With the prospect of garden parties, alfresco dining and long summer evenings in summer 2023, we're all tempted to transform our outdoor spaces - and there's never been a better time to make your garden look welcoming and snug because the Amazon, John Lewis and so many more retailers have great deals on egg and swing chairs!
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Egg chairs – those literal cocoons of comfort for both indoors and garden – have become a major decor trend these last seasons, with celebrities like Sophie Hinchliffe, aka Mrs Hinch, as well as Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash leading the way!
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And we're so inspired that we looked high and low for the best egg chairs out there that you can shop online. For each egg chair, you'll see shoppers' reviews that highlight the pros and cons of each to help you choose.
Garden egg chairs vs indoor egg chairs
If you're wondering where you can put with your egg chair, indoors vs outdoors, and how to style it, take some inspo from two of our favorite star influencers.
Mrs Hinch styled her £150 egg chair for the garden, creating a dreamy outdoor relaxation spot.
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“Oh, hello egg chair,” she shared on Instagram Stories, accenting the note with a heart-eyes emoji. Saying she was “so chuffed” about her new buy from B&M, she adorned the egg chair with artificial ivy and fairy lights to magical effect.
Meanwhile, after bringing her garden egg chair inside temporarily for a family occasion and loving it, Loose Women star Stacey bought a £30 egg chair to create cosy chillout seating inside her home near the fireplace.
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“So I've wanted an egg chair indoors ever since we brought our garden one in for Rex's birthday last year,” the mum-of-three told her followers on Instagram. “So I found a small indoor one and a nice throw and now me and Rex can sit and swing by the fire.”
Indoors: Stacey Solomon created a cosy corner inside her home with the help of a suspended egg chair and faux fur throw
Whether you're hanging them in your home or in your garden, it's the perfect way to update your pad for summer.
Shop the best egg chairs based on pros and cons
If you’re looking to swing into the decor trend, too, we’re here to help! You'll find great egg chairs at Amazon, eBay, John Lewis, Wayfair and Aosom.
So eep reading to find out where you can find the perfect egg chair for your at-home oasis, no matter what you're looking for: swing egg chairs with stands included, macrame or rope hammock and nest egg chairs, fixed egg chairs, and even double egg chairs for twice the comfort.
And don't forget to get a cover for your hanging egg chair. For example, there are plenty of options for egg chair covers on Amazon.
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Outsunny Wicker Rattan Egg Chair w/Legs
Pros
"This chair is lovely! I have wanted one for many years and I treated myself. It’s very comfortable and was so easy to put together."
Cons
"Have wanted an egg chair for ages, was worried about stability if I purchased a hanging chair. This is just right very stable and comfortable. I found the top a bit heavy when trying to bolt it to the bottom half of the chair, but I am getting old. Looks great."
A standing egg chair with four legs for stability, and made from metal wrapped with rattan in a teardrop design. The chair's cushions are thickly padded, and have removable, water-resistant cotton covers.
Innovators Holly Folding Cocoon Chair, more colours
Pros
"Stylish and comfortable. This chair was a considered purchase but I’m so glad I went for it! Looks fab on the patio and is fantastic to chill in. All the family are enjoying using it. Easy to put up and the folding feature will be useful for storage. Highly recommend."
Cons
"I really liked this on air and ordered it with high hopes. But oh dear so heavy- I couldn't move the box and wouldn't have been able to move it round my garden. It was collected without fuss but beware if you're a single person or have a bad back or knees."
This cocoon-shaped piece, designed to rock you lightly, is actually a folding egg chair with a collapsible design for easy storage.
Outsunny Macrame Chair
Pros
"Great chair, the square top brow the hanging hook makes all the difference compared to other similar type hanging chairs, it keeps the side ropes from getting in the way when using the chair. My 7 year old daughter sits in it daily after school with her book and a blanket - she loves it, I may have to get another one as we have 3 kids fighting for time on it! Great purchase, great price."
Cons
"Nice hanging chair. Took one star off because couple of strings become loose pretty quickly, had to do a quick fix for now. Other than that no issues! Comfortable and cosy. Would recommend."
A knitted hanging chair featuing boho tassels and a square support frame at the top for added stability. The chair has a maximum weight capacity of 100kg.
