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Egg chair?

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Cathairinmysoup · 06/05/2023 12:20

Thinking of buying an egg chair for the garden with some birthday money. Will it be a beautiful addition to my garden which I shall love and cherish (YANBU) or something that sits in a cover for 90% of the time and just gets crapped on by the pigeons? (YABU to waste your money on this folly)

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pauladonaldsong9 · 03/08/2026 20:18

I got a double from hanging egg chairs https://www.comfyegg.co.uk/collections/hanging-egg-chairs and it’s been brilliant on the decking. The water-resistant cushions wipe clean after rain, and no pigeons have bothered it. The double size is comfy for lounging with a book. Worth spending birthday money on.

ChoriAngle · 08/04/2026 07:02

I was in the same boat and ended up going for an egg chair because I liked being able to pick the cushion and frame colours without it turning into a whole project. The water‑resistant cushions have survived a few sudden showers too, which was a nice surprise. If you're still deciding, checking out an egg chair might give you a clearer idea of what fits your space.

Furries · 07/05/2023 03:33

I didn’t like the single one I had.

I love the double one I got a few years ago. It sits on the decking. Last summer got a small paddling pool to sit in front of it. Swinging back and forth with feet swooshing in and out of tiny pool was heaven in the heatwave!

MamaMiaOhDear · 06/05/2023 23:04

I love mine but it also gives me motion sickness so I can't actually sit in it 😅😂

Barbarbarf · 06/05/2023 22:53

NoIncomeTaxNoVAT · 06/05/2023 12:29

Can you sit them directly on the lawn or do you need a patio? I have long fancied one but not sure we have the space 🤔

My friend has hers on the lawn

Barbarbarf · 06/05/2023 22:47

I thought these were tacky and shit until I sat in my friend's then immediately bought one. Perfect space to curl up with a bottle of wine and an audio book on a summer's evening. Or tea and toast on a morning.

Doesn't need much room. Mines on the balcony.

This is mine. £500 but currently 20% off. Must have gone up because I paid about £350 with a discount www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-dante-garden-hanging-pod-chair/natural/p2067115

NewLeafAgain · 06/05/2023 22:47

We have the Apolima one from b&q. It was about £300 on offer. It's amazing, really deep and can comfortably snuggle with my two kids on it but I spend so much more time hanging out in my garden now I have such a comfy seat. I actually prefer it to my sofa.

Indiana2021 · 06/05/2023 22:44

Get a cover with a drawstring to seal it at the bottom. Try B&M.

whoknows1230 · 06/05/2023 22:43

I’ve seen reviews that say this year’s Aldi ones aren’t as good as previous years’. Is that right?

24252627a · 06/05/2023 22:42

Ooh Could we please have some links?

The ones I’ve seen lately are very £££

EnglishGirlApproximately · 06/05/2023 22:42

Glad to read that people love them - DS has been begging for one for ages so we've got one on its way. If its as comfy as everyone says i might get myself one too!

Borris · 06/05/2023 22:40

I have lost two covers by them blowing up like hot air balloons and disappearing never to be seen again.

So now I keep the chair in the garage and only bring it out on a sunny day if I can be bothered.

If anybody can recommend a better cover I would be mighty grateful

Lozzie51 · 06/05/2023 22:23

I love mine. I have it indoors in winter and have added extra cushions and a matching blanket. It's my quiet place.

Bryonny84 · 06/05/2023 22:17

I've always wanted one of these chairs but have a tiny garden so no space. I've seen one type where the chair part folds flat for storage but they were a lot more expensive than the Aldi ones. If you like it, can afford it and have somewhere to put it then I'd go for it!

Franklin2000 · 06/05/2023 22:14

I love mine. I bought a double one so I can lounge with my feet up, loads of cushions and snuggled in a throw and reading.

Welshy26 · 06/05/2023 22:11

Absolutely love mine.

Heresthelinkthen · 06/05/2023 22:00

I love mine. Small garden, it’s in a sunny corner and it’s comfy and looks pretty. Just left it outside all winter with no issues. It’s not a swinging one though, it’s one with legs, I wanted to be stable 😂

redspottedmug · 06/05/2023 14:01

I bought the double Aldi one last summer. It came with a cover, and I store my other seat cushions in it too.

Very happy with it.

MiniCooperLover · 06/05/2023 13:27

I got one this weekend from Fenwicks. I just need to put it together but as it's raining I haven't bothered yet as the cover hasn't arrived yet.

SpudsandGravy · 06/05/2023 13:17

QueenMegan · 06/05/2023 12:41

I have one. No one sits in it since it toppled backwards into the pond I should get rid of it but it makes me laugh and the dogs like it

😂

RowenaRosewood · 06/05/2023 12:46

I love mine too. When it's sunny I retreat there and it's like a private little space just for me.

QueenMegan · 06/05/2023 12:41

I have one. No one sits in it since it toppled backwards into the pond I should get rid of it but it makes me laugh and the dogs like it

Radi0Wales · 06/05/2023 12:39

Love mine!

MilkItTilITurnItIntoCheese · 06/05/2023 12:38

The egg part of mine folds for easy storage. Got it from The Range last year. Also have a cover for the summer. And you can now get nets of fairy lights too! Love mine. So comfy.

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Cathairinmysoup · 06/05/2023 12:35

Oooh. I can feel a shop coming on! 👏

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