Safety and Installation Guide: How to Place Your Egg Chair
Valentin Joyeux
Egg chairs can be a practical addition to Australian patios, balconies and gardens, offering a comfortable place to relax outdoors. To use your chair correctly, it is important to consider placement, surface stability, clearance and the weight capacity listed for your specific model. This guide outlines key setup considerations for freestanding hanging egg chairs.
1. Check the Weight Capacity
Each egg chair model should have a listed maximum weight capacity. Before using your chair, always check the product specifications on the product page or assembly instructions. Using the chair above the stated limit may increase the risk of wear, damage or instability over time.
- Single Egg Chairs: Many single models are designed with a listed weight capacity between 110kg and 150kg, depending on the product.
- Double Egg Chairs: Some double models may support higher weight limits, often around 200kg to 240kg, depending on the frame and design.
Note: Always follow the weight capacity provided for the exact model you purchase. This may include the user, cushions and any accessories placed in the chair.
2. Allow Suitable Clearance and Movement Space
Freestanding egg chairs are generally designed for gentle movement rather than fast swinging. Even so, it is important to leave enough clearance around the chair to reduce the risk of contact with walls, railings, furniture or other objects.
- Rear Clearance: Leave suitable space between the back of the chair stand and any wall, fence or railing. Around 50cm may be suitable for many setups, but always check your product instructions.
- Side Clearance: Allow clear space on each side of the chair for easy access and comfortable movement.
- Overhead Clearance: Place the chair away from low-hanging obstructions such as gutters, lights, branches or ceiling fixtures.
3. Choose a Stable Surface
The surface under your egg chair can affect both comfort and everyday use. At Eglorys, we recommend placing freestanding egg chairs on a hard, flat and level surface where the base can sit evenly.
- Recommended Surfaces: Concrete, pavers or solid timber decking can provide a stable base when the surface is flat and in good condition.
- Surfaces to Avoid: Soft mud, uneven sand, loose gravel or thick bark may cause the stand to sit unevenly or shift during use.
4. Inspect Hardware Regularly
Outdoor use, movement and changing weather conditions can affect fittings over time. A simple inspection every few months can help you keep your egg chair in suitable working condition.
- Spring: Check the spring for visible signs of stretching, deformation or wear.
- Safety Pins and Bolts: Make sure locking pins are correctly inserted and bolts remain tightened according to the assembly instructions.
- Connection Points: Inspect the carabiner, chain and hanging points for visible wear or friction marks.
Always follow the assembly guide and care instructions provided with your specific egg chair. If any part appears damaged or unstable, stop using the chair until it has been checked or replaced.
