Egg Chair Replacement Cushions: How to Measure and Get the Right Fit

A flat, faded or stained cushion does not mean you need a new chair. If the frame and basket are still sound, an egg chair cushion replacement is the practical fix, as long as you buy the right size. Egg chair baskets vary, so the right replacement cushion for an egg chair is the one that matches your basket: too big and it bunches up, too small and it slides around. This guide shows how to measure your basket, how to read our listed sizes, and which of our egg chair cushions suits which chair.

Which Replacement Cushion Do You Need?

We stock three cushions for hanging egg chairs, and they work differently, so choose the type before you pick a size.

• A single one-piece cushion for a one-person basket.
• A double one-piece cushion for a wider two-person basket.
• A multi-piece cushion set with a separate headrest, backrest, seat and side arms.

Every listing is for the cushion only. The chair frame and basket are not included, so you are matching a cushion to the chair you already own.

How to Measure Your Egg Chair Basket

Measure the empty basket, not the old cushion. A worn cushion has compressed and stretched, so it no longer shows the true size. Use a soft tape measure and write each number down.

1. Take the old cushion out and look at the bare basket. Check the weave or frame is sound before you spend anything.
2. Measure the width. Run the tape across the inside of the basket at its widest point, from one inner edge to the other.
3. Measure the depth. Measure from the back of the basket to the front edge of the seat opening.
4. Measure the back height. Measure from the seat up to the top of the backrest.
5. Note the shape. Is the basket round, oval or bench-like? Are there armrests or ridges the cushion must sit around?
6. Measure twice. Baskets are rarely perfectly symmetrical, and the second reading catches mistakes.

If you still have the old cushion, lay it flat and measure it too. It shows what thickness you were used to, which is worth comparing with the listing.

Our Cushion Sizes at a Glance

This table uses the size on each product page. Check the page for the colour you want, because stock varies.

How to Read the Sizes

The single and double listings give their sizes as plain numbers, without saying which is the width and which is the length. So compare your own measurements with each listed figure both ways round. If your basket measures 80 cm by 120 cm in either direction, the single cushion is worth a closer look. If your numbers sit close to a listed size but not exactly on it, ask us before ordering.

Remember that a basket and a cushion are different shapes. The basket curves, and the cushion is a flat shape that has to conform to it. A cushion that matches your width on paper can still bunch at the back if the depth is wrong. That is why the depth and back height in your measuring steps matter as much as the width.

The Single Egg Chair Cushion

Our single egg chair cushion is listed at 80 cm × 120 cm, filled with pearl cotton and covered in fade-resistant polyester. It has built-in armrests and a headrest, and the cover is removable and machine washable. The listing describes it as an upgrade for an existing indoor setup, and it does not give an outdoor rating, so treat it as an indoor cushion unless we tell you otherwise. Colour availability changes, so check which colours are in stock when you order.

The Double Egg Chair Cushion

A double egg chair cushion suits a wider basket meant for two. Our double egg chair cushion is listed at 140 cm × 110 cm × 15 cm and weighs 4.8 kg. It is a polyester and cotton blend, and the listing says it suits indoor and outdoor use, including patios and balconies. It comes in eight colours. The listing asks you to measure your frame opening before buying, which is exactly what the steps above do.

The Cushion Set With Armrests

Not every basket suits one big cushion. The egg chair cushion with armrests lists separate sizes for a headrest pillow, a backrest cushion, a seat cushion and two side arm cushions. That means you measure more than a single width: check the seat and the back separately, and make sure the side space can take an arm cushion. The listing describes chair foam and a weather-resistant fabric, and says it suits garden swings, patios and indoor use.

Choosing an Outdoor Egg Chair Cushion

If your chair lives outside, check what each listing actually says rather than assuming. The double cushion and the armrest set both list outdoor use. The single cushion's listing refers to an indoor setup. Even a cushion listed for outdoors lasts longer if you cover the chair or bring the cushion inside when heavy rain is forecast, and if you let it dry fully before it goes back in the basket. An egg chair cover is listed in heavy-duty 220D polyester with protection from sun UV, which helps when the chair is exposed. Our hanging egg chairs and their cushions are worth comparing if you are also deciding whether to replace the chair.

Unpacking a Vacuum-Packed Cushion

Many people think a new cushion is faulty because it arrives flat. Our single and double cushions are vacuum-packed for shipping and need time to expand. The single listing says to unpack the cushion and leave it in sunlight for a few days. The double listing says a few hours in direct sun, then a shake and a press along the edges, with an extra day in a warm, dry spot for stubborn creases. Do not judge the fit until it has fully expanded, because a squashed cushion will look smaller than its listed size.

Cleaning and Care

Care depends on the cushion, so read the listing for yours. The single cushion has a removable cover that is machine washable, which makes regular cleaning easy. For other cushions, wipe marks as they happen and let the cushion dry fully in the shade or in the sun before you use it again. Rotating the cushion now and then helps it wear evenly.

Protect the Chair and the Floor

A cushion protects the basket from daily wear, and a mat protects the floor. If your chair sits on timber or tiles, an egg chair mat adds stability and helps reduce slipping. A cover keeps dust and debris out of the basket between uses.

Chair From Another Store?

We cannot say a cushion fits a particular brand's chair unless we have confirmed the dimensions. If your chair came from another store, the reliable method is the same: measure the empty basket, compare your numbers with the listed sizes, and contact us with your measurements if you are unsure. We can then tell you honestly whether one of our cushions suits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I measure an egg chair for a replacement cushion? Measure the empty basket's inside width at its widest point, the depth from back to front, and the height of the backrest. Note the shape, then compare your numbers with the listed size, both ways round.

Will a single cushion fit a double egg chair? Usually not. A double basket is wider, and a single cushion will leave gaps and slide around. Compare your measurements with the double cushion's listed size instead.

Why is my new cushion flat? Our single and double cushions are vacuum-packed. Unpack the cushion and leave it in the sun, as the listing says, and it will expand to its full size.

Can I use an egg chair cushion outdoors? It depends on the cushion. The double cushion and the armrest set list outdoor use, and the single cushion's listing refers to indoor use. Check the listing, and cover or bring in the cushion in heavy rain.

Is the chair included? No. Each listing is for the cushion only, and the frame and basket are sold separately.

Is an egg chair cover the same as an egg chair cushion cover? No. Our egg chair cover protects the whole chair. The single cushion has its own removable cover. Ask us if you need a replacement cushion cover.