The modern combination of recliners and sofas has brought the best of both worlds together. Today’s sofa market expects that standard sofas have reclining options. By implementing the reclining feature, companies have increased functionality and comfort for users. I'm also proud to say that I am writing this piece from the comfort of my own reclining sofa. Now, let's help you pick one of the best recliner sofas today!
Along with the factors mentioned above, we will also be discussing design. The design of the room and the theme of the room are important when buying a sofa. You don't want to purchase a sofa that does not compliment the furniture that surrounds it. Today’s living rooms and family rooms are specifically constructed with furniture that compliments the structure of the room. The reviews will also contain a suggestion of what type of room each recliner sofa would fit best in.
Top 10 Reclining Sofas
| Sofa Preview | Full Sofa Review | Material | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9668BRW-3 Double Reclining Sofa | Bonded Leather | 4.4/5 | |
 | Tafton Recling Sofa - Contemporary Style Java | Dual-Texture Fabric | 4/5 | |
 | Reel Comfort Series 3-Seating Reclining Theater Unit | Leather | 5/5 | |
 | Ergonomic 3-Seater Recliner Sofa | Faux Leather PU | 4.8/5 | |
 | 601711 Motion Sofa | Top Grain Leather Match | 4.7/5 | |
 | Robyn 2-Recliner Love Seat | Leatherette | 4.5/5 | |
 | 601741P Power Sofa | Top Grain Leather Match | 4.2/5 | |
 | Double Reclining Sofa | Bonded Leather | 4.1/5 | |
 | Reclining 3-Seater Sofa Set | Top Grain Leather | 4/5 | |
 | 8890588 Long Knight Collection Reclining Sofa | Polyester Fabric | 4.1/5 |
Best Reclining Sofa Reviews
1. Homelegance 9668BRW - 3 Seater Double Reclining Sofa
This beautiful Homelegance sofa comes in two colors, black and brown, and features a traditional vintage appearance. Made of bonded leather, it also features a clean leather look that rivals high-end upholstery. Customers have been raving about the quality of the leather and durability.
Details
It is made of bonded leather which has the following breakdown: 73% polyester, 19% leather, and 8% cotton. The following is the PU: 90% polyester and 10% cotton. Overall, it is an easy sofa to clean because it has a faux/vinyl leather body. Unlike other recliner sofas, it has traditional channel tufted design and traditional rolled arms. Furthermore, there is an easy operation lever for the double reclining mechanism. Lastly, this sofa features a traditional elegant nail head accent as well as plush seating. This is not typical in traditional designs, and it demonstrates the incorporation of contemporary ideas.
What we LOVE about this Recliner Sofa
Our favorite part is the aesthetic appeal. Featuring a traditional look, but combining touches of contemporary design is unique. With the ability to take a beating from kids and pets, we were impressed with the construction quality. Through a 16 week period, we experienced no cracking or any sort of give through our tests. Finally, we really enjoyed the flexibility of reclining component, which allows you to lay 97% flat and has a smooth glide.
What could be better?
Although Homelegance tried their best to incorporate modern design, this sofa is still traditional at heart. We don't consider this a downside, but many folks are looking to keep up with the times. Additionally, it doesn't have the comfort level of everyday fabric sofas to lounge around on.
What Room Design is Best for this Sofa?
This recliner sofa would fit best with vintage style rooms. These include vintage lamps, tables, traditional drapes and older style carpets. However, it can still work with specific modern styles. In order to be compatible with contemporary rooms, it is best to go with a dark color scheme.
2. Ashley Furniture Signature Design - Tafton Reclining Sofa
Ashley Furniture brings a unique style to their latest recliner sofa through fresh design. The Tafton Reclining Sofa changes the way traditional and modern recliner sofas are viewed. Ashley truly focused on comfort utopia with their layering.
Details
This sofa features a contemporary style with scoop seats. The dual-fabric styling combination offers two different touches that improve upon each other. Upholstery consists of plush polyester that covers the seating area with a rich texture that you can see and feel. The exterior is covered with vinyl fabric that is similar to the leather to make the best leather recliners. Ashley also reinforced their footrest and seat to ensure complete stability.
