Egg Chair Designs (Standing & Hanging Chair Ideas)
Here we share our egg chair designs guide including what it is, the different stand and hanging seat types, materials, cushions, cost, placement, and how comfortable egg chairs are.
What Is An Egg Chair?
Staying true to its name, the egg chair is named as such because of its shape and curved interior. The curve of this round furniture is like a nest that’s hollowed in the center where you can settle in. It features clean and simple curve lines, that look incredibly smooth to touch.
But this is the original design that was introduced in Copenhagen in the 1960s and trademarked furniture designed by Jacobsen. The truth though is that this ingenious idea has been used, reinvented, and improved upon throughout the years, giving birth to the different types of chairs you can see in the market today.
Egg Chair With Stand
This platform is usually integrated with a hydraulic lever that allows you to adjust the height of the chair that can be most comfortable for you.
Hanging Egg Chair
A hanging egg chair needs to be lightweight in order to remain suspended in the air. A heavy egg chair can turn into a disastrous situation. This is why it is usually made of lightweight materials like plastic, wicker, or rattan.
Hanging egg chairs must be attached to a ceiling joist in order to ensure they can support the weight of the chair and user. Check with the individual chair manufacturer to see how much weight a particular model can support.
Swivel Egg Chair
For a swiveling egg chair to be considered among the many types of office chairs, it needs to have excellent back support for all-day usage. It also needs to have unobtrusive armrests where your arms can relax when not working. Upholstery is also a must for additional comfort.
Outdoor Egg Chair
An outdoor egg chair is among the popular types of outdoor furniture for patios or as an alternative to the usual lawn chair. It can either have a stand or be a hanging chair, which can be an excellent option, both aesthetically and function-wise. And the materials that the egg chairs are made of need to be durable so that they can stand being exposed to outside elements.
Metal and wicker are two materials that can serve as a great framework for an outdoor egg chair. More than just having a sturdy structure for the cozy furniture, they can be an excellent stylish addition.
A metal framework, expected to be built to last, offers a sleek and modern appeal to the chair while a wicker framework delivers a fresh and natural look.
Double Egg Chair
If you want something that can accommodate you and your partner or you and your kid, a double egg chair can do that job for you.
A double egg chair, accommodating more than just 1 person, usually comes with a sturdy base and a holder capable of carrying this weight. It should be able to take 628 lbs at most to support 2 persons.
It is also oversized when compared to other types of egg chairs to be able to accommodate more than 1 person in the process. This can be installed either indoors or outdoors and also comes with a thick cushion for comfort.
Hammock Egg Chair
A hammock egg chair is a type of hanging egg chair, and like its name, it resembles the function and looks of a hammock, especially with the materials used to build it. It is popularly made from polyurethane rattan and resin wicker or a strong cloth/fabric, showcasing that popular summer look. See more types of hammocks here.
Kids Egg Chair
Dog & Cat Egg Chair
Besides kids, egg chairs are also available for your pets. Your furbabies can lay down comfortably in their own egg chairs, which is a way smaller version of a standard egg chair. This mini egg chair can only accommodate one pet at a time.
With a minimalistic spherical construction partnered with a soft cushion, even your furbabies will be comfortable and feel pampered when using this egg chair. And yes, it is stable enough that your pet won’t topple over the floor.
Egg Chair Materials
In general, egg chairs are divided into two parts, the framework, and the cushion. The framework can range from the usual spherical egg shape to a teardrop-shaped construction.
They can have a stand of their own (some can swivel and some can have a lever to adjust height) or are designed to be suspended in the air like a hanging egg chair. The framework can be wicker, rattan, metal, plastic, or leather.
The cushion is the main source of comfort in the chair and most of them use polyurethane foam shaped like a cocoon to imitate the feeling of being cradled and hugged. See more pictures of cocoon chair designs here.
Wicker
This bohemian-style egg chair may use olefin synthetic for its framework. The cushions are removable so cleaning the chair is easier in this case. And while it can be used indoors, placing it outdoors on your porch or somewhere near nature will even contribute to its fresh ambiance.
