Best Living Room Chairs (Review)
Are you looking for a chair for your living room? I have done extensive research to help you choose the best living room chair out of 21 different models. Find out which living room chairs you should consider to purchase and which ones to avoid!:
#1 Stone & Beam Lauren Oversized Living Room Armchair
Stone & Beam Lauren Oversized Living Room Armchair is made of solid hardwood frame, down feather padding and moisture repellent, stain resistant fabric.
It’s moderately firm but in a comfortable way, even if you find it too stiff initially it will become softer as you ”break in” the padding. It’s certainly cozy enough to fall asleep in it. It’s also very huge – two adults can fit in it. Upholstery is soft and nice to touch. Armrests are very wide and flat.
Stone & Beam armchair is well built and sturdy. As you use the chair some permanent creases will appear on cushion sooner or later but that’s what you get with down feather padded furniture.
Overall this is a great armchair for a living room. It’s spacious, comfortable, well made and great looking!
Details:
- Chair width: 46.1″
- Chair depth: 44.9″
- Chair height: 37.4″
#2 FDW Modern Living Room Chair
FDW Modern chair is designed to hold up to 275 lbs.
It’s on smaller side however it probably won’t be too small for you unless you are crazy tall. Your feet will still probably hang over the footrest when reclined if you are of normal height but despite that the chair is still pretty comfortable. T here will be some people of average height that will find this chair uncomfortable because of these reasons, but most will find this chair just fine.
It’s upholstered with synthetic leather. Materials are of good quality although for this pricing they obviously aren’t top notch. Stitching and seams are well done. Armrests do lack padding a bit though. Recline mechanism works smoothly. Sturdiness wise it’s mediocre so it’s hard to predict how well this chair will last.
Assembly is super simple and takes like 2 minutes to complete. All you have to do it slip the back part onto the base and screw four legs.
Overall this certainly isn’t the best reclining chair out there, but it’s a decent one and considering how inexpensive it’s it offers good value for money.
Details:
- Weight capacity: 265 lbs
- Chair height: 39.8″
- Chair width: 27″
- Chair depth: 34″
#3 Signature Design by Ashley Yandel Power Lift Recliner
Signature Design by Ashley Yandel power lift recliner is designed to support up to 300 lbs.
The chair is on smallish side. If you are over 6 foot tall you might find footrest and backrest to be a bit too short for you. The chair itself is somewhat narrow but not to the point where it causes any discomfort. Despite some of the drawbacks the chair is actually very comfortable. The fake leather is very nice, it looks like real leather and is soft and nice to touch.
Dual motors that recline the chair work quietly but are slow. Footrest doesn’t raise up high enough when the seat is reclined. Other than that the recline function works well.
Overall build quality is good, the chair feels well made and sturdy. Assembly is simple and takes around 10-15 minutes to complete.
Details:
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs
- Chair dimensions: 35″ x 40″ x 42.5″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Seat height: 20″
- Length when fully reclined: 69″
- Reclined footrest height: 19.5″
- Arm height: 26″
- Minimum width of doorway for delivery: 30″
#4 Newport Taupe Swivel Recliner and Slanted Ottoman
This set includes recliner chair and slanted ottoman. They are made of solid wood base with walnut finish and taupe bonded leather upholstery. Materials feel nice, the leather is soft and easy to clean. Both the chair and ottoman are very comfortable. Chairs swivels effortlessly in 360 degrees, it can also be reclined up to 45 degrees. Ottoman is very lightweight and can slide on hardwood floor.
Assembly takes 20-30 minutes to complete and is relatively simple.
Details:
- Chair height: 40″
- Chair width: 30″
- Chair depth: 28.5″ to 42″
- Chair weight: 48.7 lbs
- Seating area: 19.5″ x 19.5″ x 18.5″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Ottoman dimensions: 19.5″ x 18″ x 15″ (Width x Depth x Height)
#5 Mcombo Electric Power Lift Recliner Chair
Mcombo electric power lift recliner chair is designed to support up to 320 lbs.
Chair is very comfortable to sit in and the faux leather is soft.
Chair is operated with a corded remote. Chair reclines, lifts, massages and has a heating function too! Massage features 8 vibrating nodes with 5 intensities and 9 massage modes available to choose from. Massage is plenty strong and works well. Heating function heats waist area and works pretty well too. Lift function works well and so does recline, however the chair reclines only to 140 degrees.
Chair also has 2 cup holders, side pockets and two USB outlets to charge devices like your smartphone.
