Carlton Furniture Howley Directors Rocking Chair

Experience the perfect blend of timeless design and soothing motion with the Carlton Furniture Howley Directors Rocking Chair. This beautifully crafted piece combines the iconic director's chair aesthetic with the gentle, calming movement of a rocking chair, featuring a solid acacia wood frame with vertical slat armrests and soft grey canvas sling seating. Perfect for porches, patios, conservatories, and relaxation spaces, the Howley rocking chair brings nostalgic charm and exceptional comfort to your home.

Distinctive Design Features

• Solid Acacia Wood Frame - Premium hardwood with beautiful natural grain, warm honey tones, and exceptional durability
• Classic Rocking Base - Smooth curved rockers provide gentle, soothing motion for ultimate relaxation
• Director's Chair Styling - Iconic vertical slat armrests and X-frame construction create timeless appeal
• Canvas Sling Seating - Soft grey fabric seat and backrest conform to your body for comfortable support
• Vertical Slat Armrests - Architectural detailing adds visual interest and provides sturdy arm support
• Foldable Design - Convenient collapsible frame for easy storage when not in use
• Natural Wood Finish - Protective treatment enhances the acacia's warm tones while ensuring weather resistance
• Generous Proportions - Spacious seating area provides comfortable relaxation for extended periods

Why Choose the Howley Directors Rocking Chair?

Imagine lazy summer afternoons gently rocking on your porch with a good book, peaceful mornings watching the sunrise with your coffee, or quiet evenings unwinding after a long day. The Howley rocking chair creates these moments of tranquility and joy. The gentle rocking motion is scientifically proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and promote relaxation—it's self-care furniture that looks beautiful while making you feel wonderful.

This chair brilliantly combines two iconic furniture designs: the classic director's chair beloved for its portability and style, and the traditional rocking chair cherished for its soothing motion. The result is a piece that's both practical and deeply comforting, bringing nostalgic charm with contemporary functionality.

Acacia Wood Excellence: Acacia is one of the finest hardwoods for outdoor and indoor furniture. It's naturally resistant to water, rot, and insects, incredibly durable and long-lasting, develops a beautiful patina over time, and features stunning grain patterns that make each chair unique. The warm honey tones bring organic beauty that complements any setting.

Therapeutic Rocking Motion: The gentle rocking movement isn't just pleasant—it's therapeutic. Rocking reduces stress and anxiety, promotes better sleep when used before bedtime, can ease back pain through gentle movement, provides a meditative, calming rhythm, and creates a sense of comfort and security. It's furniture that actively contributes to your wellbeing.

Director's Chair Heritage: The director's chair design dates back to the 1890s and has remained popular for over a century. The vertical slat armrests provide architectural interest and sturdy support, the X-frame construction ensures stability while maintaining visual lightness, and the overall aesthetic brings a touch of Hollywood glamour and timeless sophistication.

Canvas Comfort: The soft grey canvas sling seating is brilliantly comfortable. Unlike rigid wooden seats, the fabric conforms to your body's contours, providing support where you need it. The breathable material prevents overheating in warm weather, and the neutral grey tone coordinates beautifully with the natural wood while hiding minor marks.

Versatile Placement: This rocking chair works in multiple settings. Use it on covered porches for classic charm, in conservatories for a relaxation spot, in bedrooms as a reading chair, in nurseries for soothing babies, on patios for outdoor lounging, or in living rooms for additional seating with character.

Foldable Convenience: The collapsible design is brilliantly practical. Fold it flat for easy storage during winter months, transport it effortlessly to different locations, store multiple chairs without taking up excessive space, or take it camping, to the beach, or on outdoor adventures. It's furniture that adapts to your lifestyle.

Indoor/Outdoor Versatility: While the acacia wood is naturally weather-resistant, this chair works beautifully both indoors and outdoors. Use it on covered outdoor spaces for fresh air relaxation, or bring it inside for year-round comfort. The natural materials and neutral colours work in any setting.

