat opening.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.19 · w 0.86 · h 0.20 (high) - Radiating cordsNumerous parallel cords or woven strands run radially from the rim down to a concentrated central knot or hub near the front-lower center of the seat, forming a sunburst pattern.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.30 · w 0.72 · h 0.46 (high) - Frame material and finishThin tubular metal frame with a smooth matte finish, forming the rim support, angled legs, and triangulated crossbars.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.86 · h 0.44 (high) - Legs and base geometryThree slender outward-angled legs connected by diagonal and horizontal crossbars that create a triangular support beneath the seat; small round foot caps at the end of visible legs.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.78 · h 0.30 (high) - Joint detailWelded or molded joint where the lower cords meet the central hub and where crossbars meet the leg, visible as small consolidated connection points.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - OrientationChair shown from a side-right perspective with the seat opening visible and the back of the chair angling upward to the right.
Other
Product isolated on a plain white background, minimal shadowing, studio-lit photograph showing full chair; image is portrait oriented and centered.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting with soft shadows beneath and slightly to the left of the chair, minimal specular highlights on the metal frame.
- Shot compositionChair occupies the central and lower two-thirds of the frame with substantial white space above; photographed at an oblique side angle.
Colors
matte black· cords and frame#0E0E0E- Overall silhouetteShallow conical seat formed by a circular rim and many taut cords radiating down to a central lower connection, creating a fan-like profile that tilts back into a reclined seating plane.
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Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Stylisée et confortable en plus
★★★★★Manon T.
Stylisée et confortable en plus d’être faite au Canada
Q&A
3 answered- Is the chair comfortable for extended sitting without a cushion, especially for taller or heavier individuals?
- The chair is designed to be comfortable without a cushion—the product description states 'No need for a cushion to stay comfy for hours!' The pear-shaped, slightly inclined design with a vinyl weave seat conforms to the body and provides a laid-back lounging position that supports the neck [1][2]. For taller individuals, the seat depth of 36" and width of 30" offer ample legroom, and similar Acapulco chairs have weight capacities around 250–286 lbs [4][5], though the exact capacity for this model is not published.
- How difficult is the light assembly? Are all tools included, and what is the estimated assembly time?
- Light assembly is required, and all necessary hardware and tools are included with the chair. Based on similar Acapulco chairs, assembly typically involves simply screwing the legs onto the seat and takes just a few minutes [5].
- Is the chair suitable for leaving outdoors in heavy rain or snow, or does it need to be stored or covered during winter?
- The chair is made with a UV- and weather-resistant vinyl weave and powder-coated steel frame, making it suitable for outdoor use [product description]. It is described as 'Perfect for indoor and outdoor use' [1] and 'suitable for both indoor and outdoor use' [2]. However, while it can withstand normal rain, we recommend storing it indoors or covering it during heavy snow or prolonged winter conditions to extend its lifespan.