Rocking chairs have over the years been constructed from many different materials.  Use of materials such as metal, plastic and wood to construct rocking chairs has provided certain looks or finishes for these pieces of furniture.  The variety of materials especially the use of wood has also provided very durable rocking chairs which can be used both inside and outside.

There are many different designs and materials used in the construction of rocking chairs but many people still prefer the look, feel and tradition of a wooden rocking chair.  Many of the earliest rocking chairs that where produced where made of wood and were delicately hand crafted to  highlight the natural beauty of the wood used for the rocking chair.  The handmade qualities of these  rocking chairs has meant that each chair has its own uniqueness as well as being very durable due to the wood selected for the chair.

As mentioned before there are a large amount of rocking chairs that are constructed with many materials such as metal, plastic and wood, with the most popular of the three being the wooden construction.  Wooden rocking chairs are popular with consumers as they have many advantages over the other materials.  Some of these advantages include design features, the timeless nature of wooden furniture and the use of different types of wood to achieve a certain look or provide the chair which is durable and can survive a beating from the weather if used as outdoor furniture.

Of all the materials that are used to produce rocking chairs the wooden rocking chair is constantly the most popular for both indoor and outdoor use.  Many people choose to purchase aone due to the variety of woods, finishes and designs that are available.  They are also popular as the wooden look is timeless and can be matched with many colour and deco themes in the house or nursery.

They are generally constructed with hardwood, soft wood and a combination of the two.  Using hardwoods such as oak, walnut and maple in the construction of the rocking chair results in a chair that is durable and will last for many years.  Using hardwoods is great for the  durability of a rocking chair but hardwoods can be expensive which makes these rocking chairs quite expensive.  Using softwoods in the manufacture of the rocking chairs still produces great rocking chairs but the cost of these soft timbers is less which results in a more economical wooden rocking chair.