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Electric recliner chair advice please

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Mwdebbie Wed 05-Jan-22 15:46:56

I had a total hip replacement 12 weeks ago and need to source a different armchair. I like lying on the sofa to watch TV but this isn’t comfortable any more. So I was thinking of a recliner chair with a firm high seat but every one I’ve looked at shrieks ‘frumpy’ and ‘old fashioned’. Has anyone found a stylish, more modern alternative please?

LadyGracie Wed 05-Jan-22 17:09:36

We got ours in Oak furniture land, firm but comfortable seat, supportive back and not too expensive.

Franbern Wed 05-Jan-22 18:08:03

Got mine, with four motors covering legs, neck, lumbar region and recliner from Careco. Lots of styles to choose from there.

midgey Wed 05-Jan-22 20:45:59

Afraid most of them are not stylish but once you are sitting in it you won’t notice! Make sure you buy one with at least two motors, it means you can put your legs up and still sit upright or recline the back when you want to. HSL are expensive but good.

Franbern Thu 06-Jan-22 08:59:49

Just to comment that if you just want a recliner, then virtually every furniture shop has these in a multitude of designs. I originally purchased a single armchair and a two seater sofa - all electric recliner at DSL.
If you are looking for a riser/recliner then that is more limited.

However, still a lot of choice. Beware of the companies that bring one to your home to try out - they are ridiculously over-priced.

As has been said, with a riser/recliner at least two motors are important, this will enable you to sit upright with your legs up, otherwise whenever you raise the leg part the back goes back.

Worth having a look at places like Careco - they range from economy upwards to pricey (still a lot cheaper than the ones that come home), and their top of range are FOUR motors, which gives addition support to neck and lumbar - which you many not require.

Lots of choice of materials to tone in with your existing sitting room furniture.