Polywood Outdoor Furniture in Knoxville, Tennessee
Outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics, built to stay outside year-round, and backed by a 20-year warranty. We assemble every piece for you—so it arrives ready to use with your warranty fully protected. Come see Polywood at Braden’s showroom in Knoxville.
Furniture made from what we throw away
In 1990, two friends in Syracuse, Indiana, looked at the growing mountain of recycled plastic created by new government recycling programs and saw something no one else did—outdoor furniture. They started in a garage, experimenting with ways to transform recycled milk jugs and detergent bottles into lumber that could replace wood in outdoor applications. Their first design was an Adirondack chair. It worked. That garage experiment became Polywood, and over three decades later, they’re still doing the same thing at a much larger scale—turning landfill-bound and ocean-bound plastics into furniture that lasts decades.
The material science behind Genuine POLYWOOD lumber is what makes it all work. Recycled HDPE is cleaned, processed, and extruded into solid-core boards with UV-inhibiting ColorStay technology built in at the molecular level. The result is lumber that looks and feels like painted wood but won’t splinter, crack, rot, fade, or require any maintenance—ever. No sanding, no staining, no covering, no bringing it inside. It cleans with soap and water and stays outside year-round in any climate. Polywood backs this with a 20-year warranty on the primary lumber components, and their manufacturing is remarkably clean: 99% of production waste is recycled back into the process.
At Braden’s, Polywood fits perfectly alongside our other outdoor brands because it solves a problem our customers care about—they want outdoor furniture that actually stays beautiful without becoming a maintenance project. Our showroom lets you feel the solid weight and wood-grain texture that separates Polywood from hollow plastic alternatives. And because we assemble every piece before delivery, your furniture arrives ready to use with the 20-year warranty fully protected. Our team can help you plan your entire outdoor space—choosing collections, coordinating colors, and laying out seating and dining arrangements that work for the way you actually live outdoors.
What Goes Into Every Piece
Polywood turns recycled plastics into outdoor furniture through proprietary material science, UV-resistant color technology, and American manufacturing that recycles 99% of its own waste. Here’s what makes the furniture work.
Genuine POLYWOOD Lumber
Every piece of Polywood furniture starts as recycled high-density polyethylene—the same plastic used in milk jugs, detergent bottles, and shampoo containers. Instead of ending up in landfills or oceans, this material is collected, cleaned, ground into flakes, and extruded into solid-core lumber that looks and feels remarkably like painted wood. Unlike hollow or composite alternatives, Polywood’s solid-core construction gives each piece real heft and structural integrity. The lumber is infinitely recyclable without degradation—when a piece eventually reaches the end of its life decades from now, it can be reprocessed into new furniture. It’s a genuinely circular material in an industry that rarely thinks past the first sale.
ColorStay Technology
Outdoor furniture fading in the sun is one of those problems people assume is just inevitable. Polywood engineered their way around it. Their ColorStay technology integrates UV-inhibitor compounds directly into the lumber during extrusion—the color protection isn’t a surface coating that can wear off, it’s built into the material itself at a molecular level. The result is furniture that holds its color through years of direct sun exposure far better than painted wood, powder-coated metal, or surface-dyed plastics. Some natural mellowing occurs over many years of UV exposure, but the dramatic fading that ruins most outdoor furniture simply doesn’t happen with Polywood.
All-Weather Durability
Polywood furniture is engineered to stay outside year-round in any climate—sun, rain, snow, salt air, humidity, temperature swings. The HDPE lumber won’t splinter, crack, chip, peel, or rot, and it’s impervious to insects. There is no sanding, painting, staining, or waterproofing required—ever. It cleans with soap and water. Where wood furniture demands seasonal maintenance and metal furniture fights rust, Polywood simply sits outside and performs. That durability is backed by a 20-year warranty on the primary lumber components against structural failure. For furniture that lives outdoors, that kind of longevity changes the math on what “premium” actually costs.
Made in the USA
Polywood manufactures every piece of furniture in the United States—at facilities in Syracuse, Indiana, and Roxboro, North Carolina. Over 1,550 Americans build this furniture, from processing the recycled plastic to assembling the finished product. Their manufacturing is remarkably efficient: 99% of production waste is recycled back into the process, and custom cardboard machines create right-sized shipping containers to minimize packaging waste. When you buy Polywood, you’re supporting American manufacturing, American jobs, and a company that treats sustainability as an engineering problem to solve rather than a marketing story to tell.