What we LOVE about this Recliner Sofa
Comfort, comfort, and more comfort! The Tafton focuses primarily on comfort and it delivers on quality, support, and softness. Furthermore, the plush pillow armrests and supportive cushion seating significantly improve lumbar support. Finally, the scoop seating allows you to lounge around for hours and fall asleep.
What could be better?
This is a wall-hugger recliner sofa, which is usually a good thing. The only downside is that it means that it is quite heavy and finding the perfect place will require multiple bodies.
What Room Design is Best for this Sofa?
The contemporary style upholstery of this sofa allows it to be very versatile. It works well with artifacts, paintings, sculptures, carpets and simple family rooms. However, it still manages to work great in a cabin style or rustic environment. We recommend placing the Tafton where it will be used the most. Unlike vintage sofas, that are utilized during special occasions, the Tafton is meant for everyday usage. Besides, who wouldn’t want to feel heavenly soft touch every day?
3. Reel Comfort Series 3-Seat Reclining Theater Unit
The Reel Comfort sofa is one of the most distinctive recliner sofas we have reviewed. It brings a theater style aesthetic without compromising on padding. We don't often see this as theater recliners are usually thin padded and sleek in the design. However, Flash Furniture focused on increased padding to fix the one thing we all want to change in theater chairs.
Details
The Comfort Series stand out feature are the contemporary theater style seats. It includes an integrated headrest and black upholstery that is contrasted with white stitching. It includes plush upholstered arms and cup holders for all 3 seats. The seats feature storage compartments that are deep and allow you to store snacks, books, laptops, and remotes. Lastly, a huge component that makes this one of the best sofas is that the middle seat reclines. We don't usually see this with recliner sofas as the middle seat stays stagnant.
What we LOVE about this Recliner Sofa
Our favorite part about this piece is the ability of the middle seat to recline. We haven't seen this any of our other pieces which makes it even more special. With some of the best recliner sofas, theater style, we see a huge price increase. This is because of the size of the sofas and the quality with which they are built. Fortunately, the Comfort Series gives us those features for an amazing price.
What could be better?
One thing that could be improved upon is the lining. Even though the upholstery looks great, the lines could be more subtle. Also, the sofa is extremely large and you should make sure there is enough room for it.
What Room Design is Best for this Sofa?
The name speaks for itself, regardless, we recommend that you use this piece for theater rooms, man caves or as an alternative for gaming recliners/chairs.
4. Viva Home Ergonomic Recliner Sofa
We now move onto our first Viva Home Sofa that has great mechanics and presentation. Several recliner sofas break and crack over the years, but Viva Home has focused on simplicity and quality, which lets it sustain its structure from years of ware and tare.
Details
This ergonomic sofa is upholstered with soft durable PU leather and focuses on quality and construction. The reclining mechanism is manual and engages quite easily for push back usage. The pull out lever on the arm of the recliner pushes out the footrest for your legs. Viva Home offers a component exchange for two years, which is a great warranty for any sofa with moving parts.
What we LOVE about this Recliner Sofa
We love the size of this recliner sofa because it fits in small spaces. It isn't a large piece and it doesn't require itself to be the center of the room. Instead, it focuses on the construction of material and flowing lines to be apart of a larger concept. More so, it reclines at multiple angles and extends to its full position quite easily. The push back feature is smooth and is perfect for older adults that lack the consistent muscle power to push back.
What could be better?
Due to its size, this particular recliner sofa will have trouble supporting taller people.
What Room Design is Best for this Sofa?
With a small build, this sofa is perfect for smaller spaces such as apartments, lofts, and condos with limited room. It is comfortable, practical and clean in design. Furthermore, it can be surrounded with additional recliners and chairs that differ from it because of its clean aesthetic.
5. Coaster Home Furnishings 601711 Motion Sofa
When you furnish your home, you want furniture that has that long lasting quality with an adaptive nature. To accomplish this you need a brand that is reliable. That is why Coaster Home Furnishings has raised the bar with their plush recliner sofas.
