Looking for Furniture for Your Backyard With a Little Flair? An Outdoor Swing Chair May Be Just the Thing

Ample seating is a must for any outdoor space, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring

Image of a rattan garden swing chair with white cushions. There are four product boxes of other garden swing chair options around it.
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Of course, your patio should be filled with furniture pieces that practically suit your needs, but who says they can't also be fun? I've done my fair share of furniture shopping for the great outdoors this season, and there is one style that has captured my attention and my shopping cart.

Outdoor swing chairs are a stylish way to show off your creativity and instantly make your outdoor living area feel more customized. Once you have your outdoor furniture basics down, the next step is to spice up your space with a few unique pieces that bring your outdoor space to life. You may be picturing the clunky, canopy-covered swing from your grandmother's yard. However, in 2025, these fabulous floating seats hold a new level of luxury, bringing the resort aesthetic to your backyard.

Your outdoor setup should make you want to spend more time enjoying the fresh air and basking in the evening glow. With a chair as whimsical as a swing chair, wanting to spend more time in your carefully curated space comes easily. Below are six of my favorite outdoor swing chair styles to shop; the hardest part left is choosing which one to bring home.

Outdoor swing chairs have an inherent sense of luxury relaxation about them, instantly turning your outdoor space into a serene and unique oasis. But if you are looking for a lounge-friendly piece with a little more leg room, perhaps an outdoor lounge chair should be next on your list.

Olivia Wolfe
Design Writer

Olivia Wolfe is a Design Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated from University of the Arts London, London College of Communication with a Masters Degree in Arts and Lifestyle Journalism. In her previous experience, she has worked with multiple multimedia publications in both London and the United States covering a range of culture-related topics, with an expertise in art and design. At the weekends she can be found working on her oil paintings, reading, or antique shopping at one of London's many vintage markets.