Details:
- Weight Capacity: 320lbs
- Overall Dimension: 34.6″ x 30.7″ x 41″ (Width x Lenght x Height)
- Seat Area: 17.7″ x 20.5″ (Width x Depth)
- Seat to floor: 20″
- Seat to top of backrest :27.6″
- Minimum distance to wall: 15.7″
- Reclining Angle: 140°
- Recommended Height: 5’1″-5’9″
#6 Christopher Knight Home Macedonia Recliner
If you are taller than ~5’8″ the head rest will be too short for you. Despite that the chair is still quite comfortable. It’s somewhat firm but still has enough cushion, although the back rest could be a bit more padded. Recline mechanism works well. Upholstery is nice to touch and durable. Chair feels sturdy. The legs are made of birch.
Details:
- Chair depth: 34.25″
- Chair width: 27.25″
- Chair height: 38.00″
#7 Lohoms Modern Chair
Lohoms modern chair Is made of solid wood frame, sponge padding and linen fabric upholstery. Chair is comfortable although the backrest cushions are too thin. Chair seems to be sturdy.
Assembly is super simple – you just have to screw in four legs.
Details:
- Chair Dimensions: 29″ x 30″ x 33″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Seat Size: 20″ x 20″ (Width x Depth)
- Height From Seat To Ground: 18.5″
#8 Roundhill Furniture Pisano Chair
Roundhill Furniture Pisano chair is made of solid hardwood and high-density foam padding.
Seat is pretty firm. It’s comfortable if you don’t sit on it for a long time, but for extended sitting it’s not that great. Chair is pretty.
It’s easy to assemble (5-10 minutes) and assembled unit is very sturdy. It meets AHFA standards.
Details:
- Chair dimensions: 22.75″ x 31.75″ x 36.5″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Seat height: 17.75″
- Apron height: 7.75″
- Apron to floor: 10″
- Pillow dimensions: 18″ x 8.5″ x 5.5″
#9 Ashley Furniture Signature Design Ludden Rocker Recliner
Ashley Furniture Signature Design Ludden rocker recliner is designed to support up to 300 lbs.
Seat is a bit stiff (it will get softer as you break it in) but arms and backrest are soft, overall the chair can be described as comfortable. Polyester upholstery is soft and sturdy. Armrests are too low though so it’s not comfortable to rest hand on them. If you are over 6’1″ tall you might find your feet hanging over a bit but it’s not really a huge inconvenience.
It’s easy to recline, the mechanism works smoothly, however chair wants to lean back too far when the footrest is up. It also rock back and forth. It has metal feet that grip well on wood so it won’t slide around.
The chair has a strong particle board smell to it which might bother you but it will go away in few days.
Details:
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs
- Production Dimensions: 40″ x 43″ x 43″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Seat height: 22″
- Distance between arms: 20″
- Minimum width of doorway for delivery: 32″
#10 Esright Heated Massage Recliner Chair
Esright heated massage recliner chair is designed to support up to 300 lbs. The frame is made of CARB certified board and iron, upholstery is faux leather which is of good quality. Chair can be manually reclined up to 140 degrees (so it can’t be tilted completely flat), it also rocks and swivels in 360 degrees. Chair is slightly firm but it’s comfortable. It features 2 cup holders and storage bags on the sides.
Massage function overall is pretty weak, especially leg massage however back and lumbar sections are not that bad. It’s still somewhat enjoyable and relaxing, but overall massage is just a basic vibration. It offers 2 vibration intensities and 5 massaging modes in 8 different spaces.
Chair also features back heater which can be used without the massage function, you just have to turn on normal massage mode and turn off each body part individually by clicking on respective buttons. The heater functions does work very well!
Assembly is very simple and shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes to complete. Overall construction feels sturdy.
Details:
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs
- Chair Dimensions: 33.5″ x 35.8″ x 43.2″ (Width x Length x Height)
- Seat Size: 22.8″ x 20.5″ x 18.9″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Fully Reclined Length: 72″
- Reclining Angle: 140°
- Package contents:
- 1 x Chair
- 1 x Remote control
- 1 x Power adapter
- 1 x Assembly instruction
#11 Esright Coffee Fabric Massage Recliner Chair
Esright Coffee massage recliner chair is designed to support up to 300 lbs. It’s made of CARB certified board & iron frame, sponge padding and fabric upholstery. It has reclining, rocking, heating and 360° swivel features. Massage function is pretty weak and basically consists on moderate vibrating. It has 5 control modes and 2 intensity levels which are controlled with a remote control. Heating feature works well and heats around your waist. It also had 2 cup holders and storage bags on the sides.
Chair is pretty comfortable.
