Sun Loungers

At Rattan Garden Furniture Ltd, we've watched enough customers walk into our Romford showroom clutching a photo of the wrong lounger to know one thing: a sun lounger only earns its keep if it's still comfortable an hour in, still looks sharp after a wet English summer, and doesn't need replacing two seasons later. That's the brief we build to. Every lounger in this range sits on a powder-coated aluminium frame, wears a hand-woven rattan finish, and comes with thick, showerproof, flame-retardant cushions with covers you can just unzip and machine wash. Ready stock means most orders are with you inside 7 working days, and if you'd rather see the weave in person first, our Romford showroom is open seven days a week.

Which Weave Actually Suits Your Garden?

This is the question we get asked most, so here's the honest answer rather than the marketing one.

Brown weave is our best seller for a reason it hides everyday marks (pollen, garden dust, the odd spilled drink) better than any lighter finish, and it sits comfortably against both stone paving and lawn. If you want a lounger that still looks presentable after a summer of actual use, start here.

Serena Grey is the one homeowners pick when they've already gone grey or anthracite on their dining set or fencing and want the lounger to match rather than clash. It photographs beautifully against green planting, which is why it's the most requested finish for anyone doing a full garden refresh.

Champagne weave is the newer addition to the range, and it's the softer, warmer alternative to grey closer to a driftwood tone. It works well on lighter stone patios where dark brown can look heavy, and it's proving popular with customers going for a Mediterranean or coastal look.

If you're ordering a lounger to sit alongside an existing sofa or dining set, match the weave name rather than eyeballing the colour on screen Brown and Champagne can look similar in photos but sit quite differently once they're side by side outdoors.

Single, Wheeled, or a Set?

Not every garden needs the same setup, and this is where a lot of first-time buyers overspend or underbuy.

If you've got one sunny corner and mostly lounge solo, a single wide lounger like our Rattan Ivory Wide Single Sun Lounger gives you extra shoulder room without eating up the whole patio. It's also the easiest option to squeeze onto a balcony.

If you tend to move your lounger to chase the sun through the day, go for a wheeled model such as the Rattan Champagne Deluxe Extra Wide Wheeled Lounger. The wheels sound like a small detail until you've tried repositioning a standard rattan lounger solo — it's genuinely the difference between a two-second adjustment and a mid-afternoon workout.

For couples or anyone who entertains, a matched pair — like the Pair of Rattan Ivory Wide Single Sun Loungers — keeps the look consistent without you having to buy two singles separately and hope the dye lots match. And if you want the full lounging setup sorted in one go, sets such as the Harmony Sun Lounger Set bundle loungers with a side table, so your drink, book, or sun cream isn't balanced on the grass.

Built for British Weather, Not Just British Summers

Rattan garden furniture has a reputation problem left over from cheaper imports that faded, sagged, or cracked after one winter. Ours is built differently on purpose:

• Frame: powder-coated aluminium, which won't rust the way steel frames do if you leave furniture out over winter. It's also light enough to reposition without needing wheels on the standard models.
• Weave: the rattan itself is UV-stabilised, so it resists the fading and brittleness that comes from months of direct sun rather than just looking good on day one.
• Cushions: thick, showerproof, and flame-retardant as standard, with machine-washable zip-off covers — so a sudden downpour or a spilled glass of rosé isn't a disaster.
• Guarantee: every frame is backed by our 5-year guarantee, and delivery is free across England and Wales on orders over £499.

Looking After Your Lounger

A rattan lounger from Rattan Garden Furniture Ltd needs very little upkeep, but a few minutes each month keeps it looking new for years:

1. Wipe the weave down with warm soapy water and a soft brush every few weeks during summer — this stops pollen and dust building up in the weave pattern, which is where discolouration usually starts.
2. Unzip and machine wash the cushion covers on a gentle, cool cycle, then let them air dry fully before zipping them back on damp cushions trap moisture and that's what causes mildew, not the rattan itself.
3. If you're not using the cushions for an extended stretch (a rainy fortnight, a long trip away), stand them on their edge somewhere covered rather than leaving them flat outdoors.
4. Over winter, the frame and weave are fine left outside, but storing cushions indoors or in a rattan storage box will noticeably extend their life.

Common Questions

Will a rattan sun lounger survive being left outside all year?

The frame and weave, yes that's exactly what they're built for. We'd still recommend bringing cushions in or covering them over winter, purely because moisture sitting against fabric for months is harder on cushions than the frame ever will be.

What's the difference between the Brown, Serena Grey, and Champagne ranges beyond colour?

The construction, frame, and cushion specification are identical across all three the difference is purely the weave finish, so pick based on what matches your existing furniture or patio tone rather than worrying about a quality trade-off.

Do the loungers come fully assembled?

Most arrive ready to use straight out of the packaging, with minimal setup. If a specific model needs assembly, that's noted on its individual product page.

Can I order just one lounger, or do I have to buy a set?

Either singles, wheeled singles, matched pairs, and full sets with a side table are all available separately, so you can buy exactly what your space needs rather than paying for a table you didn't want.

How long does delivery take?

Items marked as ready stock are delivered within 7 working days, and orders over £499 qualify for free delivery across England and Wales. You can also collect the same day from our Romford showroom if a model is in stock.

Whichever weave or configuration you go with, everything in this range is built to the same standard: powder-coated aluminium frames, UV-stabilised rattan, and cushions that can actually handle a British garden. Browse the full collection above, or visit the Rattan Garden Furniture Ltd showroom in Romford to sit on a few before you decide.