This supermarket hanging egg chair looks just like a designer £650 version - and it's currently on sale
The sun is beaming down on the UK, and if you've got even a scrap of outdoor space – balcony, terrace, or even a fancy lawn – you're probably wondering how to give it a summer-worthy glow-up without breaking the bank.
The good news? One hero piece is all it takes to turn your garden into the staycation spot of dreams.
Enter: George at Asda's rattan hanging egg chair. Currently on sale for £148 (down from £198), it's a total bargain and looks similar to the Paxton model from fancy boutique brand Gardenesque. Same cosy cocoon shape, same luxe rattan finish, and same sturdy black base and arm. It's all ringing a bell - well, except for the price. Gardenesque's version would set you back £695, making it more than four times more expensive than George's.
Hanging Egg Chair
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The George version comes with a plush, deep seat cushion in neutral beige (very Soho Farmhouse), a sturdy steel frame, and a chic egg shape that practically begs to be curled up in with a book and a glass (okay, maybe two glasses) of chilled rosé. It's stylish, weather-resistant and surprisingly compact, making it perfect for patios, balconies or even that weird square of paving outside your kitchen door you keep meaning to do something with.
And because it's Asda, you can pick it up while grabbing dinner ingredients. Or, if you'd rather not wrangle a 30kg box into your boot next to the frozen peas, there's home delivery too.
Fair warning: once you've sunk into this chair, there's a good chance you won't be moving again all afternoon. Just how it should be in summer.
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