Go Retro With These Modern Pod and Egg Chairs
Although pod or egg chairs became popular in the 1960s, it has remained very much on the cutting edge of home fashion to this day. Modern pod chairs from major manufacturers today use modern materials and construction that make these chairs even better than the earlier versions. Despite of these developments, the statement they make in your home is as fresh and alive as originally intended. Modern egg chairs are more popular now as a design statement than ever before and can update your space instantly with pizazz and color. Thus, if making a statement is what you want, pod chairs are the answer.
1. Retro/Modern Pod Chairs from UK Contemporary Furniture
UK Contemporary Furniture offers four models of pod chairs you can choose from– (from left to right in the photo above) the Baccello chair, Bolla Hanging Pod Chair, Bolla Standing Pod Chair and the Alien Egg Pod Chair. Buy any of these chairs to brighten up any dull area or your room. Made mainly from fibreglass its body is approximately 100cm in diameter, they can be self standing, hung from your ceiling or swing from their own frame. The inside of the chair can be covered with materials such as leather and silk.
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2. Retro/Modern Pod Chairs – modPod Egg Chair from Inmod
Exclusively at Inmod, the modPod Egg Chair is a must-have. Paying homage to the Lee West classic Stereo Alpha Chair, this inspired reproduction has been given a 21st century facelift and an audio upgrade guaranteed to impress even the most discriminating audiophile. Experience the ultimate in sound isolation home theater retro lounging in style your way. The modPod Egg Chairs can be custom-made to your specifications.
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3. Retro/Modern Pod Chairs – RelaxOne
Although it might look like an MRI machine at first glance, thsi massage chair is actually meant to de-stress you after a hectic day at work. This ergonomic chair is equipped with a multi-dimensional sound system, a CD player operated by remote control and an internal ambient lighting for reading. Relaxone provides active relaxation by listening to the especially composed music, through the acoustic system of the chair. And, the dome-like architecture is meant to immerse you deeply into the music to provoke a spontaneous relaxation. The
massage chair also works nicely in opened position. The armchair rests on an omni-directional air suspension that amplifies the natural movements of the body to create a spontaneous rocking effect.
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4. Retro/Modern Pod Chairs – Sonic Chair
The Sonic Chair, designed by Frank Hussong, Michael Kientzler and Daniela Reuter, is very covetable — nice idea, cool design (available in four colors), and the swiveling drink tray is a much-appreciated touch (you can also have the designers install stuff like a touchscreen controller or an iPod dock in its place). Suede microfibers and rugged-mesh backrest should provide a decent comfort level, though it couldn’t hurt to add a couple of throw pillows. The only downside is the asking price: about eight grand. That’s a little out of range of anyone in an apartment share.
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5. Retro/Modern Pod Chairs – Hanging Pod Chairs
Available in light natural or dark chocolate, this woven hanging pod chair adds a classy retro feel to any home. I recommend a porch or patio of sorts, as it feels outdoorsy to me, but if you have wooden elements throughout your home, feel free to experiment.
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