Bespoke, Handcrafted Garden Swing Seats
Our pledge to the future: for every seat ordered, we will plant a tree.
All of our garden swing seats are made with dedication, skill, and passion. What unifies our furniture range is that they are all handcrafted and beautifully finished with the finest timber.
Select one of the product ranges below, and from there you can curate your own bespoke garden furniture.
"They treat each seat like a new member of the family."
Sitting Spiritually treats each handmade swing seat like it's a new member of the family it's going to.
Working directly with customers from the outset Martin ensures they have everything they need from accessories to cushions and carvings.
Martin Young has turned a functional seat into an object of beauty.
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About Us
Martin Young started Sitting Spiritually back in 2004. After investing much time and effort he managed to build the garden he had always wanted. So Martin set about trying to buy one of the evocative solid wooden garden swings he had often seen in American films.
However, after months of research, he was unable to find anywhere to buy his perfect seat. Eventually, Martin realised that the only way to get his dream seat was to source the wood and build it.
Since then 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 pine and Cedar.
Our garden swing seats and benches are available with five different back designs and in a variety of sizes. Looking for something a little different? We can even provide a seat to hang from a suitable tree or pergola. If you don’t have a suitable tree or space for a frame we even make a rocking seat just for you.
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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 the founder of Sitting Spiritually, Martin, takes 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.
Our Pledge: For Every Order - We Will Plant A Tree
Our seats don’t just look beautiful. They do beautiful work too.
We are working with Creating Tomorrow's Forests, who have planted more than 8 million trees all over the UK.
We are dedicated to the following pledge:
“For every seat ordered, we will plant a tree.”
As well as this, any seat that you purchase will come with a certificate showing the name and location of your tree.
Our outside spaces are precious and should never be taken for granted; we at Sitting Spiritually are dedicated to ensuring that our futures are full of natural beauty for the generations that come after us to enjoy.
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