An egg chair cover protects two very different things at once: a metal or rattan frame that needs to stay dry and rust-free, and a fabric cushion that needs to stay dry so the foam inside doesn't break down. Most weather damage to an egg chair starts with the cushion, not the frame, since fabric holds moisture far longer than steel or rattan does.
This guide covers what an egg chair cover actually needs to protect against, whether you need a waterproof one, and how to weatherproof Beddora's Hanging Egg Chair with Stand using the same steps the product team recommends. If you're also trying to figure out cushion sizing or materials, Beddora's egg chair cushion guide covers that side of it in more depth.
What Does an Egg Chair Cover Protect Against?
An egg chair cover is meant to block three things: rain, direct sun, and dust buildup during long stretches when the chair isn't in use.
Each of those causes a different kind of damage:
| Exposure |
What It Damages |
How Fast |
| Rain or standing moisture |
Cushion foam, cover fabric, hanging hardware |
Days, if cushion stays soaked |
| Direct sun |
Cover fabric colour and fibre strength |
Weeks to months |
| Dust and debris |
Frame finish, cushion surface |
Months |
Rain is the most urgent of the three because a wet foam cushion can start to smell musty within days, while sun fading and dust buildup happen slowly enough that you can catch them before real damage sets in. Beddora's Care Guide covers the same wipe-and-dry routine for the rest of the bedroom, and the same logic applies here: dry fabric first, frame second.
Do You Need a Waterproof Cover for an Egg Chair?
You need waterproof protection for the cushion specifically, not necessarily the whole chair, since the frame and basin are built to handle far more moisture exposure than the fabric cushion inside them.
Beddora's egg chair uses a heavy-duty steel frame and a hand-woven PE rattan basin, both chosen to resist rust and hold their finish through daily indoor or covered-outdoor use. The polyester cushion and headrest pillow are the parts that actually need shielding from rain, which is why Beddora's own care guidance is simple: bring the cushion and headrest pillow indoors whenever the chair sits unused and rain is possible, rather than relying on a cover to keep a soaked cushion from staying wet.
How Beddora Helps With This: Beddora's egg chair frame and basin are built for indoor use or covered outdoor spaces like a balcony or covered patio, so you're not depending on a cover to protect the structure itself. The removable cushion design means the one part that does need weather protection lifts out in seconds, so there's no cover to buy, fit, or replace.
Protecting the Frame vs. Protecting the Cushion
These two parts of an egg chair need different care, and treating them the same way is the most common reason chairs age faster than they should.
Frame and basin care:
- Wipe down with a damp cloth, then dry it fully
- Keep it out of standing water, even briefly, around the base
- A rustproof, fade-resistant finish like Beddora's steel frame holds its colour through daily outdoor exposure without needing a protective cover
Cushion and headrest care:
- Spot clean with mild soap and cool water
- Air dry completely before placing it back in the basin
- Bring it indoors overnight or during rain, rather than leaving it covered outside
Treating the frame like it needs the same protection as the cushion usually means an unnecessary cover purchase. Treating the cushion like it can handle the same exposure as the frame is what actually shortens its lifespan.
Protecting a Hanging Egg Chair's Stand and Hardware
The stand and hanging hardware on an egg chair take on load stress every time someone sits down, so protecting them is really about keeping the moving parts dry rather than covering the whole frame.
For a stand-mounted chair like Beddora's, the double-strength chain and swivel hook are the parts worth checking most often:
- Wipe moisture off the chain and hook after heavy rain exposure
- Check that the swivel still turns smoothly through a full 360 degrees
- Keep the base clear of standing water so the steel legs don't sit in it overnight
Because the chair holds up to 450 lbs across a wide steel base, the hardware is built for repeated daily use, but drying it off after rain keeps the swivel action smooth for years instead of just seasons.
What "Outdoor Egg Chair Cushion" Protection Really Means
An outdoor egg chair cushion isn't a different product category so much as a different care routine applied to the same cushion, since most egg chairs (including Beddora's) use one cushion for both indoor and covered outdoor placement.
If your chair sits somewhere it might catch rain or direct sun:
- Bring the cushion in overnight, especially during rainy stretches, rather than leaving it covered on the chair
- Keep it out of all-day direct sun when possible, since UV exposure fades polyester cover fabric faster than daily sitting does
- Spot clean it the same way you would indoors, mild soap and cool water, then let it dry fully before it goes back outside
The goal isn't a heavier-duty cushion for outdoor use. It's a consistent habit of bringing the fabric parts in when weather turns, which is exactly what Beddora's own care instructions recommend. Beddora applies this same moisture-first thinking to its indoor bedding too, including its Waterproof Pillow Protectors, where the priority is always protecting the fill rather than relying on the outer fabric alone.
