The 9 Best-Looking Recliner Chairs for Small Spaces

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When it comes to expert lounging, it's hard to beat the classic recliner. Squishy. Supportive. Good for reading books and for your dad to fall asleep in after a movie he wanted to watch has been on for three minutes. The classic recliner might not be your vibe—big, bulky, leather, La-Z—but the reclining mechanism itself knows no singular, reputation-ruining bounds. Here, we rounded up a few ones that do the job best.

First update: These recliners are on the smaller side. Now, obviously, in the reclined position, it's going to take up more room than when it's sitting straight up. For small spaces that are very small, finding a recliner to fit is a tough sell. You might be better off with a simple reading chair or accent chair. But, that is to say that, as far as recliners can be, these are not gigantic. Widths are around 35 inches, while the un-reclined depths are also around 35 inches. Those types of measurements make them easy to squeeze into square spaces.

The smaller pieces still come through on design, though. Some you can add on a swivel, bump up the cushion fluff, or customize your preferred color and fabric. There are options for manual and powered recline, although powered recliners would need an outlet nearby. Because of this dynamic construction, recliners tend to be pricier than other lounge chair options. But if you're ready to fall asleep on a chair instead of in your bed at 11 p.m., there's no better place to begin.

Beckett Swivel Glider Recliner

West Elm's swivel recliner is a great item to start with for something small, well-made, and multi-capable. You can customize this to your liking. First, choose from a manual or power recline (the power option is more expensive). Next, a whole host of color and fabric options: Neutral twills, tweeds, and boucles, vegan leather or velvet.

Harris Leather Power Recliner

West Elm made over the leather recliner with a slimed out, modern shape. The leather material is extremely luxe, and you can choose from four shades: saddle, black, navy, or gray. With that good fabric comes a hefty price tag, but it's the kind of furniture you'll have forever.

Arc Glider Recliner

If you like your chairs to have a softer feel, AllModern's recliner has rounded edges that soften the whole feel. It's well-made and comfortable to sit in, with an electronic recline and USB port so you don't have to get up for nearly anything.

Ellow Lennox Blue Recliner

Article's recliner is the ideal midcentury modern design for adding a comfy chair to living spaces. Its open arms and space under the seat make it feel less bulky than other recliners tend to feel. It does only come in few colors—this denim blue and gray, or a tan leather—and some reviewers say the foot rest doesn't feel super supportive.

Lionel Manual Standard Recliner

This chair is the exact antidote to all those stuffy leather recliners of outdated design style. The bright white leather and open metal legs make it look entirely updated. It comes fully assembled, but it's also a bit heavy at 101, should you want to move it at a later point.

Ayden Recliner

Pottery Barn's squared arm recliner is just under 30 inches wide and easy to fit into lonely corners without overtaking them. Choose from a manual or powered recliner and your fabric and color of choice. The classic shape is a great fit for most spaces.

Sadie Recliner

If you are extremely particular about your seating choices, Interior Define's recliner is as customizable as it gets. Not only can you choose from a long list of colors and fabrics, you can also choose your own level of squish on the seat fill. There are three options: standard down blend, double down blend (an extra $125), and down alternative (an extra $100).

Alscot Contemporary Push Back Recliner

This studded nailhead chair is no frills. It has an easy design, comes in four colors, and doesn't bother taking up more room than it needs to. It uses a push-back mechanism for the recline. You will have to assemble it yourself, though.

Tasse Upholstered Reclining Chair

This Crate & Barrel chair would do well in a living room corner or a big bedroom. It has comfortable cushioning, an easy-to-style neutral color, and will last you a lifetime. These chairs are made to order, which means you're getting a brand-new chair. But, that also means you'll have to wait a bit to get that chair. Right now, the brand estimates three months.

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