9 Best Modern Recliners – Classy and Comfortable

The Fjords Ulstein Swivel Relaxer Recliner combines style and functionality perfectly, thus a rarity. Most recliner seats look functional and are off-putting for stylish people. The chair can go well with any kind of interior décor and you can put it in any room in the house. What’s more, it is not bulky and is therefore suitable for small living spaces.

The Norwegian recliner chair has an ergonomic design that offers unmatched comfort and support. Its continuous back adjustment, comfortable rocking function and integrated footrest will relax your whole body, prevent fatigue and enable your blood to circulate more freely. Further, the chair’s design is meant to support your spine correctly and comfortably in the right angle. The chair has unique gliding mountings that offer the best resting position. However, your body’s weight has a huge influence on the chair’s resting position as well.

The Fjords Ulstein Swivel Relaxer Recliner is ultra-durable. Its seat, armrest, ottoman and back are all made cold cure molded foam which retains suppleness longer than regular molded foam. This means the chair will retain its physical appearance for a long time. The leather upholstery on the chair is also long-lasting. Fjords backs the chairs durability claims with a 10-year warranty on the steel components, five years on the foam and wood and three years on the power components.

What makes it special?
• Great support and comfort
• Elegant design
• High-quality build
• Great resting position
• Easy electric power recline
• 10-year warranty

What cons did we find?
• Does not offer the best neck support for tall people

The RecPro Charles Euro Chair Recliner is built a bit differently from most other recliner chairs you might encounter since it is made for recreational vehicles. As such, you can understand the design of the base as it is meant to provide additional support even when the vehicle is in motion.

Another benefit is the availability of four color options to choose from. As such, you have a higher chance of finding an option that fits the décor inside your RV than with some other options listed. You as well find that in terms of weight, this is one of the lightest recliner chairs around. Given that the floor of an RV may not be as stable as that of your home, this is a huge bonus.

However, the manufacturer does leave some pertinent information out of their sales pitch. This is with regards to the materials used in construction as well as the maximum weight it can hold.

Why are we impressed?
• Lightweight
• Different colors available
• You can order color swatch samples before making your final decision
• Includes a footrest

What negatives must you be aware of?
• Materials used in construction are not specified

A few people might see the Christopher Knight Home Mason Recliner as the best option for their living rooms. Most people would, of course, not be able to differentiate this with other chairs they may encounter. The modern recliner with a footrest lacks buttons and other controls on its body. As such, you can conclude that you will need to use your muscles to push back on the backrest. This should, in turn, activate the recliner function and lift the footrest. Of course, this puts you in a much better position to rest up.

You also see that birch legs are incorporated as the base of the chair. Given that birch is of the hardwood variation, you should expect a great deal of durability from these legs. The same is the case for most other components of the chair.

You have also noticed the bright color of the seat, as shown in the image we have provided. Nevertheless, this is not standard, and you have the option of switching it up for up to 10 other colors available. Of course, you have the fact that it uses polyester upholstery to thank for the high number of color options.

What stands out?
• Variable colors available
• Includes a footrest
• Durable legs
• Relatively inexpensive

What cons did we manage to find?
• Requires buyers to assemble some of the parts
• Cushion softens up rather quickly
• Some users have mentioned that the arms are quite narrow

An ideal modern recliner for the outdoors, such as patios and lawns, presents itself in the form of the Tuoze Recliner Chair. Nevertheless, it is not smart to expose this product to the rain as it may degrade in quality. Also, there are no rules against placing this in your living room area, which is where we suspect most people want to position it.

The solid metal and wood frame is one of the top reasons why you may want to purchase this seat. Of course, the added durability means it can handle a weight of up to 280 lbs. Compared with the average weight of most people, this is a huge step up. As such, it is likely to comfortably hold the weight of anybody who sits on it no matter their build type.

Also, you get a thick seat cushion in addition to a thick backrest. Unfortunately, the only finish available is in grey. Of course, given the benefits, this modern recliner sofa offers most people won’t mind the color too much. Nevertheless, it does present an interior design challenge for some people. You might as well appreciate the wide armrests. With their wide arc design, you as well are going to feel more relieved using them since they promote blood circulation.

