A hanging chair is a brilliant alternative to a classic armchair or sofa. There’s nothing that feels quite so soothing as taking a seat in one of these suspended designs. Pick from versions for inside your home or check out those that can stand up to life in the garden. Our picks include the chicest, comfiest chairs around.
Chihee hammock chair
For garden and house
This hammock-style hanging chair will have you super chilled. The seat is made from a cotton blend for breathability and, in a neutral cream shade, it’ll complement any interior. It’s suspended from a wooden bar with 26 hanging cords on either side to distribute the load, and it can support up to 150 kilograms.
Dawsons Living Vienna hanging egg chair
Weatherproof design
Set this egg-style chair on a patio or deck to make the most of your garden whenever the weather obliges. It comes with moveable head and seat cushions so it can be adjusted for the maximum comfort of any sitter. Available in black or grey, it has a fabulous contemporary style.
D4P Display4top beige hammock chair
Easy to hang and store
Get an on-trend retro look with this tasselled hanging chair. The seat is big enough to curl up in when you want to get really cosy. It’s made from polycotton and rust-proof metal and is suitable for the garden or inside your home. Be aware that the accessories for hanging it aren’t included.
Samay hanging hammock pod chair
Machine washable
Give kids a fun seat for their bedrooms. This chair comes with a ceiling mount for indoor setup as well as nylon rope for fixing it outside. The removable cushion is inflatable, and the pump is included. It’s 147-centimetres high and 66-centimetres in diameter and can take a maximum weight of 79 kilograms.
VITA5 hanging chair
Removable washable cushions
Get stuck in a blockbuster novel or browse on a tablet on this chair, which is angled for reading comfort. There’s even a pocket to stash your book or device when you’re done, plus a drink holder. Two cushions, each 50-by-50 centimetres, match the material of the chair and make for a forgiving seat.
Yaheetech rattan swing chair
No-fade finish
Be transported to the Mediterranean on this crisp white chair. Like our other egg chair pick, it comes with a stand that avoids the need to suspend it from a garden feature or the ceiling inside. Its synthetic rattan and powder-coated steel frame are weather resistant.
Bottom line
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If you want a seat that looks cool and feels comfortable, a hanging chair is hard to beat. The Chihee hammock chair has the easy style of a hammock with the support of a chair. Its neutral finish suits any living space or bedroom.
Complete with tassels, it has a classic retro look. Looking for a chair for a child’s room? Kids will love hanging out in the Samay hanging hammock pod chair, and it’s machine washable for easy care.
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