Recliners Under $200 – 7 Most Affordable Chairs of 2022!

Who doesn’t love a great recliner for a fantastic price? The price of furniture has gone up and up because of home channels like HGTV and their sponsored brands. Everyone wants that HGTV/magazine look, and now, you can get the look and feel for under $200. Find out the benefits of the best recliners, factors you should consider before purchasing a recliner, and shopping tips!

It’s no secret that affordability is a primary factor when purchasing anything. Being able to choose comfortable furniture that allows you to relax with no worry is something we should all strive to afford. And now, you’re able to do that for less than $200 because of the common aspect of recliners. 

With that being said, one of the primary benefits of choosing a recliner under $200 is that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg just to get comfortable after a long day of hard work. Beyond this, if you don’t like the recliner, it’s worth knowing that you didn’t have to spend thousands just to get something to try out. Recliners are fairly easy to sell if you didn’t choose one with a warranty – especially those that are newer.

A huge benefit of using a recliner is to comfortably watch television. Let's not forget that you can also comfortably nap during breaks if you're on call for work. Instead of jumping on the bed and fearing that you may never get out, you can hop in your inexpensive recliner and get up when you need to. In fact, many people use recliners as alternatives to beds because they elevate your feet! People enjoy sleeping in recliners so much so that much that companies are now designing recliners specifically for sleeping. 

Improving Your Health

Another benefit of purchasing an affordable recliner is that you can improve your health in comparison to sitting in a normal chair. If you're someone who suffers from blood circulation issues or back problems (the continental US), you're able to relieve back pressure, whether thoracic or lumbar, and you can also encourage circulation. When you elevate your feet, blood flow is encouraged, instead of stagnation. 

Beyond this, by putting your legs and feet up, you're able to remove the pressure on your back and lessen the pain that you may be going through. Sure, sitting may help you throughout the day, but without pinpointed relief that a recliner can give you, for a not so expensive price, you can avoid a vast array of trips to the doctor. And in some cases you may even avoid some pain medications when you take this route.

Reviewing the Best 7 Recliners under 200

1. Dorel Living Slim Recliner

Manufactured by Dorel, our first recliner is super cushioned and comfy.

• Tall back design
• Reclining mechanism provides smooth push back
• Wide arms & thick padded seat for ultimate comfort!

The Breakdowns of the Features

Featuring a tall back design, reclining mechanism that is smooth, and an abundance of cushioning, the price is modest to say the least. The chair also features non-bulky legs and a sleek modern appearance. Very few chairs have the moderate padding style and line breakdown that the Slim recliner has, it allows it to work in almost any theme.

The Advantages of the Product

Coming with a ton of cushioning, thick seat and inclusion of wide arms, allows those that are thinner and petite to enjoy a comfortable reclining session. Those that are slimmer, but taller, may also benefit, as the design of the back is quite tall.

The Disadvantages of the Product

If you’re someone who is big, you may not benefit from this recliner at all, as it’s a “slim” style and has a narrow seat. The side cushioning goes inward of the seat more than you’d want – especially for those with large hips, like myself.

2. BCP Massage Recliner with Ottoman + Remote Control

Our next chair tries to take as much from massage chairs and combine it with the everyday usage of recliners.

Details

• Beautiful simple base ottoman
• Durable PU leather
• Metal frame construction
• Remote, 5 pre-programmed massage settings with various intensity levels
• Massage controller + chair pockets

The Breakdown of the Features

Being one of the more luxurious and modern recliners with a ton of amenities, this one is for the books – especially for the price. The chair features an ottoman as the recline aspect, instead of a push out, along with massage settings. The massage feature has 5 pro-programmed settings, 9 different intensity levels, and modes for kneading various parts of your body.

The Advantages of the Product

For those that are taller, you’ll love the fact that this “recliner” comes with an ottoman versus a traditional recline. This lets you have a lot of leg room instead of constantly having your legs hanging off. Beyond this, the recliner is much wider, so for those that have larger hips like myself, you can also enjoy the massaging capabilities.

The Disadvantages of the Products

For those that want a traditional recliner, unfortunately, you can’t convert this. If you are willing to spend more money, we have reviewed chairs that do as well.

3. Davis Fabric Recliner Club Chair

Coming in a variety of colors, and also fabrics, this light beige recliner from Best Selling is great for those that want that a modern look. Whether you run a bed and breakfast, or have a business that you need to furnish, the Davis helps with many needs.

Details

• Fabric and wood construction
• Recline back with foot extension recline
• Great for casual, everyday usage

The Breakdown of the Features

If you love a simple design, you’ll love this recliner. Basic in appearance and in shape, the recline aspect of this also isn’t an eye sore like bigger recliners can be.

The Disadvantages of this Product

While this chair is attractive in appearance, the recline isn't designed to have your feet up all day. You will get uncomfortable if you plan on using this recliner continuously for 4-5 hours. It is designed more for quick sits rather than lounging around.

If you want something that rocks, along with the ottoman rocking, this recliner set is meant for you. 

Details

• Rocking chair with ottoman for complete set
• Smooth rocking motion
• Comfortable cushion (although the padding is thin)
• Beneficial arch design

The Breakdown of the Features

Coming in two separate pieces, this “recliner" is actually a form of a rocking chair with an accompanying ottoman. Those that want to rock their baby to sleep will love this arched design and comfortable cushioning in their rocking/reclining set.

The Advantages of the Product

Although the accompanying rocking ottoman is fantastic, there are people who would choose a traditional recliner over having the rocking feature, but this entirely depends on tastes rather than fault of the product.

5. Flash Furniture Contemporary Recliner and Ottoman Set

Flash Furniture makes up another recliner and ottoman set on our list. This chair integrates swiveling and durable leather with a unique base.

Details

• Swivel feature
• Solid wood base that is durable
• Comfortable and supportive leather cushioning
• Contemporary design

The Breakdown of the Features

A well padded chair with an accompanying ottoman, both the ottoman and the chair swivel for those that don't like to sit in one place. Having the ability to recline and move gives another option to choose from, which is never a bad thing. The ball-bearing swivel base on this chair ensures that you won't be flying anywhere and you won't fall. Lastly, the padding is also overstuffed for optimal comfort for a leather product.

Those that get sick of the gliding motion may actually enjoy the swiveling motion much more. This is because you don’t have to work as hard to stop, and the motion isn’t as sickening. Personally, we love both styles, and the contemporary design is just an added bonus. The inclusion of leather versus normal fabric is more comfortable and keeps users cooler in hotter weather.

The Disadvantages of the Product

Those that don't want any movement whatsoever may want to invest in a traditional style ottoman and recliner, or just a classic style altogether. If you don't like the feeling of leather, and want something warmer, you may want to opt for a fabric recliner + ottoman setup.

Factors to consider before pulling the trigger

Now, with all of the benefits we've already spoken of, you probably want to know factors that you should look for and consider before you spend your money. Of course, when you're looking for something under a certain price point, you've probably already thought about your budget – but what really is your budget? Do you want to stay closer to $100 or $150, or are you actually comfortable hitting your upper price point of $200?

Now, let's get to physical factors: do you have enough space in your home to comfortably recline without getting in anyone's way? Of course, not everyone has a living room that can handle a sofa, loveseat, and recliner – especially while everything is reclining at once. If you don't have enough space, you'll want to measure out how much space you DO have and compare it to the dimensions of each chair.

Keep this in mind!

You’ll ultimately have to know that you won’t be able to get every single luxurious feature in a recliner under $200. Therefore, you shouldn't immediately write one off because it doesn’t have mp3 or massaging capabilities – you get what you pay for.