Signature Design by Ashley
Outdoor Lounge Chair
Est. Price$471.06
9.9
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Lounge chair
Weather resistant
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The Best Non-Toxic Outdoor Chairs
We vetted outdoor chairs against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
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Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
- Naturally weather-resistant materials like teak, cedar, eucalyptus, or stainless steel
- Low- to zero-VOC finishes, glues, and adhesives
- Free from PFAS-based stain treatments
- Transparent sourcing, ethical manufacturing, and full material disclosure
The Best Non-Toxic Outdoor Chairs: PVC-Free, PFAS-Free, and Chemical-Free Picks
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Outer
Teak Outdoor Armchair
Est. Price$1,905
9.9
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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10 year warranty
Money-back guarantee
Armchair
With ottoman
Healthier Homes
Maldives Outdoor Lounge Chair
Est. Price$1,098
9.6
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Lounge chair
Weather resistant
Burrow
Scout Chair
Est. Price$569
9.5
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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on Burrow
Certifications
Highlights
Lounge chair
The Futon Shop
Freedom Big Outdoor Chair & Ottoman
Est. Price$659.95
9.4
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Made in USA
Lounge chair
With ottoman
Weather resistant
Burrow
Dunes Teak Lounge Chair
Est. Price$1,405
9.4
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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on Burrow
Certifications
Highlights
Lounge chair
Weather resistant
Burrow
Cove Lounge Chair
Est. Price$1,299
9.1
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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on Burrow
Certifications
Highlights
Lounge chair
With ottoman
Weather resistant
Healthier Homes
Ripple Rattan Occasional Chair
Est. Price$1,577
9.1
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Lounge chair
Weather resistant
How to Swap to Non-Toxic outdoor chairs:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic outdoor chairs:
What to know about outdoor chairs
Outdoor chairs are built to withstand weather, which means they often include synthetic materials, chemical coatings, and water-resistant finishes. Because you sit on them with exposed skin — especially in warm weather — the materials and treatments used on the seating surface matter. Chairs used frequently on a patio or deck deserve more attention than ones pulled out a few times a year.
- Many outdoor chairs use treated fabrics, vinyl, or plastic that can contain flame retardants, UV stabilizers, or anti-mildew coatings.
- Cushions and slings that contact bare skin for long periods are higher priority than hard-surface frames.
Review the outdoor chairs you already have
Check the tags, labels, or product listings for your current outdoor chairs. Look for information about what the frame, fabric, and any cushions are made of and how they are treated.
- Look for phrases like 'stain-resistant' or 'water-repellent' on labels or online product pages — these usually indicate chemical treatments on the fabric.
- Start with the chairs you sit in most often or that get the most direct skin contact, such as lounge chairs or dining chairs used daily.
Use your current outdoor chairs more safely
If replacing your chairs isn't practical right now, a few simple habits can reduce direct contact with treated surfaces. This is especially worth doing for chairs you use regularly or that kids sit on.
- Lay a clean cotton towel or blanket over the seat and back before sitting, especially on vinyl, plastic, or treated fabric surfaces.
- If your chairs have removable cushion covers, wash them before first use and periodically throughout the season to reduce surface residues.
Choose cleaner replacements
When it's time for new outdoor chairs, look for simple, untreated materials. Solid wood, uncoated metal, and natural fiber slings or cushions with minimal treatments are good starting points.
- Look for chairs made from sustainably sourced hardwood, powder-coated aluminum or steel, or fabrics labeled free of flame retardants, PFAS and other stain-resistant treatments.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved outdoor chairs.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...