Polywood Collections at Bradens
From outdoor dining sets and deep seating sofas to Adirondack chairs and fire pit tables, Polywood offers a complete outdoor furniture line in dozens of styles and colors. Browse our collections or visit the showroom to see the recycled lumber up close.
Why Buy Polywood at Braden’s?
- Professional assembly included — we put every piece together for you, so your 20-year warranty is fully protected from day one
- Outdoor design consultation — our team helps you plan layouts, choose collections, and coordinate colors for your patio, deck, or porch
- See and feel it in the showroom — Polywood’s solid weight and authentic wood-grain texture are best experienced in person before you buy
- Authorized Polywood dealer — full manufacturer warranty and access to the complete Polywood catalog
- Expert care guidance — climate-appropriate cleaning and maintenance advice tailored to East Tennessee’s weather
- 40+ collections to compare — from the classic Adirondack to modern EDGE, we help you navigate the full Polywood lineup
- White-glove delivery — delivered fully assembled and placed exactly where you want it throughout East Tennessee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polywood furniture made of?
Polywood furniture is made from Genuine POLYWOOD lumber—a proprietary material manufactured from recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The primary source material is post-consumer plastic like milk jugs, detergent bottles, and shampoo containers that would otherwise end up in landfills or oceans. This recycled plastic is cleaned, processed, and extruded into solid-core lumber that looks and feels like painted wood but won’t splinter, crack, rot, or require any maintenance. The lumber is infinitely recyclable—it can be reprocessed into new furniture without any loss in quality. Polywood manufactures everything in the USA at facilities in Indiana and North Carolina.
Can Polywood furniture stay outside year-round?
Yes. Polywood furniture is specifically engineered to live outside in all weather conditions, all year long. The recycled HDPE lumber is impervious to moisture, so it won’t rot, warp, or develop mildew the way wood does. It resists UV degradation through ColorStay technology that locks color into the material itself. It handles temperature extremes, salt air, humidity, rain, and snow without structural damage. You never need to cover it, bring it inside, or apply any protective treatments. The 20-year warranty covers the lumber against splintering, cracking, chipping, peeling, rot, and insect damage. Simply clean it with soap and water as needed.
How do I clean Polywood furniture?
Basic cleaning is simple: use mild dish soap with warm water and a soft-bristle brush, then rinse and air dry. For tougher stains or a deeper clean, mix one part bleach with two parts water, apply to the surface, scrub gently, and rinse thoroughly. You can also use white vinegar and baking soda as a natural alternative. Polywood furniture can even be pressure-washed at a maximum of 1,500 PSI using a 40-degree fan tip held at least 8 inches from the surface. Avoid abrasive scrubbers like magic erasers and harsh chemical cleaners. For regular upkeep in East Tennessee’s climate, a quick wipe-down before guests and one deep clean at the start and end of outdoor season is usually all you need.
Where can I buy Polywood furniture in Knoxville?
Braden’s carries Polywood outdoor furniture at our showroom at 11105 Turkey Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can see the collections in person, sit in the chairs to feel the solid weight and wood-grain texture, and compare colors and styles with help from our team. We assemble every Polywood piece for you—so it arrives at your home fully put together and ready to use, with your 20-year warranty intact. Our team can also help you plan your outdoor space, choose the right collections for your patio or deck, and coordinate colors across pieces. Visit us or call to schedule time with a designer who specializes in outdoor living.
Experience Polywood in Knoxville
Polywood furniture is one of those products where the in-person experience changes everything. Photos can show you the design, but they can’t convey the solid weight of recycled lumber, the authentic wood-grain texture under your hand, or the reassuring heft when you sit down. These are details that matter when you’re choosing furniture that will live on your patio for the next 20 years. Visit our Knoxville showroom, pull up an Adirondack chair, and feel the difference between Polywood and everything else. Our team specializes in outdoor living and can help you plan a space that works as beautifully as it looks—and we’ll assemble every piece before it gets to your home.
Knoxville Showroom
11105 Turkey Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934
Mon–Sat 10am–7pm
(Tue–Thu until 6pm)
Maryville Location
119 Airbag Way
Maryville, TN
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