{"title":"Outdoor Rocking Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor rocking chair\u003c\/strong\u003e is built to a different specification than its indoor counterpart. The frame, the finish and the seat material all have to contend with moisture, UV exposure and freeze-thaw cycles — conditions that would degrade a standard upholstered chair within a single British season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe models here are designed for exterior use from the outset: powder-coated steel, treated hardwood and UV-stabilised resin weave, with seats ranging from slatted timber to woven synthetic rattan. Weight capacities sit between 100 and 130 kg. These are not garden chairs adapted to rock — each has a rocker geometry calibrated for outdoor surfaces, including uneven paving and decking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice an outdoor rocking chair tends to occupy a fixed spot: beside a door, at the edge of a terrace, or under a pergola. It gets used for morning coffee and for reading in natural light. The motion works as well outdoors as in — arguably better, with open air and background movement reinforcing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the best material for an outdoor rocking chair?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single best material. The right choice depends on your climate, how much maintenance you will realistically do, and whether the chair sits exposed or under cover. Three materials cover the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowder-coated steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowder-coated steel is the most structurally durable option: it resists warping, does not crack in frost, and holds its geometry over years of exposure. Welded rocker joints outperform bolted ones, which loosen under repeated motion. The weak point is surface corrosion wherever the coating is chipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the coating annually and touch up bare metal promptly. Steel frames are also lighter than hardwood equivalents, which makes them easier to move or store but slightly more prone to shifting in high wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTreated hardwood: teak, acacia and eucalyptus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTreated hardwood gives a more natural appearance and is dense enough to resist moisture absorption. Teak contains natural oils that slow weathering considerably, though even teak silvers to a grey patina within a season or two unless it is oiled annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlatted hardwood seats allow water to drain and air to circulate beneath, which prevents moisture pooling. The trade-off is comfort: without a cushion, a slatted seat is functional rather than generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSynthetic rattan and resin weave\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic rattan over a metal armature combines low maintenance with a woven look, and sits aesthetically between warm timber and cool steel. Check the UV stabilisation rating — cheaper resin weaves turn brittle after two or three seasons of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the frame beneath the weave too. Aluminium or galvanised steel is what you want; bare iron rusts through the weave from the inside and cannot be repaired once it does. For the natural indoor equivalent, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/designer-rocking-chair\"\u003estatement designer rocking chairs\u003c\/a\u003e include real rattan frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan you leave an outdoor rocking chair outside all year?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends entirely on the material and how exposed the position is. Most frames cope; cushions never do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat survives a British winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowder-coated steel and aluminium frames can generally stay out year-round provided the coating is intact. Hardwood is better stored under cover between October and March where temperatures regularly drop below freezing, since repeated freeze-thaw cycles open the joints over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic rattan is typically frost-tolerant to around -10°C, but should not sit under prolonged snow contact, which stresses the weave at its fixing points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should you store cushions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, or in a sealed waterproof box — regardless of the cushion's stated weatherproof rating. Water that reaches the foam core does not evaporate quickly in a British winter, and mould in the core cannot be cleaned out once it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf cushions stay out during the season, stand them on edge after rain rather than leaving them flat, so both faces drain and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you prevent rust and rot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStanding water inside hollow frame sections is the main cause of internal corrosion. Tilt or invert the chair during prolonged rain so the sections drain. On timber, keep the rocker ends off permanently wet ground, since end grain absorbs water fastest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin a few miles of the coast, halve every inspection interval. Salt air accelerates oxidation on any exposed metal, including fixings and welds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you choose an outdoor rocking chair for your space?