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A reclining chair gives you the flexibility to sit upright or put your feet up and relax. You might be looking for a matching recliner alongside a new sofa, or an individual chair to complement your existing furniture. At Vale Furnishers, you can explore both, with a wide choice of styles and reclining actions.
If you're replacing your sofa, it's worth considering whether you'd prefer a reclining sofa, a matching reclining armchair or a separate recliner. You and your partner may like to sit in completely different ways, so the right arrangement depends on how you use your room.
Many of our sofa ranges are available in more configurations than the individual products shown on our website. In our Ash Vale showroom, we can help you explore the different options and find a combination that works for your space.
Most reclining chairs now use powered mechanisms, although manual push-back designs are also available. Electric recliners allow you to adjust your sitting position at the touch of a button, but the way different chairs move can vary considerably.
Some operate in a sequence, raising the footrest before reclining the back. Others have additional motors that allow you to adjust the footrest, backrest, headrest or lumbar support separately. This can be particularly useful if you like to sit with your feet raised while keeping your back more upright.
It's also worth looking at how the headrest moves. When you recline, you may find yourself looking upwards rather than forwards. Some chairs have adjustable headrests that tilt forwards, allowing you to continue watching television, reading or having a conversation comfortably while reclined. Other designs offer a more limited range of headrest adjustment.
More motors don't automatically mean a more comfortable chair. What matters is finding an action that supports you in the positions you actually use. Some powered models also offer rechargeable battery options, giving you more flexibility over where the chair can be placed.
When you try a reclining chair in our showroom, don't just sit in it upright. Put your feet up, recline fully and spend some time in the positions you'd normally use at home. Think about how your head and back are supported, how easily you can adjust the chair and whether you're comfortable both upright and reclined.
Our team can demonstrate different reclining actions and help you compare chairs that may look similar but feel and operate quite differently. If you're choosing a new sofa as well, you can also explore our reclining sofas.