Is the garden rocking chair the new egg chair? We’ve found the perfect place to relax this summer

We're calling it now, this summer looks set to be all about the garden rocking chair, as the must-have way to relax in style. With searches already going through the roof, we predict this comfy alternative might be more popular than sell-out egg chair designs of years past.

While there will always be a huge demand for swinging egg seats, it seems there's a new trend appearing for outdoor rockers to rival the undisputed champion of garden 'it' chairs.

More compact, more comfortable (in my humble opinion), you can see why there's so much interest in garden rocking chairs...

Is the garden rocking chair the new egg chair?

For me, any chair that offers gentle motion to soothe you while you sit is a winning design for relaxing in the garden, but this new rocking chair gets my vote over an egg chair. Maybe it's because I am limited on space, so I always default to a design that takes up less room. Because, despite how streamlined modern egg chairs are, the frame still feels like it dominates in a small space.

While the new garden rocking chair appeals more to me, the mighty egg chair is still a hugely popular choice for many. As Laura Honey, w&h's homes ecommerce editor, explains: "Egg chairs have been in the spotlight over the last few years, because they’re an easy way to make a style statement with your garden furniture while still keeping comfort high on your list of priorities.

The shape makes for a perfect cocoon, cleverly placed, it’s a reading nook, relaxing spot, and a serene place to snooze."

They’re worth investing in because egg chairs absolutely fall into the category of aspirational garden furniture. They’ve always been associated with a resort-style aesthetic and, increasingly, that’s what people want from their gardens too."

Whether you prefer a rocking chair or an egg chair it's safe to say both designs provide a divine way to relax in the garden this summer.