Details:
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs
- Chair Dimensions: 33.5″ x 35.8″ x 43.2″ (Width x Length x Height)
- Seat Size: 22.8″ x 20.5″ x 18.9″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Fully Reclining Length: 72″
- Reclining Angle: 140°
- Package contents:
- 1 x chair
- 1 x Remote control
- 1 x Power adapter
- 1 x Assembly instruction
#12 Homall Single Recliner Chair
Homall single recliner chair is designed to support up to 275 lbs. It’s made of steel frame, PU leather and foam padding.
Build and material quality is mediocre. It’s not terrible, but it’s pretty much what you would expect for this pricing – this is not a high quality unit. Because of this it might not be long lasting, it all depends how you will treat it. Assembly is simple.
It’s reasonably comfortable. If you are 6 foot or taller you might find it a tad too small for you (i.e. legs hanging over the foot rest) but it doesn’t become uncomfortable, just less comfortable if you are tall. Size wise it’s on smaller side, it’s a bit narrow too but not too narrow.
Overall it’s certainly not the best chair out there, actually far from it, however for the price it’s not all that bad.
Details:
- Weight capacity: 275 lbs
- Seat Height: 17.7″
- Seat Dimensions: 19.7″ x 22.1″ (Width x Height)
- Back Dimensions: 20.9″ x 29.1″ (Width x Height)
- Open Dimensions: 27.6″ x 64.2″ x 27.9″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Closed Dimensions: 27.6″ x 35.8″ x 38.6″ (Width x Depth x Height)
#13 Homall Single Recliner Chair
Homall recliner chair is designed to hold up to 265 lbs. It’s made of steel frame, synthetic leather upholstery and high density sponge padding. It features adjustable footrest.
Chair is of smallish size and will fit best people that are 5’5″ or shorter. If you are taller than that then expect your feet to hang over the footrest. Other than that the chair is reasonably comfortable, however some might not find it that way.
Arms are flimsy and probably won’t last long. Overall build quality is not terrible, but neither is it great.
Overall this is a mediocre chair but might work for you if you are of shorter height.
Details:
- Weight capacity: 265 lbs
- Seat Height: 17.7″
- Seat Dimensions :19.7 x 22.1″ (Width x Depth)
- Back Dimensions:20.9″ x 29.1″ (Width x Height)
- Open Dimensions: 27.6″ x 64.2″ x 27.9″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Closed Dimensions: 27.6″ x 35.8″ x 38.6″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Package contents:
- 1 x Home Theater recliner
- 1 x Installation Hardware
- 1 x Installation Tool
- 1 x Installation Manual
#14 FDW Reclining Chair
FDW reclining chair is designed to support up to 300 lbs. It’s upholstered with polyurethane and has steel frame and backrest.
It’s very small sized and fits best children or adults of shorter height (5’6″ or less). If you are taller than that it doesn’t automatically mean you will find the chair uncomfortable, but it will be a bit too small for you for sure. Your feet will hang over the footrest but that’s not something that will bother everyone. Other than the small size the chair is actually quite comfortable. There could be more padding on the armrests though. Overall fit and finish is good, however the chair isn’t particularly sturdy so longevity of it might be questionable.
Reclining function works well, it reclines and goes back to default setting effortlessly.
Assembly is super simple and takes about 2 minutes to do.
#15 MAGIC UNION Power Lift Massage Recliner
MAGIC UNION power lift massage recliner is made of wood frame, foam padding and PU leather upholstery.
Seat is pretty stiff so whether you will find it comfortable depends on your personal preference.
Chair reclines up to ~140 degrees so if you are looking for a chair that reclines completely flat then this isn’t it. Recline and lift functions work well however the motor is kinda loud.
It features massage feature with 8 massage points for 4 areas (legs, tights, lumbar and back) with 5 different modes available (pulse, press, wave, auto and normal) Chair also has heat function in lumbar area. They work well, however some consumers have complained about receiving chairs without these features.
Details:
- Chair dimensions: 31″ x 33.5″ x 41.3″ (Length x Width x Height)
- Armrest height: 25.6″
- Back height: 28.7″
- Seat height: 19″
- Seat depth: 20.5″
- Wall clearance: 17-20″
- Package contents:
- 1 x Lift chair
- 2 x remote control
- 1 x Assembly instructions
- 1 x Product Instruction
#16 Baxton Studio Sorrento Mid-Century Retro Modern Lounge Chair
Baxton Studio Sorrento retro modern lounge chair is made of rubberwood legs & frame and faux leather upholstery.
