Recliner chairs , find the right style, mechanism & fit for your home.

Our rise and recline chairs offer the perfect combination of comfort, safety, and style. Each chair is tailored to your personal needs, so you can enjoy true relaxation and independence at home.

White-glove care

Careful delivery, professional installation, and after-sales support for as long as you own your chair.

Fully customized

Seat height, seat depth, lumbar support, fabric or leather tailored entirely to your body and your space.

In-home consulation

We come to you. A personal demonstration and expert, right in your own living room no showroom required.

Tax-free - rise & recline chairs qualify as medical devices

Save on your purchase. Our lift classified as medical aids and are exempt from sales tax in Canada.

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Your Comfort, Assured

Here’s everything else you can always count on: our pricing, and our care whenever you need us.

Priced with integrity: We know exactly what goes into a Summit chair the materials, the craftsmanship, the fitting process and that’s what our pricing reflects. No inflated numbers, no gimmicks. Just an honest reflection of what lasting comfort is worth.

Getting your chair to you: Because every Summit chair is made to measure, installation typically takes around a couple of weeks from your order. Need it sooner? Let us know, we’ll always do what we can to move things along.

Reporting a malfunction: Has your chair stalled, or is something not quite right? Give our customer service team a call at 1-866-963-3801 (toll-free). More often than not, we can help you resolve it right there on the phone. That same number reaches us on evenings and weekends too, connecting you straight to us. Because whatever happens, you’re never on your own. That’s part of what makes a Summit chair feel like home.

Types of recliner chairs: power, manual, lift, swivel, rocker & glider explained

Choosing a recliner without knowing the mechanism types is like buying a car without knowing automatic from manual you might get lucky, or end up frustrated every day. Here’s the quick version.

 

Manual recliners, simple and reliable
Pull the side handle, lean back, and the footrest extends; release to return upright. No motors, no cables, nothing to charge or malfunction. Great for anyone who gets in and out of a chair easily and wants a dependable everyday seat. Trade-off: usually just two or three fixed positions.

 

Power recliners; precision at the touch of a button
An electric motor replaces the lever press a button and the chair stops exactly where you want it. Dual-motor models add independent head and back control, with infinite-position recline instead of fixed stops. One catch: the chair needs to sit within reach of an outlet, so plan your layout first.

 

Power lift recliners; for limited mobility
Reclines to any angle, then lifts the whole seat forward and up so standing takes almost no leg strength a real difference for arthritis, post-surgery recovery, or aging-in-place. Look for a “partial lift” stop (around 45°) so you can pause mid-rise; base models that lift in one motion can feel unsteady. Some Canadian provincial programs help offset the cost worth checking with an occupational therapist, since a documented recommendation can unlock funding most people don’t know about.

 

Swivel, rocker, and glider recliners movement built into the design
A swivel base rotates to face different parts of a room handy for a home office or media room. A rocker adds gentle back-and-forth motion, often easier on the lower back than a fixed recline. A glider moves in a smooth straight line rather than an arc, popular in nurseries. Worth considering for anyone who finds sitting still for long periods uncomfortable which is most people.

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Still deciding? Adrian is here to help

Every body and every living room is unique. If you don’t find your answer here, our advisors are happy to help with any question about sizing, safety, or your custom configuration. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with Adrian our in-house comfort specialist with over a decade of fitting experience or reach out to us directly. We look forward to welcoming you to the Summit family!

Let’s Find Your Perfect Match

We carry a carefully selected range of recliner chairs covering every mechanism type, material, and size category described on this page. From compact wall-hugger models suited to condo living, to wide-frame power lift recliners built for aging-in-place comfort, our collection is chosen for durability, lasting quality, and a genuine fit with the range of needs Canadian households actually have.

If you’ve read this far, you likely have a clearer sense of what you’re looking for than you did at the top of the page. And if you’re still weighing up your options, that’s completely normal. A question we hear every week is: “I know I want a recliner, but I’m not sure which type is right for me.” That’s exactly what we’re here to help with.

Rather than browsing alone, we’d rather sit down with you in person or over the phone, with Adrian himself if you’d like to talk through your specific situation, including room dimensions, physical requirements, and what matters most to you. It’s a free consultation, no obligation at all. For customers exploring home mobility solutions more broadly, we’re happy to discuss how a recliner fits alongside other options.

We’d love to hear from you feel free to reach out anytime for a friendly, no-obligation conversation.

