Recliner Chairs

The choice between an electric recliner chair and a manual recliner chair is the first decision to make, and both have real advantages. An electric recliner chair reclines at the press of a button, with many models offering independent adjustment for the footrest, backrest and headrest, giving you precise control over your position. Electric recliner chairs often include USB charging ports in the armrest and are available with power-lift mechanisms that assist you to stand — a feature of genuine benefit for those with limited mobility. A manual recliner chair uses a push-back mechanism or a pull lever, reclines smoothly with body pressure and tends to be more compact in its closed position, which is worth considering in smaller rooms. Both types are available in our range so you can test each recliner chair in the showroom and decide.

Our recliner chairs are available in full-grain leather and performance fabric, each suited to a different lifestyle and preference. A leather recliner chair has a premium, hard-wearing finish that wipes clean in seconds — practical for everyday use and developing a richer character over time. A fabric recliner chair offers softness, warmth and a broader colour palette, making it easier to integrate the recliner chair into a room with existing fabric furniture. Many of our recliner chair designs are available in both leather and fabric, so you can choose the cover without being limited in your style options. Whichever upholstery you choose, the reclining mechanism inside the recliner chair is the same quality construction.

One of the most common challenges with a recliner chair is the clearance required behind it when the backrest drops. A standard recliner chair needs 30cm to 50cm of clear space behind it to recline fully, which can be difficult in a smaller room. A wall-hugger recliner chair — also called a space-saver recliner — solves this by reclining forward as the footrest rises, rather than backward. A wall-hugger recliner chair can sit as close as 8cm to 10cm from the wall behind it, making it one of the most space-efficient recliner chair designs available. If room clearance is a concern, let our team know and we will show you the wall-hugger recliner chair options in the collection.

The best recliner chair is not just one that reclines — it is one that supports the whole body in the reclined position. Look for a recliner chair with a headrest that positions comfortably without tilting the chin forward, a footrest that rises to ankle height rather than mid-calf, and a lumbar region that supports the lower back curve naturally. Deep, contoured seat cushions are preferable to thin padding over the mechanism. Many of our recliner chair models include adjustable headrests so each person can set their preferred reading or viewing position independently. Our showroom team will walk you through the ergonomic features of each recliner chair in the collection.

Sit in each recliner chair, run the mechanism through its full range and spend a moment fully reclined to check the headrest and footrest actually support you — no product description can substitute for that test. Do it at Nunawading, Springvale, Alphington, Preston or Essendon DFO, open seven days a week. In-stock recliner chairs dispatch within 48 hours, white-glove Melbourne metro delivery includes room placement, and we deliver Australia-wide beyond metro. The frame and reclining mechanism are covered by our structural warranty, and Zip Pay is available in store and online.