Originally Published on November 21, 2018. Last Updated on June 25, 2024.

Outdoor benches and gliders are lovely and logical additions to any walking path, garden, or porch. They enhance the ambiance and work as functional resting places to chat with friends or admire the scenery. 

Though the destination is decades of ease and comfort, the journey to selecting the best furniture for your home can be tricky. Below, we’re simplifying your shopping experience by highlighting our outdoor benches and gliders’ main style, size, and feature differences.

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Country Living

Great for brightening spaces with a bucolic feel. 

Brought to you in partnership with Country Living, this collaboration marries our shared love of front porch living. Traditional in style and comfortable by design, the benches set a lovely scene to slow down and reconnect with loved ones. The top rails and front aprons have beautifully curved compositions, met by vertical back slats and contoured seats.

Classic Adirondack

Great for adding iconic style to garden settings.

If you like the vacation vibes and casual appeal of our Classic Adirondacks, you’ll love the collection’s benches and gliders. They’re designed with the same contoured seats, tall backrests, and wide arms, but sit more upright with options to lounge by someone and/or enjoy an easy, breezy motion.

  PRO TIP:  
Pair gliders with a coordinating ottoman for the best place to sway your worries away.

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Martha Stewart by POLYWOOD Chinoiserie

Great for enjoying everyday elegance outdoors.

Brought to you in partnership with Martha Stewart, this collection instantly elevates outdoor living. Decidedly traditional and undoubtedly charming, the chinoiserie-inspired styling is emphasized by graceful lines and intricate latticework. These three seating options charm in any setting, whether it’s a glass of wine on the porch or conversations in your garden. They were, after all, inspired by Martha’s love of entertaining.

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Traditional Garden

Great for styling a spot to stop and smell the roses.

The benches and gliders from our Traditional Garden Collection were inspired by seating found in gardens around the world. A classic yet clean collection, it styles a space without overpowering the beauty of its natural surroundings.

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Vineyard

Great for layering elegance with approachable style.

Our largest and most versatile collection, Vineyard pieces are traditional and timeless, elegant but unpretentious. From classic slat-rail backrests to refined Adirondack forms, we’ve curated everything to mix, match, and make your space feel perfectly pulled together. You’ll love these styles now; you’ll love them forever. Cheers to that.

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Chippendale

Great for adding subtle sophistication to gardens and porches.

Always in season and forever in style, our Chippendale Collection is inspired by 18th-century European style, bringing classic beauty to any space with stunning lattice details.

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Rockford

Great for instilling your space with a timeless and traditional look.

Inspired by classic teak wood designs, Rockford seating offers a timeless, clean aesthetic with slatted backrests and curved arm details. Any of these benches will enhance your outdoors with exceptional comfort and durability, leading to lasting relaxation under the open sky.

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Lakeside

Great for channeling laid-back lake house vibes.

Created for growing families, first-time homeowners, and anyone at the start of their style journeys, this collection offers timeless designs at affordable prices. With clean lines and minimal details, this is foundational furniture that stands the test of time while you sit back and relax. 

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Nautical

Great for designing marine-inspired motifs.

The Nautical Collection offers two bench styles among its vast and versatile seating selections, allowing you to sail through an ocean of design possibilities. Featuring reclined profiles, curved headboards, and built-in handles, you can look forward to easy-breezy sea-inspired comfort season after season.

 

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Park

Great for anyone who loves clean, simple style.

We designed this collection specifically for parks, walking paths, and public (or private) spaces. The furniture is constructed with larger lumber pieces that boast superior strength that shines in high-traffic areas.

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Parsons Benches

Great for taking your outdoor style in a modern direction.

Parsons benches are prized for their clean and symmetrical forms. Their slim stature works great in cozy apartment balconies and narrow walkways, taking up little space while offering ample legroom.

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Farmhouse

Great for adding pastoral hints to front porches and alfresco spaces.

A versatile choice for outdoor seating, our Farmhouse benches hold their own as standalone pieces or roomy seating for your dining setup. They play well with a wide range of seating and table styles thanks to their modern-rustic appeal.

 

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Accessories

Great for adding that little extra something to your outdoor setting.

Pillows

For a wink of color and a skosh of softness, top your glider or bench with hand-sewn performance fabric pillows.

Cushions

Our hand-sewn outdoor seat cushions add the perfect amount of support to a bench or glider.

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Style Ideas

Turn your porch and garden dreams into reality with these bench and glider styling ideas. Click or tap the images to read the tips.