Glider Chairs

Glider rocking chair motion explained

A glider rocking chair moves forward and back on a linkage attached to a fixed base, while a traditional rocker tips on curved runners. The glide is smooth and steady, and the chair stays in the same footprint as it moves.

Every design on this page glides, and some also rock or swivel.

Nursery glider chair for indoor rooms

A nursery glider chair gives a calm, repeating motion that many parents like for feeding and settling a baby. The same indoor gliders also work as accent chairs in a living room or bedroom.

Check the arm height, seat depth and cushion thickness for comfort over long sits, and leave clearance behind the chair for the glide. A fabric that wipes clean is helpful in a room where spills and spit-up are likely.

Outdoor glider chair and bench styles

An outdoor glider chair brings the same gentle motion to a porch, deck or patio. Most outdoor models here have steel frames, and some use resin wicker, aluminum or HDPE.

You will find single chairs, some sold as sets of two, and glider benches that seat two people, in colors including gray, brown, black, blue, white, beige and yellow. Some include cushions.

Swivel glider chair options

A swivel glider chair combines the glide with a rotating seat, so you can turn toward a conversation or a view without getting up. Select models on this page swivel.

A rotating seat needs more open floor space than a fixed glider, so allow room around the chair. Outdoors, a swivel seat is handy at a fire pit or a porch rail where you want to face different directions.

Glider chair patio sizing and care

A glider chair patio setup needs clear space in front and behind, since the seat travels as it glides. Depths on this page run from 24.4 to 32.3 inches and heights from 28 to 41.3 inches.

Wipe metal and wicker frames with mild soap and water, keep cushions dry, and use covers or a sheltered spot in winter.