The World's Finest Rocker is a large, handcrafted all-weather rocking chair in solid Robinia (black locust) hardwood, built for indoor or outdoor use. It weighs 37 pounds and measures 35"D x 27"W x 48"H, with a double-contoured seat, a curved back, a tall double headrest and thick posts, dowels and runners. Its hardwood construction and 5-year limited warranty put it above resin and softwood rockers, which tend to flex, fade or loosen over time. It suits buyers who want a heavy, stable porch chair that stays out year-round and who accept the weight and upkeep of natural wood.
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Lowest price we've seen: $749.00 on Nov 13 at Frontera Furniture Company. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, owners praise the solid build and comfort of the contoured seat and back. Complaints center on weight and the care natural wood needs outdoors.
This is an indoor/outdoor rocking chair handcrafted in Europe from Robinia hardwood, also known as Black Locust. The wood is 100% kiln-dried and weatherproof. It can be left outdoors for years without special care.
All construction is mortise and tenon. Seat and back slats are fully mortised into the seating brackets, and the slats are cut to shape, not bent. Hardware is exterior grade and the glue is non-water soluble. Posts, dowels, and runners are thick, and the seat slats are mortised into a curved front rail.
The seat is double contoured, front to back and side to side, and the slats have front caps. The back is curved, with contoured back slats and a tall, double headrest. Each rocker is assembled at the factory, then partially disassembled for packing. Robinia can be painted, and the painted versions use the same wood.