A patio glider looks simple in a photo: a steel frame, a mesh back and a gentle back-and-forth motion. Then you start comparing listings and find single chairs, benches for two or three, sets with a table in the middle and pairs of separate chairs.
Outsunny, the outdoor brand of Aosom, sells every one of those layouts. This guide uses the brand’s own published figures to help you choose a layout, read the specs, look after the frame and decide where to buy. It is research-based, not a hands-on test.
If you already know you want the classic two-seater, our full verdict on the Outsunny 2-person glider bench goes deeper on that one model. Otherwise, start with the company behind it.
The Brand Behind Outsunny
The name Aosom is a playful spelling of awesome, a joke the company explains in its own profile. By its own account, Aosom runs 25 warehouses worldwide with 7.3 million square feet of space, sends out over 1.1 million parcels every month and lists about 20,000 products. Those are the company’s figures, not independently audited ones.
The business began in 2009, when three entrepreneurs set out to sell quality goods cheaply online. For the first two years, inventory sat in rented storage units instead of a warehouse. In 2011 a private investor took over the business, and Aosom went on to set up its corporate office and a warehouse on the West Coast, in Wilsonville, Oregon, near Portland.
To keep a huge catalog manageable, Aosom splits it into house brands, each aimed at a different part of life at home. The company says it owns all nine.
| Brand | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Outsunny | Patios, gardens and outdoor living, including grills |
| HOMCOM | Home furniture beyond the patio, such as kitchen, dining and living spaces |
| PawHut | Furniture and supplies for pets, from dogs and cats to rabbits and even chickens |
| Qaba | Children’s toys, rocking horses, ride-on vehicles and kids’ furniture |
| Soozier | Home fitness gear |
| Vinsetto | Furniture and supplies for a home office |
| kleankin | Bathroom cabinets and storage solutions |
| DURHAND | Tools and storage for DIY projects |
| Aosom | Mobility gear, including electric scooters and bike cargo trailers |
Whatever logo is on the box, it is one company. Aosom’s limited warranty names the house brands, and shoppers face one set of return rules whichever brand they pick, as long as the order goes through Aosom.com.
Outsunny is the Aosom brand for porches and patios, with a range that runs from gliders to umbrellas, grills and garden sheds.
Choose by Seats and Space
Begin by deciding how many people usually sit together. That single answer removes most of the lineup.
| Layout | Seats | Weight rating |
|---|---|---|
| Single glider chair | One person | 330 lbs |
| 2-person glider bench | Two, sharing one seat | 440 lbs |
| Glider chair set of two | Two, in separate chairs | 264 lbs per chair |
| 2-seat glider with table | Two, with a table between | 352 lbs per chair |
| 3-person glider bench | Three | 660 lbs |
Measure next, because the footprints vary widely. Models with a table in the middle take up far more room than a bench.
- Single glider chair: about 25.75 inches wide, 30.5 inches deep and 38.25 inches tall
- 2-person bench: about 47.25 inches wide, 27.5 inches deep and 33.5 inches tall
- 3-person bench: about 57.9 inches wide, 27.6 inches deep and 33.5 inches tall
- 2-seat glider with table: about 76.8 inches wide, 31.9 inches deep and 35 inches tall
Allow clearance at the front and back for the swing itself, because a glider needs more space than a fixed bench of the same width.
Seat height is the next figure to compare. The two-person bench sits 15.75 inches above the ground and the glider with a table sits at 16.9 inches. That is a gap of about an inch, which some people may notice when standing up.
Weight Ratings and Layouts
Capacity varies across the range, from 264 lbs per chair on the separate chairs to 660 lbs for the three-person bench. For two heavier adults, the two-person bench’s 440 lb rating leaves a margin, whereas a regular group of three belongs on the three-person model rather than squeezed onto the smaller one.
Bench or separate seats
On a bench you share one seat and swing together. The glider with a table gives each person a seat that moves on its own, with the table between them. The set of two chairs separates things completely: each chair has a 28 inch backrest with built-in neck support and can be turned to face a view or a fire pit.
Tables and bistro sets
The bistro set takes a different approach from the built-in table. Its glass table, which measures 18 by 18 by 19 inches, is a separate piece that sits between two high-back gliders with curved armrests, each rated for 352 lbs, so the three pieces can be positioned freely.
