Lazy Boy Recliners
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The lazy boy recliner is a practical living room staple that’s designed for comfort and relaxation. It usually features cozy upholstery, plush seat filling, lumbar support, and adjustable leg rest. It adds a unique and inviting feel to the space, and it can be a great place to retire after holiday meals. Keep reading to discover an array of lazy boy recliners that can provide you with years of enjoyment and durability.
Our Picks
Polyester lazy boy recliner chair
What We Like: Super comfy and relaxing
What We Don't Like: It has unsightly folds
Not so good for: A sophisticated modern space
Perfect for: Relaxing, reading, and watching TV
With its chaise seat and marble polyester upholstery, this is the best lazy boy recliner for a laid-back sitting room. Its frame is made from a combination of solid wood and MDF with sinuous springs and plush cushioning on the back and seat. The leg rest can be adjusted into three positions using the convenient handle on the outside arm. It’s also pretty hefty and can carry a weight of up to 400 lbs.
This lazy boy recliner would look great in a living room or family room that prioritizes comfort and relaxation. It’s got a pillowed back and rolled arms so you can sit back and relax while watching TV. You can add black throw pillows to give the recliner more depth and define the space with a comfy rug.
Rocking lazy boy chair
What We Like: It’s very well-made
What We Don't Like: Actual color doesn’t match the image
Not so good for: Shorter users
Perfect for: Taller users
Combining comfort and style with generous proportions, this lazy boy chair has an extra tall back, deep cushions, and an extra long leg rest. It’s specifically designed for taller users with wide padded arms and an extra-tall biscuit-style back. To raise the leg rest, simply tug the side-mounted handle or simply rock it back and forth to soothe yourself.
Place this recliner next to a bookcase with a few art pieces to create an eclectic vibe. Go for classic cream silk drapes on the windows and create visual flow by selecting furniture with a maximum height below the visual angle.
Lazy boy recliner with wooden arms
What We Like: It’s petite and comfortable
What We Don't Like: There’s nothing not to like
Not so good for: Tall users
Perfect for: A small space
For a clean, contemporary look, try this rocking lazy boy recliner with a channel-tufted back. It’s got a sleek silhouette with a solid MDF wood frame and dowel joint joinery. It’s built for comfort with padded bentwood arms and a cushioned headrest. It rocks beautifully with an easy-to-use recline mechanism which you can activate using the manual lever.
It would look great next to a lighter-colored fabric chair with beautiful champagne gold trim to compliment the mahogany brown leather. You can also decorate with a mahogany wood side table, a pair of brass table lamps, and a beautiful green plant in the middle.
Ultimate lazy boy chair in leather
What We Like: It’s large and comfortable
What We Don't Like: It can be tricky to assemble
Not so good for: A small room
Perfect for: Relaxing and napping
This plush recliner is made to envelop you, with a seat that’s 19 inches wide and a high biscuit-style back. It stands on mahogany wood legs with a durable frame that’s crafted from a combination of solid and manufactured wood.
You’re looking at a weight capacity of 300 lbs with sinuous springs and sloping padded arms to support all that weight. Use the side lever to recline in three different positions or simply rock back and forth to relax.
This recliner would look great in a room with dark academia influences. Think vintage furniture, dark and moody colors, gothic touches, and worn leather accessories. A room designed with dark in mind is like a hug. The snug feeling of such spaces is comforting in the long winter months when daylight is short.
Upholstered lazy boy recliner
What We Like: Convenient to use
What We Don't Like: The foot recliner doesn’t come all the way up as advertised
Not so good for: A small space
Perfect for: A relaxed living room
This classically designed lazy boy recliner is made from top-grain leather upholstery with a solid and MDF wood frame. It’s got a manual lever on the side which you can use to adjust the reclining mechanism in three positions. The rocker base stands on mahogany legs and you’ve got foam fill seats with sinuous springs for added support.
For a charming and elegant vibe, pair this with a velvet sofa and velvet pillows. Warm the space up with a Persian rug and decorate the walls with artwork of your choice. Art can help tell a story through your interiors, and it’s the perfect conversation starter.
