Swing Into Relaxation With These 13 Gorgeous Hanging Egg Chairs

The egg chair is one of those classic designs that never quite falls out of trend, but it has certainly evolved over the decades. The original drop-shaped chair design by Arene Jacobsen in 1958 was designed for Copenhagen's SAS Royal Hotel and was intended to create a sense of privacy within the lobby. A year later, Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel developed their own twist on the design by making it hanging, therefore establishing the iconic hanging egg chair we know today.

The Ditzels' hanging design allowed the shape of the chair to evolve from a cocooning wingback chair to a more literal egg shape. The swinging chair quickly grew in popularity as rattan became readily available and trendy in the 1960s. Rattan became an easy choice of material for hanging egg chairs, as it is easily molded and lightweight.

Today, the egg chair is still a popular design for indoor and outdoor use, and the design feels current in all aesthetics, from midcentury to modern. Hanging egg chairs are also incredibly comfortable for both kids and adults, making it a great choice for families. From hand-sculpted leather to classic rattan designs, these hanging chairs will have you swinging through quarantine gracefully.