There are garden trends that come and go, and then there are pieces that quietly become part of how British homes relax. The hanging egg chair is firmly in the second camp. What began as a patio statement piece has become a year-round favourite — as likely to be found in a conservatory or a bedroom reading corner as it is on the decking.
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If you've been thinking about adding one to your home, here's what makes them worth the space, how to choose the right one, and how to keep it looking its best.
Why Egg Chairs Have Won Us Over
They turn sitting into an event.
An ordinary garden chair is somewhere to sit. An egg chair is somewhere to retreat. The curved, cocoon-like basket wraps around you, the deep cushion softens everything, and the gentle sway does the rest. It's the difference between having a seat in the garden and having a favourite spot.
No installation required.
The chairs in our Serena range hang from their own freestanding steel frame, so there's no drilling into walls, no searching for ceiling joists, and no worrying about whether your pergola can take the weight. Assemble the stand, hook on the chair, and you're done — which also means you can move it between the patio and the conservatory as the seasons change.
They earn their place indoors too.
A hanging chair by a bedroom window makes an instant reading nook. In a conservatory, it becomes the seat everyone heads for first. Because the frame is self-supporting, you're free to experiment with where it lives.
Choosing the Right Egg Chair
Size. Our Serena Hanging Egg Chair comes in two sizes. The Medium, with a 95cm-wide basket, suits smaller patios and indoor corners. The Large steps up to a 104cm basket with a wider, more stable base — worth choosing if you like to curl your legs up or simply want more room to sink in. Both stand 193cm tall, so check your ceiling height if you're planning to use one indoors.
Placement. Give the chair a little clearance on each side for its natural sway, and set it on flat, level ground — decking, patio slabs and indoor floors are all ideal.
Cushions. A good egg chair cushion should be generous. The Serena comes with a thick, full-basket cushion in soft grey that supports your back and seat rather than just decorating the chair.
Looking After Your Egg Chair
A few simple habits will keep an egg chair looking new for years:
1) Bring cushions in overnight
or store them in a garden box when rain is forecast. Even weather-treated fabrics last longer when they're not left soaking.
2) Wipe the weave down
with warm soapy water at the start and end of the season to lift dust and pollen.
3) Cover or move the chair in winter.
The freestanding design makes this easy — many of our customers simply wheel theirs into the conservatory from October to March.
4) Check the hanging chain and fixings
every few months and tighten anything that has worked loose.
A Seat Worth Saving Space For
Few pieces of furniture change how a space feels the way a hanging chair does. It invites you to slow down — with a book, a cup of tea, or ten minutes of doing absolutely nothing — and it looks good doing it.
Browse the Serena Hanging Egg Chair at Razara Homes, available in Medium and Large with free UK delivery on every order.
Have a question about sizes or delivery? Get in touch — we're happy to help you find the right fit for your space.