Details
With impressive motion, the Coaster recliner sofa is definitely luxurious seating. Home Furnishings features this motion sofa with a USB port and arm cushions for lounging. The upholstery consists of top grain leather and is crack resistant. Recliners on the ends are chaise style, and tufted backs increase your lumbar support. The feature that customers seem most impressed with is the price. Larger contemporary recliner sofas tend to be in the upper class, however, the Motion Recliner Sofa has a conservative price point.
What we LOVE about this Recliner Sofa
We loved the plushness and tufted backs that provide extra support. The contrast stitching through the entire sofa is also amazing in design and technique. All of that is tied together with top grain leather that provides the high-end upholstery aesthetic. Lastly, the USB port is a bonus to keep your phone or tablets charged, as you put your feet up.
What could be better?
The sofas padding takes time to get softer. There isn't a set time period for when it gets softer, but it is tough for the first little bit.
What Room Design is Best for this Sofa?
Most folks put this sofa in a man cave or kick back room. It is a classy recliner, but not overly traditional, which is why it works great for chill rooms.
6. Furniture of America Robyn 2 Seating Recliner Sofa
Furniture of America represents classic recliner sofas that were comfortable, but lacking design. However, new Furniture of America sofas have adapted and are better than ever. They have focused on market trends and styles and incorporated them into beautiful designs.
Details
The Robyn Recliner Sofa has two seats that both recline to your desired position. It boasts comfortable leg rests and soft padded backrests and seats. It also has two cup holders located in the center island of the sofa and features a drop-down table. Finally, the manual reclining is smooth and elegant with a click push back.
What we LOVE about this Recliner Sofa
What we love most about this recliner sofa is that it is big and small. It is wide and sizable, but it doesn't take up a lot of room. This is because it is a 2-seat recliner sofa that functions with the same features as 3-seat sofa. When looking at the design, the rich leatherette upholstery is beautiful and soft in touch. It covers the entire recliner and ensures that the modern design is reached.
What could be better?
This sofa is not great for homes with pets that have long nails. Mainly because of the leatherette upholstery that is susceptible to scratches.
What Room Design is Best for this Sofa?
We recommend using this sofa as a side piece in a larger room or main piece in a smaller room. The versatility of the material and space optimizing construction allows it to work amazingly in many modern spaces.
7. Coaster Home Furnishings 601741P Power Sofa
The 601741P Power Sofa is the most futuristic recliner sofa we have on our list. It is clear that Coaster Home Furnishings made this sofa with a space-age mentality.
Details
This power sofa comes with several gadgets that you will be eager to try and test out for yourself. The first is the power headrests that you can adjust to any spot. Next, are the LED lights that are hidden and are accessed on the top of the sofas center fold. You can choose to leave them on or completely turn them off. In the middle of the recliner sofa, you will find cup holders with a drop down backrest for additional convenience. This is comes along side a USB port to charge your phone and touch control features to make your reclining experience easy. Lastly, you will find that storage space in the armrests and a pull-down table.
What we LOVE about this Recliner Sofa
What we love about this sofa are all of the convenient gadgets that it comes equipped with. You truly get to experience futuristic convenience with power headrests, LED lights, storage spaces, USB ports and pull-down tables. Further, the leather upholstery is clean and sleek in its lines. This greatly helps the theme of the sofa.
What could be better?
Although this sofa is comfortable, we believe it could be even better with its immediate comfort. Over time you “break” it in and it shapes your body’s needs.
What Room Design is Best for this Sofa?
Working best with gaming rooms and home theaters, the futuristic design is perfect for tech rooms. It fits in with gaming systems, set ups and sports rooms. It provides comfortable seating for watching the game or kicking back to watch a movie. Surrounding this recliner sofa with additional leather furniture and modern utilities will create the perfect room theme.
8. Homelegance Double Reclining Sofa
If you haven't figured it out yet, we love Homelegance furniture. They are reliable when it comes to quality and with this piece, they included two upholstery options that are different in style. We will be looking at how you can creatively furnish your home with both these pieces.