How to choose the right recliner chair size for your room and body

Where sizing actually goes wrong

 

Most recliner purchases go wrong long before anyone chooses a colour or fabric they go wrong because nobody ever measured. Standard recliners are built around an average frame, and for most adults that works well enough. But seat depth is where comfort quietly falls apart: too shallow, and your thighs get no support; too deep, and you’re sitting back without your feet ever touching the floor. Taller users often find the footrest ends somewhere around mid-calf instead of supporting the whole leg a small mismatch that becomes genuinely distracting after an hour or two in the chair. That’s exactly why wider, deeper seats exist, built with a sturdier frame to match.

 

Seat height deserves the same attention, even though it’s easy to overlook. A chair that sits a little higher off the floor makes a real difference for anyone shorter, or recovering from a hip replacement getting in and out shouldn’t take effort.

 

Wall-Hugger or traditional it comes down to your room

 

A traditional recliner needs real space behind it to recline fully. If your chair sits close to a wall, that space often isn’t there, and the backrest simply stops short. A wall-hugger recliner solves this differently: instead of the backrest swinging back, the whole seat glides forward as you recline, so the back of the chair barely moves. In a smaller living room, that’s the difference between a chair that fits your space and one that doesn’t.

 

Before you start browsing, it’s worth knowing how much clearance your room actually allows and confirming which mechanism a chair uses before you commit to it.

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Recliner Chair FAQ

Are recliner chairs actually worth the investment?

For most households, yes and the reason is straightforward. A recliner replaces a standard armchair while adding functional value a static chair simply can’t offer: lumbar support, footrest extension, and adjustable recline that reduce the physical strain of sitting for extended periods, something most adults do every evening. If you’re already replacing a chair that needs replacing, stepping up to a recliner rarely feels like a big leap. The people who end up unhappy with a recliner are usually those who chose the wrong mechanism type or the wrong size for their space not those who chose a recliner at all.

A manual recliner uses your body weight and a side lever to engage the reclining mechanism, while a power recliner uses an electric motor controlled by a button or remote. The practical difference goes beyond convenience: a power recliner allows infinite position adjustment, meaning you can stop at any angle rather than one of two or three fixed positions. For anyone who spends more than an hour at a time in a recliner reading, napping, or watching television that ability to fine-tune your position is genuinely useful. Power models do sit at a higher price point than comparable manual versions, and they need to be within reach of an electrical outlet.

This depends entirely on which type of recliner you choose. A traditional recliner with a standard mechanism needs 8 to 18 inches of clearance between the back of the chair and the wall behind it. If your room can’t accommodate that without blocking a walkway or crowding other furniture, a wall-hugger or zero-wall recliner is the better fit. These models slide the seat forward as they recline, keeping the chair back nearly stationary and reducing the clearance needed to just 3 or 4 inches. It’s worth measuring your available space including the path to the nearest wall before you shop, and confirming with us which clearance category a given model falls into.

Standard recliner chairs are built to support between 250 and 300 lbs, which comfortably covers most users under typical daily use. If you’re larger-framed, taller than average, or shopping for someone over 275 lbs, look specifically for models labelled wide or oversize, which extend the weight rating to 350–500 lbs. Beyond the weight rating itself, pay attention to frame construction: hardwood frames with corner-blocked joints hold their structural integrity significantly longer than frames built on engineered wood or metal. A chair rated to 300 lbs with a solid hardwood frame is often the more durable choice over one rated to 350 lbs on a lower-quality frame it’s worth reading the spec sheet carefully either way.

A power lift recliner reclines like a standard power model but adds a lifting function that tilts the entire seat forward and upward, bringing you to a near-standing position with minimal effort. It’s designed for anyone who finds getting up from a standard chair difficult due to arthritis, knee or hip pain, recent surgery, or general reduced lower-body strength. The lift function engages at the push of a button and can be paused at any point mid-lift, which matters for anyone who needs a moment to find their footing before fully standing. For older adults living independently, or anyone in post-surgical recovery, a power lift recliner is one of the most practical pieces of adaptive furniture available and it fits naturally into a living room, without ever looking clinical.

Genuine leather is the most durable option over the long term, with a well-maintained leather recliner lasting 15 to 20 years in normal household use. It resists pet hair, wipes clean easily, and doesn’t hold onto odours the way fabric can. The one thing worth knowing for Canadian homes: leather is sensitive to temperature, feeling cool in winter and warmer in summer. For households with children or pets, a high-quality performance fabric rated at 30,000+ rub cycles offers excellent durability with better breathability and a wider range of colours. Bonded leather is a reasonable option for moderate use, but it tends to crack and peel after 5 to 8 years of heavy daily use worth factoring in if you plan to keep your chair for a decade or more.

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