Egg chair

For more than half a century, the famous egg chair has deservedly attracted attention. It was invented in Denmark by designer Nanna Ditzel in 1957. Today, a chair replica belongs to the category of designer furniture, being a cult object of the twentieth century. Nowadays it is as popular as 50 years ago. Initially, it was a wicker seat, which was hung from a ceiling by a hook.

Modern products are very diverse, they differ in shape, material and mounting options.

Chair models attached to the ceiling have high durability. The spectacular hanging egg chair is attached with a reinforced hook to the ceiling beam. The design is compact, does not take up much space. True, an art object with such an attachment cannot be moved to another room. Another disadvantage is the fact that far from all overlaps can meet safety standards. In such cases, it is better not to risk, and choose the option on the rack.

In a spacious room, you can always place an outdoor egg chair on the rack. The metal base smoothly passes into the bracket behind the seat in the shape of an arc. This design holds it, not giving much swing. This option is very mobile: you can move and install such chairs anywhere in an apartment or house, put it even on the street, and fold and take it with you when you move.

The cult model "Egg Chair" is equipped with a swing mechanism. This chair is not suspended, this is how it differs from other models in the shape of an egg. It has an original form, invented back in 1958.The steel foot base is equipped with a swing mechanism at 20 degrees, it can be rotated 360 degrees. The small dimensions of 82x77x106 cm and the weight of 25 kg make it possible to place this unique art object in almost any space.

There is another variation of the suspension chair. It differs mounting not only to the ceiling, but also to the floor. When using this design, it is impossible to swing freely, you can only spin around its axis, by analogy with the mounting of a punching bag.

The egg chair can be placed in any room. But the most suitable place for this product, of course, is the living room. This version of designer furniture will by no means replace traditional armchairs and sofas. His role in the interior is different - with such an unusual accent the living room will play with completely different colors. Of course, this solution looks best in large duplex apartments or houses.

However, do not give up this beautiful element of decor, even if you have an apartment with modest dimensions. If desired, even in a small space it is possible to install such a chair.You just need to choose the smallest product and place it in the corner of the room.

Hanging egg chair can decorate not only the living room. It is sometimes placed in a room for sleeping. With sufficient size of the bedroom, the model of the chair on the rack is installed in the corner of the room or by the window. The interior always looks great natural materials from which the art object is made: a rod or rattan. For convenience and beauty, you can put decorative pillows or a bright blanket on the seat.

Very interesting and funny egg chair looks in the nursery. Special models designed for children are smaller. This makes it possible to install such a design even in a small room. Suspension mount child model should be checked especially carefully. The safety of your child will depend on its strength.

In recent years, hanging chair is increasingly used for the arrangement of country houses. There are many options for placing such an object. After all, you can install it not only inside the house, but also on the site, in the garden, by the pool, on the terrace.Perhaps the use of virtually any design. For example, a hanging model can even be mounted on a tree, the product on the stand will be picturesquely located in the garden. For outdoor use the best option would be a rattan chair. At the same time, experts advise to prefer artificial rattan. It is much more resistant to various natural phenomena.

Modern models of egg-chairs are distinguished by a wide variety of materials for its manufacture:

• Vine or rattan. Vine - natural raw materials, but rattan can be natural and artificial, which visually practically does not differ from natural. Therefore, choose the option that suits you at a cost. These materials come in different colors and shades in which they are painted. The most common colors are white, which is a classic, as well as black and red. Modern models of an egg chair made of these materials always look very natural.
• Plastic, acrylic or plexiglass. Spectacular materials are also very common in the design of hanging chairs.With their help, you can create almost any, even the most extravagant form. For example, as a replica of the chair "Egg Chair". The material has remarkable strength, aesthetic, practical qualities. Such products are easy to clean.

Hanging a chair in the store can be quite expensive. But it is not necessary to spend money on his purchase. Some simple designs can be made independently. To do this, you need to solve two problems: to design a rigid frame and make your own hands a soft seat cushion.

A round base can be made from various available tools that are easy to find at any farm or buy at a hardware store:

• Gymnastic hoop. The ingenious solution is to use the hoop as a frame. However, such improvised material is suitable only for the manufacture of a child seat due to insufficient strength.
• Metal pipe. Of course, this material will make a strong frame, but it will be very heavy. In addition, to make it difficult, you need special equipment.
• Tree. Wooden structures are very good. They are lightweight, at the same time durable and environmentally friendly.When used outdoors, they must be treated with special formulations to keep them from rotting and drying in the sun.
• Metal pipes. Very light, as well as durable material, does not corrode. The pipe is rolled into a ring, the ends of the segment can be connected using a wooden or plastic insert.

If the problem with the frame is solved, it is only necessary to choose the material of the soft seat. There are also many options, great creative freedom:

• The cloth. Perhaps the easiest solution is to use fabric. There is also a sea of ​​options. The main requirement is strength. There are initially durable fabrics, such as tarpaulin. But also a raincoat or any other durable fabric will do. If it is, in your opinion, not strong enough, you can strengthen it with a lining. In a children's product, a seat from old jeans with pockets and rivets will look original.

• Knitted fabric. If your hobby is knitting, it will help you in making a seat for a chair. Knitting needles, hook and fantasy - this is enough for making a completely unique product.

• Macrame. Needlewomen can weave a chair in the technique of macrame.As raw materials the strong cord can serve, the product from which will serve long. In addition, it is very beautiful.

• Vine, rattan. Eco-friendly materials as a seat material, of course, will decorate any interior, but not everyone will be able to weave a chair of them, for this you need special skills.

The technology looks like this:

• First you need to make a frame from any material available to you. To do this, you need to connect 2-3 hoops of the same size to get the shape of an egg or a ball. For ease of use inside, you can position a pillow, a plank, and you can simply weave a place to sit.
• Then the chair is decorated with soft material. in any technique you choose. There are a lot of options: you can sew, weave, tie, fit a chair with a simple rope. It all depends on your imagination and skill.
• The structure is then hung from the ceiling or tree into the garden.u on a specially designed hook or bracket.

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