Gliders

An outdoor glider is the smart alternative to a porch swing when you don't have a ceiling to hang from — it's a freestanding chair or bench that glides back and forth… Buying guide

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Outdoor Gliders — Porch & Patio Glider Chairs and Benches

An outdoor glider is the smart alternative to a porch swing when you don't have a ceiling to hang from — it's a freestanding chair or bench that glides back and forth on a fixed frame, delivering the same relaxing motion without any installation. Shop gliders from LuxCraft, Wildridge, and Hershy Way in recycled poly lumber, cedar, and cypress.

  • Freestanding — no ceiling, joists, or hanging hardware required
  • Available as single chairs, 2-seat benches, and 4-5 ft glider benches
  • Recycled poly gliders never rot, fade, or need repainting
  • Cedar and cypress options for a natural wood look
  • Smooth, quiet glide engineered for daily outdoor use

Glider vs. porch swing — which is right for you?

Choose a glider if your porch or patio has no overhead structure to hang a swing from, or if you want furniture you can rearrange freely. Choose a porch swing if you have a covered porch ceiling and want the classic hanging-swing motion. Read our full porch swing vs. glider comparison →

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Glider vs. porch swing — which is right for you?

Choose a glider if your porch or patio has no overhead structure to hang a swing from, or if you want furniture you can rearrange freely. Choose a porch swing if you have a covered porch ceiling and want the classic hanging-swing motion. Read our full porch swing vs. glider comparison → Also shop: All Porch Swings | Porch Swings & Gliders | Adirondack Chairs | Outdoor Rocking Chairs | Swing & Glider Accessories