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What is the Most Comfortable Rocking Chair

We don't know for sure, there being no known competitive comparison or race, or any way to sit in them all.  However, the people who have written to us have shared their opinions, and we'd bet on our horse to win.  See the guarantee.

Autumn with finished rocking chair

Questions Answered By the Reviews Below


Are these handmade rocking chairs comfortable for reading, relaxing, nursing, conversing?

Do Weeks Rockers® have an ergonomic design and lumbar support?

Can a wooden rocking chair promote good posture and ease back pain?

 

There are 480+ reviews below in batches of 50.

Hi Gary, 
...— yes! My wife absolutely loved the rocking chairs. She cried when she saw them, and they’ve really become a symbol of our new home. A friend even made us a housewarming gift of matchbooks with two rocking chairs on the cover. I’m attaching a few photos so you can see how beautiful they look in the space. Everyone who sits in them says they’re the most comfortable rocking chairs they’ve ever tried...
Sending all the best,
M.

We are truly impressed by the comfort of the rocker, its color, smoothness and everything about the rocker is top notch. It is truly a great gift for my husband. He is loving that rocking chair. Thanks for checking on us.
PA

I received the chair and it is very beautiful and very comfortable. I had a miniature rocking chair when I was a little boy and they have always been comforting to me.  
LP

From the first moment I sat in a Gary Weeks rocking chair, I knew I wanted one. I'd never sat in a solid wooden rocker that felt so comfortable, rocked so smoothly and gave me such a sense of being held so safely!  It was even more astonishing that people of different heights and body builds said the same thing: "this chair FITS me"!  I ran into members of the Weeks family business at various regional shows through the years, so I kept being reminded of how much I wanted one. I'm embarrassed to say how many years I waited to follow through on this promise to myself, but this year for Christmas I finally bought one! I am so very happy to have this beautiful, comfortable, and superbly-crafted hand-made furniture gracing my home at last.

As an added bonus, I live close enough to Wimberley that I was able to pick up my new chair in person. I am so glad I did!  I got to meet Gary and one of his sons, and tour the woodworking shop.  As a fellow woodworker, I am in awe of the shop - from the custom jigs, the workflow layout, the dust collection slides and gates - just all of it. But the best part was listening to Gary tell about the evolution of the tools and the process. It was a real treat for me that just adds to my appreciation of the actual chair. I know not every buyer is able to have this kind of bonus experience, but if you are in the area, call ahead and ask if a tour is possible.  Even if you're not a woodworker, if you like seeing how things are made, a shop tour is well worth the time and effort. 

Now, if only we could get airlines to use Gary's comfortable seat design…. 
SM

I couldn’t be happier with my 2 purchases. Exceptional quality build and execution. Also the shipping packaging was very well done.
AND… it’s extremely comfortable to rock in.
RJ

August 16, 2025

Dear Gary and staff,

I just received my Walnut rocker yesterday in perfect condition.  I knew from my research I would receive a really good rocker.  When it was unpacked, my breath was taken away.  It’s a really excellent rocker.  The execution is flawless.  The transition of the parts is exceptional.  You have really exceeded my expectations.  As an amateur woodworker, I can only dream of ever getting that good at what you guys do.  Last but not least, it is the most comfortable rocker I’ve ever sat in.  Keep up the fabulous work.  
R

Hi Gary,

We truly love the chair- it’s perfect and the wife has already ditched me on the couch for the rocker. Hopefully our cabin will be finished in a year’s time and we can move it there or maybe just buy another one from you!…Thank you again! We really appreciate the expertise and care it takes to create these wonderful chairs. 

Best,
M.

The Weeks Rocker is the most comfortable chair I’ve ever owned—even surpassing my Eames Lounge. Its sculpted wood design provides real lumbar support and perfect ergonomics that gently pull you into proper posture. Unlike cushioned chairs that let you sink and slouch, the firmness and contour of the rocker allow my muscles to fully relax, much like a well-designed firm mattress. I’ve sat in it for hours and stood up feeling refreshed. Truly outstanding craftsmanship—I’ll be back for another.
T.

Good morning Weeks Family - The rockers were a big hit! B. and I love continuing the legacy of Weeks furniture in our hill country home - from straight back chairs of your early days, to new counter stools and now these 4 lovely porch rockers. Every morning we were there with a cup of coffee, and again in the evenings with a good book or a glass of wine while the younger adults grilled! Best rockers ever -beautifully proportioned, oh so smooth rocking and comfortable for HOURS!
N.

