Braxton Porch Rocking Chair

SKUR180

Slate Grey
POLYWOOD Heritage™The original all-weather plastic lumber featuring the POLYWOOD Signature™ finish.
POLYWOOD Vintage™Elevated earth tones featuring the POLYWOOD Wirebrush™ finish for enduring character.
POLYWOOD Select™Our premium POLYWOOD GenuineGrain™ finish with TrueTone hues for textural depth.

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The POLYWOOD Difference

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Built with Solidcore™ durability and backed by a 20-year warranty, our lumber offers unrivaled strength and endurance from the inside out and isn’t prone to splinter, rot, crack, chip, or peel.

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ClimateTuff™ Materials

Our proprietary lumber and weather-defying materials are extensively tested to the extremes, providing peak performance out in heavy rain and snow, hot sun, strong winds, and salt air.

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Low Maintenance

Our patio furniture will always look as good as new with very little effort. It doesn’t need to be covered or brought inside during inclement weather and cleans easily with soap and water.

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Formulated with ColorStay™

We fully integrate UV inhibitor compounds into our lumber, locking in lasting color and fade resistance. 

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Made in the USA Since 1990

In 1990, POLYWOOD was founded in an Indiana garage. Today, we continue to craft durable, sustainable outdoor furniture that stands the test of time at our facilities in Indiana and North Carolina.

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Designed to go together

The Braxton Collection

Inspired by farmhouse style, our Braxton Collection shines with inviting X-back silhouettes. Beautifully designed and consciously crafted, everything looks as good as it feels.

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Overall rating: 3.3666666 / 5 from 30 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Braxton Porch Rocking Chair has a mixed reception regarding its design, with some customers finding it cool and others uncomfortable. However, many appreciate its appearance and find it easy to assemble.

Summary topics

  • Design: 19%
  • Appearance: 23%

Review topics: [quality, design, looks, chairs, style, put, rockers, rocker].

Review highlights

  • "they all look so gorgeous together. . . . . ."Cindy F.
  • "We purchased 6 along with some modern Adirondack chairs. . . . . ."Cindy F.
  • "Comfortable and easy to put together!"C A.

Reviews

Rockers

"Small, feel like plastic, uncomfortable"

Michelle T. (2/5)

Uncomfortable

"I bought these for the front of our log cabin, I’ve purchased many items from Polywood and didn’t think I needed to read the reviews. I left the chaired in the box over the winter and recently set them up, my 30 day return window has passed and these chairs are so uncomfortable because of the “X” on the back. After reading all the same complaints, Polywood was aware of the issue and still continues to sell them. I don’t understand? Has the production team ever sat in them? I would like an exchange."

Richard R. (1/5)

Great looking but not comfortable

"Great looking!! Very sturdy but the comfort level is very low. . because of the X in the back makes it uncomfortable to lay back and relax for longer than 5 mins at a time. I am fixing to purchase the dinning set but from a different collection because of how uncomfortable the chair is."

Justin B. (3/5)

Why make a chair that is too uncomfortable to sit on?

"You can do better than this. Remove this and fix it. Unacceptable."

Pappy (1/5)

Beautiful to look at, Unbearable to sit in

"I absolutely love the look of these rockers, they look fantastic on my front porch. But my goodness they are so uncomfortable. Clearly I should have read the reviews. The raised part of the X hits right on the spine and I can't sit on them for more than a few minutes. I wish Polywood could redesign that part to make it flush then send a replacement. It would be easy to switch it out. Love the other items I have purchased from you but this one is a huge disappointment."

Elizabeth M. (2/5)

Perfection

"Perfection"

Richard G. (5/5)

Uncomfortable Chairs

"As so many have expressed, these chairs are extremely uncomfortable. I wish I had returned ours but instead bought some cushions for the back. I thought that would be ok but I find we still do not sit in them with the cushions even as they are still uncomfortable. My neighbors bought a different Polywood rocker and they are fine."

Susan (1/5)

Very sturdy and easy to

"Very sturdy and easy to build. I would change the design of the back. It is not flat, so uncomfortable when sitting back. I hope a cushion will help."

Joe D. (4/5)

Uncomfortable

"I wish I would have read the reviews first. The x digs into your spine and is extremely uncomfortable. This style is also not as ergonomic as the basic rocker styles."

Molly (2/5)

Beautiful. . . Exactly what I wanted!

"Beautiful. . . Exactly what I wanted! No second guessing if I made the right choice. I love it!"

Denise K. (5/5)

Q&A

I love the design however many reviewers have mentioned how uncomfortable these chairs are. Have you made any headway redesigning the back to improve comfort?
Hi Julie, Thank you for your interest in our Braxton Porch Rocking Chair. We haven't made any recent design changes to our chair. Many of our customers actually find it quite comfortable! If you're interested in trying out the chair before making a purchase, I recommend using our showroom locator. It will help you find any retailers in your area that have the chair available for you to try. It's always nice to test it out in person. I would suggest calling first, so you can see if they have what you are looking for before traveling. However, if you can't find a retailer nearby, don't worry! We have a 30-day no hassle return policy. So, if you decide to order the chair and find that it's not the perfect fit for you, please reach out to our customer service team with your order information within 30 days of delivery. They will be more than happy to assist you with the return process. They can be reached by phone at 855-935-5550, by email at hello@polywood.com, or by using the messaging feature on the website. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns. Thank you, Michelle
Does the chair arrived put together? Thanks.
Hello Mark, Thanks for asking. I apologize, but it does not come put together. There will be some assembly required. If you scroll down past the product details, and click on Assembly Information, you can see the assembly instructions for this rocker. Then, you can decide if you would like to purchase, based on how much assembly will be required. Typically, rockers come with a seat, a back, rockers, side frames and braces. Thanks for asking, Mindy
I'm curious if you could use these as end seats for the Braxton dining set? I wasn't sure how well they would fit under the table.
Hi Loni, Thank you for reaching out with your question. The Braxton Porch Rocking Chair will fit under the Braxton Dining Table if you wish to pair it together. The Braxton Dining Tables have a height of 29" from the ground while the arms of the Braxton Porch Rocking Chair have a height of 25.25" from the ground. I hope you find this helpful when making your decision. Kind Regards, Nic
what is the weight limit on this chair?
Hi Rosemary, Good question! Each POLYWOOD product is run through a variety of tests to comply with ASTM standards. All of our chairs are weight tested up to 400 lbs, although many products can withstand much more. Thanks for asking! Kaylan
What is the weight limit on this chair?
Hi Amy, Unfortunately, this chair hasn't been rated for a weight limit quite yet. We do test using ASTM standards up to 400 pounds once they are. Thanks! Ashley
is the back curved at all ?
Hi Cindy, The back for the Braxton Porch Rocking Chair is flat. It is not curved. However, the seat is contoured for comfort. Thank you for reaching out to us with your question! Ashley