A fourth layout, the glider chairs with a coffee table, has scrollwork on the backrests and a black finish. The chairs are rated for 264 lbs each, the table for 33 lbs, and the whole set measures about 76.75 inches long.
Frames, Mesh and Rust Care
Across the lineup, the recipe is the same: a powder-coated steel frame with a mesh seat. Outsunny sells its sling mesh as Texteline and says it resists water and sunlight and dries fast. The frame’s weak point is the coating, because bare steel can rust wherever the finish chips.
Aosom’s limited warranty does not cover damage from bad weather, heat or humidity, so these habits are the real protection. The same advice suits other powder-coated steel gliders, bigger sets included.
Before the first sit
Check every part for chipped or scratched coating and for dents before you start. Build on a blanket or the flattened carton so nothing scrapes the ground, thread each bolt by hand because forcing it can damage the threads, and fit the small nut covers over the exposed hardware.
Where it lives
A covered porch suits a glider best, because it keeps most of the rain off. Where the glider stands in the open, put a cover over it when it is not in use, once the frame has dried, since a cover can trap moisture. On a wood deck, particularly a pale one, an outdoor rug or mat under the base stops rust run-off from marking the boards.
Cleaning the mesh and frame
A patio-furniture maker’s care advice for sling fabric is gentle: lukewarm water with a little mild soap, a soft brush or sponge, a rinse in clear water and time to dry in the air. Vinegar and other acidic cleaners are best avoided on the mesh. Harsh acid or alkaline products can wear down the coating on the frame, and near the coast, regular rinsing keeps salt, which speeds up corrosion, from building up.
Catching rust early
In rainy months, check the joints, feet and bolt heads every few weeks, along with the bolts in the gliding base, which takes the most stress. Tighten anything loose, and treat a new squeak or a wobble as a cue to stop and look. A small rust patch needs a light going-over with a wire brush or fine sandpaper, taking care not to sand so hard that extra coating comes off. Afterward, wipe the spot clean and let it dry, then seal it with outdoor metal touch-up paint.
A yearly rhythm
A light routine through the seasons is enough. Wash the mesh and dab touch-up paint on bare spots before the wet months, rinse off dust and pollen in summer, sweep away wet leaves in autumn because they keep the frame damp, and move the glider under cover for winter if you can. The two-person bench weighs 31 lbs, so carrying it indoors is easy.
What to avoid
- Loading the seat beyond its rating. The two-person bench is not a three-person seat.
- Dragging the frame over concrete when you could lift it.
- Aiming a pressure washer at the frame from close range, which can lift the coating at its edges.
- Leaving a single rust spot alone. It is a quick repair while small and a bigger job later.
Where to Buy and What Changes
You can find Outsunny gliders on Aosom.com, in the brand’s storefront on Amazon and on assorted other websites. The choice changes your return rules, your warranty coverage and the ease of reaching someone for help.
Buying direct from Aosom.com
Ordering from Aosom.com keeps shipping, returns and warranty with a single company. The site ships with FedEx, UPS or USPS to street addresses in the contiguous 48 states only, so Alaska, Hawaii, PO boxes, military addresses, US territories and overseas destinations are out. Aosom quotes roughly a day of handling, followed by 3 to 7 business days on the road, and some bulky items require someone to sign for them.
Buying on Amazon
Outsunny operates an official brand storefront on Amazon. An order placed there follows Amazon’s return terms, and Aosom’s warranty says a marketplace’s terms may replace or add to its own, so read both before ordering. To look over the lineup, open the Outsunny storefront on Amazon, which opens Amazon.
Why authorized sellers matter
Aosom’s warranty covers only products bought from an authorized merchant or retailer, or through an official marketplace channel. A purchase from an unfamiliar website or a resale post may therefore carry no warranty at all.
Spotting a sketchy listing
- Match the numbers. The genuine two-person bench is 47.25 inches wide, 27.5 inches deep and 33.5 inches tall, is rated for 440 lbs and weighs 31 lbs. If the figures are vague or do not match, walk away.
- Look for published policies. Aosom lists its return and warranty terms and a customer phone line, so a seller who shows no return policy deserves suspicion.
- Confirm the brand. On a marketplace, the listing should lead to the official Outsunny store.
- Ask Aosom. If you are unsure about a seller, Aosom’s customer service can help you verify it.
Returns, Shipping and Warranty
The rules below apply to orders placed on Aosom.com. Even if you buy elsewhere, they show how the brand handles problems.
