Swing chairs are made from a mix of materials: wood frames (for example acacia), hemp rope, metal frames (steel/iron), woven PE/polyethylene rattan or resin wicker, Textilene fabric, and polyester textiles used for cushions and covers.
Weight capacities vary by model. Common values in the listings include about 265 lb for many single egg chairs, 350 lb for some folding egg models, 400 lb for a wooden porch swing, and up to 600 lb for two-seat porch swing/glider models — an overall range of roughly 265–600 lb.
Listings frequently advertise weather- or all‑weather construction, such as UV‑resistant materials, water‑ or waterproof fabrics and canopies, rust‑resistant metal coatings, and resin wicker that resists chipping and splintering.
Options vary: some chairs include hanging hardware (chains, safety straps, carabiners), others provide only partial hardware or none. Many egg/basket chairs can be hung from a ceiling beam or used with a separate freestanding stand; several listings explicitly state a hanging structure or stand may be required but is not included.
Examples include foldable egg/basket designs that collapse for storage and convertible '2‑in‑1' porch swings that convert between a swing seat and a flat bed.