Cushions are firm but not uncomfortable. Stitching is well done. Backrest is pretty short too so upper back support lacks. Seat is plenty wide for comfortable sitting. Chair is sturdy.
Assembly takes around 20 minutes to complete, mainly because the instructions are not well detailed (they also contain misspellings but that doesn’t affect much how easy it’s to understand them).
Consumers have complained about receiving lower quality chairs when ordering from 3rd party vendors, so it’s advised to order only from official vendor.
Details:
- Chair Height: 16 inches
- Chair Width: 25 inches
- Chair Length: 28 inches
- Seat Height: 17.16 inches
#17 Flash Furniture Recliner Chair with Ottoman
The seat is quite stiff but it’s not uncomfortable. This chair is far from being the most comfortable in the world, but it’s reasonably comfy. Chair is lightweight and can be easily mover around. Reclining mechanism is a plastic slide rail so it’s unlikely it will last.
Details:
- Overall Dimensions: 29.5″ x 34″ and 41″ x 41
- Seat Size: 18.25″ x 20″ x 17.75′”
- Seat Thickness: 5″
- Back Size: 22.5″ x 27.5″
- Arm Height from Floor: 23″
- Ottoman Size: 19.5″ x 20″ x 16″
- Upholstery Material: Faux Leather
#18 JUMMICO Fabric Recliner Chair
JUMMICO fabric recliner chair is designed to support up to 265 lbs.
Chair is reasonably comfortable albeit it’s on smallish side. If you are 6 foot or taller the headrest will be too short for you, as well you can expect your feet to hang off too no matter the height (unless you are really short). Fabric is soft. Chair is lightweight and can be easily moved around a room.
The headrest and armrests are made of cheap plywood that’s very fragile. You can hear it cracking when applying not that much pressure and it surely won’t take long for it to break completely. Chair has steel frame but despite that it certainly isn’t sturdy.
Assembly is simple and takes less than 5 minutes.
Details:
- Weight capacity: 275 lbs
- Seat Height: 17.7″
- Seat Dimensions : 19.8″ x 20.5″ (Width x Height)
- Back Dimensions: 20.9″ x 29.1″ (Width x Height)
- Open Dimensions: 19.8″ x 62.6″ x 29.8″ (Width x Depth x Height)
- Closed Dimensions: 19.8″ x 28.8″ x 38.6″ (Width x Depth x Height)
#19 Baxton Studio Sorrento Retro Modern Lounge Chair
Baxton Studio Sorrento retro modern lounge chair is made of rubberwood legs, frame and faux leather upholstery. Cushions are thin and very stiff so comfort is mediocre but over time they should soften as you break them in. Width is good and the chair isn’t too narrow. Armrests seem to be a bit too low but it might depend on your body type. Stitching on cushions is done well and overall craftsmanship is good.
Instructions are pretty bad so assembly will take around 20 minutes.
Consumers have complained about receiving lower quality chairs when ordering from 3rd party vendors so be sure to order only from official one.
Details:
- Seating Dimensions: 17.16″ (from Floor) x 20.09″ x 20.28″ (Height x Width x Length)
- Arm height: 6.05″
#20 Best Choice Products Electric Massage Recliner
Best Choice Products electric massage recliner included 1 chair and 1 ottoman. Chair is designed to handle 250 lbs of weight, whereas the ottoman – 200 lbs.
Chair is mediocre comfort wise and it could feature more lumbar support. Artificial leather is of good quality.
It has massage feature with 5 pre-programmed massages and 9 intensity levels (from very relaxing to pretty aggressive). Massage works well and is relaxing.
Assembly isn’t difficult but it’s a bit trickier compared to other chairs. Overall you can expect it to take 10-20 minutes to complete.
Details:
- Chair weight capacity: 250 lbs.
- Ottoman weight capacity: 200 lbs.
- Chair dimensions: 27″- 46″ x 29″ x 41″ (Length x Width x Height)
- Ottoman dimensions: 20″ x 16″ x 16″ (Length x Width x Height)
- Floor-to-Seat height: 17″
- Backrest: 29″ x 22″ (Length x Width)
- Seat: 20″ x 20″ (Length x Width)
- Armrest length: 24″
#21 Urban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair
Urban Shop saucer chair is made of metal frame and faux fur. It’s designed to hold up to 225 lbs.
It’s very small in size, too small for most grown adults. It’s also not as plush as it looks like in pictures. It’s also kinda fragile.
Overall considering the durability and its small size it would be wise to pass on this chair.
Details:
- Weight capacity: 225 lbs
- Dimensions: 29″ x 32″ x 22″ (Height x Width x Depth)
- Materials: Faux fur & Metal frame
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