Recliner Magazine

A high-leg recliner sits up on tall legs, and many are push-back chairs in classic or mid-century styles. For a taller person the questions are seat depth, seat height and how long the chair...

Back pain, especially lower back pain, is very common. It usually improves within a few weeks, but it can last longer or keep coming back.[1] An ergonomic recliner will not fix the cause, but...

A comfortable recliner is one that fits your body, your room and the way you sit. Size, headrest, base and extras decide that more than any one feature. This guide covers what to check,...

A cuddler recliner is a recliner for snuggling up in. It is usually oversized, overstuffed, plush and soft, with room for more than one person to sit. This guide covers what to look for...

Hip pain has many causes. Pain on the inside of the hip or in the groin often points to the joint itself, while pain on the outside of the hip, upper thigh or buttock...

An RV recliner is a compact recliner made for a recreational vehicle, though it also suits a small home. Like regular recliners, it comes with many functions in different styles and options. This guide...

A rocker recliner rocks as well as reclines, which makes it a favorite for a nursery, a reading corner or a small living room. Not everyone has space for a large one, so this...

A small recliner fits a small room when you check the width, the depth and the space it needs behind it. This guide covers what to measure, what to check on the label and...

A recliner takes up space, especially fully reclined. A wall hugger recliner is made to sit closer to the wall and fit a smaller room. This guide covers how a wall hugger works, what...

A chair and a half recliner is a recliner with a wider seat than a standard one. Some are single wide chairs, and some are two-seat loveseat recliners. This guide covers what to measure,...

A stylish recliner is chosen for how it looks as much as how it reclines. This guide covers how to match the style, color and size to your room, what the upholstery label should...

Many individuals choose to sleep in their recliners for various reasons. However, the key to a good night’s sleep in a recliner lies in its comfort, which should be on par with a bed.[1]...

A power recliner is operated electrically, with a remote or console, and usually offers more functions than a manual one. This guide looks at power recliners with heat and massage: how they work, what...

A large room can swallow a small recliner. This guide covers how to size a recliner for a big room, what to check on the label and around children, and six large recliners that...

Spending many hours behind a desk, at home or at work, or enjoying video games, is uncomfortable without the right chair. A reclining office chair lets you change position and take a short break.[1]...

A cup holder keeps a drink within reach, so you do not need a side table. This guide covers what to check beyond the cup holder, including hot drinks, children around power mechanisms and...

A double recliner is a two-seat recliner, either with a separate recline for each seat or with one shared mechanism. Some add a center console, and some are wall huggers made for RVs. This...

A push-back recliner is a manual recliner. You lean back with your body weight, and a handle or pull tab raises the footrest, so it needs no power cord. This guide covers how the...

Rattan and wicker recliners are lounge chairs with a woven look, used on patios and in sunrooms. The woven material and the cushions decide how well they last outdoors, and you decide how long...

A wingback recliner is an armchair with tall side wings and a reclining mechanism. It has a classic look and a sculptural shape, and it works as a living room, bedroom or reading nook...

A reclining sofa is a sofa with seats that recline, so a family can sit together and lean back together. It takes more space and costs more than a plain sofa, and the details...

A mission style recliner brings a plain, solid, Arts and Crafts look to a chair that reclines. Expect a wood frame with straight lines, wood arms, and leather or faux leather upholstery. This guide...

A heated recliner combines a recliner with a heating element, usually in the lumbar area, and often a vibration massage. The heat and massage are comfort features and not treatments. This guide covers what...

A three-seater recliner is a sofa with reclining seats, made for a larger family or for movie nights with guests. It needs more room than a single recliner, and most of the ones here...

A small leather recliner gives you the look and the easy cleaning of leather in a chair that fits a bedroom, an apartment or a corner of the living room. Not every chair called...

Back pain can make your favorite chair uncomfortable, especially if it does not give enough support. MedlinePlus says most back pain goes away on its own, and that resting helps but staying in bed...

Sleeping in a recliner is common after surgery, during pregnancy or when reflux and breathing problems make lying flat uncomfortable. Healthline says it keeps your trunk upright and your airways open, and that it...

A club chair recliner is a small, deep armchair with a reclining mechanism. It is a good fit where a full-size recliner would crowd the room, and it comes in leather, bonded leather and...