Reclining sofas , find the right fit for your living room.

Our rise and recline sofa’s 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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

Reclining sofas for every room size

Here’s something that catches a lot of buyers off guard: a reclining sofa isn’t the same depth as a standard sofa once it’s in use it’s significantly deeper. A full recline on a traditional mechanism can require twelve to eighteen inches of clearance behind the frame, measured from the back of the sofa to the nearest wall, baseboard heater, or shelving unit. If you measure your room for a standard sofa and then order a reclining model without accounting for this, you’ll end up with either a sofa that can’t fully recline, or a room that no longer works the way it used to. It’s the kind of detail that’s easy to miss which is exactly why we like to walk through it with you before you buy.

 

Wall-Hugger recliners for smaller spaces

 

A wall-hugger recliner solves the clearance problem through a different mechanical approach. Instead of the seat staying stationary while the backrest tips backward, the entire seat assembly glides forward on a track as the back reclines. The sofa’s footprint from wall to front leg stays close to constant during the reclining motion, and some models need as little as four inches of clearance behind the frame.

 

Four inches versus eighteen inches is a meaningful difference in a living room that measures twelve feet from wall to wall.

 

A question we hear weekly is whether wall-hugger models sacrifice any comfort compared to traditional reclining mechanisms. The short answer is no, not in any meaningful way the reclining angle and footrest height are essentially equivalent. The only functional difference is the forward glide motion, which some people notice and some people don’t. If you’re placing a reclining loveseat or a two-seat reclining sofa in a room where space is genuinely limited, a wall-hugger configuration is almost always the right place to start.

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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 sofa 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 sofa, 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.

The comfort and health benefits of a well-designed reclining sofa

This is a part of the story that often gets left out and it’s worth taking seriously.

 

A well-constructed reclining sofa does more than provide a comfortable place to sit. The ability to adjust the backrest angle reduces compressive load on the lumbar discs the segment of the lower spine that bears the most stress during conventional seated posture. When the backrest is tilted to roughly 135 degrees, spinal pressure drops significantly compared to a fully upright 90-degree position. This isn’t a marketing claim it’s simply how the body responds to a more supported, reclined posture.

 

The footrest component matters too. Elevating the legs while seated reduces venous pressure in the lower limbs, which is particularly relevant for anyone who spends long hours seated due to work or recovery. Zero-gravity positioning, where the knees are raised slightly above the hips, takes this further by distributing body weight more evenly across the seat and backrest surface.

 

In our experience, people who choose a reclining sofa simply for comfort wanting a more relaxing place to watch television often discover, after a few weeks, that they’re sitting for longer periods without the lower back discomfort they used to associate with evening sitting. That’s not a coincidence. It’s the difference lumbar support and adjustable backrest angle make when the high-density foam and frame geometry are properly engineered.

 

There’s also a practical mobility dimension. Standing up from a fully reclined sofa is easier than standing from a flat seat, because the powered or manual return mechanism begins closing the gap before you need to rely on your own leg strength. For anyone with knee stiffness or reduced hip flexor strength, this is a meaningful daily quality-of-life improvement.

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If you would like to know more about our lift chairs and recliners and our service, we are here to help!

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Our reclining sofa collection built for everyday use

Everything described above the mechanism choice, the room clearance, the material durability, the health-related ergonomic design feeds directly into how we’ve assembled our collection of reclining sofas.

We carry manual recliner couches for buyers who want simplicity and long-term mechanical reliability, and electric reclining sofas for those who want effortless adjustment or independent position control. Our wall-hugger models start at a clearance requirement of just four to six inches, making a quality reclining sofa accessible even in rooms where traditional configurations simply wouldn’t work.

A question we hear every week is whether a comfortable reclining sofa can genuinely survive daily family use for more than five years without visible frame flex or fabric breakdown. The honest answer is yes if the frame uses hardwood or reinforced steel cross-members, and the upholstery has been specified for high-use environments. Not every sofa meets that standard, and we’ll always tell you plainly which ones do, and which are better suited to lighter use.

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Recliner sofa FAQ

What is the difference between a power recliner and a manual recliner sofa?

A power recliner uses an electric motor to adjust the backrest and footrest at the touch of a button, with no physical effort required. A manual recliner uses either a pull-handle cable mechanism or a push-back system where your own body weight drives the recline. Power models offer more precise position control and are easier to use for anyone with limited grip strength or mobility. Manual models are mechanically simpler, need no electricity, and tend to have fewer components that require servicing over time. Manual models also tend to sit at a more accessible price point than comparable power models, something we’re happy to walk you through when you visit.

A traditional reclining sofa with a standard mechanism needs twelve to eighteen inches of clearance between the back of the frame and the nearest wall to fully extend. If your room can’t accommodate that, a wall-hugger recliner is the practical solution. The seat glides forward as it reclines, keeping the total footprint essentially constant and reducing the required clearance to as little as four inches. It’s worth measuring your available room depth before choosing a model, accounting for baseboards, radiators, or built-in shelving that may limit the usable space behind the sofa. We’re always happy to help you work through this during a home consultation.

A well-engineered reclining sofa can genuinely reduce lower back discomfort compared to a conventional seated position. When the backrest is reclined to around 135 degrees, compressive load on the lumbar spine decreases measurably. Elevating the footrest reduces pressure on the lower legs and improves circulation during extended sitting. The key variable is the quality of the lumbar support built into the backrest and the density of the seat foam. A poorly constructed reclining sofa can be just as hard on your back as any other sofa, regardless of the reclining feature. It’s exactly why every Summit sofa is built with high-density foam and genuine lumbar contouring, not just the reclining feature itself.

For daily household use, the answer depends on your specific situation. Leather holds up very well over time, is easy to clean, and develops an appealing patina rather than wearing thin, though it’s temperature-sensitive and sits at a higher price point at equivalent quality levels. Fabric reclining sofas are warmer to the touch and more varied in style, but durability varies significantly, so we recommend a rub count above 30,000 double rubs for anything that will see daily use. Performance upholstery, a moisture-resistant engineered fabric, is often the strongest practical choice for households with children or pets, combining the tactile warmth of fabric with a cleanability close to leather. We’re happy to show you samples of each in person so you can feel the difference yourself.

Yes, in many cases, though it does take careful measurement. A modular reclining sectional can be configured into a smaller footprint than a standard fixed L-shape, and choosing wall-hugger reclining seats within the sectional reduces the clearance needed behind each position. The most important measurement is total room depth from wall to wall, factoring in the space people need to move past the sofa when the seats are extended. For rooms under 200 square feet, a two-seat or three-seat configuration with a single chaise end is often the most workable starting point, one of the many things we can help you figure out during a home visit.

A reclining sofa with a hardwood or reinforced steel frame, high-density foam cushioning, and quality upholstery should last ten to fifteen years under regular daily use. The reclining mechanism is usually the component that needs attention first. Manual cable mechanisms can need cable replacement after several years of heavy use, while power motor systems may need motor or wiring service within a similar timeframe. Frames and cushions on well-built models typically outlast the mechanism by a considerable margin. Checking the manufacturer’s weight capacity rating, and staying within it, is one of the simplest ways to help your sofa last.

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