Hi, Gary and all,

My wife totally and completely LOVES your rocker! It's incredibly beautiful and comfortable to sit in. She's maybe happier than expected because the real thing is so well crafted and attractive in person. You all do wonderful work in making rockers that are works of art and very functional. Our small poodle loves it, too. Every time she or I sit in the Weeks Rocker, he comes running to sit on our lap, and rock away.

Thank you!!!
best,
J.

01-06-25

Autumn,

Happy New Year!!!!!

We received the rocking chairs yesterday in perfect condition, thank you so much they are way beyond our expectations, such an art form. The Xmas lights painted on the box was our Xmas tree and will be for years to come.

Please tell the whole team thank you for making our home a better place of comfort...

Be well and happy!!!

Warmest Regards,
P.G.

January 6, 2025
Gary, Austin & Autumn,We received our chair the day after Christmas in its special packaging ;-). Got it unboxed and in the house and went for the big test...the chair molds perfectly to my junky spine! And is drop dead gorgeous. ...I've spent about 15 hours in it so far and it is just amazing how it supports me perfectly. With L2 to S1 disc ruptures, this was a large leap of faith, but the extraordinary detail you provide on your website about your product and your methods was instrumental in my decision to purchase.
The look, the amazing quality in detail in the construction... has my wife asking when can we get another one! We both loved the 'included' Christmas Tree painting...I'm not sure I can put it in the recycle bin!
Thanks a Million!T. & K.

...Thank you very much for your email. I have been meaning to email you, but as it happens our daughter was born a bit earlier than anticipated so we have been (as you know) a bit busy. Both my wife and daughter very much like the chair. We are all incredibly pleased with how beautiful and comfortable it is. Thank you.

All the best,
N.

Aloha Gary Weeks Company, we received our BEAUTIFUL rocking chair today, and we just love it. The workmanship is amazing and it is so comfortable. We feel very blessed to have such a lovely addition to our home to enjoy for many years. Thank you again for this stunning work of art, hard work and love from you all. Much Aloha to you and yours, E. and K…

December 15, 2024
Earlier this week we received our walnut rocker and love it. We wanted to buy one to check the fit before buying a second. It's super comfortable for both of us so we're ready for a second one and a side table to go between the two.

Dear Mr. Weeks:

It was great speaking with you.

As I mentioned in our conversation, a number of my friends found the rocking chair that I purchased from you so comfortable, they asked me to leave them the chair in my last will and testament— which I indeed did for one lucky heir-to-be.

And thanks again for letting me know should you ever produce a reclining model of that chair.

Sincerely yours,

R.O.

We received the chair and are extremely happy.
We ordered this without ever sitting in your rocker.
From the very second you sit in the rocker, it transports you into a realm of comfort that should not technically be possible from wood. Within minutes you become one with the rocker as you feel stress melt away.
We did not expect the potential health benifits that this chair brings by unwinding stress!
This rocker is a true modern day masterpiece.
If you are on the fence and wondering if this chair may be right for you, do yourself a favor and pull the trigger. We looked at it for years and now wish we did it sooner. If you do, it will be the best thing you'll do for yourself this year.
O.
P.s. you can use that for your testimonials if you want.

Hi Gary!
I sent a message yesterday saying how thrilled I was with my rocker and footstool. It’s by far the most beautiful rocker I have ever seen and incredibly comfortable. I can’t wait to get my side table!
D

Dear “All who make this possible”
We just received our second shipment of dining room chairs, the first shipment being about a year ago. They are wonderful, along with the maple rocker we purchased last year.
My thanks and appreciation are directed at all involved in making such consistently beautiful creations. I speak as a retired farmer who knows the challenges of running a business as well as a beginning woodworker who know the challenges making something that I a proud to have in my house that has no screws holding it together!
Here is a list of my thanks, please let all the ones who had a part in the process know of my love for the excellence of their work.
Design beauty, flowing lines strength functionality
Wood storage all the difficulty involved
Wood selection and cutting for best appearance
The Shop, machines buildings maintained, and safety dust control
Consistency in parts matching
Skills at band saw, courage at table saw
Joinery amazing shoulder and dowel work
Gluing never a crack
Finish sanding and coats of finish, spotless
Care in handling, a ding at the end ruins a lot of work, as I know!
Culture of excellence requires skilled management and dedicated employees
Family continuity a tribute to family dynamics
Packaging
Great office correspondence
I feel love in your work.
I know I have missed someone, I apologize for that.
How we do what we do really does matter.
Yours,
L. B.

Yes, they arrived and we are IN LOVE! Most comfortable rocking chair we have ever sat in and all of the pieces are just BEAUTIFUL!
B.C.

