Handcrafted from sustainably managed Honduran mahogany, this outdoor swing gives a modern contemporary spin to the classic porch swing.

The Sunniva outdoor swing has been described by its maker as the “most luxurious outdoor porch swing made in America”. Handcrafted from sustainably managed Honduran mahogany – which is often used on luxury yachts – this outdoor swing is inspired by the flowing curves of Asian timber frame architecture.

Asheville (North Carolina) based Brian Boggs Chairmakers specialises in custom luxury furniture. This latest design gives a modern contemporary spin to the classic porch swing.

Winner of the prestigious A’Design Award, the Sunniva outdoor swing was designed to bring sophisticated comfort to outdoor spaces. When attached to its optional cantilevered stand, the swing sways on silent bushings to allow for uninterrupted contemplation.

Premium wood selection and precision micro-compression joinery contribute to the weather-proofing of this functional masterpiece of garden architecture. It is available in a traditional hanging mode, or with a stand that can allow it to go anywhere.

The designer, Brian Boggs, reinterpreted the traditional porch swing as a piece of art that would be considered inviting, attractive and comfortable. He created a swing that recalls natural elements, such as the subtle flexibility and unobstructed support of tree branches.

Brian says the cantilevered stand is engineered to be flexible and silent in operation and easily moved. Joinery is fully housed double tenons to prevent moisture from penetrating and compromising the integrity of the construction.

Identifying how straight lines and angles can make a porch swing feel artificial and static, Boggs designed the Sunniva outdoor swing to suggest movement and organic comfort in its structure.

The Sunniva outdoor swing provides lumbar support and an unobstructed view through the absence of ropes or chains for support. The cantilevered stand is engineered to be flexible and silent in operation and easily moved.

The arch of the swing and stand adds a bounce for comfort, phenomenal strength and beauty. The joinery is fully housed double tenons that prevent moisture from penetrating and compromising integrity of the construction.

The durable Honduran mahogany wood used to make the Sunniva collection comes from three sawyers’ cooperatives that sustainably manage the rainforest near their small community of Copen.

The purchase of wood is critical to the success of Greenwood, a nonprofit organization Boggs helped found in 1993, that works with remote forest communities to help them manage their forests and create valuable wood products.

Co-founder of Brian Boggs Chairmakers, Melanie Boggs adds: “This is a sophisticated element of comfort for a cherished front porch that blends classic techniques with a global sense of design and awareness.”

Beyond chairmaking, Brian’s original designs encompass outdoor furniture and hospitality installations, as well as luxury furniture for modern homes. For more information, visit brianboggschairmakers.com.

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