The 6 Best Lounge Chairs for Chilling by the Pool

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As soon as the weather is nice, there is little to nothing that's about to stop me from enjoying it. I'll sit on a curb. I'll rot away on the steaming concrete. Don't care. Must get sun. If, however, we're putting a little bit of thought and care into how we'll enjoy the great outdoors (which is actually just next to a pool), we can do far better than an old towel on the ground.

Pool lounge chairs are seasonal items, but if you do the buying right, you'll only have to do it once. Most pool lounge chairs are meant to be used season after season, so the best ones use specific materials and are constructed in such a way that can handle the elements they might experience. Wind, rain, bright sun, pool chlorine, you name it. Like most outdoor furniture, Many will indeed patina over time, but that's just part of the experience.

Because these outdoor chairs require more than just a surface for sitting on, they do tend to be more expensive than your standard chair. If you're looking for ones that will last for years, won't flip over in the wind, and are beautifully constructed, then go for one of the pricier ones from CB2 or Frontgate. If, however, you want to stick to a classic, we have some perennial favorites from Polywood and Ledge Lounger. And if you're on the hunt for something more reasonable or middle-of-the-road, we have some more minimal chairs for that, too. Shop the best pool lounge chairs for doing absolutely nothing in here.

Mainstay Chaise

Ledge Lounger pool chairs are the holy grail of outdoor lounging. They are expensive, yes. But they are the kind you'll have for many years to come. They are made with polyethylene resin, which can withstand direct sunlight, moisture, and anything else you wipe all over it. It's also part of the Mainstay collection, if you're looking for a whole outdoor setup you can build over time.

Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair

This 20-pound lounge chair is one of the lightest of the bunch, which is great if you think you'll be moving this around a lot. (A particular probability if you live somewhere with unpredictable weather.) It's made from fabric and steel, so it's sturdy but not the most cushioned. Great for wicking water away, not as great for a supportive nap.

Nautical Chaise

Polywood's chaise lounge chair is another perennial favorite. It's made of plastic, which means it's going to be way easier to clean and move around than some of the heavier options. It's a fair price, and it's easy to stack when not in use. It is, however, a bit difficult to put together and some reviewers report the predrilled holes are not always perfectly aligned.

Santino Chaises

For building out your dream pool lounge situation, Frontgate never fails. The brand specializes in outdoor furniture, and this set of aluminum, teak, and wicker chairs are no exception. They are expertly made, sturdy, and as comfortable as a chair without a cushion can be. The untreated teak in the chairs will patina over time if you don't treat it yourself.

Idle White Outdoor Sun Lounger

For a simple, well-designed lounge chair, CB2's simple white aluminum frame and polymesh seat is exactly right. The back adjusts to five positions, all as sturdy as can be. Particularly if you get the white color, though, be sure to cover it or store it inside during bad weather—the white can discolor over time.

Chaise Lounge Chair

No need to be in the. business of spending $1K on a pool lounge chair. This $200 one is comfortable with all-weather cushions and an accessible pullout side table. It's not quite as well-constructed as some of the pricier options, though.

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