Abstract: A chair capable of rocking and reclining is provided with a contoured seat and an external frame assembly for maintaining the contoured seat above the ground. The external frame assembly has a pair of spaced-apart tubular side members with a continuous outer periphery forming a loop. Each of the tubular side members has a large, ground-contacting arcuate region that extends for approximately 90 degrees and an arm support region that forms an arm rest. The tubular side members are coupled together by cross members that extend between the two. The contoured seat fits between the side members and rests upon the cross members. A user is comfortably positioned in the chair by head, back and seat support areas of the contoured seat.

Abstract: A legless chair possessing an arcuate exterior permitting rocking and reclining. The arcuate surface contacts a floor for stability and reclining to a selected position. Weight in the nose of the chair brings the chair to an upright position when not in use. A lightweight filler material may be provided for buoyancy, easy portability and for use in water.