Nostalgia is currently dominating the design world. Consider the return of ’80s floral upholstery or the resurgence of ’70s wood paneled interiors or the continuing popularity of midcentury modern designs. This piece of furniture looks back even further—to the Edwardian Age, when outdoor swing chairs first became popular.
We first spied this new, appealing iteration of the Edwardian rocker in our story about the whimsical London garden of Angus and Charlotte Buchanan, the couple behind Buchanan Studio. The piece was designed by Angus’ mother, a former Vogue editor and co-founder of the Cabbages & Roses line of fabrics, and sold through her company ODD. In 2021, Jonathan Brown, the former CEO of Garden Trading Co., acquired ODD and today, Emerald, his daughter-in-law, largely oversees the business.
An ODD rocker fits well into a romantic-style garden. It provides shade, offers plush seating, and invites lingering. And because almost every part is customizable, it’s is the perfect opportunity to inject your personality into your outdoor space.
Below, some examples from the ODD website.
Photography by Max Kindersley, courtesy of ODD, unless otherwise noted.
See also:
- Object of Desire: Bonni Outbuildings
- Object of Desire: Hand-Sculpted Vases and Planters With a Dose of (Pretty) Savagery
- Object of Desire: A Minimalist South American-Inspired Open Fire Grill
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