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Whether you’re shopping for your first rocking chair or expanding a current collection, you’ve come to the right place. This comprehensive guide compares our various rockers to help fine-tune your search for the perfect one. 

Every design offers all the benefits of POLYWOOD outdoor furniture—sustainable materials, all-weather durability, easy upkeep, and unrivaled comfort. Unlike wooden rocking chairs, ours don’t need to be sanded, repainted, or covered when not in use. Ours are all true rocking chairs in that the seats are connected to sloped rockers that move back and forth in a gentle arced motion. We offer a wide selection, including modern rocking chairs, more traditional styles, and even cushioned deep seating options. 

Classic Rocking Chair Styles

Classic Adirondack Collection

POLYWOOD Classic Adirondack Rocking Chair

Combining the Adirondack chair’s traditional back and seat with gently sloped runners, the Classic Adirondack Rocking Chair sets you up for comfort and relaxation anytime, anywhere. 

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Country Living Rocking Chairs

POLYWOOD Country Living Rocking Chair

Sit and stay a spell with our Shaker-inspired Country Living Rocking Chairs. There are two styles to choose from (the post shapes slightly differ), and both offer comfortably contoured seats for neighborly visits or just basking in the sun.

POLYWOOD Country Living Legacy Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Country Living Legacy Rocking Chair 3-Piece Set POLYWOOD Country Living Rocking Chair 3-Piece Set
POLYWOOD Country Living Legacy Rocking Chair 4-Piece Porch Set POLYWOOD Country Living Rocking Chair 4-Piece Porch Set

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Vineyard Rocking Chairs

POLYWOOD Vineyard Porch Rocking Chair

With a range of pieces you can easily mix and match, Vineyard is one of our most versatile collections. Both of these rockers are designed with sway-all-day comforts, but the deep seating version is great for taller folks or anyone who likes a softer seat.

POLYWOOD Vineyard Adirondack Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Vineyard Deep Seating Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Vineyard 3-Piece Rocking Set
POLYWOOD Vineyard 3-Piece Adirondack Rocking Chair Set POLYWOOD Vineyard 3-Piece Adirondack Rocking Chair Set with South Beach 18" Side Table

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More Classic Rocking Chairs

POLYWOOD Estate Porch Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Presidential Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Presidential Woven Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Jefferson Rocking Chair
POLYWOOD Jefferson Woven Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Shaker Porch Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Estate 3-Piece Rocking Chair Set with Long Island 18" Side Table POLYWOOD Estate 3-Piece Rocking Chair Set
POLYWOOD Presidential Rocker 3-Piece Set POLYWOOD Presidential 3-Piece Rocker Set POLYWOOD Estate 3-Piece Rocking Chair Set POLYWOOD Presidential Rocker 3-Piece Set
POLYWOOD Presidential Woven Rocker 3-Piece Set POLYWOOD Jefferson 3-Piece Rocker Set POLYWOOD Jefferson 3-Piece Woven Rocker Set POLYWOOD Shaker 3-Piece Porch Rocking Chair Set

Transitional Rocker Styles

Braxton Rocking Chairs

POLYWOOD Braxton Porch Rocking Chair

Rockers from our Braxton Collection do inviting farmhouse style like no other. Clean lines meet with rustic cross-back designs to strike an undeniably timeless look. Upgrade to the deep seating version for extra space and softness.

POLYWOOD Braxton Deep Seating Rocking Chair POLYWOOD raxton 3-Piece Porch Rocking Chair Set

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More Transitional Rocking Chairs

POLYWOOD Long Island Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Long Island Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Seashell Rocking Chair POLYWOOD South Beach Rocking Chair
POLYWOOD Nautical Adirondack Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Nautical Porch Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Portside Traditional Rocking Chair POLYWOOD Portside 3-Piece Porch Rocking Chair Set

Modern Adirondack Styles

Modern Adirondack Rocking Chairs

POLYWOOD Modern Adirondack Rocking Chair

Relaxation becomes an art form with our Modern Adirondack Rocking Chairs, which add breezy motion to our top-selling Adirondack. Defined by sleek angles and bold shapes, these seats and sets feel at home in minimalist and design-driven outdoor spaces.

POLYWOOD Modern Adirondack Rocker

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Quattro Rocking Chairs

POLYWOOD Quattro Adirondack Rocking Chair

In a fine balance of modern and casual elements, rockers and sets from our Quattro Collection are a bold interpretation of an iconic design. Aside from their chic good looks, the gentle rocking motion is just what you want to come home to after a long day.

POLYWOOD Quattro 3-Piece Rocker Set

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POLYWOOD Rocker Comparison Chart

POLYWOOD Outdoor Rocking Chair Comparison Chart

The Rocking Chair: A Brief History

Just like POLYWOOD furniture, the traditional rocking chair was invented in the USA—and it has played a prominent role in American culture, home design, and outdoor living since the early 18th century. Today, rocking chairs are commonly found in nurseries, by a hearth, or on the front porch.

Some credit Benjamin Franklin as the chair’s inventor; others think farmers are to thank for this slice of Americana. Regardless of who invented it, the design itself was most likely inspired by the kid-calming nature of rocking cradles and rocking horses. 

No matter which rocking chair style you choose, you can rest easy knowing your POLYWOOD rocker is backed by a 20-year warranty and can withstand anything Mother Nature throws its way. Let us know which style you like the best in the comments below!