Egg Chair and Papasan Cushion Replacements: How to Get the Right Fit

Quick answer: Measure the inside of the basket at its widest point and from front to back in mm, and note whether the seat is round, oval or teardrop-shaped. Choose a softer, thinner cushion for a hanging egg chair and a thicker padded cushion for a papasan bowl. Use Sunbrella or another solution-dyed outdoor fabric if the chair sits outside.

Hanging egg chairs are everywhere on Australian verandahs, but the cushions that come with them rarely last more than a summer or two. The good news is the frame almost always outlives the cushion, and a well-fitted replacement makes the chair feel new again.

Egg chair or papasan?

• Hanging egg chair: a tall, teardrop basket. The cushion needs to follow the curve of the seat and often the back as well.
• Papasan: a wide, round bowl on a base. The cushion is a large, thick round pad that fills the whole bowl.

How to measure

1. Measure the widest point across the inside of the basket or bowl, in mm.
2. Measure from the front lip to the back of the seat.
3. For an egg chair, measure the height of the back from the seat to where you want the cushion to finish.
4. Note any hanging hooks or straps the cushion needs to sit around.

Curved shapes are easy to get wrong with a tape alone, so a paper template traced from the seat is the most reliable option. More tips are in our mm measuring guide.

Fill and thickness

Egg chairs suit a softer cushion around 75 to 100 mm thick, so it moulds into the curve. Papasans need more padding, usually 100 to 150 mm, because you sit right down into the bowl. Read our foam thickness guide for more detail.

Fabric

If the chair hangs on a verandah, deck or by the pool, choose Sunbrella for its fade and mould resistance. For an egg chair indoors or in a sunroom, a Warwick fabric gives a softer look.

Order a replacement

Start on our egg chair and papasan cushions page. Shipping is free anywhere in Australia, and prices are shown in AUD. Replacing other outdoor cushions too? See replacement outdoor cushions for any brand.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a replacement cushion for any egg chair brand?

Yes. Our cushions are made to your measurements, so they fit egg chairs and papasans from any brand.

How thick should an egg chair cushion be?

Around 75 to 100 mm, so it follows the curve of the basket. Papasan cushions are usually thicker, at 100 to 150 mm.

Can an egg chair cushion stay outside?

If it is made in Sunbrella fabric, yes. Bring it under cover during long wet spells to help it last.

What is the best way to measure a curved seat?

Trace the seat onto paper to make a template, then measure the template or send it to us.

Do you ship egg chair cushions free in Australia?

Yes. Shipping is free anywhere in Australia, and prices are shown in AUD.