Garden Swing Seats
All of the garden swing seats available to buy in our range are made in the South West of England with dedication, skill, and passion. What unifies our furniture pieces is that they are all handcrafted and beautifully finished with the finest timber, making them the perfect focal centrepiece for your garden.
Why buy a garden swing seat or swinging bench?
Swing chairs can make the perfect central focus in your garden. Similar to hammocks, they're wonderful investments that can be enjoyed by the family for years to come. When looked after, wooden swing seats can retain that beautiful new look for decades. The wood is a lovely alternative to metal swing seats, blending in naturally to all surroundings whether it's on the patio or the lawn.
We have swing seats for all types, whether you're hanging from a tree, prefer a freestanding frame or even a pergola. Bask in total relaxation on our 3 seater or 4 seater swings, pop your favourite tipple on the drinks shelf, lay down and enjoy the sunshine.
Tight on space? You might prefer our smaller wooden garden chairs, or our one or two seater variations. Whatever you're looking for, enjoy the beautiful outdoor with our range of garden swing seats.
"Absolutely exceptional."
From our first visit to Martin at Sitting Spiritually in Lyme Regis, right up until the delivery of our wonderful seat a few days ago, the professionalism and service from everyone involved, has been second to none. We were kept well informed about every aspect of our commission and responses to any of our queries were swift and always helpful.
The craftsmanship and design is superb, resulting in a work of art and a fabulously comfortable seat. Master craftsmen in these days of mass production are a joy to find.
William Morris’s wish was that the contents of our homes ( and of course our gardens! ) should be either beautiful or useful. Well, with our Sitting Spiritually commission, we have both!
Pauline, Trustpilot
Why buy a swing seat from Sitting Spiritually?
Relaxing, eye-catching and made from gorgeous natural timbers.
Sitting Spiritually has grown to become the only garden swing manufacturer licensed by the Royal Horticultural Society. We handcraft highly desirable bespoke wooden swing seats from oak, painted accoya and cedar.
Our swing seats, occasionally known as swing benches or swinging hammocks, are available with five different back designs and in a variety of sizes.
Looking for something a little different? We offer swing and frames, garden benches, pergola and seats and of course a stunning range of swinging seats for the garden. If you don’t have a suitable tree or space for a frame we even make a rocking seat just for you.
Isn’t it time you were Sitting Spiritually?
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Sitting Spiritually swing seats the best?
14 years of research into making our swings beautiful, not just to look at, but with such detailed ergonomics that once you sit on them – you won’t want to get off.
We honed in on the finest details over the years, concise changes in angles and shapes that will refine and improve our products. The seats we manufacture now are undoubtedly better than the ones we first made when we started out, in another 10 years time we expect to be able to say the exact same thing.
The quality of the material we use is incredibly important to us. We regularly seek to find new suppliers or timbers that are an improvement on what we have been using.
Can I hang a swing seat from a tree?
Yes. They’re great fun! The first thing we need to know is how high the bough is, and what the girth of the bough is.
One thing we can never guarantee is that the tree will be strong enough. If you’re in any doubt, contact your local tree surgeon and ask them to verify it.
What are my options for the back of my swing seat?
At the moment, we offer 5 different shaped backs that are all the same price.
We have a Fan Back which has historically been the most popular, a Slat Back which offers an ergonomic benefit of improved lumber support, a Curve back, a Swirl back or our Arts & Crafts Movement inspired Heart Back.
What wood do you use?
All of the wood we use comes under the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) meaning we know what tree it has come from.
The Kyokusen, Tranquillity and the swinging day bed are both made with oak that grows on the Northern border of Germany near Poland. In our experience, the further East in to Europe you travel the slower the wood grows and the denser it is, meaning it is incredibly tough (much to our makers troubles!) and long-lasting.
The Serenity swing seat comes in Western Red Cedar which we source from Canada. We’ve experimented with English Red Cedar but found it grows too fast and doesn’t have the properties we need.
We also use preservative treated Scandinavian Pine for our Harmony range, a grade called ‘unsorted’ which is the highest quality available, resulting in fewer knots.
Why should I choose your Garden Swing Seats?
These are not your standard garden benches or loungers.
In the chaos and uncertainty of modern life, our garden swing seats gift you the perfect opportunity to soothe the residual anxieties of the day. Handcrafted by our team of makers in the South West, our seats allow you to relax and unwind while swinging softly in the breeze, keeping you mindful yet totally calm.
Why not make the most of your outdoor living space and create the perfect place to sit and swing? Our wooden garden furniture is the natural choice for any garden, due to every piece being hard-wearing, beautiful to behold and with a 5 year guarantee on all products.
I’m not sure if my garden will accommodate a swing seat
Our personal service ensures that your swinging bench will be the perfect match for your garden space.
Our seats combine beauty with convenience, meaning our framed garden swing seats can find a home absolutely anywhere in your garden.
For more frequently asked questions please see the Garden Swing Seats FAQ page
How to Hang a Garden Swing Seat
Watch as we take you through the process of hanging a garden swing seat. If you have any questions, just get in contact with us. We're happy to give advice or guidance on where to place your outdoor swing for adults.
We can help with anything from a swinging chair for the garden to a 3 seater swing. Even a 3 person swing bed with canopy! We'll work alongside you to make sure everything is just right for your garden.
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