Steel Garden Rocking Chair Reclaimed

Product Code: GFO-0300

£125.00 Excl. VAT

Steel Garden Rocking Chair Reclaimed (White)

These reclaimed steel garden rocking chairs bring character, history, and practicality to any outdoor seating area. Based on an original Victorian design, these chairs provide an authentic weathered aesthetic that blends easily with most garden designs. Simple to refurbish and return to almost new condition, they offer enough space to cater for cushions and create a cool, comfortable garden seat.

Dimensions- W60cm x D90cm x H90cm (seat height 47cm)

Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be imperfections and wear marks.

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Additional information

Weight 25 kg
Dimensions 60 × 90 × 90 cm

Description

Steel Garden Rocking Chair Reclaimed (White)

These reclaimed steel garden rocking chairs bring character, history, and practicality to any outdoor seating area. Based on a Victorian design, they reference nineteenth century garden furniture made for comfort and durability. During the Victorian period, steel furniture became popular due to industrial advances and improved metalworking techniques. Manufacturers favoured steel for its strength, longevity, and ability to withstand prolonged outdoor use.

Today, steel garden rocking chairs continue this tradition, offering reliability alongside strong visual presence. These examples show honest wear from years spent in UK gardens facing rain, frost, and seasonal temperature changes. White paint has peeled back in places, allowing the steel beneath to corrode naturally. This surface corrosion records their age and confirms genuine outdoor use rather than artificial distressing.

Consequently, the chairs blend effortlessly into established gardens with planting, stonework, and mature landscaping. At the same time, steel garden rocking chairs create an engaging contrast within modern garden designs. Their gently curved rockers and open framework soften harder contemporary lines.

Generous Sizing

Measuring 60cm wide, 90cm deep, and 90cm tall, each chair offers generous proportions. A seat height of 47cm supports relaxed posture and comfortable rocking motion. Furthermore, the spacious seat allows room for cushions without restricting movement. Despite their age, the steel frames remain robust and structurally sound.

These reclaimed steel garden rocking chairs can be fully refurbished if a cleaner appearance is preferred. However, applying a clear protective coating preserves existing texture while slowing further corrosion. This approach retains surface character while ensuring long-term outdoor usability.

Sold individually, the chairs suit smaller patios, balconies, or quiet garden corners. Paired together, steel garden rocking chairs work beautifully on larger lawns or generous terraces. They encourage lingering, conversation, and gentle movement within outdoor living spaces.

Choosing reclaimed garden furniture reduces demand for newly manufactured materials. Therefore, reuse supports sustainability while extending the life of quality craftsmanship. Reclaimed pieces also avoid the uniformity often seen with mass produced outdoor furniture. Instead, steel garden chairs offer individuality, resilience, and authentic garden history.

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