Ekornes Sterssless of Norway has been a leader in ergonomic home theater seating since 1972 and expands their collection here with the "Space" that offers a customizable product on the outside and all the orthopedic features inside. The Space can be joined with the new sector seating to form a curved home theater seating concept in high or low back recliners with articulating headrests. Each sector arm hosts pop up tables that expose a handy compartment for remote storage and drink holders. The Space can also be arranged in individual pieces or even combined in a sofa sectional with a large or medium corner. Available in leather or micro fiber with various foot options.
The Amalfi leather recliner features simplicity and a departure from ornate. Transitional styling brings out touches of both modernism and traditional décor. The reclining mechanism is well concealed on this chair. Its overall appearance looks like an occasional chair rather than that of a recliner. I think this is due to the shape of the chair which is a bit boxier than a traditional leather recliner design. Pictured in a subtle orange, the Amalfi is also available in yellow, oyster, and green. Available at: Macys. Price: $999. Dimensions: 38"w x 38"d x 36"h.
When I think of American leather furniture it conjures up images of traditional sofa and recliner frames with a very mainstream look. Well American Leather, the high end manufacturer made right here in the good ole USA has their traditional offerings, but they are well versed in a modern and contemporary line of goods with an almost Italian look. Here are four leather recliners that caught my eye and sense of style, and I know how hard it is to find quality leather that looks and feels good. First the Clever has an angular look with separate waterfall ottoman and a unidirectional suspension system on a proprietary flex chrome base that offers a spring like effect, as if you were floating on air. Next the Odyssey and Melena recliners by veteran designer Rick Lee offer a pop up foot rest on an upholstered swivel base, and two variations of a loop style arm, one in all top grain leather and one with wood cap available in espresso or natural wood. The Fourth American Leather recliner is the Antigo which rests on a ski type foot to help facilitate the motion of the glider mechanism. The Antigo also has a pop up foot rest with a really clean contemporary look, definitely not your grandmothers glider/recliner.
This is not your Monday Night Football recliner with overstuffed arms, ten feet wingspan, and stuffing coming out. The Dawson is a classic design recliner that hides the fact that it reclines by looking more like an occasional chair. Pictured here in digit moss, fabric for Dawson is available in 8 different colors ranging from subtle beige, tasteful red, and the old stand bys of navy and black. Though it is featured as a classic design recliner, the boxy shaped elements give it a transitional flair making it workable in modern homes as well. Available at: Room and Board. Price: $1,199
Just so the person with a great back yard view does not get left out, Lafer has the perfect outdoor patio furniture for you. The Sunny Outdoor Recliner Chair made in an assortment of vinyl colors geared for non-direct weather conditions shares all the comfort features you would expect from a quality indoor recliner. Of coarse this beauty works perfectly inside to accent your modern décor too. With a turn of a knob the chair reclines, and with a push of the lever on the other side, the concealed footrest extends for seriously comfortable reclining. Designed masterfully and expertly crafted by Lafer in Brazil with quality inner steel construction. Avail. from Jensen-Lewis $1352 40''H x 29''W x 31.5''D
