Contemporary Recliners

It wasn't until contemporary recliners were introduced to the market, when people discovered the true meaning of the word comfort. That was about a hundred years ago. Today, with so many different kinds of recliners improved and perfected over time, you can choose to have all the comfort you need in any style and look you want.

Among our comprehensive selection you'll easily find one modern recliner chair or swivel recliner that will fit your individual needs in style and functionality. Make sure you scroll down to get essential advice on how to choose the right recliner.

You may think that buying a recliner is as easy as a stroll in the park, but it actually does require a certain amount of effort and thought. Not unlike any other process of choosing the best piece of furniture for your home or office, there are several factors that you should consider before you decide which one, of all comfortable recliners you liked, to take home with you.

So, sit properly, pay attention and get the answers that will help you pick the best recliner for your needs and your buck!

If you want to know what what your dream recliner looks like, you must know what does your room look like. So, in terms of style, there are two main categories – modern and traditional. That said, it usually won't be the best idea to put your grandpa's old rocking recliner in your ultra-modern and cool den. Firstly, make sure the one you choose matches the room design. If you are that confident in your own interior design expertise, we suggest you opt for a clean-lined reclining leather chair that comes in black or dark brown. This way you won't be risking that it won't suit your decorating theme.

Next off, you ought to know how much you're willing to spend. Unless you're really obsessed with the idea of getting the most amazingly comfortable and awesome ergonomic recliner ever built and you plan on spending more time on it than in your bed – then you should definitely buy the most expensive one you can find! Just kidding – you don't have to do that! Don't withhold mortgage payments just so you buy something that 's double the price that it's worth. Have a grasp of your budget and be wise enough to get the best bang for YOUR buck. Know your needs, but also keep your resources in mind, so that you don't get overwhelmed by recliner paradise. Keep reading, as we'll be covering most of the major categories and possibilities later on.

Another question of utmost importance is, who is going to use the recliner the most. Surely the first thing that we'd think you'll say is “Me!”. After all, you're the one who's shopping for it, so we're more likely to think that you're buying it for yourself alone. And we're probably right, unless we aren't. If a great modern leather recliner was something that your partner or spouse kept dreaming and talking about for years and now you've just got to that article and you want to surprise you're loved person and buy one for them, we suggest you first tell that person about your intentions, because they might want to try the recliner themselves. Or at least you must make sure the recliner's not only comfortable, but also suited to the height, frame and weight of the person who'll use it most.

And you need to ask yourself another question, related to dimensions: How much space do you have for the recliner? Know where you'll position it, beforehand. It's important. Would you have enough space? Will it be too close to a wall? Because if a chair reclines all the way back wouldn't do its work if you place it in the tight space between two locking walls in front of the giant Ficus that already takes up half the room. Be practical and make sure to measure and read the product descriptions before you click on the add to cart button.

So, now we're getting a bit more serious and we talk about recliners categories and features.

The first type is the traditional Two-position recliner. It's obviously the one that's simpler and less expensive. It usually features a mechanism that allows you you partially or fully recline and it will most likely unleash a foot rest as well. Many of those are available in leather, although not totally covered in leather – some areas like the one under the seat base, the outside back and the outer side panels are most likely to be covered in vinyl. But don't hurry to worry, it will probably match the leather and it won't upset the overall look of your décor. And it will dramatically reduce the price, compared to the ones that are covered entirely with genuine leather. The traditional reclining leather chair is affordable, but not less comfortable. A sub-type of the traditional recliner is the Power Recliner. It's essentially the same, except that there's a button that controls the electrical mechanism and drives you to the desired angle, instead of the mechanical lever or a simple release button.

Next in the list are the Rocker and Glider recliners. They both function exactly as their names suggest. Rockers are old favorites and you've probably seen them being used by nursing moms or senior folks. They recline on their arched tracks, allowing you to rock back and forth – a motion that is relaxing and soothes the user if, say, they have trouble falling asleep at night. Glider recliners are similar to the rocking ones, the only main difference being that instead of the movement along an arched track (similar to a rocking chair), they slide back and forth on a linear path.

Rocker recliners are an old favorite of nursing mothers and adults with young children. Rocker recliners function exactly as their name implies: They recline on arched tracks that allow them to rock back and forth. These recliners are particularly useful for those who have trouble falling asleep at night because the rocking motion is soothing and relaxing.  Glider fabric recliners are similar to rocker recliners, except that instead of moving along an arched path similar to a rocking chair, they move forward and backward on a linear path. Like the traditional, two-position recliner, rockers and gliders are available in leather match (leather-vinyl combinations).

Now, a Push-back, or a Flex-back recliner is the one that actually has only the back that reclines, usually without a button or a lever, which will require the user to lean back and push the back. If you want to rest your feet, you'll need to use an ottoman (which in most cases comes along with the chair) for that purpose. It's a new and hot style of recliners, because they make them quite sleek and stylish, for cool and casual guys that keep their habitats clean and modern-looking. A lot of those pieces are completely covered with leather, which might make them more pricey, but if it's the end that justifies the means for you, you'll be happy to have it upgrade your stylish home décor. And it adds on the versatile side of things, because it looks and acts like a regular armchair, when not in the reclined position.

The last three types of recliners that we'll glance into in this article are the Swivel, the Lift and the Wall-Hugger recliners.

The reclining swivel chair does as it's named – it swivels left and right on their circular base, but it reclines backwards as well. A fuller range of motion, that many people prefer to other types with more limited motion.

The Lift recliners are favorite among the elderly and people who experience some difficulty getting out of deeper and lower recliners. Those ones have a mechanism that lifts up and pushes the chair to a more upright and better angled position, so it glides you into standing up, so to say. So, if you have bad knees, legs or hips – we recommend opting for this kind.

Finally, the Wall-Hugger comes in to save the day, when you look to save up space. They're sited up straighter, so you can push them directly against a wall. The downside is that they often offer a relatively limited range of motion, but again it's a resting position that's much easier to get in an out of.

To sum it all up, it's probably safe to say that you'd want a recliner that both looks great and feels at least just as good, and today is your chance to get the ultimate comfort without sacrificing style and functionality. Now you know everything you need, to make the best choice of modern recliner chair for your home or office, so just lean back and recline in style!