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the setting rather than the styling: covered or fully exposed, hard surface or soft ground, coastal or inland. Those variables narrow the material choice before aesthetics come into it at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich model suits a terrace, patio or decking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlatted hardwood suits traditional and rustic settings — stone terraces, timber decking, country gardens. Steel-framed models with mesh or slatted seats suit contemporary spaces: minimal gardens, roof terraces, modern patios. Synthetic rattan sits between the two and works particularly well in covered outdoor dining areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure, a slatted hardwood model on a covered patio is the most forgiving starting point in this collection — it tolerates the widest range of conditions with the least maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size do you need for a balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllow roughly 120 cm of clear space front to back for the arc, plus 25 cm behind the rocker. On a balcony under 3 m deep that rules out oversized frames. Look for an overall width below 65 cm and a rocker base under 80 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the access route as well. Fully welded frames arrive assembled and will not fit through a narrow doorway diagonally the way a flat-packed model will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo outdoor rocking chairs need cushions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlatted and mesh seats need one for any session longer than about 20 minutes, particularly at the front edge of the seat. Woven resin has more natural give and is tolerable without, though still firmer than upholstery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf extended seated comfort is the priority, pairing the chair with a footstool changes the position entirely — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/rocking-chair-with-footstool\"\u003erocking chairs paired with a footstool\u003c\/a\u003e show how the height relationship should work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStability outdoors: what to check before buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRocker stability outdoors is a different problem from indoors. Paving, decking and gravel all present different levels of grip and evenness, and wind is a factor that never applies inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you stop a rocking chair sliding on paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRubberised or capped rocker ends solve it. They grip smooth stone and tile without marking, and they stop the chair creeping forward as you rock — the most common complaint on polished paving and sealed concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn composite decking the same caps prevent the opposite problem: a bare rocker end digging into a softer surface and leaving a groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy should an outdoor rocking chair be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbove 12 kg for an exposed position. Lighter chairs move in wind and can tip when unoccupied, which is how most outdoor furniture damage actually happens. Heavier models are harder to reposition but stay where you put them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the space is sheltered, weight matters far less and a lighter steel frame becomes the more practical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the surface matter — gravel, decking or stone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsiderably. A rocker base above 80 cm from tip to tip distributes weight more broadly and reduces the risk of tipping on uneven ground. Short bases catch on decking board edges and sink into gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGravel is the worst surface for any rocking chair. If that is the only option, a paving slab or a firm board beneath the rocker restores a usable arc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance and lifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor furniture bought to the right specification for its environment needs very little intervention. Bought for looks alone, it shows its limitations within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you clean an outdoor rocking chair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarm water, mild detergent and a soft brush handles every material here. Avoid pressure washers on timber and resin weave: high pressure raises the wood grain and forces water into the weave fixings, where it stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRinse coastal installations with fresh water periodically to remove salt deposits before they concentrate on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does an outdoor rocking chair last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTen to 20 years depending on material and exposure. Powder-coated steel and teak sit at the top of that range with basic annual care; untreated softwood and unstabilised resin sit at the bottom. Cushions are consumable and typically need replacing every three to five seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor models kept permanently indoors, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/rocking-chair\"\u003ebrowse all our rocking chairs\u003c\/a\u003e — the upholstered formats last considerably longer because they never face UV or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOutdoor rocking chair FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan an outdoor rocking chair be used indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it often works well in conservatories, garden rooms and hallways. The only thing to add is protection for the floor: fit felt pads over the rocker ends, since outdoor rocker caps are designed to grip stone rather than protect timber flooring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre outdoor rocking chairs suitable near the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with material selection and more frequent checks. Aluminium and UV-stabilised resin handle salt air best. Powder-coated steel is fine provided the coating stays intact — inspect it twice a year rather than annually and touch up any chips immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo outdoor rocking chairs arrive assembled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost arrive part-assembled, with the seat complete and the rocker base or legs to be fitted. Assembly takes 10 to 20 minutes with the supplied fixings. Tighten everything fully before first use and re-check after a fortnight — outdoor temperature swings work fixings loose faster than indoor use does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan an outdoor rocking chair be used on grass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly on firm, level, dry ground, and not for long. Rockers sink into turf, the arc becomes uneven, and prolonged ground contact keeps timber ends permanently damp. A patio slab or a firm board underneath solves all three problems at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOutdoor rocking chair: key criteria before deciding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the environment, then the dimensions, then the appearance. A