Log Rocking Chair — Cedar, Handcrafted in Michigan

Handcrafted in the USA from northern white cedar. Ships flat-packed by UPS/FedEx, usually within 1–2 business days when in stock. Free shipping.

This log rocking chair is the one people buy when they're done replacing cheap porch furniture every few seasons. Handcrafted in Edmore, Michigan from solid Northern White Cedar — the same naturally rot and insect-resistant wood used in every piece we build. It ships assembled and free on orders over $149 to Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Midland, Rockford, and the rest of the contiguous U.S. If you want a log rocking chair built to last thirty years, this is it.

The rocking chair that earns its place on the porch. Not because it photographs well — because it's the one people reach for when they want to actually sit outside for an hour and stay put. The Cedar Log Rocking Chair is built from 100% Northern White Cedar, the naturally rot and insect resistant wood that has been the material standard for outdoor furniture in Michigan's Great Lakes region for over a century. Contoured seat slats shaped for real extended sitting. Rocker rails that move cleanly under body weight. Mortise and tenon joints at the key structural connections, and galvanized exterior hardware throughout.

Why This Instead of an Imported Wood Chair

Most wood outdoor rocking chairs sold online today are made from Chinese fir. It looks like wood and costs about the same, but Chinese fir isn't rot-resistant and doesn't handle outdoor exposure. The typical lifespan is 1 to 3 years before the joints loosen and the wood starts to break down. Northern White Cedar is a different material entirely — naturally rot and insect resistant, built for outdoor conditions without chemical treatment, and capable of lasting 10 to 20 years under normal use. Some chairs last longer. That's the core reason to buy American-made cedar log furniture over the imported alternative, and it's not a minor difference.

What Makes This Chair Actually Comfortable

Rocking chairs fail at comfort in two common ways: the seat angle is wrong, or the back doesn't support sustained weight. The Cedar Log design addresses both. The contoured seat slats are shaped to follow the natural sitting position rather than hold you upright like a dining chair. The back angle is set for long sessions, not a polite fifteen minutes before you find somewhere else to sit. This is the rocking chair you actually use.

Details

• Material: 100% Northern White Cedar
• Construction: Mortise and tenon joints, galvanized exterior hardware
• Finish: Natural cream — weathers to silver-grey, or apply a penetrating oil, stain, or paint
• Ships partially assembled with all hardware and instructions
• Made in Edmore, Michigan — family-built since 1923
• SKU: CF1125

Pairs naturally with the Cedar Log Rocking Loveseat, Lounge Chair, ottomans, and end tables in the Contoured Comfort collection.