Strandkorb

thumb|Rows of Strandkorb beach-chairs for Renting|hire at Zingst beach seafront, Germany, 2006 thumb|upright|Tourists occupying a Strandkorb beach-chair on Darß|Darss peninsula, Germany, 1955 thumb|Video demonstration showing the functions of a Strandkorb beach-chair thumb|upright|Strandkorb typical for the Baltic Sea beaches thumb|upright|A postcard of 1900 depicting a Strandkorb

A Strandkorb (from German, lit. meaning: 'beach basket'; Danish: strandkurv; English: 'hooded beach chair') is a special hooded windbreak seating furniture used at vacation and seaside resorts, constructed from wicker, wood panels and canvas, usually seating up to two people, with reclining backrests. It was designed to provide comfort seating and shelter from wind, rain, sand gusts and sunburn on beach seafront resorts frequented by tourists. Other built-in details, like extendable footrests, sun awning, side folding tables and storage space, provide the user with several comforts.