Modern Reclining Sofas

Caroline Patterson Interior Design Expert

Caroline is a young, New York-based interior designer and home decor writer, obsessed with textiles and designer furniture. Backed with rigorous training from a prestigious design school, as well as a profound understanding of material quality and fabric care, she offers spot-on advice on how to furnish your place with reliable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing pieces.

Updated 23/03/2021

What if your sofa was not only stylish and contemporary, but the whole thing reclined? A dream, you say? No. A reality, with this extensive collection of modern reclining sofas. The entire sofa reclines. How fantastic is that? And they come in plenty of upholstery types to suit your desires. Want to know more? Look through this collection and pick one for yourself.

Buying Guide

We all love a comfortable chair to sit back and relax in; especially after a hard days work or when you want to enjoy a movie or your favorite TV show. Regardless of your comfort, support or mobility needs, the perfect recliner is out there with your name on it. Finding your ideal chair can be difficult, so here is a buying guide to help you out.

What's the difference between manual and power reclining sofas?

Manual recliner: If you are looking to enjoy the full luxury of a modern reclining sofa, or you are getting one for health reasons, manual is not ideal because you will have to do the reclining yourself. You have the choice of either a handle or a clutch release positioned at the side or underneath the chair. The handle lets you push the chair back and elevate your legs into a position that’s most comfortable for you. It’s important to note that on some manual recliners, to get the chair back into its original position, you will need to use your weight.
Power recliner: A power recliner comes equipped with either a remote control or a set of buttons on the side of the chair. To relax on your recliner, it’s as simple as pushing the button in the direction you want to go.

What are the benefits of tilt and lift reclining sofas?

It gets even better than being able to lay back in your chair because there are recliners that can either lift or tilt. Anyone can use this feature, but it's more suited to the elderly who find it difficult to move from the seated to the standing position and vice versa. The chair reclines from an almost standing position into a sitting position, and from a sitting position into a standing position.

What types of reclining sofas are there?

Reclining sofas are available in a range of styles and shapes to suit your needs, to make sure you choose a sofa that is going to work well in your living room, here are a few hints and tips:

Corner reclining sofa: A corner sofa is good for a small living room, you can tuck the seating arrangement away in the corner and still have room for other pieces of furniture.
Armchair reclining sofa: An armchair can be in the same style as your sofa suite. It’s the perfect chair if you want to be a lone ranger and enjoy your own company.
Loveseats: These are bigger than the regular armchair but smaller than a two-seater; they are great for filling up extra space.

Take away

Remember, as well as making sure that your recliner matches the interior decoration of your home; comfort is the most important aspect. People don’t buy recliners for aesthetic purposes; they are purely for comfort so that you can relax and sink into your new chair.