Recliners are the ultimate comfort in any living room. While you may think that all recliner chairs are bulky eyesores (remember the one from grandpa’s house?), there are tons of options that are sleek, stylish and seriously comfortable. Although comfort is top of the mind, the right recliner can also be incredibly useful in any home: seniors can use the massaging features to ease aches and back pains, moms can find the optimal position to nurse their babies and parents can use its gliding functions to rock their kids to sleep.
Luckily, there’s a recliner for every need, budget and comfort level. Using Good Housekeeping Institute’s most recent testing on the most popular sofa brands as our guide, we pulled a list of the best recliners you can buy at online furniture stores like Pottery Barn, Wayfair, West Elm and more. Here, you’ll find chairs and sofas in different fabrics (leather, velvet, tweed and linen) and styles (modern or traditional), as well as a range of reclining abilities. Some of these recliners take a more simplistic approach, only requiring someone to lean back or pull a level for the pop-up foot rest to appear. Others come with remote controls, even giving you the option to get a heated massage while you watch your movie or take a snooze.
Now, shop the best recliners to buy in 2021:
1
Best Fabric Recliner
Mid Century Modern Fabric Recliner
GDFStudio
amazon.com
$236.06
Add mid-century flair to any space with this tufted recliner, available in tweed, muted neutrals and bold fabrics. Amazon reviewers rave that this manual recliner combines style and comfort at a fraction of the price of other options on the market, saying that it’s “super comfy” and “not your dad’s bulky recliner.”
- Arrives in two days or less
- Easy to assemble
2
Best Leather Recliner
Irving Roll Arm Leather Recliner
Pottery Barn
potterybarn.com
$1,599.00
Pair this leather recliner with a fabric sofa or loveseat for a stunning contrast. The club chair design lends itself to a number of interior design styles, everything from modern farmhouse to traditional. Actually, it’ll be your little secret: No one will know it’s a recliner until you lean back, causing the foot rest to pop up.
- 40+ leather colors
- Compact enough for small spaces
3
Best Value Recliner
EKOLSUND Recliner
Melt into this oversized recliner chair, available in a dark gray or blush fabric. Choose from three positions, depending on your level of relaxation: sit upright, lean back and kick your feet up, or lie back to sleep. The best part: The chair covers zip on and off, and can be thrown into the washing machine for a quick clean.
- Machine washable cover
- Three reclining positions
4
Best Reclining Sofa
Tulen Manual Reclining Sofa
Details
ashleyfurniture.com
$479.99
Because two people may want to recline at once. The center seat remains stationary, but both ends can recline when the outside handle is pulled down. If you’re furnishing an entire room, pick up the reclining loveseat and rocker chair in the matching chocolate, taupe or gray fabric.
- Plush and cozy arms
- Two people can recline at once
5
Best Recliner for Small Spaces
Lewis Recliner
True to West Elm’s signature style, this push-back recliner follows a modern design, thanks to rounded arms, tailored upholstery and center-seam detailing. Since it may be hard to pick between the dozens of twill, linen and velvet fabrics available to you, you can order 15 free fabric swatches before you make your final purchase.
- 50+ fabric options
- Three reclining positions
6
Best Power Recliner
Push-Button Power Recliner
Serta
walmart.com
$474.63
With a push of a button, this ultra-push chair extends to a full recline. It’s made with optimal comfort in mind — deep body cushions and soft pillow arm rests, for example — similar to Serta’s other products, including their top-rated mattresses and comforters.
- Simple, push-button power recline control
- Fits in with any home style
7
Best Recliner With Smart Features
Kiwi Power Recliner
Babyletto
crateandbarrel.com
$799.00
Keep your electronics on hand and fully charged with the USB charging port on the control panel of this wingback style recliner. Not only does this chair recline, but it also swivels 270° and glides back and forth, making it a great addition to any baby nursery.
- Stain-resistant and water-repellent fabric
- Charges devices in USB charging port
8
Best Custom Recliner
Raleigh High Leg Reclining Chair
La-Z-Boy
la-z-boy.com
$899.00
The customization options for this La-Z-Boy recliner chair are basically endless — we’re talking 400 color and pattern options to choose from! Plus, the rounded arms, tall back and deep cushions make the chair super comfortable for long Netflix binges … or mid-afternoon naps.
- Can order free fabric swatches
- Tall back with deep cushions
9
Best Swivel Recliner for Nurseries
Piper Reclining Glider
DaVinci
allmodern.com
$329.00
This chair is made with new parents and nursing moms in mind: In addition to the pop-up leg rest, this recliner also rocks back and forth, and swivels all the way around. Although the headrest, cushions and arm rest are super comfortable on their own, this chair also comes with a matching lumbar pillow for additional support.
- 360º swivel motion
- Comes with a matching lumbar pillow
10
Best Massaging Recliner
Reclining Heated Massage Chair
Latitude Run
wayfair.com
$420.30
More than your average recliner, this chair features massaging and heating capabilities, turning your living room into an at-home spa. Kick back in this overstuffed chair, pull the reclining handle and choose from five massage modes, available with or without heat.
- Ten intensity levels and five massage modes
- Easy one-pull reclining motion
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