Features of cult egg chairs, do-it-yourself manufacturing algorithm

More than 60 years ago, the Egg Chair made a splash for the first time among lovers of designer furniture, and today this chair is rightfully considered a cult in its category. Stylish models adorn the reception rooms of offices, halls of entertainment venues, and home interiors. The modern egg chair has several modifications and an ergonomic design, so it fits into any style of the room, allows you to relax and work in comfort. The features and variations of this original furniture, as well as the possibilities of its independent manufacture will be discussed in the article.

Product Features

The egg-shaped hanging chair was invented by Nanna Ditzel back in 1957. Just a year after this, a large order to develop an original model for a famous hotel was received by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen, who modeled a modern version of the famous furniture. Immediately after the first appearance, the model received its original name - Egg Chair.

The shape of the egg, which is repeated by the seat and back of the product, distinguishes the design from the familiar design of modern furniture. The Egg chair does not have the usual 4 legs, its body is mounted on a mobile support or suspended - thanks to this solution, the model rotates 360 °.

The design of the egg-chair is simple, it has a minimum of joints, parts and joints, so it is easy to make such furniture with your own hands.

The base is a monolithic body. The classic version is an egg-shaped with an open top. Modern designers complement the basic model, creating chairs in the form of a ball and a hemisphere. These are cozy designs with a cut side part. The popularity of chairs is explained by their non-standard appearance and comfort, which provides the shape of the seat and back.

The color scheme is diverse and depends on the imagination of designers. Natural tones of raw materials are popular - vines, rattan, leather. In synthetic fiber designs, the choice of colors is greater. Classic options - black and white - are used separately or in combination. A print imitating the color of a zebra is popular. Multicolored pillows in contrasting colors organically complement the product design.

1958 modelRetro photo Egg ChairModern model from the Fritz Hansen brandScope from Fritz HansenBallless Leg by Milo BaughmanWith the ottomanHanging sphereHanging ball

Location and mounting options

Armchairs in the shape of an egg are universal and suitable for any interior. Soft models of a spherical shape are placed in nurseries and bedrooms - in such chairs it is cozy and comfortable not only for kids, but also for adults. The spherical construction of the rigid type is used in open spaces - in gardens or on terraces. Such furniture does not allow moisture, protects the seated from the wind. In offices, entertainment and social institutions, they install an Egg chair with an open top - it is comfortable to work in and periodically relax.

Designer furniture provides for ceiling (cocoon) or floor mount. In the first case, fixation can be carried out in 3 ways:

1. Directly ceiling. To fix the Egg chair in this way, you must first determine if the ceiling will support the weight of the structure. At the base of the wall, a hole is made into which the mount is inserted, just to it the improvised swing is suspended.
2. Tripod. It consists of a chain, a hook, a support loop. The chair clings to the loop with a hook. In some models, instead of a chain, a special spring is used, then a rocking chair is obtained. The model is autonomous, it is easy to carry it using in the house or in the yard.
3. Beam. The simplest option: around the horizontal crossbeam (branch), a cable is fixed on which the chair is suspended.

Floor mounting is done with a cross or stand. The classic cross consists of 4 metal fragments and is connected to the body of the chair in the shape of an egg with a small leg. A non-slip coating is installed on each segment.

Castors for floor models are not provided.

The base stand, consisting of a monolithic low leg, was invented much later than the chair itself appeared. The lower part of the structure is in the form of a disk, mounted on the floor, the upper one follows the contours of the seat.

Ceiling mountOn a tripodMount on a tree branchFloor on the crossOn a monolithic stand

Materials

In Egg Chair chairs, the frame and upholstery are made from one or more materials. As a rule, the basis of the model is made of:

• vines;
• rattan;
• metal;
• fiberglass.

Vine and rattan rodsMetal tubesFiberglass

The first and second options are used for structures from one type of raw material. Usually a rattan or vine is used to make an egg-swing for summer cottages. For such chairs, finishing materials are not used.

Stiffeners are installed on the metal base, fragments are attached to them, repeating the selected shape of the chair. For the manufacture of the frame are also used:

1. Plastic with fiberglass - the Egg chair does not have seams, as it consists of a monolithic piece, and the inside is covered with foamy filler. Such models look harmoniously in contemporary interiors in contemporary style.
2. Acrylic is a light, plastic material. It is durable, can withstand heavy weight, beautiful. Disadvantage - May cause allergies. The egg-chair made of acrylic is suitable for rooms decorated in the Bauhaus style.
3. Plexiglas - light, transparent, durable. Suitable for designer furniture in grunge style, constructivism.