Easy to Maintain: Acacia wood requires minimal maintenance. Simply wipe with a damp cloth for everyday cleaning, apply wood oil occasionally to maintain the finish and enhance weather resistance, and store indoors or cover during harsh weather. The canvas seat can be spot-cleaned or removed for washing if needed.

Sustainable Choice: Acacia is a fast-growing, renewable hardwood that's harvested sustainably. Choosing acacia furniture supports responsible forestry practices while enjoying premium quality that lasts for decades.

Styling Opportunities: Enhance the relaxation zone by pairing with a small side table for drinks and books, add outdoor cushions for extra comfort and colour, position near plants or gardens for a natural retreat, or create a matching set by purchasing multiple chairs for a cohesive porch or patio look.

Timeless Appeal: The combination of natural wood, classic design, and functional rocking motion creates furniture that never goes out of style. This is a piece you'll treasure for years, potentially passing down to future generations who will appreciate its quality and comfort.

Dimensions: Approx. 60cm W x 85cm D x 90cm H (seat height approx. 42cm)
Material: Solid acacia wood frame with canvas sling seating
Colour: Natural wood with grey canvas
Features: Rocking base, foldable design, vertical slat armrests
Style: Classic/Traditional/Coastal
Weight Capacity: Suitable for everyday use
Assembly: Minimal assembly required

Care Instructions: Wipe wood frame with a damp cloth. Apply acacia wood oil periodically to maintain finish and weather resistance. Spot-clean canvas with mild soap and water. Store indoors or use a furniture cover during harsh weather for extended lifespan.

Styling Tips: Create a relaxation corner with a floor lamp for evening reading, add a throw blanket for cosy comfort, position on a porch with hanging plants for cottage charm, or pair with a small drinks table for the ultimate unwinding spot.

Height: 86cm

Width: 60cm

Depth: 75cm

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sizes within 5 mm (± allowable tolerance)

Product SKU: 2600700207235

Product Code: ZHOWLEYRO

Number of Seats: 1 People

Assembly Required: No

Material: Fabric / Wood

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Guarantee: 1 Year

Brand: Carlton Furniture

Manufacturer: Carlton Furniture

For more information on how to care for products from Carlton Furniture, please view our Carlton & Vintage Care and Maintenance page.

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Standard Delivery Service
FREE for orders over £300 to mainland UK*
£24.99 for furniture orders under £300 to mainland UK*
Kerbside delivery only, usually pallet delivery

Gallery Deliveries
£9.95 for small accessories to mainland UK*
£14.95 for medium accessories to mainland UK*
£19.95 for large accessories to mainland UK*
£69.95 for large or heavy items to mainland UK*
Gallery shipping is based on the size and weight of each item and the shipping cost is calculated at checkout
Time frame: approximately 7-10 working days

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Key information

We will always book in a delivery with you. We will contact you either by email or phone once we have organised the delivery and prepared your items, this may take a few days. The delivery time frame is approximately 7-10 working days.

Our standard delivery service will be kerbside delivery only. You will be responsible for the handling of products onto your property and the disposal of any waste. Your order will be dispatched via one of the following delivery methods:

Pallet couriers

The pallet couriers are not insured to bring the goods onto your property/ driveway. You will receive email confirmation & tracking information from us once your order has been collected, then within a few days the pallet courier will contact you directly to discuss a delivery slot once it’s reached your local depot. Please be advised that pallets are usually transported in 18-tonne wagons.

Luton Van courier

This will either be a 1 or 2 man delivery team. We will contact you directly via text or email to book this in a few days in advance. You will receive a 3-4 hour time slot and the couriers will call 30 mins prior to delivery with a more precise time.

Small parcel couriers (e.g. DPD)

You will receive a text directly from the courier to let you know what day and time your order will be delivered.

Please keep an eye out for texts, calls or emails from unknown contacts as this will likely be us or one of our couriers trying to book in delivery.
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