Best Porch Glider

Porch gliders are a mix between porch swings and rocking chairs and typically are big enough to hold two or three people at once. They come in a variety of finishes and can include bright colored cushions for added comfort and fun design. Here is a list of some of the best porch gliders on the market. 

This two-seater glider is made from steel alloy and easily holds up to 440 pounds without buckling or bending. The glider mechanism is designed to be quiet while the mesh fabric of the chair is designed to breathe so you don’t get hot as you sit. It also makes it easier to clean since there aren’t any cushions that need to dry. The arms of this bench are curved for a more natural resting pose and the entire frame is coated with a black finish that is both heat and wear resistant. The bench is just over four feet wide and two feet deep to feet and will fit on most porches without causing crowding. You do need to assemble this porch glider, but you are given easy-to-follow directions. 

 The patio glider by Incbruce has a set of brown, blue or red cushions to give your more comfort as you rock. They are made from Olefin fabric that has excellent weather-resistance including during extreme, freezing temperatures in addition to heat and rain. The fabric is breathable, so you won’t feel hot and allows the cushions to dry faster after being washed or getting wet. The frame is made from iron, so it will hold up for a long time and hold you and a friend comfortable. It will hold up to 500 pounds. The entire porch glider is compact to fit on even smaller porches or decks. It does need to be assembled after it is delivered, but it comes with all the hardware and instructions you need. 

This porch glider seats three people instead of two as tradition gliders tend to. It features a canopy, so you can place the glider out in your yard and enjoy swinging with a bit of shade. The frame is made with solid steel and will hold 660 pounds. The cushions and canopy are both made from water-resistant polyester, which is the most common outdoor furniture material used. This makes the coverings easy to clean if something spills on it. The canopy is adjustable, between 0 and 45 degree angles, so you will always have enough shade from the sun. It comes in four different colors including turquoise and green stripes.

This Kilmer Creek porch glider is made from Western Red cedar wood. This makes it naturally rot and insect resistant, so it will look nice and last quite a while. The seat is contoured to make it feel more comfortable and natural when you sit on it. Each of the wood slats are screwed rather than nailed to keep them in place and better able to hold weight. This porch bench is a nice size, too, over 4 feet long and 27 inches deep. And while you do need to assemble the porch before you use it, it comes with several piece preassembled so it won’t take as long to put it together. The Kilmer Creek cedar porch glider comes unfinished so you can stain, paint and seal it in the finish of your choice. 

This porch glider is made to hold only one person. You can have a single seat, or purchase two so a friend can sit with you, but not on the same bench as traditional porch gliders. This glider is covered with a mesh fabric that is comfortable and supportive while also easy to clean. There are no cushions for this rocker. The armrests are contoured so they are more comfortable to rest your arms on. The entire frame is made from aluminum, which isn't the most long-lasting or sturdy metal, but it does make it more lightweight and easier to move. It will hold up to 350 pounds. The backrest of this porch rocker is adjustable, so you can recline a bit.

Bottom line 

A porch glider is a nice change from bulky swings and doesn’t require you to attach it to the ceiling of your porch. Most glide quietly and because you usually touch the ground, you can control how fast your glide, if at all. The best porch glide is the Outsunner outdoor double rocking chair. It is designed to glide smoothly and quietly and hold over 400 pounds. The mesh fabric breathes, so you don’t feel hot while sitting on it compared to glides with thick cushions, and the contoured armrest helps you feel more naturally positioned as you rock. The frame is made from a steel alloy and is finished with a coating that is both heat and weather resistant.