Electric recliner sofas, made to order

Recliner sofa, reclining sofa or electric reclining sofa: these are three search terms for the same piece of furniture, a sofa whose seats adjust electrically. There is no official definition, so manufacturers use the terms interchangeably. What you do need to watch is what exactly reclines: on some sofas only the backrest moves, or only the outer pair of seats, while on our models the backrest and footrest are both powered. So always ask about that before you compare on price. The line between this collection and our cinema sofas is mainly a matter of emphasis: that collection is built around film nights, with cup holders, consoles and wider layouts up to corner and U-shapes. A recliner sofa is the same reclining comfort, but as a family sofa that looks first and foremost like an ordinary sofa.

Every sofa in this collection is an electric recliner sofa: dual-motor recline is standard, not a paid upgrade. Each seat contains two motors, one for the backrest and one for the footrest, and you operate them separately and steplessly with a control in the armrest. Where a sofa with a manually operated footrest offers only a few set positions, an electrically adjustable recliner sofa makes every position in between possible: reading upright with your legs raised, half reclined for a series, or lying almost flat. On most models, each seat also adjusts independently, so nobody moves along uninvited. The top models add memory positions and USB charging points. If you are unsure about size, start with the 2-seater recliner sofa: the same motors and the same hardwood frame as the larger configurations. Motors and electronics carry a 2-year warranty, the frame a 10-year warranty.

A recliner sofa with a lie-flat function reclines so far back that you can lie on it comfortably, with the footrest fully horizontal. That takes space, and in the living room this is where the calculation most often goes wrong. So plan with the reclined depth rather than the seated dimensions: the footrest needs space in front of the sofa, so do not place the coffee table too close, and behind the backrest you want clearance for the tilt. Also keep a walkway free along the sofa, so the room stays usable while someone is lying back. The exact dimensions per position are on every product page, and with the free room planner you place your configuration to scale in your own room dimensions in advance. If you choose a leather recliner sofa, the upholstery is also treated to be water-repellent and stain-resistant; practical in a living room where people also eat, spill and live.

If you want to buy a recliner sofa, the range starts at €1,800 for a 2-seater. From there, the size, the number of motors and your choice of material determine the price: leather costs more than fabric, and extras such as memory positions count too. If you search for recliner sofa deals, something stands out here: those promotions do not exist with us, and that is deliberate. A discount only looks attractive if the starting price is set high enough first; we charge the same factory price all year round, without middlemen and showroom margin, which means you pay up to 60% less than the retail price for comparable specifications. Payment is also taken only once production starts, not the moment you place the order. If you first want all prices, sizes and pitfalls in one place before you order a recliner sofa, read the recliner sofa buying guide.