Hi Gary,
Happy Valentines Day! The due date is creeping up on us quickly now!
...Currently, the porch rocker here is the only truly comfortable seat at 37 weeks. As always, thank you for bringing such beautiful and comfortable furniture into our lives.
Love, H.R.

Hi Gary and all,
Good timing—today is actually the due date! But he hasn’t come yet. Thank you for checking in, that’s very kind of you.
The curly cherry rocking chair is the most beautiful rocking chair I’ve ever seen. We absolutely love looking at it every single day and it’s so comfortable to sit in. We can’t wait to rock our baby in it when he arrives.
Thanks again,
J.

Sir/Madam:

The Weeks rocker arrived in great condition and my wife helped unpack the box. (I tried to make it a surprise, but she figured things out from the picture not the box.)

My wife then proceeded to sit in the chair for the next few hours, marveling at the comfort, fit, and finish.

She did the same thing the next day.

Thank you.

B.

Dear Austin; I just want to let you know that Autumn delivered my rocker Saturday. What a nice and informative lady! She highlighted the graining of the wood as well as the felt pads on the rocker to protect the wood floor. I’m glad y’all thought of that! I couldn’t be more impressed with Weeks&Company. The service was great and the rocker was outstanding! The cherry wood is beautiful & the rocker is so designed to fit perfectly.It rocks the way I thought a rocker should but rarely found. In gratitude to y’all;D.H.

Gary and Autumn,

I received the Weeks Rocking Chair and footstool this afternoon. No damage was found. The rocker is fantastic! Well made, beautiful wood, fits my body like a glove. When I was in college and medical school I always used a rocker for reading/studying... Now that I am retired..., I have been looking for a great rocking chair and believe that I have found it.

Thanks again.
L. W.

Dear Gary,

Congratulations on your 30th anniversary! I have had my Weeks Rocker now for 23 years and it is still rocking away in great shape. I love this rocker and I have experienced many ups and downs in this chair, and now that I am retired I spend many happy days and evenings listening to music in my Weeks masterpiece. I cherish it and want to thank for your creativity, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality.

J.F.

Dear Gary,

Our cherry rocker and foot stool arrived today. It is both beautiful and functional. It is so comfortable, and we love all the attention to detail. We are so pleased in every regard. Thanks so much!

B. and K...

Thanks Gary… The rocking chair is amazing! It is even more beautiful and comfortable than I imagined it would be… Def worth the wait and the money.

Much appreciated!

Sincerely,

M.

Hi Gary and Team,

Yes! We are so happy that we chose the mesquite rocker. It’s just beautiful all around.

J. loves the rocker and has been napping in it! He’s an avid cyclist and often rests after a long ride.
…and reads a lot while sitting it as well. :))

Have a great day and thanks again! 😊

All the Best,
S.

Hi Austin - just a quick update to say the rocking chair has arrived and I love it! All went smoothly with the delivery as planned. The chair itself was lighter than I'd expected, and once we had it out of the crate it was easy to transport up to my suite. I also appreciate that most of your your shipping material can be recycled.
Thank you for making this beautiful and comfortable chair. The quality of the wood and the workmanship is impeccable. Thank you also for your support throughout the process of cross-border shipping.
With very best wishes,
A.

Nov 24, 2022

Gary and co....THANKS.
Having gone thru several local high end stores sitting in all they had that looked as if I could tolerate it in the house, when I first
sat in my new cherry rocker, so scant and unbulky and beautiful....amazing. And yes, last nite after couple hours on that beautiful
hardwood my bony bottom was beginning to want some pad… Anyway, you have my gratitude and admiration in full. What a joy to deal with
a craftsman and his family. Am a retired eng. and kinda putter around wood lover and builder of my simple oak desk now holding my laptop.
Believe I can fully appreciate the skill, love and care that went into every aspect, not the least of which is your incredible box and packing.

The only chair I considered at the high end store was a stressless from Sweden or Denmark. It cost 500 more than my chair from you. I asked
the very nice saleswoman "is this like the car dealer, when I leave the shop with the chair there is no option to return? She said that is correct" I said "why
would I risk nearly 3000 to try that??

Anyway, am interested in your pad you are working on, because I KNOW it will work with your chairs....you are that kind of guy.

ps Son visiting here is a structural engineer. He is very impressed, and found it comfy

Best, and have a blessed Thanksgiving

M.

Got it! Thanks. Very comfy and good for reading and contemplating my existence. Love the chair!
L.

I received my rocker In wonderful condition yesterday. It looks fantastic and is very comfortable. Thank you very much.
M.

