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A recliner chair is the seat everyone gravitates to - a personal armchair that tips back, lifts your feet and lets you properly switch off with a book, a film or an afternoon nap. Our range covers manual push-back designs, powered chairs that glide at the touch of a button, and supportive rise-and-recline styles, in fabric and faux-leather finishes chosen to look at home in any living room, bedroom or reading corner.
Below you'll find honest guidance on choosing the mechanism, sizing the chair to your body, and leaving the right space to recline - with fast UK delivery and 30-day returns on every order.
A recliner should fit its main user like a good armchair. When seated, your feet should rest flat with knees at roughly a right angle, and the backrest should support your shoulders and neck when tilted. A higher seat is easier to rise from and kinder to knees, while a lower, deeper seat suits lounging and taller frames. If the chair is shared, aim for a middle-ground seat height and depth that works for everyone, and check the headrest meets your neck when the chair is fully back.
Recliner chairs need room to open, so plan for both directions. Behind the chair, leave clearance for the backrest to tilt - check the product's recline measurement, as some space-saving designs need very little room behind. In front, allow space for the footrest to rise and your legs to extend clear of any table. For delivery, measure the narrowest doorway, hallway turn and staircase on the route in and compare against the chair's dimensions; most recliners fit easily but a quick check saves surprises, and powered models need a socket within reach.
Because a recliner is built for long, still spells, support and upkeep both count. Firmer foam holds its shape and supports the lower back; softer padding feels more enveloping but needs occasional plumping. On covers, woven fabric is warm and quiet with the widest colour choice, while faux leather wipes clean in seconds and suits snack-friendly or pet-owning homes. To keep the chair at its best, let the footrest close fully before standing, never lean on it when open, keep the mechanism free of crumbs, and vacuum the seams gently.
Manual chairs recline with a lever or push-back and cost less. Powered chairs glide at the touch of a button and hold any angle. Rise-and-recline chairs go a step further, tilting forward to help you stand, which suits anyone with limited mobility or joint pain.
When seated, your feet should rest flat with knees at about a right angle, and the backrest should support your shoulders and neck when tilted. A higher seat is easier to rise from; a lower, deeper seat suits lounging and taller people.
Room behind for the backrest to tilt and room in front for the footrest to rise. Check the product's recline measurement, as some space-saving designs need very little clearance behind, making them ideal for placing near a wall.
Yes, powered and rise-and-recline chairs run from the mains and need a plug within reach, so plan the position accordingly. Keep the cable tidy and clear of the moving parts.
Faux leather wipes clean in seconds and shrugs off spills, making it the low-maintenance choice for busy or pet-owning homes. Woven fabric feels warmer and offers more colours, and responds well to gentle vacuuming and prompt blotting of spills.
We deliver across the UK, carefully packed, and every recliner chair is covered by our 30-day returns policy so you can be confident it's right for you.
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