Outdoor Rocking Chairs

Rocking chairs are symbols of leisure time, quiet moments in front of the fire and summer nights on the front porch. It is these memories that make older rocking chairs the favorites of collectors; they have a certain Americana type of charm. Although most rockers  are not of an American design, some common styles of rockers, such as the Shaker and the Adirondack rocking chairs, are of American design.

Types of Outdoor Rocking Chairs

Rocking chairs for children provide a means for little ones to join the grownups or to share with their own friends. Virtually any type of rocking chair that you see in full size can be found for children. Many woodworkers, as well as children’s furniture manufacturers, build small-scale models of furniture for kids.

Upholstered rocking chairs are more complex than a traditional wooden rocker. Covered cushioning and springs are included in the construction, and the chair is set on metal gliders that can move back and forth in addition to rocking. Even more options in contemporary design are available in upholstered rocking chairs with rounded or straight backs, wood or fabric sides, and assorted materials to match any room.

Tubular steel framed rockers are strong, long-lasting, comfortable and easy to transport. Unlike an Adirondack or wrought-iron rocking lawn chair, a rocker made of tubular steel is lightweight, so it can be moved easily. These chairs normally have a canvas bottom and back, but most have woven seats made of plastic, leather or other materials.

Wrought-iron rocking chairs are created in many dissimilar styles and are good for rocking on a porch, deck or patio. While most have a rustic pattern, others are more refined. Wrought-iron rockers are frequently hand-formed, dipped in zinc phosphates and then painted so that they can withstand years of outdoors exposure. Cushions are commonly available for a custom fit in these chair.

Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Because outdoor Adirondack rocking chairs are exposed to the weather, they need to be made differently than indoor rockers. Teak and wicker are often used to build Adirondack rocking chairs, but almost any type of wood can be used, if it is then covered with an exterior paint (you can use any color you desire). Poly-resin is a type of plastic used nowadays for Adirondack rockers that are shaped out of one piece of plastic material.

The only thing better than sitting out on your lawn enjoying a beautiful, sunny day is the ability to rock while doing it. Instead of dragging out your heavy, antique rocking chair that your grandmother gave you, look for a comfortable lawn version of a rocking chair. Some of them can even be folded up and stored in the car or garage.

 

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