Sitting Spiritually

Sitting Spiritually: wooden garden furniture made in Devon

Sitting Spiritually is a British company dedicated to the design and manufacture of high-end wooden garden furniture. It operates under the trading name Garden Swing Seats Limited and has its workshop and business address in Seaton, Devon. The firm presents itself as the only bespoke swing seat maker endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), a distinction that supports its collection of outdoor seating and structures.

Furniture catalogue

Production covers several lines of garden furniture, all made from wood:

• Garden swing seats, with models such as The Kyokusen in oak, The Tranquillity in oak, The Affinity in painted Accoya and The RHS Four Seasons.
• Day beds, including The Swinging Day Bed, The Single Day Bed and a version with a cedar roof.
• Rope swings, with models such as The RHS Rope Swing in oak, The RHS Two Seater Rope Swing and The RHS Trilogy Family Swing.
• Garden benches, including RHS Four Seasons Bench, RHS Knole Garden Bench, The Rockabye and The Floating Bench.
• Oak pergolas, with bespoke options and pergola arches.

The company also offers accessories and a refurbishment service for existing pieces.

Materials and manufacturing process

The pieces are made in the Devon workshops from selected timbers, such as prime European oak, Accoya and Western Red Cedar. Each item is finished with meticulous care and delivered after a process that runs from commission through to installation. The firm sells its products with a five-year guarantee.

RHS-endorsed collection

Sitting Spiritually has a collection created in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society. According to the company, it is the only maker of bespoke swing seats, rope swings and benches to have RHS endorsement. This line includes specific models of swing seats, benches and rope swings made in oak.

Presence and clientele

With more than twenty years of activity, the company serves garden owners, country house hotels and estates, and its pieces have been installed in renowned gardens such as those of the RHS at Wisley, Rosemoor and Harlow Carr, as well as at Forde Abbey. The firm also has a show garden at Forde Abbey, Somerset, where customers can try the seating in person. The company states that it ships internationally.

Ratings and recognition

The company maintains a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on more than 475 verified reviews on Trustpilot and Google. Customer testimonials highlight the quality of the craftsmanship, the attention to detail and the service received during the purchase and installation process.

Location and contact

12-13 Cross Street, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2LH · Email: info@sittingspiritually.co.uk