chair specified correctly for where it will actually live needs almost no intervention for years; one chosen on looks alone will need replacing far sooner than its price suggested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame material matched to exposure: steel, treated hardwood or UV-stabilised resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocker base above 80 cm, with rubberised or capped ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChair weight above 12 kg for exposed positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded rather than bolted rocker joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCushion storage planned before winter, not during it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrame material, finish type, rocker length and weight capacity are listed on every product page. If the chair is destined for a bedroom or nursery instead, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/nursing-rocking-chair\"\u003erocking chairs built for nursing\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/designer-rocking-chair\"\u003edesigner rocking chair range\u003c\/a\u003e cover the indoor formats.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sage-oversized-rocking-chair","title":"The Sage Oversized Rocking Chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA large hand-woven rattan rocking chair on curved runners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale registers first. The woven shell is wide enough to sit across rather than in, with room to fold both legs up. A single deep cushion fills the bowl, stitched into panels so the filling stays where it is put. The rattan runs in close horizontal rows, thickening into a rolled rim along the whole top edge. This is a \u003cstrong\u003erocking chair\u003c\/strong\u003e built at lounge-seat width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell does the shaping and the cushion does the softening. The bowl curves up on every side, so the back is met wherever a body lands. The weave sits in a powder-coated metal frame, and the runners reach well past the bowl at both ends, which is what holds a seat this wide steady. Light comes through the gaps in the weave and drops a striped shadow on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe footprint is what to measure for. A seat this wide wants clear floor at both sides before it looks settled, and the runners need travel behind them for the arc, more than a straight-legged armchair of the same width. Set against a wall it will knock on the rear stroke. In a corner the arc is simply cut short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeave, colour and light on an oversized rattan rocking chair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo tones, and they behave differently. On the dark weave the rows read as shadow lines, and the pale cushion sits inside them like a separate object. The ivory weave does the reverse: bright daylight flattens the texture into one continuous surface until you are close to it. Against oak flooring the dark holds its outline; outdoors, with planting behind it, the ivory keeps the frame from reading as heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour also decides what shows. Dust settles into the grooves of a dark weave and greys the rows before anything else gives it away; on ivory, marks land on the raised strands first. The routine is the same either way: work along the rows rather than across them, and keep the cushion straps fastened so the panels stay square in the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloor space is the first filter, and it separates the options quickly: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/outdoor-rocking-chairs\"\u003emodels built for terraces\u003c\/a\u003e are specified for a different setting, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/designer-rocking-chair\"\u003eseats chosen for their shape\u003c\/a\u003e answer to the outline instead, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/rocking-chair\"\u003elighter models on runners\u003c\/a\u003e take up less room than this one does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeat depth and arc on an extra wide rattan rocker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA papasan sits in a ring and stays put: the bowl tips inside its base, and the base does not move. Here the whole shell travels. The arc is long and slow because the runners are long, and a cushion this deep damps the movement instead of quickening it. Sitting down is a drop rather than a step, and getting out again asks for a hand on the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works in rooms that already have a gap to fill: a bay window, the end of a long lounge, a covered terrace with a metre to spare. In anything tighter it becomes the only thing in the frame. What a standard-width seat cannot take is a sideways sit with both feet up and a book, which is how this shape gets used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace decides this one. A \u003cstrong\u003erocking chair\u003c\/strong\u003e at this width asks for floor before it asks for anything else. Everything after that is cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBackground on rattan seating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree questions that come up when this style of seating is being considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a papasan chair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bowl-shaped seat, usually oval or round, that rests in a separate frame. The bowl is not fixed to the base, so the angle changes as weight moves in it. Rattan is the traditional material for both parts, though metal frames are now common on the versions that move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between rattan and wicker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRattan is the material, wicker is the method. Rattan is a climbing palm cut into poles and strips; wicker describes the weaving those strips are put through, which can also be done with cane, willow or synthetic fibre. A chair can therefore be rattan, wicker, or both at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you clean rattan furniture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum the weave first with a brush head, working along the rows so grit comes out of the grooves. Then a cloth wrung out in warm water with a little mild soap, never a soaked one. Skip bleach, wire brushes and pressure washers, and let