St. Catherine High Back Swivel Outdoor Rocker

Details at a Glance

This high-back swivel rocker uses a completely non-porous Marine Grade Polymer frame that will never absorb water, develop mold, or rust in salt air. The Telescope St. Catherine MGP Sling Supreme Swivel Rocker is available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. You get 360-degree swivel rotation and gentle forward-back rocking motion in one chair, engineered for thousands of cycles.

What Makes Marine Grade Polymer Different from Aluminum or Wicker?

Marine Grade Polymer is completely non-porous, so it never absorbs moisture, harbors bacteria, or develops the mildew issues you see with wood or natural wicker. It won't rust like powder-coated aluminum does when the coating chips and exposes bare metal to moisture and salt. MGP also resists UV fade without requiring the annual staining or sealing that wood demands, and it's coastal-rated for direct exposure to salt air where aluminum oxidizes and wicker breaks down. You're looking at a frame material that outlasts every traditional outdoor option because it doesn't react with water or air at all.

Can This Stay Outside All Year?

Yes, you can leave this swivel rocker outside year-round -- the MGP frame won't crack in freezing temperatures or warp in summer heat. The sling fabric is stretched between frame rails and resists UV damage, though storing the chair under a cover or in a shed during heavy snow or ice storms will extend the life of the motion mechanisms. MGP itself needs no winter prep, but keeping snow and ice off the swivel bearing reduces wear. If you're in a coastal location, rinse the frame occasionally with fresh water to prevent salt buildup in the swivel assembly.

How Do You Care for Marine Grade Polymer and Sling Fabric?

Wash the MGP frame with mild soap and water whenever it looks dusty or shows salt residue -- there's no finish to protect, so you can scrub it without worry. The sling seat can be hosed off or wiped down with soapy water; let it air-dry fully before sitting. You don't need to oil, seal, or refinish anything, and the frame won't splinter or develop the hairline cracks that appear in powder-coated aluminum after a few seasons. If you store the chair over winter, keep it in a dry spot to prevent moisture from sitting in the swivel mechanism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Marine Grade Polymer frame fade in direct sun?

No, MGP is UV-stable and won't fade, chalk, or discolor even with daily full-sun exposure -- unlike painted or powder-coated finishes that dull over time.

Is this chair suitable for a coastal or salt-air location?

Yes, MGP is coastal-rated because it's non-corrosive and non-porous -- it won't rust, oxidize, or retain salt like aluminum or steel hardware can.

How much assembly does this require?

You'll need approximately 30 minutes to attach the seat and motion mechanisms to the frame; the instructions walk you through fastening the swivel-rocker base and sling.

What's the difference between a swivel rocker and a standard rocker?

A swivel rocker rotates 360 degrees and rocks forward-back at the same time, so you can face any direction while enjoying the gentle motion -- a standard rocker only moves in one plane.

Can you leave sling fabric outside in winter?

You can, but covering the chair or storing it indoors prevents snow and ice from weighing down the fabric and keeps the sling taut longer.

Does this ship fully assembled?

No, this chair ships unassembled; free curbside delivery is included to the continental USA, and assembly takes about 30 minutes.