Eight of the best garden deck chairs for summer

Bring the beach to your back garden with our guide to relaxing deck chairs.

A good deck chair is a great investment. Unlike other garden furniture, these chairs are portable. They’re easy to carry, and as homely on a patio as they are on the beach. They’re great for bringing a little indulgence to the park or on camping trips.

Because they’re so light and foldable, they store easily for winter, and take up far less space than other patio furniture.

And because they’re such a simple design – just canvas stretched over a wood frame – they tend to be a lot cheaper than other garden furniture.

For more great garden furniture, take a look at our guides to garden sofas, hanging egg chairs, or garden loungers.

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Eight of the best deck chairs 

For great value, try this set of two deck chairs. The seat has classic blue seaside stripes, with an attractive, light beechwood frame.

Price: £81.99

Buy the Harbour Housewares Deck Chair 2x on Amazon

For value that doesn’t compromise on comfort, check out this set of two high-quality deck chairs. It reclines to three different positions, and also has an indulgent headrest.

Price: £140

Buy the Botany Set of 2 Classic Beach Chairs from Made.com

This eye-catching deck chair is extra large for added comfort. It’s nice and roomy, and especially great for kids. It also comes in four different patterns, to suit a range of garden styles and need.

Price: £195

Buy the Denys and Fielding Extra Large Deck Chair from notonthehighstreet

This set from La Redoute is remarkably good value. Not only does it offer two acacia deck chairs with pearl grey seats, it comes with a small side table too. The chairs themselves have four levels of recline for customisable comfort.

Price: £120

Buy the Set of 2 Deckchairs with Small Table from La Redoute

At first glance, this is an everyday deck chair, but there’s more to it than that. We like the interesting construction – strong, flexible bamboo poles rather than more classic wood like teak or oak.

Price: £126.99

Buy the Teignmouth Reclining/Folding Deck Chair from Wayfair

This deck chair is classic and understated with a frame of FSC-certified beech, and a hammock seat that’s 100% cotton. We especially like the clever design, with long, sturdy frames on the legs for added stability.

Price: £74.95

Buy the All Things Brighton Beautiful Rocking Deck Chair from notonthehighstreet

If you’re want a lot of use from your chair, it’s best to find something hard-wearing. This deckchair is notable for its materials. It’s made of dark and durable acacia wood, so it’s water and scratch resistant.

Price: £70

Buy the Amezza Acacia Deck Chair from La Redoute

Price: £180

Buy the 2-Piece Chair Business & Pleasure Co from Amara