Christopher Knight Home Wicker Swivel Egg Chair
Pros
"A year later… here’s my review. I absolutely love this chair as does my daughter. It was a wonderful accent to her bedroom and complemented it so perfectly. It swivels from left to right and is a great size. Not too big and not too small for the space. Gives the best boho vibes. You won’t regret this purchase!"
Cons
"Chair is nice, but I’m giving a 3-star rating because it did not come with an assembly manual and a small part of the chair was broken upon arrival. It’s not too noticeable, but I’m hoping this chair will stay in tact and that it won’t start falling apart."
Jarder Luna Egg Chair
Pros
"Love my new egg chair. Arrived quickly, easy to assemble and so comfortable. Downside - I never want to get out of it!"
Cons
None cited by Jarder customers, although one did take one star off for price.
A single hanging egg chair with sun shade with deep cushions and a 'sturdy' steel frame. The chair itself is made from light grey polyester.
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Best swing egg chairs with stand
Yaheetech Rattan Swing Chair
Pros
"Finally I’ve got my dream chair! I love it. I highly recommend this seller and product! Worth the money. Thank you for [making] my evenings cozy and comfortable!"
Cons
"Disappointed. Bought three years ago, kept on balcony, cushion inners have disintegrated, cover is mouldy."
Amazon's alloy steel and rattan swinging egg chair, which comes with a cushion designed with a high back rest and armrests, is designed to hold up to 120 kilos. The seat is meant for indoor or outdoor use, but shoppers point out it must be protected from the elements with a cover if it is in the garden as it is not waterproof.
John Lewis & Partners Dante Hanging Pod Chair
Pros
"Perfect relaxation. Love my new egg chair . Bought for a balcony, so comfortable & the gentle swing makes for a really relaxing experience. Great quality & very well constructed. Highly recommend."
Cons
"Purchased two of these. Minor issue with some parts missing which was a bit irritating. Very comfortable and look good but only downside is that don't appear that waterproof for outside use. Only had them a week and already signs of rust from the ironwork. When it rains we get small puddles of rusty water on the patio from inside the tube. Will need to source waterproof covers otherwise will need to bring in whenever it rains."
John Lewis' handwoven hanging pod chair is from the retailer's popular Dante range, and comes with cushions and a powder-coated steel frame tested to withstand 15 stone (95kg). Although fans have given it a 4.3-star rating on the John Lewis website, many shoppers point out that the chair is not waterproof, so you'll need a cover, too.
Charles Bentley Rattan Egg Chair
Pros
"Perfect egg chair. Over the moon with this egg chair after scouring online for one for months & months and being let down by big designer companies! It’s easily the best looking one I’ve seen with the rattan and the colour of the cushions and it’s also very comfy. Much quicker delivery than expected too so a perfect purchase."
Cons
"Absolutely lovely and so comfy ! a nice big size , although it’s says cushion is waterproof… it is not!"
This single-seater hanging egg chair by Charles Bentley features an adjustable headrest and thick cushions with washable covers. There's also a safety belt to keep the seat swinging within range. Fans have given the chair a perfect 5 stars at Wilko.
New Hampshire Foldable Hanging Egg Chair
Pros
"Love this egg chair! Purchased this egg chair last week and I absolutely love it. Was looking at cheaper egg chairs but the fact this folds away is a major plus, its so easy to store away at night time. It is also very comfy, so happy with this purchase!!"
Cons
"We love the chair, have wanted one for the last 2 years but expensive elsewhere. We laid all the bits out on the patio before making up and then it took 30 mins. My only negative so far is that I would have liked to have a bought a cover which they had one for this chair, however when the lady checked the price it was 69.99, a really silly price."
Shoppers seem to love this egg chair from The Range, with the only complaint so far being that it doesn't come with a cover. The rocking rattan-wrapped cocoon hangs from the frame by a chain, and the set-up is foldable for easy storage. The chair is available in double-size, too.
Freeport Park Kids Swing Bowl
Pros
"Well made , very sturdy and looks pretty."
Cons
"Expensive but the quality is excellent."
This chair is notably smaller than full-size egg chairs - it measures 150cm H X 85cm W X 60cm L, and has a 75kg weight limit. It comes with a quick-dry cushion and stand.
Argos Home Jaye Rattan Effect Egg Chair
Pros
"Absolutely recommend to anyone wanting an egg chair. So easy to put together, very sturdy and lovely to sit in even when the sun's not out, it’s just so relaxing."
