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Hanging Pod Chair

William Emmerson "Ab Ovo" Leather Hanging Pod Chair
By William Emmerson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible piece of work from William Emmerson's "Ab Ovo" Collection - the Leather Hanging Pod
Category

2010s North American Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson Limited Edition Of 3 Pieces. Dimensions: D 99.06 x W
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
$85,356 / item
H 82.01 in W 66.01 in D 39.01 in
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson Limited Edition Of 3 Pieces. Dimensions: D 99.06 x W
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
$85,356 / item
H 82.01 in W 66.01 in D 39.01 in
William Emmerson "Ab Ovo" Leather Hanging Pod Chair
By William Emmerson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible piece of work from William Emmerson's "Ab Ovo" Collection - the Leather Hanging Pod
Category

Early 2000s American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Steel in/Outdoor Pod Hanging Chair White 21st Century Lounger Daybed
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The curve hanging swing chairs are fluid and organic. They are inspired by nature and are
Category

2010s African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Minimal Suspended Pod Daybed for in / Outdoor Use in Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The CURVE and POD hanging swing chairs are fluid and organic. They are inspired by nature and are
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modern Hanging Recliner Daybed in White, Free Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The CURVE and POD hanging swing chairs are fluid and organic. They are inspired by nature and are
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modern Hanging Recliner Daybed in White, Free Shipping
Modern Hanging Recliner Daybed in White, Free Shipping
$3,750 / item
H 23 in W 36 in D 74 in

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Hanging Wicker Pod Chair with Original Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
Groovy hanging wicker egg chair with heavy cast iron and steel base. The wicker chair hangs from a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Located in San Francisco, CA
Hanging rattan chair on steel cantilevered base with stainless steel spring.
Category

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Rattan Hanging Pod Chair
Rattan Hanging Pod Chair
H 69 in W 27 in D 34 in
Midcentury Rattan Hanging Pod Chair with Stand
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage rattan hanging pod chair includes original steel stand. Also includes attached hook and
Category

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Materials

Rattan

Porky Hefer, "Boom For Real. A Mask.", Hanging Kooboo Cane Seating Pod
By Porky Hefer
Located in Capetown, ZA
"Boom For Real. A Mask." is a hanging seat, woven from Kooboo cane and lined with a leather cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Hanging Pod Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hanging pod chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and stainless steel, every hanging pod chair was constructed with great care. A hanging pod chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one hanging pod chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Joanina and David Pastoll, Eero Aarnio and William Emmerson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hanging Pod Chair?

Prices for a hanging pod chair start at $3,400 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $3,750.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Hanging Pod Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A hanging chair is a type of chair that is hung by a hook to the ceiling or a stand. It does not have legs and can swing freely. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage hanging chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What hanging chairs are called depends on their design. Ones with seating built into an oval-shaped frame are known as egg chairs, while those with circular frames are called bubble chairs. Chairs with metal frames and seats made of rope or fabric are called hammock or sling chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage and antique hanging chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To hang an egg chair from the ceiling, you must drill into a joist and install a hook. Then, attach a chain to the top of the chair and hang it from the hook. Having an experienced handyman tackle the job for you can help to ensure secure installation and reduce the risk of damaging your ceiling. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of egg chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a hanging swing chair is called varies. Some people simply call it a swing chair, while others refer to it as a pod chair. Examples of hanging swing chairs with tall backs and curvy, oval-shaped frames are known as egg chairs. Shop a selection of swing chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How much weight a hanging chair can hold varies. Each chair has a maximum weight rating based on the strength of its materials. Hanging a chair properly can help to ensure that the furniture can support the specified amount of weight. On 1stDibs, find a variety of hanging chairs.