Demonstrating a non-rocking recliner, Mr. Peterson eases into the plush, overstuffed chair and with a pull of the lever, the feet rest comes up three positions. As the seat goes back, you have no gap in the lumbar support,' he says to a couple shopping for a new chair. The foot rest on the rocking versions of the chairs goes up 18 positions higher than the traditional models, making your feet higher than your heart. Now you've combined form and function,' he said. Simply test one out - just try not to fall asleep.
Comfort is largely a matter of individual preference.
Some people like the feeling of a plush, overstuffed chair that's wide. It depends on what you're looking for,' Mr. Peterson said, saying you can look for overall comfort or zero in on your back, legs, or head and neck area. Sometimes you have to sacrifice comfort for style and style for comfort, he said. Looking around the spacious showroom, however, it seems like there's a chair for everyone. There are dozens of books with fabric samples and if you're still not sure, you can ask your salesperson to show you what it looks like on the chair you've picked out.