An outdoor chaise lounge is a long, reclining patio chair that supports your legs as well as your back, built from materials that tolerate sun, rain and pool water. It is the seat for sunbathing, reading by the pool or napping on a deck, and it differs from an upright patio chair by letting you lie nearly flat.
This is a large category with more than 1,000 listings, and about 98% are in stock. Most are single chaises and lounge chairs, joined by double loungers, daybeds, reclining patio seats and multi-piece sets. List prices start around $60 for simple folding frames, the middle half runs from about $300 to $980, the median is close to $540, and premium sets and daybeds reach about $7,400. Prices are per listed item, which may be one chair, a pair or a set with a side table, so check the quantity in each title.
Frame Materials Compared for Sun, Rain and Pool Decks
The frame decides how long a lounger lasts and how much care it needs. The materials that appear most often in this range:
- HDPE lumber. High-density polyethylene, often made from recycled plastic, is molded to look like painted wood. It does not rot, splinter or need painting, and its weight keeps it planted in wind. The trade-off is a higher price and a heavy chair to move.
- Aluminum. Light, rustproof and easy to reposition, which makes an aluminum lounger a good poolside choice. Bare metal arms can get hot in strong sun, so powder-coated or slatted designs are more comfortable.
- Resin wicker and rattan. Synthetic wicker woven over a metal frame gives a softer, resort-style look. A rattan chaise lounge outdoor setup usually comes with a cushion, and the weave is easy to rinse.
- Acacia and other hardwoods. Warm, natural and sturdy. Wood needs an oil or sealer once or twice a season to slow graying and cracking.
- Textilene sling. A PVC-coated polyester mesh stretched across the frame. It dries in minutes, drains water, and needs no cushion, which suits wet pool decks.
Single, Double, Folding or Daybed
Beyond material, the format shapes how you will use the chair:
- Single chaise: the standard poolside lounger, usually bought in pairs with a small table between them.
- Double lounger: a double chaise lounge chair outdoor design seats two side by side, a good fit for couples and for smaller decks where one wide piece takes less room than two separate chairs with a table.
- Folding frames: an outdoor folding chaise lounge collapses flat for storage in a garage or shed, and lighter models travel to the beach or campsite.
- Daybeds and round loungers: deep, cushioned pieces, sometimes with a canopy, that act more like an outdoor bed than a chair.
- Sets: two matched chaises with a side table, the simplest way to furnish a pool edge.
Backrest Positions, Wheels and Other Features Worth Checking
Small details separate a comfortable lounger from a frustrating one. An adjustable chaise lounge outdoor frame typically offers several backrest positions, from upright for reading to flat for sunbathing; check how many positions there are and whether the mechanism locks firmly. Tanning chairs with a face opening let you lie on your stomach comfortably. Rear wheels make it easy to follow the sun or roll a heavy HDPE chair across a deck. Adjustable footrests help taller users, and a quick look at the weight capacity on the listing is worth the minute it takes.
Sizing the Lounge Area Around a Pool or Patio
A chaise takes up much more floor space than an upright chair, especially when fully reclined, so measure the length of the chair with the back reclined flat as well as its width. Leave room to walk past the foot of each lounger and space for a side table between pairs. Around pools, keep chairs back from the edge so wet feet do not track across them and splashing is limited. On balconies and narrow decks, a folding or armless frame gives the most flexibility. If your space suits upright reclining seats better, the outdoor lounge chairs collection covers deep-seat and club-style options, and Adirondack chairs offer a classic reclined seat on a smaller footprint.
Cushions, Colors and Fabric Care
Many loungers ship with cushions in gray, beige, blue, black or white. Outdoor fabrics resist fading and mildew far better than indoor upholstery, yet they still last longer when stored dry. Remove cushions before storms, stand them on edge to drain after rain, and keep them in a deck box or indoors over the winter. Light colors stay cooler to the touch in direct sun, while dark gray and black cushions hide dirt. For sling and HDPE chairs, no cushion means one less thing to store.
Keeping Loungers in Good Shape Season After Season
Rinse chairs near a pool with fresh water every so often, because chlorine and salt residue dulls finishes and stiffens straps. Wash plastic and HDPE with mild soap and a soft brush, wipe aluminum frames down and touch up chips in the coating, and oil wood frames at the start of each season. Check bolts and hinges on adjustable and folding frames once a year. Covers or a sheltered spot over winter add years to any frame.
These loungers sit within the wider patio seating range and also appear among our indoor and outdoor chaise lounge styles. For porches, pair them with outdoor rocking chairs.
Outdoor Chaise Lounge FAQ
What is the most durable material for a pool lounger?
HDPE lumber and aluminum hold up best around pools because neither rusts nor rots. Textilene sling seats are also practical since they drain and dry quickly. Wood looks warm but needs regular oiling, especially when it gets wet often.
Is a wicker chaise lounge outdoor design safe to leave in the rain?
Synthetic resin wicker over an aluminum or powder-coated steel frame is made for outdoor use and handles rain well. Natural rattan is not; keep it covered. Either way, bring cushions inside during wet spells to keep them from staying damp.
Are double chaise loungers worth it for a small deck?
Often yes. A double lounger seats two people in one piece without a table gap between chairs, so it can use space more efficiently than a pair of singles. Measure both its width and its reclined length first.
How do I store an outdoor folding chaise lounge in winter?
Clean and dry it, fold it flat and store it in a garage, shed or under a cover. Remove any cushions and store them indoors. Check hinges for rust or loose bolts before unfolding it again in spring.
How many positions does an adjustable lounger usually have?
It varies by design, and many frames offer several backrest settings from upright to flat. Some also adjust the footrest. The listing names the positions, which is worth checking if you want to read upright and also tan lying flat.