This popped up on my Facebook memories yesterday and thought I’d share. 8 years and we are still in love with this chair. There’s not been a person who’s visited our home who hasn’t commented on its beauty and comfort. I think if our house were on fire, we might grab the chair before the dog. Well, we’d throw the dog on the chair and rescue them at the same time!!

H.

Gary,

...But I'm really writing because I feel guilty of how I took advantage of you over the deal I made for your rocker. I can't impress on you enough the enjoyment that cherry rocker has given G. and I over the years. We have a rather large room that serves as our dinning room and living room. And right smack dab in the middle is your rocker. You can sit in it and face our wood burning furnace or swivel it to the left and be in the middle of our living/tv room or swivel to the right and you're in our dinning area looking out our big picture window. We literally argue over whose turn it is to sit in it. G. has a bad back and it is the only chair that gives her comfort--so she uses it most. It's such a beautiful chair. In my mind, a real masterpiece. I admire it all the time--the balanced wood selection is superb--and at times, when the light hits it just right the colors and grains are just fantastic. But it's the lines I like the best. All the subtleties of design and the way it all comes together. It's a beautiful, beautiful rocker and I thank you so much for your generosity in allowing me to own it. It's by far our most treasured possession.

You both are truly blessed with not only what you've accomplished thru your creativity and hard work but with your extended family. I hope all is well.

Your fan,

P.

PS--don't forget to move our pin from Fredericksburg to Poland.

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the email.

The rocking chair made it safe and sound to our home.

All of the family have been sitting in it, enjoying it and commenting how comfortable and beautiful it is.

J.K.

Gary Week’s rocker is absolutely the most comfortable rocker around, as this is the last place I sit before climbing into bed. Often I doze off, rocking away.

I own many rocking chairs—from antique mission rockers and caned seated ones to creaky, old wooden ones. I also have rocking chairs on both outside patios—vintage metal rocking chairs that I restored and the polywood rockers. I have a total of 10 rocking chairs dotted in my home or outside areas. If there is a rocking chair in a room, that’s where I want to sit.

With that said, my husband and I recently retired. We wanted chairs in our TV room that were super comfortable and were pleasing to the eye. All I wanted was a rocking chair. My husband googled “best rocking chairs.” We found Gary Weeks. His shop is located in Texas. I am in Philadelphia. I was concerned about purchasing a piece of furniture without sitting in it or even seeing it. I called the shop. Gary immediately called me back. I shared my concerns. He assured me that if I was not totally satisfied with the rocker, he would pay for shipping back and give me a total refund, including the initial shipping cost. So, I thought this could work.

The wood Gary uses is stunning. It is as if sunshine is in the room at all times. The craftsmanship is incredible. I have arthritis in my shoulder. The armrests are perfectly aligned with your spine. I feel no pain or discomfort while sitting in this chair. The back is amazing for lumbar support. If you watch Gary Weeks’s video on his website, it discusses all the comfort points. This was what sold me initially. And, the promises he makes are real. It is the most comfortable chair —hands down—around. It is a piece of art. It is designed to support your body’s structure. As I said in the beginning of this review, Gary Weeks’s rocking chair is the last place I sit before climbing into my bed. It lulls me to sleep. You will not be disappointed.

T.M.

Hello Gary and co,
I just wanted to send an enormous thank you for the beautiful rocking chair and stool I received in December. This chair has been the go-to for everyone who rocks our new baby girl and it’s my absolute favorite space to nurse. I’m sitting in it now and don’t want to get up :). Both the chair and the foot stool are gorgeous, extremely comfortable and I feel the love and care oozing out of every thoughtful curve. What an excellent thing to create and share with the world, thank you so much.

I hope you all have a beautiful spring and very successful year. Xo
A.

I unpacked the rocker. It is in great shape. Not only did I receive a fine rocking chair, Brother this is a piece of art. The rocking chair fits me perfect. That's awesome. Thank you, Gary, you and your crew are amazing. Bless you all.

J.

Hello again
The rocker has arrived safe and sound. And it is beautiful and so comfortable. It is destined to become an heirloom
Thank you so much
C:
P

L. ,

Here's a little case study. I'm 5 feet 2 inches and sat on the chair right after we got it out of the box (by the way, it was really well packed with padding where it was necessary but no extra garbage, and in a high quality box that had clearly been designed for this chair). Not only did I find it very comfortable, but I also noticed something very unusual: my feet reached the ground when I was sitting. Then it was S.'s turn. There was silence until S. finally said what we were both thinking. If I could reach the ground, the chair was going to be ridiculously tiny for his 6 feet 2 inches.