What stands out?
• High weight capacity
• Ergonomic design
• Wide armrests
• Relatively lightweight

What cons did we manage to find?
• Isn’t an ideal recliner sofa for tall people

Another top-class modern sofa leather recliner is the Homall Single Recliner Chair imaged above. Of course, the backrest is adjustable, and the angle varies from about 90 to 180 degrees. The seat as well incorporates a rather simple design making sure it can blend in easily with other installations in your house. One of the more impressive features of the tool is the fact that it can carry up to 265 lbs weight. In comparison to most other recliners on the list, you can see this as one of the higher performers in the weight capacity department.

Also, the moment you lift your weight off of the backrest, it will retract to its original position. Nevertheless, it is quite easy to assemble and to add to that easy to use. As such, it should prove immensely beneficial in your living room.

This recliner also features exquisite stitching design, that offers and elegant and comfortable experience for the user. The footrest is made of highly durable steel frame with thicker foam padding, which brings you a peace of mind.

What makes it special?
• Adjustable backrest
• Durable frame
• Easy to operate and use
• High weight capacity

What cons did we find?
• A few users have complained about the size saying that it is a bit smaller than expected

Another modern recliner without levers and buttons for operation is the Artechworks Recliner Modern. It is similar to its predecessor on the list concerning the weight capacity.

Also, given the lack of buttons and levers, you will have to push back on the wingback backrest to recline the seat. Also, a retractable footrest is one of the critical features of the seat.

Both the backrest and footrest complement each other in position and can be locked down either in a partially opened or in a fully opened position. You can as well depend on the polyester blend upholstery to keep you comfortable for quite some time.

Why is it special?
• Comfortable
• Easy to use
• High weight capacity
• Relatively easy assembly

What are the flaws?
• The comfort of the chair is debatable as some find it comfortable while others do not

You may as well choose to go for the JUMMICO Fabric Recliner Chair, which is available in grey, beige, brown, blue, and red colors. Additionally, it incorporates soft foam padding under the fabric upholstery. This should give you sufficient levels of plushness and comfort.

Also, a durable frame is something that the manufacturer boasts about with regards to the product. However, the weight you can put on the device and still expect it to hold up is limited by 265 lbs.

Nevertheless, as the buyer of the product, you will be expected to assemble it once it is delivered. After that, you can use it to relax for as long as possible. However, the assembly process should be relatively easy to get through.

Why is it special?
• Relatively lightweight
• Easy assembly
• Relatively inexpensive

What are the flaws?
• Off-gassing takes quite a bit of time

Our next option is a luxury recliner in the form of the World Source Design Vegas Power Recliner. A word of caution is that you may not find this as easy to move around as its predecessor on the list. Of course, this is to be expected since it weighs more than twice as much as the Madison Park Katniss Push Back Recliner.

The construction of this modern power recliner is also quite different. As you may have noted from the image provided above, there are no visible wooden parts. Also, the material used to cover the electric and metal parts is genuine leather.

As a result of the design, you should be able to tell that the product will cost you a pretty penny. As such most people have ruled this product out since they can not afford it. Nevertheless, if you have the means, this is probably one of the most high-quality modern sofa leather recliners you can own.

Also, this is an electric device, and hence you may need to position it close to one of the sockets in your living room. As well, you probably don’t want to move away from the chair once you start to feel relaxed. Consequently, it was probably a good idea for the manufacturer to include a USB port on the control panel. Another benefit of the chair is that with a 400 lbs weight limit, you can safely use the chair even with two of your children in your arms.

What makes it special?
• High weight capacity
• High-quality materials
• Easy to use
• Includes a USB port for easy charging of devices
• Comes fully assembled

What cons did we find?
• The modern recliner is priced out of reach for most people

As you can see from the image above, this modern recliner chair has quite a simple design. It is also easy to use. Just lean back on the backrest to activate the reclining feature. Of course, the chair is as well lightweight as compared to other options on the list. As such, moving it from place to place in your living room should be relatively easy.

You as well get a weight capacity of 220 lbs with the purchase of this recliner seat. Seeing as though the weight of the average American stands at less than 200 lbs, most people will find that the chair can handle them. Of course, since they are relaxing on the chair, they also won’t make it a habit to hold heavy objects while using modern recliners.

Also, supporting the plush fabric and soft foam padding is a wooden frame. This is also seen in the wooden armrests that extend into the legs of the chair. One very disappointing aspect of the chair is that it only comes in one color. As such, if the chair is not in line with the interior design of your home, it might stand out and not in a good way.

Why are we impressed?
• Relatively lightweight
• Easy to use
• Easy to clean
• Solid wooden frame

What negatives must you be aware of?
• The reclining part is not as easy to push back as some might think
• Weight capacity could be better