Cons
"Get what you pay for. Nice enough to look at but don’t know if I feel as confident using it as my previously-owned, more expensive egg chair. Base was simple enough to assemble. However, found it very difficult trying to align the screws. Not all four screws are completely flush. Unsure how the screw and nut are supposed to fit into the upright but does stick out too far. Cushion seems quite comfortable. Overall, looks good but much prefer the more expensive one I have, which came fully assembled."
Argos' hugely popular egg chair is getting amazing reviews, with a 4.8 star overall rating and a 95% 'would recommend' rate.
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Apolima Rattan Effect Egg Chair
Pros
"Expensive, but worth it! This is far more than I wanted to pay for a single item but I haven’t been disappointed. It’s big enough for two people to snuggle and luxurious for one! It was a bit fiddly to put together but easy enough. Would recommend."
Cons
"Issues assembling. I had this product delivered to me this am after ordering on Monday. Great service from B&Q. However I have experienced problems assembling. [The chair] comes in 3 parts with 'standard' fixings, a small alun key and a small screwdriver. The top frame seemed a little out of sync with bottom frame meaning I couldn't get the top to slide into place perfectly. This in turn meant the nuts, bolts and washers were very difficult and fiddly to put in. Managed them all in the end bar 1. Now can't get plastic cap onto final nut to finish it. Can't tighten it anymore.
"Great product but needs better fixings and alignment with top and bottom bits."
Perfect as the centrepiece of a garden sanctuary, this B&Q fixed chair is super stylish - and shoppers have given it an impressive 4.8-star overall score. Plus, it's part of the larger Apolima range, so you can get other pieces, from an armchair to a foot stool, to match.
Christopher Knight Home 'Malia' Chair
Pros
"Great chair! Very stable and easy to put together. It’s big enough to curl up with a blanket but small enough to fit on a small patio."
Cons
"Too short! Sturdy and comfortable but not for people over 5’10”! Such a bummer bc the back is just too short but could have easily been made taller. We’re trying to alter it ourselves but it’s a pain! Ugh."
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Reelak Double Swing Seat
Pros
"Beautiful. Love this it's comfortable and looks great in my garden. Instead of spending the afternoon inside on the PlayStation my adult daughter has been lying on it with a book."
Cons
"Very cute but a little uncomfortable. This swing is beautiful but in terms of comfort it is not the best. The irons that are part of the structure make its use a little uncomfortable and it is necessary to add some pillows so as not to hurt the legs and back."
The Reelak double swing seat is made from a polycotton blend and features fringe for a boho vibe. It has a weight capacity of about 180kg, and stand and hooks are not included.
Display4Top Outdoor Swing
Pros
"Worth every penny! I have four kids but this nest swing is able to hold 400lbs (28.5st). My children aged 3,8,11,20 all love this swing, as do the neighbourhood kids!"
Cons
"Great swing with a serious (but fixable) flaw. Reviewing in September, and we have had this since April. It has been up all summer and had a ton of use and is holding up very well. My son loves it. It is a great swing.
"Assembly was tricky but not too bad, just a bit of a pain getting the holes to line up to get the bolts through but with a bit of brute force and bracing it was fine. However in the process of assembly I got a painful cut on my hand. Looking at how this happened I realised that the ropes were tied off with cable ties (pictured) which had been roughly snipped off, leaving a very sharp burr. Almost all of them were like this around the whole circumference.
"It was quite easy to file these down to remove the sharp edges but wouldn't have wanted my son playing on it before I had done this."
This affordable Amazon outdoor seat has earned hundreds of 5-star customer reviews.
Freeport Park Hanging Chair
Pros
"This was my buy of the year! It’s been used every single day and it’s the most relaxing way to spend an evening with a book. Really fantastically priced and very sturdy."
Cons
"Cushion filling flattens easily so will replace with something a little more supportive. The children found it comfier as a little small for an adult."
Wayfair's striped woven macrame hanging chair, which has a 4.6-star overall rating, is for indoor or outdoor use. The hammock is made from 100% cotton, and has a weight capacity of 120kg. Stand not included.
Best double 2-person hanging egg chairs & fixed sofas
You can even buy double egg chairs - the more the merrier!
John Lewis & Partners Chevron Double Hanging Seat
Double Hanging Egg Chair
Capri Garden Sofa in Navy
:Globo Royal Double Hanging Chair & Stand
The Harrier Double Egg Chair Swing