Michael from Kensington picked two Telescope Swivel Glider chairs for his own balcony, and in this short video he explains why. His point is simple: outdoor furniture is worth investing in, especially if you're spending summer nights at the Shore, and Telescope is a brand he trusts for that job.Why Telescope for Outdoor Seating?Michael says plainly that "Telescope is worth the investment." He points to three things specifically: the quality of the cushion, the seat itself, and how the chair holds up outdoors over time. In his words, "the quality of its cushion, its seat, its durability outside is unparalleled." That's not a claim about one feature, it's about how the whole chair performs once it lives outside full-time, through sun, humidity, and salt air near the water.What a Swivel Glider Adds to a Balcony or PatioA swivel glider chair moves two ways: it glides gently back and forth, and it swivels so you can turn toward a view, a conversation, or the water without repositioning the whole chair. For a balcony at the Shore, that combination matters. You get the motion of a rocker without needing the floor space of one, and you can turn to face wherever the evening takes you.Comfort Outside at Night in JulyMichael's actual use case is the reason he bought these chairs: sitting outside in comfort on summer nights. He describes it directly as being able "to sit in such comfort outside at night, down at the shore in July." That's the test that matters most for patio furniture, not how it looks in a showroom, but how it feels after dinner on a warm night with nowhere else you'd rather be.The Case for Investing in Outdoor FurnitureThe advice in the video is straightforward: don't skimp on outdoor furniture if you're going to use it. Michael frames it as listening to his wife and making the call to upgrade the balcony instead of putting it off. His takeaway applies beyond his own house: furniture that's built for the outdoors, with cushions and seats designed to hold up outside, ends up getting used a lot more than furniture you're hesitant to sit on for fear of wearing it out.Finding Telescope and Other Outdoor Furniture LocallyKensington's Northfield showroom carries outdoor seating built for coastal use, including Telescope. If you're furnishing a balcony, deck, or patio in South Jersey or along the Shore, seeing the cushions and frames in person, rather than judging from a photo, is the best way to tell whether a piece will hold up to the way you actually plan to use it. Key takeaways Michael chose two Telescope Swivel Glider chairs for his own balcony. He says Telescope's cushion quality, seat comfort, and outdoor durability are unparalleled. A swivel glider chair rocks gently and turns, useful for a balcony with a view. The chairs are meant for nightly use outdoors during summer at the Shore. Kensington's Northfield showroom carries Telescope outdoor seating. Questions people ask What outdoor chairs does Michael recommend in the video? He recommends the Telescope Swivel Glider chair, which he bought a pair of for his own balcony. What does Michael say makes Telescope furniture good for outdoor use? He says the cushion quality, the seat, and the overall durability outside are unparalleled. What is a swivel glider chair? It's a chair that glides back and forth and also swivels, so you can turn to face a view or conversation without moving the whole chair. Where can I see Telescope outdoor furniture in person in South Jersey? Kensington's showroom in Northfield carries Telescope outdoor seating for shoppers in South Jersey and along the Shore. Mentioned in this video: Telescope Swivel Glider chairs. See these and comparable pieces in our Northfield showroom, or ask our team.