everything dry fully before the cushion goes back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Ivory","offer_id":57844225442175,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark","offer_id":57974318236031,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/6470\/3359\/files\/oversized-rocking-chair_3e4d5d4d-5bc8-493d-87d4-ef2b545d3223.webp?v=1784109459"},{"product_id":"the-atlas-reclining-rocking-chair","title":"The Atlas Reclining Rocking Chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA corduroy rocking chair with a retractable footrest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribs run vertically up the back, close together, and catch the light in fine parallel lines. Everything they cover is thick: a padded headrest at the top, then a back that swells forward at shoulder height, then a seat cushion deep enough to sit above the frame line. Under all of it, a \u003cstrong\u003erocking chair\u003c\/strong\u003e in black steel and pale wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight does the work. Push back into the upholstery and the frame follows, running from upright to flat through 90 to 180 degrees, while the footrest slides out at the front. The wooden runners keep rocking underneath the whole time, so the movement carries on after the angle has changed. The steel legs stay where they are; only the shell above them moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlat is where the measuring starts. At full recline the back needs clear space behind it, and the footrest adds its own length at the other end, so the floor it occupies grows at both ends at once. The runners still need travel for the arc on top of that. Against a wall, the useful angle is whatever the gap allows, not what the mechanism allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCorduroy ribs and colour on a designer rocking chair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing does most of the work here: black legs set against pale wood, ribs reading as vertical rules, a back cut in one continuous line. Colour decides how visible that drawing stays. In beige or light blue the ribs show as light and shade, and the outline holds at a distance. Khaki and dark grey keep the light inside the pile, so the ribbing softens. Terracotta does the opposite, pulling the eye to the texture before the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorduroy has a direction. Vacuum along the ribs rather than across them so the pile is not crushed; brush the same way to lift it again. Blot spills with a barely damp cloth and mild soap, since too much water flattens the cords. The removable cushion helps here: it can be taken out and worked on flat instead of leaning into the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMechanisms separate more clearly than styles do. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/rocking-chair-with-footstool\"\u003eseats with a matching footstool\u003c\/a\u003e reach the same position without a moving frame, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/designer-rocking-chair\"\u003emodels with a sculpted outline\u003c\/a\u003e put the line first, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/outdoor-rocking-chairs\"\u003eseats built for terraces\u003c\/a\u003e carry a covering specified for that use, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/rocking-chair\"\u003echairs that rock without reclining\u003c\/a\u003e keep the motion on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContinuous recline and footrest on a reclining rocking chair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost rocker recliners stop at fixed positions: a lever releases the back, the footrest jumps out, and the angle lands where the mechanism decides. Here the range is adjustable rather than stepped, so the back can be left part way and the footrest travels with it. The frame is solid wood and steel, rated to 150 kg, and the runners underneath are one continuous curve with nothing to lock them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits rooms where a chair can stand away from the wall: a corner with a gap behind it, the end of a lounge, a window bay deep enough to take the recline. A \u003cstrong\u003ereclining rocker\u003c\/strong\u003e asks for that gap permanently. What a fixed rocker cannot do is hold a position between sitting and lying, or take the legs off the floor without a separate stool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism is the whole argument here. Whether it holds depends on the floor behind the chair. That gap is the first measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBackground on the mechanism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree questions that come up when this kind of seat is being considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a manual recliner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA chair whose angle is changed by the person sitting in it, rather than by a motor. Pushing back against the frame, or pulling a side lever, releases the backrest and raises the leg rest. Nothing is plugged in, and there is no handset, so the range is set by the body's own weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a rocker recliner and a glider?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe path each one takes. A rocker travels on a curve, tipping through an arc on runners or a sprung base, so the seat rises slightly at each end of the movement. A glider runs on a linkage that keeps the seat level and moves it straight back and forth. Both can be built to recline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is corduroy fabric?