Well... he tried it and also liked it a lot. We were very impressed by the design. Honestly, I didn't think it'd be possible to make a chair that would be comfortable for body types as different as ours. I'll learn more about Gary and his team on their website. I'm curious now!

Thank you!
V.

Delivery: Great service
Chair: In perfect condition
Chair: Awesomely beautiful
Chair: Such a comfortable sit

Thanks,
J.

Hi Gary,

Thank you for reaching out. The rocker is absolutely wonderful. It is better than I could have ever imagined. C. loves it and basically can not stop talking about how much he loves it. The wood is so soft, the shape and size is perfect. It is currently living in our living room because he would like to sit in it by the fire every night of the winter before moving out to the porch for spring.

Thanks again for such wonderful craftsmanship and customer service. It means the world!

Kindly,
H.

Gary

Designed for comfort, engineered forever, crafted with care and skill, and delivered on timefor my birthday! This mesquite chair by you and your crew is a delighful addition to thereading area of my studio ...

I particularly enjoy the matching of the complex grain of mesquite with the chairs symmetry,sitting in it as the winter storms pour over the top of the range, and thinking.

Please extend my appreciation to all who help build 3765, their attention to quality is obvious,so too your concept of comfort.

Rocking in good health
d.

Just wanted to let you know that we received the rocker in fine shape and couldn’t be more pleased with the result! It’s everything you claimed it would be and then some: stunning in design, beauty, workmanship and comfort. Kudos to everyone involved in the design and production of such a work of art, and I don’t use that term lightly!

You have a company to be proud of.

Best regards,
P.

Hey Gary,

...The chair arrived in great shape and has been in near continual use since - a superb piece of furniture!

...One thing I failed to mention is the comfort of the back structure. The height, width and curvature are just right for me and also seems to fit neighbors of a wide range of sizes who have tried the chair - don't change a thing for future versions.

Best wishes for the holiday season and coming year,
C.P.

Gary: Very nice to hear from you. You make an incredible rocking chair! It supports so well that when I sit in it, I immediately feel the tension in my neck, shoulders, spine and lower back relax. Same with my wrists and forearms from the arm rests. I always want to lean my head back, close my eyes and doze a bit.

Thank you for your kind words, but don’t worry, the damage to the first rocker did not cause apprehension. I felt bad for your company, because you had made such a beautiful piece. It needed to be restored to its full luster – and only by your crew. Just seeing it, however, increased my anticipation of enjoying the rocker, so I didn’t mind returning it and waiting a little longer. Austin was so responsive in his willingness to quickly ship the second rocker. It arrived the day before Thanksgiving and all my family members savored it, with corresponding oohs and aahs.

It has been a real pleasure working with your company. You exemplify the perfect combination: A truly superior, hand-crafted product, and very friendly, responsive – even accommodating -- customer service. I will continue to urge every person who enters my house to try the chair. I will tell the story of how it came to be in my family room and sing your company’s praises. Hopefully, one or more of my guests (after they wake up from snoozing in the chair), will decide that they must have one for themselves!

Very best holiday wishes to you, your family and your wonderful team.

Warm Regards,
D.

Thank you Gary, Austin, and everyone involved, the chair is utterly beautiful! The wood grain is gorgeous and well matched, and the craftsmanship impeccable. It arrived safe and sound and the big box is being used as a playhouse for our three year old daughter. (She's even got windows, a door, and a chimney on top). Recycling day is on Monday, but something tells me I won't be allowed to let it go....

The chair itself is the most comfortable piece of furniture I've ever sat in. The support is in all the right places. This may be my first Weeks purchase but it won't be the last!

Thank y'all again,
A.

Dear Gary, Austin & Autumn,

The most beautiful rocking chair was delivered to my daughter in Seattle yesterday! She LOVES it! She said it's incredibly well made, beautiful to look at, and so very comfortable. She and her husband are tall people and the proportions were just right!

I think the only thing that will improve upon it will be the addition of a baby in the not-too-distant future!

Thank you for all that you did to enhance our family with your rocking chair! We appreciate it.

Sincerely,
M.

Gary, ... your timing could not have been more spot on! It arrived the day our daughter was born, and was waiting for us when we came home from the hospital.

The chair is not only beautiful, but comfortable as well. My wife was pleasantly surprised that it fits her just right. We both love bonding with our daughter in the chair, and use it everyday for feeding sessions and general relaxing. In fact, i am writing to you while sitting in the rocker. Worth every penny!

Again, thanks a million for your excellent service, pleasant demeanor and impeccable craftsmanship. We are thrilled with both new additions to our family, and may she nurse her own children in it one day.

Peace and many thanks,
The D’s

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