While outdoor rocking chairs have the stereotype of only being used with the love of your life out on your front porch or rocking your baby to sleep at night, they’re one of the most practical outdoor furniture options for any age and any sized space.
Much like your prized Adirondack chairs, they serve as a comfortable seater to kick back and relax, allowing you to read your favorite book, enjoy a cup of coffee and people-watch or to entertain visiting loved ones.
To help complete your outdoor space, shop from the 15 best outdoor rocking chairs we rounded up. Whether you’re looking to place them on your wraparound porch or underneath your gazebo (perhaps overlooking your above-ground pool), rest assured that we provided the crème de la crème of options — from wooden to gliders and plastic.
For more options, check out our guide to the best outdoor dining tables to pair your new chairs with.
1. Shine Company Vermont Porch Rocker, $130, original price: $250
- Dimensions: 34″ D x 24″ W x 45.3″ H
For your typical, run-of-the-mill outdoor rocking chair, the Shine Company Vermont Porch Rocker is the less-than-$150 option we recommend buying. Namely, it comes in a generous color range to best suit your porch, along with a high back and ergonomic seat for added comfort and support.
2. Christopher Knight Home Selma Acacia Rocking Chair with Cushion, $93, original price: $147
- Dimensions: 33.3″ D x 24″ W x 35.8″ H
With a rich-looking acacia wood make (and a cushion — let’s not forget the cushion), the Christopher Knight Home Selma Acacia Rocking Chair is one of our favorites. From its curved legs to sturdy construction, it’s a chair we want to relax in right this minute.
3. Giantex Outdoor Glider Bench, $150, original price: $251
- Dimensions: 29″ D x 47.5″ W x 34″ H
Pick up a rocking chair with more room for your backyard. The Giantex Outdoor Glider Bench is less than $200 right now and can accommodate you and your loved one for quality time outside. Not to mention, its sturdy steel construction will last you for years of enjoyment.
4. Winston Porter Brizio Acacia Outdoor Rocking Chair (Set of 2), $213, original price: $247
- Dimensions: 33.3″ D x 24″ W x 33.7″ H
With a chic, coastal-leaning look, the Winston Porter Brizio Acacia Outdoor Rocking Chair is two-piece set we can’t stop glossing over. For less than $250, it’s a summertime-ready addition to your backyard, thanks to its weather-resistant solid acacia materials, slatted back and neutral, match-all design.
5. POLYWOOD Outdoor Rocking Plastic Chair, $199, original price: $280
- Dimensions: 34″ D x 26.3″ W x 41.3″ H
When we’re talking about quality outdoor patio furniture, POLYWOOD is a brand that comes in at top of mind. The brand’s Outdoor Rocking Plastic Chair is durably made, is offered in a variety of neutral shades and built to withstand hot and cold climates alike. Even better, it’s UV protectant and doesn’t require waterproofing.
6. Frontgate Isola Teak Rocking Chair, $849, original price: $999
- Dimensions: 29.5″ D x 39″ W x 33.8″ H
Though a splurge for one outdoor rocking chair, the Frontgate Isola Teak Rocking Chair is the quality piece that you won’t have to worry about letting you down. Its knitted, coastal look is ideal for the summertime months, along with its premium teak frame and curved, lightweight seat.
7. West Elm Portside Rocking Chair, $899, original price: $999
- Dimensions: 37.6″ D x 32.4″ W x 30″ H
Our readers love West Elm, and the Portside Rocking Chair is one of our favorite picks, thanks to its low-to-the-ground style that’s the perfect spot for relaxing. Its rustic charm is second to none, and its yarn-dyed cushions are included to sway in comfort while on your patio.
8. Hammacher Schlemmer The Extra Wide All Weather Rocker, $200, original price: $300
- Dimensions: 35″ D x 28″ W x 33.5″ H
Hammacher Schlemmer’s The Extra Wide All Weather Rocker is a fairly priced outdoor seat that’s easy to assemble, is bound to match with your living space and is surely inviting for when you’re entertaining. Its curved armrests are a nice touch, too.
9. OVIOS Patio Wicker Swivel Rocking Chair 3-Piece Set with Side Table, $537, original price: $582
- Dimensions: 28.2″ D x 28″ W x 29″ H
As one of the best values on this list, the OVIOS Patio Wicker Swivel Rocking Chair is a three-piece set worth grabbing — especially for its addition of a side table. The seats themselves look like traditional arm chairs but specially designed to rock and glide while outdoors.
10. Style Selections Elliot Creek Swivel Rocking Chairs (Set of 2), $271, original price: $319
- Dimensions: 27.4″ D x 23.2″ W x 35.6″ H
Shop one of Lowe’s best-selling outdoor furniture pieces: the Style Selections Elliot Creek Swivel Rocking Chairs. This two-piece bundle is less than $300, is clad with an ergonomic backrest and easy-to-swivel design and looks elegant in any space. It’s a home run, as they say.
11. Pottery Barn Klein Wicker Rocking Outdoor Lounge Chairs (Set of 2), $799
- Dimensions: 37″ D x 25″ W x 31″ H
If you’re on the market for a wicker outdoor rocking chair, consider this set of two from Pottery Barn. Its Klein Wicker Rocking Outdoor Lounge Chairs have a modern, relaxing look to them, uphold that sought-after contemporary silhouette and are crafted by a powder-coated aluminum frame.
12. West Elm Vernon Outdoor Teak Rocker, $399
- Dimensions: 37.7″ D x 25.6″ W x 30.7″ H
Bring a five-star resort to your backyard with the West Elm Vernon Outdoor Teak Rocker. Its slingback design makes the perfect seat — especially surrounding an outdoor fire pit — and will incredibly inviting with the rest of your outdoor patio furniture. For just shy of $400 a piece, it’s a done deal.
13. Grandin Road Lansbury Rocking Chair, $277, original price: $369
- Dimensions: 33.3″ D x 24.3″ W x 42.5″ H
As one of the most traditional outdoor rocking chairs we’ve come across, the Grandin Road Lansbury Rocking Chair is less than $300 right now and has a sloped, comfortable charm about it. Its ornate backrest detailing and plush cushion make it charming for any space.
14. Brayden Studio Himrod Double Rocking Chair (Set of 2), $240, original price: $310
- Dimensions: 26″ D x 37″ W x 41″ H
If you love the look of rich wood and minimalist design, the slim construction of the Brayden Studio Himrod Double Rocking Chairs is your best bet. It’s an extra-wide seat, compared to others on this list, and we’re in love with its slatted detailing.
15. Mainstays Outdoor 2-Person Double Rocking Chair, $124
- Dimensions: 46.3″ L x 32.3″ W x 44.8″ H
For a budget-friendly option apt for two people, add the Mainstays Outdoor 2-Person Double Rocking Chair to your cart. It’s the perfect outdoor snuggle-seat (if you’re with your partner) and has a traditional white-embossed design we can’t help but adore.
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