Recliner Chairs

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Put your feet up with a recliner chair designed for relaxing in the living room, bedroom or your favourite corner of the house. Factory Buys has manual and powered recliners across a range of upholstery options, along with models that add features such as massage, heating or lift assistance. You can also find chair covers to help protect compatible seating.

Factory Buys is Australian owned and operated, with recliner chairs dispatched within 1 to 2 business days from stock held in Australia. Every chair comes with a 12-month warranty, and support is available seven days a week.

Manual, electric or lift recliner?

Manual recliners use a non-powered mechanism, while electric recliners use powered controls to adjust the chair. The exact controls and available positions vary between models, so check the individual product rather than assuming every recliner operates in the same way. Lift recliners add powered assistance that can raise and tilt the chair to make getting in and out easier. Powered models need access to electricity, so factor the position of your power point into where the chair will sit. If you like the shape and comfort of this style of seating but don't need a reclining mechanism, browse our armchairs.

Give the recliner room to move

A recliner needs more space when it's open than when it's upright. Check both the chair's overall dimensions and any listed reclined dimensions before deciding where it will go, particularly if you're placing it close to a wall, coffee table or other furniture. Remember to account for the footrest as well as the back of the chair. You still need enough space to walk through the room when someone is using it. If the recliner will sit beside a sofa, measure the full area they'll occupy together rather than looking at each piece separately.

Looking at the massage and heat functions

Some recliner chairs add massage and heating functions alongside the reclining mechanism. The controls, massage settings and areas of the chair involved can differ between products, so compare the specifications if these features are important to you.

It's also worth deciding whether massage is an occasional extra or the main reason you're buying the chair. If massage is the priority, compare the recliners here with our dedicated massage chairs.

Choosing upholstery that suits the household

Leather and PU leather are the easy-care options. They wipe clean, they don't hold pet hair the way a woven fabric does, and they suit a chair that gets used every evening. Fabric and velvet feel softer and are quieter under movement, which some people prefer on a powered chair, though they hold marks more readily. A recliner is a large single-colour object, so a neutral tone is easier to live with than a feature shade if the room changes around it. A side table within reach saves balancing a cup on the armrest.

Why shop at Factory Buys

There's no showroom overhead behind an electric recliner with massage and heat, which is where the difference shows up against a traditional retailer. Factory Buys has worked this way for over 10 years.

Every chair is backed by a 12-month warranty and dispatched within 1 to 2 business days from Australian warehouses. If you want to spread the cost, Afterpay, Zip and Klarna are at checkout, and our support team is there 8am to 8pm, seven days.

Recliner Chair FAQ

How much space do you need for a recliner chair?

That depends on the chair and how its reclining mechanism moves. Check the upright and reclined dimensions listed for the product, then allow enough clearance from walls and furniture for the chair and footrest to move freely. Make sure the reclined chair won't block a doorway or main walkway either.

Does an electric recliner need a power point nearby?

Powered recliners require a suitable power source to operate their electric functions. Consider where the nearest power point is and how the cable will reach it when choosing a position for the chair. Check the individual product instructions for its specific power requirements.

What is the difference between a manual and an electric recliner?

A manual recliner uses a non-powered mechanism to adjust the chair, while an electric recliner uses powered controls. The number of positions and how different parts of the chair adjust can vary between models, so compare the individual specifications if you want a particular type of movement or control.

What is a lift recliner chair?

A lift recliner combines reclining functions with a powered mechanism that raises and tilts the chair. Designs and controls vary, so check the individual product specifications to understand how a particular lift recliner operates and whether it suits what you're looking for.

Can recliner chair covers be used on any chair?

No. Recliners vary in size, shape and how they move, so a cover needs to be compatible with the chair. Compare the cover dimensions and intended chair type with your recliner before ordering, particularly around the backrest, arms and footrest.