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA cut-pile cloth with raised cords running in one direction, known as wales. The pile is cut open along each cord, which is why the surface catches light one way and looks darker the other. Wale count sets the look: wide cords read as heavy ribbing, narrow ones as a fine, even texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Beige","offer_id":57844225835391,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Terracotta Orange","offer_id":57844225802623,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Grey","offer_id":57844225868159,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Khaki","offer_id":57844225900927,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Light Blue","offer_id":57844225933695,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/6470\/3359\/files\/rocking-chair-reclining-beige.webp?v=1782767671"},{"product_id":"the-haven-outdoor-rocking-chair","title":"The Haven Outdoor Rocking Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Haven Outdoor Rocking Chair is a premium outdoor rocker featuring a thick, tufted cushion, ensuring you never have to compromise on comfort while enjoying your garden or patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll-season outdoor comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a tufted cushion made from breathable, water-resistant fabric, The Haven Outdoor Rocking Chair contours to your body to instantly relieve pressure points. The matching footstool seamlessly transforms the chair into a relaxing lounge setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for a smooth 30° rocking motion, this chair features silent gliding strips and non-slip feet. Built on a robust metal frame, it supports up to 150 kg with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Dark Grey","offer_id":57844227015039,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/6470\/3359\/files\/rocking-chair-outdoor-dark-grey.jpg?v=1782572835"},{"product_id":"the-liam-outdoor-rocking-chair","title":"The LIAM Outdoor Rocking Chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA rattan outdoor rocking chair with a head cushion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe head cushion sits on top of everything else, a separate bolster tied at the top of the woven back. It is the first thing the eye registers, because it breaks the line: cream against brown, soft against woven. The rest is a mid-brown weave, wrapped over a dark frame. That pillow is what separates this \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor rocking chair\u003c\/strong\u003e from a patio chair with a cushion thrown on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe back rises high enough for the pillow to land where the neck meets the shoulders rather than behind the skull. The seat pad is thick and the woven shell is deep, so the sitting position ends up further back than the frame suggests. Below, the base is one continuous steel curve, and the arc is short and even. Where the weave leaves gaps, daylight comes through in thin lines across the cushions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things matter about where it stands. The base needs ground that is flat across its whole length: on a paved terrace with wide joints, or on gravel, the curve catches and the movement turns uneven. And the back needs air behind it, since the top of the frame travels backwards at the end of each stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWeave, finish and weather on a rattan garden rocker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish was settled before anything else: a mid-brown weave over a dark frame, with cream pads on top. Handwoven PE rattan is described as weather-resistant, and unlike a plant fibre it takes up no water, so rain beads on the cords and runs to the floor instead of sitting in the weave. The steel beneath is powder-coated, which matters most at the joints, where damp starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cushions are textile, and they follow a different rule from the frame. Common practice is to bring them in when the weather turns, so they are dry when they are next needed. In full daylight the brown weave goes warmer and the cream pads take the light without glare; under cloud, both drop back and the frame line becomes the strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet it beside three things and the differences show: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/outdoor-rocking-chairs\"\u003eseats meant to live outside\u003c\/a\u003e, which answer the same conditions, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/designer-rocking-chair\"\u003emodels drawn as objects\u003c\/a\u003e, where the frame is meant to be looked at, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myrockingchair.co.uk\/collections\/rocking-chair\"\u003ethe seats built to tip\u003c\/a\u003e, which share only the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHead support sets an outdoor rocker apart from patio seating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStandard garden seating stops at the shoulder blades. A patio armchair is built to be sat in upright, and the back is drawn to that height. Add a rocking base and the head has nowhere to go once the chair tips backwards. The pillow here fills that gap, so the angle the base creates is one the body can hold. The frame is rated to 136 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt works where a chair can stay put and be sat in properly: a covered terrace, a balcony deep enough to take the arc, a veranda, a spot under an overhang where the cushions stay out of the rain. A fixed garden chair holds one position and leaves the head unsupported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA terrace chair is usually chosen to be looked at. An \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor rocking chair\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pillow at the top is chosen to be sat in. The pillow is the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOut of season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree questions that come up in October rather than in June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan rattan furniture stay outside in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic rattan on a rust-resistant frame is usually left out; natural cane is not, since it absorbs water and splits as it freezes. Even with the synthetic kind, standing water is the thing to avoid, so a spot that drains and a cover that breathes do more than a sheltered wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should you cover rattan patio furniture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it will go unused for weeks, not overnight. A cover left on through a mild damp spell traps more moisture than it keeps out, which is why breathable ones are the standard advice. Fit it over a dry frame, and lift it on a clear day to let the air through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you store outdoor cushions over winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDry first, then sealed. Cushions that go into a box damp come out marked in spring, so leave them somewhere airy until the covers are dry through, then bag them and keep the bag off a concrete floor. 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