Glider outdoor rocking chairs are newer than normal rocking chairs but have still been around for over seventy years. These rockers have a seat that moves back and forth along a track which is in the base. The chair gets its gliding motion from the non- parallel suspension of the linkage. Some people like the delicate feel of a glider, especially if they have small kids they have to rock to sleep. They may also be safer if you have small kids or pets because fingers, toes, and tails can’t get wedged under the moving rockers as is the case with normal rocking chairs.

One of the newest introductions to the outdoor rocking chair market is the swivel rocking chair. This kind of rocking chair is an American invention that was first introduced during the 1960s. This style of rocking chair not only moves back and forth but also side to side. These chairs feature a seat which sits upon a central leg. The chair is capable of swiveling 360 degrees form the central leg. The leg is hooked up to a weighted base so that the chair will not tip over. A swivel rocking chair will need more space than other sorts of rocking chairs due to its unique movement. It should be place in an outside location where it is open all the way around.