Mandalay Porch Rocker Premium Wicker Furniture

Details at a Glance

All-aluminum welded frames and vinyl wicker don't corrode in rain, resist salt air, and never absorb moisture the way natural wicker does -- which is why this rocker can live on a covered porch year-round without swelling, warping, or rusting. The Lloyd Flanders Mandalay Porch Rocker, a five-strand woven vinyl wicker rocker with deep-seating Sunbrella cushions and a corrosion-resistant aluminum frame, is available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. You're looking at a piece hand-crafted in the USA, not mass-produced overseas, with 20 custom rust-resistant finishes and your choice of fade-resistant Sunbrella fabrics.

Will Vinyl Wicker and an Aluminum Frame Hold Up Outdoors?

Yes -- vinyl wicker is engineered not to absorb water, so it won't expand, contract, or rot the way natural wicker does when it gets wet. The welded all-aluminum frame resists corrosion in humid climates, salt air, and poolside environments where steel would rust through its finish. Lloyd Flanders applies a Durium Modified Polyester Enamel finish over the aluminum, which holds its color through years of sun exposure without flaking. Sunbrella cushion fabric is solution-dyed, so the color goes all the way through the fiber and won't fade even in direct sun.

How Do You Clean Vinyl Wicker, and Does It Need Special Care?

You clean it with warm water and mild detergent -- wipe down the wicker and the aluminum frame, rinse, and you're done. Vinyl wicker doesn't need sealing, oiling, or refinishing the way natural wicker or wood does. For Sunbrella cushions, spot-clean with soap and water; the moisture-resistant casing keeps water from soaking into the foam core. Store cushions in a dry place over winter if you live where snow accumulates, but the frame and wicker can stay outside year-round under a covered porch.

Where Does a Porch Rocker Work Best on a Patio?

A rocker needs a flat, stable surface -- covered patios, sunrooms, or front porches work best -- because the curved base rocks smoothly on level ground but can tip on soft soil or uneven decking. Pair this one with a few more pieces from our outdoor lounge chairs collection or add outdoor accent chairs to anchor a conversational seating area. If you're furnishing a full porch, browse our outdoor chairs to find coordinating styles in the same all-weather wicker. Check our outdoor lounge guide for layout ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is all-weather wicker the same as natural wicker?

No -- natural wicker is woven from plant fibers that absorb moisture and rot outdoors, while all-weather vinyl wicker is a synthetic material engineered to repel water and resist UV fade.

Can resin wicker be left out in the rain?

Yes -- vinyl (resin) wicker won't absorb water, so rain doesn't cause it to swell, warp, or mildew the way it does with natural wicker.

Can this stay outside all year?

The frame and wicker can stay outside year-round, especially under a covered porch; store the cushions indoors over winter in climates with heavy snow or freezing rain to extend their life.

Will the wicker fade in direct sun?

Vinyl wicker is UV-stabilized and holds its color for years in full sun; the Durium enamel finish on the aluminum frame also resists fading.

How do I store it over winter?

Store cushions in a dry, ventilated space; the wicker and aluminum frame can stay outdoors under cover without damage from cold or moisture.

Does this ship assembled, or do I have to put it together?

This rocker ships fully assembled with free curbside delivery to the continental USA; optional white-glove setup and placement are available for an additional fee upon request.