10 Best Deck Chairs UK 2023 | Habitat, SUNMER and More

We love the overall look of this chair! It matches the class and taste we've come to expect from the elegant yet joyful home decor brand Habitat. The well-loved UK interiors company favour sustainable materials, and using FSC certified timber and ethically sourced, weather-resistant canvas, this chair is no different.

The colour is bright and mood-boosting, and the dreamily smooth wood is varnished to glossy golden perfection (just as you will be after an hour or two lying back in this accommodating beach chair!) Weighing 4.8 kg, it's also totally transportable!

Never fight over a deck chair at the beach again with this ultra laid-back chair that can be personalised with a message of your choice! This would also make a winning gift idea for the sun hog in your world. This chair comes in a range of chirpy rainbow colours, so you could order his and hers deck chairs or one for each kid!

The medium-weight means that it's nice and sturdy whilst still being a totally realistic weight for folding up and packing into the car or caravan. The polyester seat is treated with a waterproofing spray and is quick-drying - a worthwhile feature for any deck chair intended for the UK! The backrest can also be adjusted, and there's even a space for your cup.

This is another set of chairs that has opted for comfort over old-fashioned British charm by packing the design with clever features and practical perks. Of course, you can take these to the beach if you really want, but we think they are perfect for garden furniture.

However, we really love the sensible sun shades that keep your face protected from those harmful rays, the handy cup and phone holder trays, the mini head cushions, and the fact that you have a footrest option. The steel is powder-coated to prevent rusting, too; great news!

While this is a stunning piece of kit, it's not just the uplifting tropical print that will tickle your fancy. The polished wooden frame is covered in weather-resistant varnish to guarantee it keeps its appearance and strength even under a classic British cloudburst. 

You can choose from three different heights and fold this chair for easy transportation, and weighing just 4.8 kg, it's a sensible choice for even small cars. The FSC certification on the timber also means it meets the maximum possible environmental and social requirements. We can see it looking perfect against a bold garden wall, yellow cushions and lots of plants.

You won't be able to resist these delightful striped chairs, and once you're lying down, getting back up becomes a distant dream. This option comes in at a fairly reasonable price for two chairs, so you and your partner or housemate can settle back and soak up the sun side-by-side.

While these chairs take the original look of a deck chair as their model, the armrests bring them just outside the classic beach chair category. The spongy layer is soft enough to sink into and provides the comfort you deserve after fighting your way to the best spot on the sand! These chairs are also made of powder-treated steel, so they can become a permanent patio feature for the rest of the year.

For the budding sun worshipper in your life, we think this cute mini-sized deck chair would serve as a lovely summer treat or birthday gift. This fun option from Amazon comes with a hardwearing wooden frame, however, the fabric is untreated, so we wouldn't advise leaving it out in the rain.

We adore the unique shark print, and as the deck chair weighs just 1.5 kg, it's a convenient option for popping in the car boot and whisking off to the beach. It can withstand up to 35 kg of weight and folds like a classic deck chair for easy storage.

OK, these aren't the whimsical postcard deck chairs that spring to mind when you hear the phrase, but they are pretty blinking comfortable. They do, however, weigh slightly more than the kind of chair you'll be slinging into your boot during the next heatwave, almost 10 kg each, to be exact. However, what they are just right for is a spot of sunbathing in the back garden.

Amazon reviewers have given plenty of hearty reviews for these lazy loungers, saying they're extra comfy and the footrests make you feel weightless. We've kept them to the lower end of our ranking as some customers claim they're less steadfast than they appear online. That said, the cushioned pillows and spongy backrest definitely make them kinder to tired limbs than a classic deck chair.

This cosy seat from UK-Gardens will be an excellent addition to your backyard. From the spongy cushioning which you'll sink back into instantly to the foldable design that makes it easy to put it up and down, it's practical, comfy, and just as suited to camping as a day beside the sea.

Weighing just over 8kg, it's totally portable, plus it folds up nicely, but it is a little heavy to carry if you're going far. The plastic arms are a great addition and can be used to adjust the gradient of the tilt, allowing you to get in the perfect position to relax in. 

Sometimes less really is more, and this selection of simple, sturdy chairs, available in six bright colours or charming red and white stripes, just screams fish and chips, freezing waves and a seagull nicking your candyfloss. You can easily fold this classic wooden deck chair, and as it weighs just 5 kg, it's not too hefty to lug towards the water's edge.

It can be adjusted to three heights and is pretty well-rated by reviewers who say it's decent for the price. The frame is a lot slimmer than most chairs in our top ten countdown, so we feel that this may not be the most reliable option, especially on an uneven pebble beach. The price tag is friendly, though, and the colours are gorgeous.

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside...You can't really help but start humming that when you spy this chair, can you? From the nostalgic candy stripes to the tasteful, darkly varnished wood, it's both pleasing to behold and light enough to take on beach adventures.

Sadly, a few reviewers have mentioned that it's quite small for the price and that the seat itself has little give meaning it doesn't offer that 'take the day off' comfort of some of the other chairs we've recommended. That said, for a fairly priced, simple deck chair to enjoy your ice lolly in, we still rate it!