Hanging chairs are the kinds of simple, suspended seating that have what it takes to transform your space from the top down: a cocoon-like shape that folds you in like a hug, built-in shade, and perforations for catching the breeze.
You can place one in pretty much any outdoor space where there’s a sturdy support system overhead, or take a cue from celebs like Daveed Diggs and Patrick Dempsey and bring them indoors. A hanging chair is a casual corner accent for a living room or bedroom—anywhere a reading nook might be a welcome addition. Our curated selection features hanging chairs of all kinds—from sculptural rattan to modern leather designs. Grab a book, a comfy pillow, or a cocktail and curl up below with one of our favorite new pieces of outdoor furniture.
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Daveed Diggs and Emmy Raver-Lampman loved this indoor-outdoor chair so much they got two! It’s bohemian, but pared back enough to suit a more minimal coastal vibe. Though we wouldn’t recommend keeping it outside come rain or shine, it would fit beautifully on a covered porch or outdoor patio. It’s also available in white, and the brand even sells a matching seat cushion to prop up your lumbar region while you lay back.
This reimagined standing porch swing has an egg-shaped design and nestlike open weave that still allows light to pass through—making it perfect for enjoying some UV rays on a sunny afternoon. Everything is included in this hanging pod chair package: stand, cushion, and swing.
This sweet two-seater egg chair has the ergonomic curves and rattan shell to support your body as you swing. The romantic love seat also comes with an overstuffed cushion for lounging in comfort under the sun.
Macramé at its best—this hanging hammock chair requires minimal assembly and is actually portable, meaning you can pack it with you on beach and park days, or really anywhere you’d like to “hang” out.
Perfect for indoors or out, this dreamy hanging basket will help you find peace and quiet after a long day. The tufted cushion seat gives it a more luxurious appearance while the intricate spiral rattan motifs set it apart from other hanging styles.
This Studio Stirling–designed hanging swing chair might look too delicate to be kept outside, but between its powder-coated steel frame and sustainably made vegan leather material, that’s what it was intended for. The South African design studio specializes in hanging daybeds, chaise lounges, and more where this came from if you want a similar look in more grounded styles.
Terrain’s wicker hanging chair features surrounded padding and an egg-shaped silhouette that wraps around your body. It’s another design that has weatherproof cushions and uses a stand support system, meaning it’s built for indoor or outdoor use.
Porch swing for two? Coming right up. This hanging love seat is modeled after the look and feel of the best selling Serena & Lily chair of the same name but with a greater weight capacity of 500 pounds. Accessorize it with a smattering of throw pillows or purchase a soft seat cushion to give your bottom more insulation from the rattan texture.
This pod-like design from CB2 will brighten up any space thanks to the light wood tone and white plush cushions it comes with. Suspend it poolside or hang it in your bedroom for a cool, coastal vibe.
Originally designed in 1959, this hanging chair is still a beacon in interior design. A true thing of beauty, this streamlined rattan egg is made to withstand the outdoor elements, but it comes with a price. You can still buy the components à la carte, though with swing, chain, cushion, and durable stand included it can total more than $5,000.
Forget everything you thought you knew about a rope chair—this one was designed to be laid down upon as well. Made in São Paulo, Brazil, it deconstructs the traditional rounded form and gives it polish with its cane seat and streamlined aluminum hardware.
You can conveniently place this swing chair wherever you’d like since it comes with a stand—whether that be poolside, under a shady tree, or in the center of your deck. And, since the slits in the rattan frame are quite wide, you’ll be able to catch much of the summertime breeze.
Here’s another leather option that would look right at home in Patrick Dempsey’s Malibu pad. We took inspiration from the leather chair that decorator Estee Stanley chose for the actor’s living room, though we like that this butterfly design has a slightly more structured look.