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Wood Porch Swings

Classical and Comfortable

There's nothing quite like the look and feel of classic wood porch swings. I'm partial to wooden porch swings as I grew up with them...and then woodworking became my hobby. I love taking a weathered piece of wood and turning it into a work of art. Wood swings can also be your work of art.

Wooden swings are usually made from mahogany, cypress, ash, teak, oak and cedar. All are great outdoor woods that will last a long time and give you hours of comfort. Oh, we have instructions for how to hang a porch swing, too!

Our sampling of beautiful wooden porch swings

We found these wooden porch swings at PorchSwings.com. Wooden porch swings come in a wide variety of styles, so finding one to fit your needs, whether in size or design will be fun. You'll be sitting back, swaying away the afternoon or evening, in no time.

Select the perfect porch swing cushions for hours of pleasure. Porch swings are for making memories. Add a glass of homemade lemonade and you are all set. (We think we have the best homemade lemonade recipe you'll find.)

Click on any of the pictures below to get more detailed information about each swing.

More about the various woods used in porch swings

Mahogany is a durable, tropical hardwood with fine grain and is resistant to rot and mildew.

Cypress has natural preservative oil known as cypressene, which gives the wood natural resistance to insects and decay.

Ash is a tough wood that is used to make furniture with high strength and resilience.

Unfinished cedar left outdoors will weather to a silvery gray patina.

All wood porch swings are susceptible to damage from the sun and rain. Exposure to rains can cause wood to rot or warp over time. Use these tips to protect this family fun piece of furniture:

Store your porch swing indoors or cover your swing during the winter months in snow country. Snow and ice can easily damage unprotected wood.

Keep alcoholic beverages, plants, and hot items from touching your wood furniture. These can permanently stain wood furniture.

Clean your swing at least once a year. Use a mixture of dishwashing liquid (approximately 5-7 tablespoons), bleach ( approximately 1 to 2 tablespoons, and a gallon of water. Use a soft bristle brush and scrub the wood. Allow it to dry completely before repainting or staining.

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