The warranty
Aosom’s limited warranty lasts one year from the purchase date and covers defects in materials or workmanship across all of the house brands. At Aosom’s discretion, the remedy can be spare parts, a complete replacement or money back. Misuse, commercial use, accidents, neglect and weather damage are excluded, and only products from authorized sellers qualify. Your statutory rights stay intact, including those under state law and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and Oregon law governs the warranty.
If a delivery arrives damaged
Tell Aosom within a week. Email clear photos to customer service and keep all cartons and packing material, since the carrier’s claim relies on them. An approved claim is refunded in 5 to 7 business days, and your bank may need a few more, or Aosom may send replacement parts or a new unit, depending on stock. When postage would be out of proportion to the item, Aosom occasionally waives the return altogether, typically once photos or video prove the problem.
Sending something back
A return for any reason is possible within 30 days of delivery, but customer service must first issue a return authorization number, and parcels sent without one are refused. No restocking or processing fee applies. Once you hold the number, you have 14 days to ship the item boxed as it came, with all accessories. You can ask Aosom to book a pickup, which deducts a collection charge from your refund, or choose your own carrier and pass Aosom the tracking number.
| Situation | Who pays return shipping |
|---|---|
| Faulty, damaged or not as advertised | Aosom, sometimes with a prepaid label |
| Change of heart, wrong color or size ordered, or a cancellation made too late | You |
Cancelling an order
Aosom aims to process orders within a business day. If you cancel on the day you order, it says the refund takes 1 to 2 business days. After an order has shipped, Aosom tries to have the carrier bring it back. That recall can fail, so watch the tracking and turn the parcel away if it still turns up.
How Aosom Compares With Costway
Costway is another online catalog covering furniture, outdoor gear and appliances, which makes it a fair yardstick for Aosom. The published policies line up like this.
| Aosom | Costway | |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 30 days | 30 days after delivery |
| Repackaging fee | None | Charged per item if the original packaging is missing |
| Change-of-mind shipping | Customer pays | Customer pays, though Plus+ members have return shipping covered up to three times a month |
| Damage reports | Within 7 days | Recommended within 30 days |
| Basic warranty | One year | 365 days, only on orders from costway.com |
| Brand setup | Nine house brands | Costway-branded products |
| Started | 2009 | 2011 |
The practical gap is fees and timing. Aosom states that returns carry no restocking or processing charge, while Costway bills a repackaging fee when the original packaging is gone, which matters if you tend to throw cartons out. Costway’s paid Plus+ membership covers return shipping a few times a month, a perk that pays off only for frequent returners.
On damage claims, Aosom’s 7-day window is the shorter one, so open the box as soon as it arrives. Costway recommends reporting within 30 days and warns that later issues may be harder to resolve. On warranty, Aosom’s cover lasts a year and excludes weather damage, the main risk for a steel glider. Costway’s covers 365 days of home use and only orders placed on its own site, with a longer plan for massage chairs.
For a patio glider, Aosom’s no-fee returns and outdoor-focused house brand are the relevant points. Costway makes more sense for appliances or massage chairs, or for anyone who would join Plus+ and return items often.
Quick Picks by Situation
- Two people on a small porch: the 2-person glider bench.
- Two people who like a drinks table within reach: the 2-seat glider with a table.
- Three adults sharing: the 3-person glider bench.
- You like rearranging the patio: the set of two chairs or the bistro set.
- One seat in a tight space: the single glider chair.
If you want to compare the models side by side, the Outsunny store on Amazon opens Amazon, where you can look through the gliders and check the current price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Outsunny the same company as Aosom?
Yes. Outsunny is one of Aosom’s house brands, and Aosom’s return and warranty rules cover it on Aosom.com.
Why is it called Aosom?
The name is a play on the word awesome, which the company says is exactly where it came from.
Does the glider need much assembly?
Outsunny describes the two-person bench as nine parts in four steps. Lay out the parts first and check them against the instructions before you start.
Will a steel glider rust?
It can, wherever the powder coating is chipped or scratched. A covered spot, a cover, a mat on light decks and quick touch-ups lower the risk, and Aosom’s warranty excludes weather damage, so prevention is up to you.
Is a glider suitable for children?
This guide is written for adults, and gliders are best treated as adult seating. The seat swings on its base, so keep children’s hands clear of the gliding mechanism.
