Reclining Armchairs

Designed for complete relaxation, recliner chairs allow you to recline and stretch out in comfort. Our range of over 40 options features everything from electric and faux leather recliners to specialised nursery designs, offering a style suited to every space.

Manual versus electric recliner mechanisms

Our range includes both manual recliners, which you lean back and lock into position by hand or lever, and electric recliners, which move at the push of a button. Electric models trade a manual lever for a button-press action, which suits anyone who finds a lever awkward to reach or operate. Recliner sofa and armchair sets are also part of our range if you want multiple reclining seats that match, rather than sourcing them separately. A footstool, either built in or sold as part of a set, is worth checking for if you want full leg support rather than just a reclined backrest.

If you only need the extra seat without the reclining mechanism, our armchairs range covers similar styles built for everyday seating rather than reclining.

Recliner upholstery choices

Faux leather and fully upholstered fabric options are both available in our recliner range, with faux leather generally easier to wipe clean and fabric offering a softer feel. Nursery recliners are a distinct sub-category of recliners that have been built specifically for feeding and settling a baby, usually with a smoother, quieter reclining action than a standard lounge recliner to prevent any bumps or jolts.

Larger recliner sofas, seating up to five people with an accompanying armchair, suit a shared living room setup. Deciding on the specific use case, nursery, lounge or shared seating, before you shop narrows our range down faster than browsing by style alone.

For a matching non-reclining option, our sofas range includes chaise designs that suit the same room.

Recliner colours and materials

Black is the easiest colour to keep looking new on a recliner, since darker upholstery hides everyday wear better on a chair that gets used daily, and it's also the colour you'll see most in our range due to its popularity. Brown and monochrome grey cover most of the rest, with light grey a softer neutral option if black or brown feels too heavy. Given how much time a recliner typically gets used compared with a standard armchair, prioritising the upholstery's everyday durability over an exact colour match is generally the better trade-off.

Our side and end tables range fills the gap beside a recliner nicely for a remote or a cup of tea.

Frequently asked questions

How many recliner chairs does Temple & Webster stock?

We carry 40+ recliner chairs, spanning manual and electric mechanisms.

What's the difference between a manual and electric recliner?

A manual recliner is adjusted by using a lever or by leaning back with your body weight. An electric recliner moves with a button and motor instead of a manual pull.

Are nursery recliners different from standard recliner chairs?

Yes, nursery recliners are built specifically for feeding and settling a baby, usually with a smoother recline action. Standard recliner chairs are designed more generally for everyday lounge seating.

Do recliner chairs come with a matching footstool?

Some are sold as a set with a footstool included, while others are stand-alone chairs. Set inclusions are named directly in the product name, so the two are easy to tell apart.

What's the most popular colour for recliner chairs?

Black is the colour to search first, since darker upholstery hides everyday wear on a chair used daily. Brown and grey tones also appear frequently for a lighter but still easy-to-style option.