Step-by-Step: Weatherproofing Your Egg Chair
- Check the forecast before leaving the chair out overnight, and bring the cushion and pillow in if rain is likely
- Wipe the frame and basin with a damp cloth after any rain exposure, then let it air dry
- Spot clean the cushion cover if it picks up dirt or pollen, using mild soap and cool water only
- Store the cushion and pillow indoors, dry, whenever the chair won't be used for more than a day or two
- Check the hanging hardware or stand base for standing water after storms
Following this routine takes a few minutes and does more for Beddora's egg chair than any aftermarket cover would. If you're ever unsure whether a stain, tear, or musty smell is a cleaning fix or a genuine problem, Beddora's Customer Care team can help you figure out the next step.
Seasonal Storage Between Uses
An egg chair cushion stored damp is the single fastest way to shorten its life, so seasonal storage is really about drying fully before putting it away.
- Store the cushion and headrest pillow somewhere dry, never stacked while still damp
- Keep both out of direct sun during storage to prevent fading before the next season
- If you're closing up outdoor space for the colder months, pair the chair with a Reversible Sherpa Throw for indoor use so the cushion gets a break from daily sitting
Why Covers Alone Don't Solve the Real Problem
A lot of egg chair covers on the market are cut for standard patio furniture, not for a rounded basin shape, which means water can still pool in the folds where the cover meets the curve of the chair. That gap is exactly where moisture sits longest and does the most damage to a cushion underneath.
This is part of why Beddora's approach skips the cover altogether in favour of a removable cushion. There's nothing to fit imperfectly, nothing to pool water in the seams, and nothing extra to buy or replace when it eventually wears out. The cushion either lives in the basin during use or comes inside when it doesn't, which is a simpler routine than managing a cover that may or may not actually keep water out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an egg chair need a special waterproof cover?
Not necessarily. The frame and basin on chairs like Beddora's are built to handle covered outdoor use, so the priority is bringing the removable cushion indoors during rain rather than buying a cover for the whole chair.
What happens if my egg chair cushion gets rained on?
Let it air dry completely before using it again or storing it. A cushion left wet for more than a day or two can develop a musty smell as moisture sits inside the foam fill.
Can I leave my egg chair outside all winter?
It depends on the chair and your climate. Beddora's egg chair is built for indoor use or covered outdoor spaces, so bringing the cushion and pillow indoors for the season is the safer choice regardless of the frame's weather resistance.
How do I clean the hanging hardware on my egg chair stand?
Wipe the chain and swivel hook dry after rain exposure and check that the swivel still turns smoothly. This takes seconds and prevents rust from building up at the joints.
Is a fabric cover better than bringing the cushion inside?
Bringing the cushion inside is more reliable. A cover can still let moisture in at the seams, while an indoor cushion has no exposure at all.
Will sun fade my egg chair's cushion?
Yes, direct all-day sun will fade cover fabric faster than daily sitting does. Keeping the cushion out of constant direct sun, especially during storage, helps it hold its colour longer.
How to Cover & Protect Your Egg Chair From the Weather
An egg chair cover protects two very different things at once: a metal or rattan frame that needs to stay dry and rust-free, and a fabric cushion that needs to stay dry so the foam inside doesn't break down. Most weather damage to an egg chair starts with the cushion, not the frame, since fabric holds moisture far longer than steel or rattan does.
This guide covers what an egg chair cover actually needs to protect against, whether you need a waterproof one, and how to weatherproof Beddora's Hanging Egg Chair with Stand using the same steps the product team recommends. If you're also trying to figure out cushion sizing or materials, Beddora's egg chair cushion guide covers that side of it in more depth.
What Does an Egg Chair Cover Protect Against?
An egg chair cover is meant to block three things: rain, direct sun, and dust buildup during long stretches when the chair isn't in use.
Each of those causes a different kind of damage:
Rain is the most urgent of the three because a wet foam cushion can start to smell musty within days, while sun fading and dust buildup happen slowly enough that you can catch them before real damage sets in. Beddora's Care Guide covers the same wipe-and-dry routine for the rest of the bedroom, and the same logic applies here: dry fabric first, frame second.
Do You Need a Waterproof Cover for an Egg Chair?
You need waterproof protection for the cushion specifically, not necessarily the whole chair, since the frame and basin are built to handle far more moisture exposure than the fabric cushion inside them.