Details
The reclining feature is a manual recline for both versions of this sofa. The bonded leather version has the side areas upholstered with faux PU leather and the seating component is covered in bonded leather. It has overstuffed seats, backs, and arms that are upholstered with high-density foam. The second version has the seating composed of textured plush microfiber and the side component is also covered in faux PU leather.
What we LOVE about this Recliner Sofa
What makes this sofa one of the best recliner sofas on the market is the simplicity and variety. It is a part of the Cranley Collection which features a simple but elegant design. Its overstuffed appearance makes it look and feel very comfortable. Further, having two very distinct and unique options to upholster the sofa with allows customers to choose the upholstery that suits their needs. It has easy installation and it can sustain 250-280 lbs. over long periods of time.
What could be better?
Some customers have reported having issues over time because of thin materials. This can be problematic as you don't want a sofa that starts peeling or thinning out.
What Room Design is Best for this Sofa?
We recommend that the bonded leather sofa be used for any living room and family room. The combination of the traditional direction and plush microfiber piece can be used for modern and contemporary designs. With two options, customers can pick and choose the piece they feel best suits their needs. That is what makes this piece one of the top choices.
9. Viva Home 3-Seater Sofa Set
A second Viva Home sofas, this one is our personal favorite. It is a smaller 3 seater that focuses on firm padding to capture its audience.
Details
Viva Home focused their efforts on having simple and clean lines to show sleekness. They included top grain leather and faux PU/leather on side areas for a smooth touch. They also decided to stick with the traditional manual recline feature. With an easy pull out lever on the lower sides of the sofa, it is pretty easy to use. As for the footrest, it is extended from the top portion of the legs and pulls itself back to raise your legs.
What we LOVE about this Recliner Sofa
Our favorite part is the simple and clean design. Recliners sofas that focus on clean appearance bode well in many settings. Instead of coming up with an elaborate complex design, Viva Home focused on the reclining experience. By doing so, they were able to produce a sofa that reclines with ease and looks well put together.
What could be better?
Taller individuals (6’0 and up) will find that their legs hang off.
What Room Design is Best for this Sofa?
One of the few recliner sofa that works best with oak materials and simple accessories. This includes modern, but simple lamps, sleek furniture, and open window concepts. By implementing simple features, the sofa can be placed with different chairs, recliners, and couches.
10. 8890588 Long Knight Collection - Power Reclining Sofa (Manual Option)
Ashley's Long Knight Collection brings versatility and customization for almost every piece. With the 8890588 they offer manual and power reclining options, as well as a shiny well-kept upholstery.
Details
The 8890588 includes dual sided power options that are touch automated. It also includes extra wide arms that are optimized for perfect height alignment. This allows the upper region of your torso to feel relaxed and fully supported. Next, Ashley has added extra padding layers over the cushions seats that improve lumbar support without looking chunky. The upholstery is designed for cool touch with soft polyurethane/polyester.
What we LOVE about this Recliner Sofa
Our favorite feature of the 8890588 is the multi-position adjustment. With the power recliners, you can completely adjust your seating with precision. Combined with extra padded cushioning it becomes easy to find the perfect position to relax in. We also enjoyed the option of choosing between the manual and the power recliner sofa. Ashley gives customers two options and that is expressed in the price. The manual recliner is significantly cheaper than the power recliner for those that want the same quality.
What could be better?
Although this sofa is snug, it doesn't have the "sink-in" feeling that others do. This is especially felt in the upright position.
What Room Design is Best for this Sofa?
We believe, the 8890588 sofa is well-suited minimalist themes where the sofa is the main center piece. You can easily place this in your living room and surround it with minimal furniture and items and it will look great! It is also good for rooms that are smaller, but want to look fuller.
Final Advice
Picking out your sofa is no easy task. For a lot of folks it becomes the center piece of their living rooms and that can dictate the entire creative direction of your decorating. With the sofas presented above, we believe each one has the ability to fit in with many room themes. Regardless of which couch you pick, you will have the peace of mind knowing that each one has been tested and tried.
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