Sun loungers made for slow summer afternoons, in solid teak and powder-coated aluminium, with cushioned and breathable mesh designs.
Bask in the sun with the range of sun loungers from McKenzie & Willis. Our outdoor loungers are designed for comfort and durability, making them ideal for poolside or garden relaxation. Made from high quality, durable timbers or powder coated aluminium our range of sun loungers are a great addition to any poolside or sunny spot. Browse the range of sun loungers available online or in store at your local McKenzie & Willis showroom.
Our sun loungers come in two styles of comfort, each with its own feel. Both are made to live outdoors and hold up to a New Zealand summer. The right one comes down to whether you prefer the plush feel of a cushion or the cool, easy-care simplicity of mesh.
Finished with a padded, upholstered squab in a quality weather-resistant fabric, made to sit in the sun, handle the odd summer downpour, and still feel good to come back to. They offer a softer, more sink-in comfort, ideal for longer afternoons spent lounging.
Breathable, tensioned mesh fabric stretched over the frame, sometimes called a sling. This style feels cooler against the skin in the sun, dries quickly, and needs very little upkeep, which makes it a practical, low-maintenance choice for poolside and high-sun spots.
Our sun loungers come from a considered selection of brands, each with its own take on outdoor comfort. Otazen brings a beautifully crafted teak lounger with a comfortable upholstered pad, exclusive to McKenzie & Willis in New Zealand, while Du Soleil, our own outdoor living brand, offers a teak design finished with an upholstered pad for a relaxed, considered feel. Devon pairs a warm teak frame with a breathable mesh for a cooler, low-maintenance option, and Jati Kebon combines powder-coated aluminium with a mesh sling for a light, easy-care design. Each lounger is chosen for how it feels to relax on, and how well it stands up to the outdoors.
Our sun loungers are built on frames chosen to last outdoors.
Offering a natural warmth and a honey tone that softens to a silver-grey patina over time. We use A-grade Indonesian teak, rich in the natural oils that help it resist splitting and weathering, for a lounger that ages beautifully in the sun. Teak also stays comfortable to the touch rather than heating up, which suits a piece you lie on for hours.
Perfect for keeping a lounger light and easy to move, so you can follow the sun across the deck or wheel it into position, with a naturally rust-resistant finish that suits coastal and exposed sites.
A sun lounger is a single, long reclining chair designed for one person to stretch out, relax and sunbathe, usually with an adjustable or fixed reclined back. A daybed is larger and wider, closer to an outdoor bed or sofa, and is designed to seat or lie more than one person. A sun lounger is more compact and easier to move, which makes it the more practical choice for most decks, patios and poolsides.
Teak and powder-coated aluminium are both excellent choices for the New Zealand climate. Teak brings natural warmth and character, is rich in oils that resist weathering, and stays comfortable to the touch in the sun. Aluminium is lighter and easy to move, rust-resistant, and low-maintenance, which suits coastal sites. For the surface you lie on, a cushioned squab offers softer comfort, while a breathable mesh feels cooler and dries quickly.
It comes down to how you like to relax. Cushioned loungers offer a softer, more comfortable feel that suits longer afternoons of lounging, with a weather-resistant, quick-drying squab. Mesh loungers use a breathable, tensioned fabric that feels cooler against the skin, dries quickly and needs very little upkeep, which makes them a practical choice for poolside and high-sun spots. Both are made to live outdoors.
In most cases, yes. Teak and powder-coated aluminium frames are made to stay outdoors year-round, and mesh surfaces handle sun and rain well. Cushioned squabs will last longer if they are covered during heavy weather or stored somewhere dry over winter, and a regular clean helps keep everything looking its best. In exposed or coastal spots, a little extra care goes a long way.
Yes, and it is completely natural. Left in the sun, teak gradually silvers to a soft grey patina over the first year or two, which many people find even more beautiful than the original golden tone. It is a natural result of teak's high oil content, not a sign of damage. If you prefer to keep the golden colour, teak can be lightly sanded and treated with a protector every six months.
Furnishing New Zealand homes since 1906, we have spent more than 120 years learning what works in our conditions, and we bring that same knowledge to the outdoor lounge. Our team can talk you through the differences between teak and aluminium, cushioned and mesh, and help you find a lounger that suits your space and the way you like to relax in the sun. See the collection in person at one of our showrooms, or browse online with confidence.
