Collection: Hammocks(158)

A hammock chair hangs from a single point and you sit upright in it, feet off the ground. A hanging egg chair like the Globo Royal has a rigid wooden frame with a deep cushioned seat — more like a suspended sofa than a traditional hammock. Both can hang from a stand or a beam overhead.

Unless you have two suitable trees or a sturdy beam, yes. A dedicated hammock stand or egg chair stand is the practical solution for most UK gardens. Stands are freestanding, require no fixing, and can be moved around the garden. Always match the stand to the specific chair or hammock it's designed for.

Frames made from FSC-certified larchwood handle outdoor conditions well. Cushions are a different matter — weatherproof cushions resist rain and dry quickly, but bringing them in during prolonged wet periods extends their life considerably. A storage cover is worth having year-round.

Most quality hanging egg chairs support 150–200kg. Always check the manufacturer's stated load capacity and ensure your stand or fixing point is rated accordingly. A stand that's underspecified for the chair is the most common cause of failure.

A pergola or veranda beam is ideal — it gives you shade, rain cover, and a fixed overhead point rated for the load. Freestanding stands work anywhere on a level surface. Avoid fixing directly into fence posts or lightweight timber structures not designed to take dynamic hanging loads.