An egg chair has become a must-have statement piece for your garden patio in 2022. It is the perfect place in which to curl up, relax, and unwind after a long day.
A hanging egg chair’s playful nature is hard to compete with, especially when most can be used both indoors and outdoors. If you have space inside and want to create a bohemian-inspired oasis, then look no further.
You will also be delighted to hear that most designs come with a metal frame, eliminating the need to hang one from a large oak tree in the back garden.
This egg-shaped chair has seen global success since it first hit the market in the late 1950s. However in 1959, the exorbitant price of these chairs made them an unattainable purchase for many. Now, higher demand has made hanging chairs become increasingly affordable. But with so many egg chairs currently available, it can make choosing one extremely difficult. Luckily, the team at EZ Living Furniture have devised a foolproof plan to help you get your hands on the best one for you.
They have researched the top hanging egg chairs to make your choice easy.
They put four well-known retailers in Ireland to the test. They picked an egg chair of a similar size and style to accurately compare them against one another. Each one is judged on a few main points: Price, aesthetics, variety, weight capacity, and maintenance.
EZ Living Furniture’s Aran dark brown woven hanging egg chair
Best: Overall
EZ Living Furniture’s Aran is one of the most affordable egg chairs on the list, and it definitely does not disappoint in terms of quality. The egg chair is suspended from a strong, freestanding, metal frame, meaning it can easily lend itself to both indoor and outdoor use. Its seat is extremely comfortable and is constructed from a dark brown woven rope material. The flexibility in this material only increases the level of comfort when sitting on it. The padded seat cushion and headrest are fixed into place, offering consistent back and head support.
This egg chair can hold a maximum weight of up to 140kg and is easy to clean, simply wipe down with water. If using outdoors, you will be delighted to learn that this material is not affected by the sun or water. But what we loved most about this egg chair is its non-traditional weave, it breaks away from the usual criss-cross design and adds an element of interest to a room and garden space. One of many reasons why EZ Living Furniture’s egg chair is best overall is it offers value for money. You get a larger egg chair for less money, along with the comfortable, non-traditional, weave that you will not find with competing egg chairs on this list.
EZ Living Furniture also offers the largest selection of egg chair styles available. Choose from a double-seated version, a more rounded option, an egg chair with an extended leg rest, or one that is less enclosed. Check out the entire egg chair range at ezlivingfurniture.ie
Buy now, €329, ezlivingfurniture.ie
Harvey Norman’s large egg chair
Best: For weight capacity
The Harvey Norman large egg chair is an impressive swing chair, but most notably for its larger weight capacity. While most single-seater hanging egg chairs will hold a maximum weight of 120kg, this freestanding oval chair can support up to 150kg. Its black frame and seat challenge the usual outdoor colours, making it stand out, but also less likely to fit in everywhere. This egg chair can be used both indoors and outdoors while the seat and frame are constructed from metal. Again, this means that the comfort and support of this chair come solely from the padded seat cushion and headrest. The coiled design on the outer shell is exposed which allows the sun and wind to run through it.
Buy now, €329, harveynorman.ie
Home Store+More’s Valentina egg chair
Best: For indoor use
Home Store+More’s Valentina egg chair is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to an interior space. Made from a synthetic rattan effect material, this egg chair is weather-resistant, meaning it can also be placed outdoors on a patio. The most striking thing about the Valentina is its non-traditional design. It is noticeably different from every other chair on this list because it is non-hanging. Its frame is made from steel which is incredibly strong, and the weight capacity for this egg chair is slightly higher than usual (160kg ). This may be because it is not suspended from a chain. Yet, what this chair is unfortunately missing is that nice bounce that a person would normally feel in a hanging alternative. Instead of a hooped bottom, the Valentina has four legs, which limits its use outdoors. For instance, if placed on grass the pressure felt on these four points may cause the chair to sink. Still, the surface of the chair can be cleaned in an instant with just a damp cloth. And the cushions are exceptionally comfortable and are suitable for both indoors and outdoors.
Buy now, €299, homestoreandmore.ie
Woodies Tuscany folding hanging chair
Best: For portability
Woodie’s Tuscany folding hanging chair is unique in its design, not least because you can fold it up after use. The seat is collapsible, meaning you can easily move it from place to place or neatly store it away during the winter months. This chair boasts a modern look that is not often featured in egg chairs, its vertical rattan weave would add an interesting statement to an indoor or outdoor space. Fashioned from strong, heavy, steel, the frame is extremely durable and weather resistant. The light grey rope rattan weave is unaffected by rain, UV rays, or cold temperatures. The hanging seat comes with a plump grey seat cushion where you will find the majority of the comfort in this egg chair. It is worth noting that although this egg chair has many benefits, it is significantly smaller in size than the other egg chairs on this list and can only hold an approximate weight capacity of 99kg. Its four legs also heavily influence where it can be placed outdoors.
Buy now, €349.99, woodies.ie