Beddora's egg chair uses a heavy-duty steel frame and a hand-woven PE rattan basin, both chosen to resist rust and hold their finish through daily indoor or covered-outdoor use. The polyester cushion and headrest pillow are the parts that actually need shielding from rain, which is why Beddora's own care guidance is simple: bring the cushion and headrest pillow indoors whenever the chair sits unused and rain is possible, rather than relying on a cover to keep a soaked cushion from staying wet.
How Beddora Helps With This: Beddora's egg chair frame and basin are built for indoor use or covered outdoor spaces like a balcony or covered patio, so you're not depending on a cover to protect the structure itself. The removable cushion design means the one part that does need weather protection lifts out in seconds, so there's no cover to buy, fit, or replace.
Protecting the Frame vs. Protecting the Cushion
These two parts of an egg chair need different care, and treating them the same way is the most common reason chairs age faster than they should.
Frame and basin care:
Cushion and headrest care:
Treating the frame like it needs the same protection as the cushion usually means an unnecessary cover purchase. Treating the cushion like it can handle the same exposure as the frame is what actually shortens its lifespan.
Protecting a Hanging Egg Chair's Stand and Hardware
The stand and hanging hardware on an egg chair take on load stress every time someone sits down, so protecting them is really about keeping the moving parts dry rather than covering the whole frame.
For a stand-mounted chair like Beddora's, the double-strength chain and swivel hook are the parts worth checking most often:
Because the chair holds up to 450 lbs across a wide steel base, the hardware is built for repeated daily use, but drying it off after rain keeps the swivel action smooth for years instead of just seasons.
What "Outdoor Egg Chair Cushion" Protection Really Means
An outdoor egg chair cushion isn't a different product category so much as a different care routine applied to the same cushion, since most egg chairs (including Beddora's) use one cushion for both indoor and covered outdoor placement.
If your chair sits somewhere it might catch rain or direct sun:
The goal isn't a heavier-duty cushion for outdoor use. It's a consistent habit of bringing the fabric parts in when weather turns, which is exactly what Beddora's own care instructions recommend. Beddora applies this same moisture-first thinking to its indoor bedding too, including its Waterproof Pillow Protectors, where the priority is always protecting the fill rather than relying on the outer fabric alone.
Step-by-Step: Weatherproofing Your Egg Chair
Following this routine takes a few minutes and does more for Beddora's egg chair than any aftermarket cover would. If you're ever unsure whether a stain, tear, or musty smell is a cleaning fix or a genuine problem, Beddora's Customer Care team can help you figure out the next step.
Seasonal Storage Between Uses
An egg chair cushion stored damp is the single fastest way to shorten its life, so seasonal storage is really about drying fully before putting it away.
Why Covers Alone Don't Solve the Real Problem
A lot of egg chair covers on the market are cut for standard patio furniture, not for a rounded basin shape, which means water can still pool in the folds where the cover meets the curve of the chair. That gap is exactly where moisture sits longest and does the most damage to a cushion underneath.
This is part of why Beddora's approach skips the cover altogether in favour of a removable cushion. There's nothing to fit imperfectly, nothing to pool water in the seams, and nothing extra to buy or replace when it eventually wears out. The cushion either lives in the basin during use or comes inside when it doesn't, which is a simpler routine than managing a cover that may or may not actually keep water out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an egg chair need a special waterproof cover?
Not necessarily. The frame and basin on chairs like Beddora's are built to handle covered outdoor use, so the priority is bringing the removable cushion indoors during rain rather than buying a cover for the whole chair.
What happens if my egg chair cushion gets rained on?
Let it air dry completely before using it again or storing it. A cushion left wet for more than a day or two can develop a musty smell as moisture sits inside the foam fill.
Can I leave my egg chair outside all winter?
It depends on the chair and your climate. Beddora's egg chair is built for indoor use or covered outdoor spaces, so bringing the cushion and pillow indoors for the season is the safer choice regardless of the frame's weather resistance.
How do I clean the hanging hardware on my egg chair stand?
Wipe the chain and swivel hook dry after rain exposure and check that the swivel still turns smoothly. This takes seconds and prevents rust from building up at the joints.
Is a fabric cover better than bringing the cushion inside?
Bringing the cushion inside is more reliable. A cover can still let moisture in at the seams, while an indoor cushion has no exposure at all.
Will sun fade my egg chair's cushion?
Yes, direct all-day sun will fade cover fabric faster than daily sitting does. Keeping the cushion out of constant direct sun, especially during storage, helps it hold its colour longer.