Best Rocking Bench

A rocking bench is the perfect place for you and your guests to gather and enjoy sitting on a front porch or in a backyard. We have a variety of rocking benches, outdoor rocking benches, and rocking gliders on our website to choose from.

We have options of all kinds on our website and this list. Whether you want a traditional wooden rocking bench or a glider bench made of recycled plastic, we have every option, and each offers maximum comfort.

The Best Rocking Benches

1. Rustic Settee Rocker Adirondack Bench

The Rustic Settee Rocker Adirondack Bench by Moon Valley Rustic Furniture is made of northern white cedar and comes unfinished or varnished. It has an exposed wood texture with natural knots and burls in the wood, making it the perfect rustic rocking bench for your porch or backyard.

Northern white cedar is strong, durable, and resistant to weather and insects. If you choose to have the rocking bench stained, it will give the wooden rocking bench a warm honey color while also locking out moisture and ultraviolet light.

You can also choose to get this furniture piece unfinished so that you can stain it in the color and sealant of your choice.

Rocking Bench Dimensions:

52”L x 36”D x 43”H

Why Do We Love This?

• Crafted by hand in the USA
• 900-pound weight limit (450 pounds per seat)
• One-year manufacturer’s warranty
• Rustic, natural design and appearance
• Can be used outdoors or on a porch

2. Recycled Plastic Poly Winston Glider

A & L Furniture makes this Recycled Plastic Poly Winston Glider using maintenance-free, all-weather poly. If you’re looking for the perfect outdoor rocking bench, this one is hard to beat.

The all-weather poly keeps the rocking bench free from cracking, splintering, and fading in the weather. Because it’s made of all-weather poly, you can choose from 14 different colors, and you’ll never have to repaint it.

One of the things that we love most about this outdoor rocking bench is that you can choose between a 4-foot option and a 5-foot option. Both options have a maximum seating occupancy of 2 people.

The 4-foot option has a weight capacity of 400 pounds, while the 5-foot option has a weight capacity of 500 pounds.

4-Foot Rocking Bench Dimensions:

Overall dimensions: 52"W x 27"D x 41"H

Inside seat: 45"W x 17"D x 17"H

Back: 24"H

Arms: (from seat) 3.5"W x 8"H

5-Foot Rocking Bench Dimensions:

Overall dimensions: 62"W x 27"D x 41"H

Inside seat: 55"W x 17"D x 17"H

Back: 24”

Arms: (from seat) 3.5”W x 8”H

Why Do We Love This?

• Handcrafted in the USA
• Weather-resistant
• Maintenance-free
• Uses stainless steel hardware for extra durability

3. Yellow Pine Marlboro Glider

The Yellow Pine Marlboro Glider by A & L Furniture is made of 100% knot-free yellow pine wood. You can choose unfinished or have the rocking bench sealed with a finishing stain or painted.

Yellow pine wood is strong, durable, and will stand up to the elements if using it in an uncovered outdoor space. If you add a cushion when ordering the bench, it is weatherproofed, so you don’t have to worry about your seating deteriorating when used in your outdoor space.

There are three lengths you can choose from when ordering the Yellow Pine Marlboro Glider and the dimensions are as follows:

4-Foot Rocking Bench Dimensions:

Inside seat: 45"W x 18"D x 17"H

Back: 24"H

Arms: (from seat) 3.5"W x 8"H

5-Foot Rocking Bench Dimensions:

Inside seat: 55"W x 18"D x 17"H

Back: 24"H

Arms: (from seat) 3.5"W x 8"H

6-Foot Rocking Bench Dimensions:

Inside seat: 68"W x 18"D x 17"H

Back: 24"H

Arms: (from seat) 3.5"W x 8"H

Why Do We Love This?

• Handcrafted in the USA
• Made of 100% solid knot-free yellow pine
• One-year manufacturer’s warranty
• Different sizes to choose from to seat up to 3 people

4. Western Red Cedar Fanback Glider

The Western Red Cedar Fanback Glider by A & L Furniture is made of high-grade western red cedar and is Amish crafted for durability. This piece has a sturdy frame with a rustic and authentic design. The slatted wood allows for maximum comfort, and there are no knots or rough edges.

Western red cedar is one of the most durable wood options you can choose when ordering outdoor wooden furniture. Western red cedar is dense, strong, and resistant to insects and elements.

You can choose from a 4-foot, 5-foot, or 6-foot option, and the dimensions are as follows:

4-Foot Rocking Bench Dimensions:

Outside overall dimensions: 52"W x 27"D x 41"H

Inside seat: 45"W x 17"D x 17"H

Back: 24”H

Arms: (from seat) 3.5"W x 8"H

5-Foot Rocking Bench Dimensions:

Outside overall dimensions: 62”W x 27”D x 41”H

Inside seat: 55”W x 17”D x 17”H

Back: 24”H

Arms: (from seat) 3.5”W x 8”H

6-Foot Rocking Bench Dimensions:

Outside overall dimensions: 75”W x 27”D x 41”H

Inside seat: 68”W x 17”D x 17”H

Back: 24”H

Arms:(from seat) 3.5”W x 8”H

Why Do We Love This?

• Made in the USA and Amish crafted
• Made of durable western red cedar
• Three different sizes to choose from
• Weatherproof cushion and pillows can be added
• You can choose between an unfinished or a stained finished
• Smooth cedar won’t snag or splinter

5. Glacier Country Log Glider

This is one of our favorite rocking benches on our list because of its rustic log design. This rocking bench is made by Montana Woodworks and has a genuine lodgepole pine design that is one-of-a-kind. Not only will lodgepole pine create a unique grain design in the wood, but it is one of the best rot-resistant, and insect-resistant lumbers you can choose for outdoor furniture.

Rocking Bench Dimensions:

54"W x 26"D x 34"H

Why Do We Love This?

• Handcrafted in Montana, USA
• Each rocking bench is signed by the designing artisan
• Solid U.S. grown lodgepole pine is rot-resistant and insect-resistant
• 20-year limited warranty
• Unique, one-of-a-kind design and style

Final Thoughts

The best rocking bench should be comfortable, durable, and weather-resistant. You should choose a rocking bench that won’t rot, mildew, crack, or splinter when outside in the elements. If you choose a rocking bench with a cushion or pillows, make sure they are weather-resistant as well so that they last as long as the rocking bench.

We have more rocking benches and gliders that you can check out before you go!