From acrylicRattanMade of plasticPlexiglass

To cover the chairs are used:

1. Micro velveteen. Durable material, pleasant to the touch. Popular due to durability and easy maintenance. The disadvantage is that textiles are unstable to moisture.
2. Velours. For the upholstery of Egg Chair chairs, a variety is used on a cotton or wool basis. Pile made from synthetic raw materials. This finish is long-lasting, nice to touch, it passes air well. There are many options for covering chairs with velor, the disadvantages of any of them are that the pile wipes over time, models are not intended for children.
3. Wool. Natural textile, warm, good air permeability. The material is dense, durable, easy to wear. Deficiency - causes allergies in people prone to this disease.
4. Scotchguard. The fabric is similar to jacquard, has its texture and properties. To give strength, the material is impregnated with a composition that protects it from mechanical stress, moisture, dust. The disadvantage is that sheathing from such a fabric cannot be washed.
5. Shenill Thick, wear-resistant fabric that looks like a small rug. Fibers are a mixture of cotton and synthetics. The material is pleasant to the touch, has a small pile. The disadvantage is that it does not allow air to pass through well.
6. Imitation skin. Such a covering of the Egg Chair is not much different from natural, but it is cheaper, lighter, presented in a wide range of colors. The coating is easily cleaned of dirt, resistant to small mechanical influences. The disadvantage is that it does not allow air to pass through well.

The most elite material for covering an egg-chair is leather. It is soft, ductile, durable, dense and durable. Such upholstery is good for air permeability, easy to clean, but at the same time it is quite expensive.

Micro velveteenVeloursWoolScotchguardShenillSkin imitationGenuine Leather

How to make yourself

To comfortably watch TV at home and not splurge on expensive furniture, you can try to make a chair with your own hands. To do this, you will need basic tools skills and accuracy. The easiest way is to make an Egg hanging chair. As a basis for a rigid structure, a wicker rocking model, standardly made of vine or rattan, is suitable. These materials are lightweight, do not create a large load on the mount. Soft filling can be made of dense fabric, ropes and pillows, and this element of the interior is called a hammock egg.

To make it yourself, you will need:

• metal hoops or pipes;
• material for the soft part (vine, rattan, macrame rope, dense fabric);
• chain or rope to hang the structure;
• 2 rods for mounting;
• tape measure, scissors;
• work gloves.

To create a frame, you can use plastic pipes. They are flexible, on a solid base, resistant to moisture.

To correctly measure the length of the tube, the calculation is performed according to the following formula: length of the segment = base diameter X number π.

After determining the footage of the pipe, as well as cutting off the blanks for the egg-chair, they act according to the following algorithm:

1. Gently bend the hoop.
2. At the junction, a 3-4 cm long core is inserted inside.
3. Screws fix the junction.
4. Make a winding for hoops. To do this, use the prepared material - a cord for macrame, vine, rattan. The turns are performed tightly, carefully pulling the source material. This stage is painstaking, since the inner part of the hoop should not be noticeable.
5. To create a soft part weave a macrame net, weave from a vine or rattan - it should be tight and well stretched. This is especially important for macrame, as over time the nodes stretch and the product sags.
6. The finished base is fixed to the frame with reinforced fastening. If a macrame net is created, double knots are made with tight tension. If the vine or rattan - nodal connections are fixed with nails or screws.
7. The resulting back and seat of the Egg Chair are assembled together. To do this, in the planned lower part, the hoops are connected and wrapped with a cord. The length of the junction is 15-20 cm.
8. On the opposite side do the back of the chair. 2 vertical rods are inserted into the hoops and secured. The distance between the supports is arbitrarily selected. The length of the rods equals the height of the back.
9. Create weave for the vertical part of the chair. It may be similar to that used for the seat. But this part is always in sight, so it will not be superfluous to use a more complex and beautiful finish.
10. Mounts are made similar to those used to create the bottom.

When working independently on an Egg Chair, beams or tripods that support a weight of at least 130 kg are chosen. Over time, the seat and backrest can bend and deform: to minimize this problem, the material is carefully stretched, and small fringe-shaped segments are left. If it is necessary to tighten the soft part, the correction is carried out with free tips. Homemade wicker egg chair is ready - it will become a bright cut of any interior and will certainly attract the attention of guests.

Preparing the base - tripodWe insert and fasten the coreMaking a winding for hoopsWe collect the back and seat hoops and tie them around with a cordWe tie the lower hoop with a cord and fasten the vertical rodsWeaving a macrame net between hoopsHomemade wicker egg chair is ready

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