Rattan
The downside with rattan egg chairs though is that they become vulnerable to moisture so it would be better to place them indoors to protect them from rain and other harsh elements. To improve its durability, you can coat the framework with varnish if it doesn’t have that yet.
Many prefer synthetic wicker egg chairs to rattan because of this flaw against moisture. If you want something authentic though even with its aesthetics, nothing beats rattan egg chairs. They are popular for hanging and outdoor egg chairs.
Metal
Many outdoor egg chairs have metal frameworks, primarily since the material won’t be affected by outside elements and can take the wear and tear easily compared to other materials. You just need the right cushion to make the chair comfortable to use.
Plastic
Leather
The first egg chairs ever, designed by Jacobsen, are made of leather, specifically with two large premium hide pieces that wrap all around the chair.
Egg Chair Cushion
If it’s not offered with the egg chair though, you can always purchase one separately in a local store near you. But if you don’t have the budget to purchase one, getting a pillow to be used with an egg chair works.
The bad thing about just using a pillow in place of a cushion is that it doesn’t provide enough ergonomic support. This is why if you plan to sit for a few hours, a pillow just won’t do.
Egg Chair Cushion Replacement
A replacement for a standalone cushion of an egg chair is easy to get and you only need to visit a store to purchase one. You have a wide selection of options to choose from. With cushioned stitched inside the cover, you need a professional to help you replace and fix it.
Egg Chair Ottoman
The egg chair ottoman can be a standalone or offered with a standard chair ottoman that serves as a footstool. The shape of this piece of furniture is similar to the bottom half of an egg, in contrast to an egg chair that looks like half of an egg. It is portable and can easily be moved from one location to another because of its function.
How Much Does An Egg Chair Cost
The size and design of the egg chair will also factor in. A simple hammock-style with a fabric is more affordable compared to a trendy metal egg chair with an incredible stand to stable it.
If you’re thinking about purchasing an authentic egg chair like the iconic one made by Jacobsen, you will need around $20,000 for these high-quality leather egg chairs.
Where Do You Put An Egg Chair?
If you don’t have any idea yet, here are some egg chair placement tips to try:
1. If you are planning to put your egg chair outdoors, make sure that it’s made of something waterproof and weather-resistant. Try placing the chair on a porch, under a canopy or overhang where it can avoid the weather elements.
2. Position a hanging egg chair in a spacious room with a high ceiling to accommodate its size so that its movement won’t be blocked.
3. Choose a quiet location where you know you can stay for a long period of time to relax. This is often a bedroom or study.
Are Egg Chairs Comfortable?
And many egg chairs are ergonomic, offering back support that will not just improve your comfort but also may help you deal with back pain.
In general, egg chairs are comfortable, especially those with cushions. The comfort level can increase as the quality of the chair you choose also increases.
Can A Ceiling Support A Hanging Chair?
The hanging factor of the egg chair is both an aesthetic aspect and an innovative function. Hanging egg chairs are suspended in the air and this is possible because it is connected to the ceiling for support. It can either use a rope or a chain, depending on how the chair is designed.
Always make sure to attach your hanging chair to the ceiling joist so that the weight will be supported properly.
There are also hanging chairs that are structured with their own stand so you won’t need to connect them to the ceiling.
How Do You Pick A Hanging Egg Chair?
Types Of Hanging Egg Chairs
• Hammock egg chairs: Considered the most affordable option, this type fits and snugs the body. It is also easily removable and stored in the closet if you need to take them down.
• Ceiling hanging egg chairs: Offers the best support, this type also offers the most range of movement.
• Hanging egg chairs with a stand: Considered incredibly mobile, this type is smaller than the ceiling hanging egg chair, which is a good option if you plan to place it in a room with limited space.
Location Of Installation
Weight Capacity
The weight capacity of egg chairs ranges from 265 to 628 lbs so if you plan to use the hanging egg chair with your partner, choose one that can accommodate at least the weight of 2 persons.
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