Recliner Sofa Sets

Why buy a recliner sofa set?

Buying a recliner sofa set means both sofas arrive in the same upholstery, colour and stitching, so you're not trying to find a second sofa months later that almost matches the first. A set often costs less than buying the same 3 seater and 2 seater separately, and it gives you reclining seats on two sides of the room, so the footrest isn't something people take turns for.

Reclining sofa sets are also more flexible to arrange than one large sofa. You can place them at a right angle around the TV, face them across a coffee table, or split them between the living room and a snug if you move house. If you'd rather have one continuous seat that fills a corner, take a look at our recliner corner sofas instead.

3+2 or 3+2+1 recliner sofa set?

A 3+2 recliner sofa set is a 3 seater and a 2 seater sold together, which seats five and works well in a living room with two free walls. Every range in this collection comes as a 3+2 set.

A 3+2+1 recliner sofa set adds a matching armchair, giving you a 3 piece reclining sofa set that seats six. The extra chair is useful if you regularly need a sixth seat, or if you like having a seat of your own by the window or the fire. It does take up more floor space, though, so a 3+2+1 works best in a larger room or an open-plan space where the armchair won't block a walkway.

If you're unsure, there's no need to decide everything now. Many of our ranges also sell the matching chair on its own, so you can start with a 3+2 and buy a recliner chair to complete your sofa and recliner set later.

If you already know you want three pieces, these electric sets come as a 3+2+1, and the smart and cinema-style section below explains what sets them apart:

• Forbes in black or grey Aire leather
• Sianna in black or grey Aire leather
• Saxon in light grey suede
• Tech 8 Smart in black or grey Aire leather

Recliner sofa set dimensions

Use this table to compare the size of each piece before you plan your layout.

Set	3 seater length	2 seater length	Depth	Height	Armchair width (3+2+1 only)
Roma 3+2	198cm	144cm	93cm	97cm	/
Sorrentino 3+2 (Aire leather)	193cm	144cm	76cm	90cm	/
Naples 3+2	193cm	144cm	76cm	90cm	/
Rio 3+2	190cm	170cm	90cm	90cm	/
Orlando 3+2	213cm	155cm	99cm	105cm	/
Hanna 3+2	208cm	189cm	100cm	99cm	/
Lakelyn 3+2	226cm	202cm	75cm	86cm	/
Tech 8 Smart 3+2 / 3+2+1	200cm	176cm	90cm	108cm	88cm
Saxon 3+2 / 3+2+1	196cm	175cm	95cm	105cm	86cm
Sianna 3+2 / 3+2+1	208cm	182cm	98cm	109cm	93cm
Forbes 3+2 / 3+2+1	218cm	193cm	101cm	105cm	100cm

 

Keep in mind that a recliner needs extra room in front for the footrest and some space behind the backrest when it reclines, so check the full details on the product page.

Manual reclining sofa set

A manual reclining sofa set has no motor. You recline the seat yourself using a release on the sofa, and push the footrest back down with your legs when you're done. Because there's nothing to plug in, you can put a manual set anywhere in the room, including in the middle of an open-plan space or on a wall with no socket nearby. There are fewer parts that rely on electrics, and our manual sets sit at the more affordable end of the collection.

The trade-off is effort. Pushing the footrest closed can feel awkward for anyone who finds that movement a strain, especially when getting up from a fully reclined position. If you want simple, dependable reclining and to keep the cost down, manual is the sensible choice. You can shop manual recliner sofas as individual pieces too.

Our manual recliner sofa sets include:

• Sorrentino, our best-selling recliner range, in black or grey Aire leather or grey chenille, with pull-down cup holders
• Roma in black or grey faux leather, with a greater overall depth and height than the Sorrentino (93cm deep and 97cm high)
• Classic in grey chenille, a soft, warm fabric, with pull-down cup holders

Electric recliner sofa set

An electric recliner sofa set uses a motor in each reclining seat, controlled by buttons on the sofa. The seat moves smoothly at the touch of a button, so adjusting the angle for reading or a film takes no effort. It's easier to use day to day than a manual mechanism, particularly for anyone who finds pushing a footrest closed awkward.

Each sofa needs to be within reach of a plug socket, so it's worth checking where your sockets are and how you'll route the cables before choosing a layout. Electric sets cost more than manual ones, but the electric ranges compared below all include USB charging, and some go further with lighting, wireless charging and speakers. If you want the convenience of push-button reclining, buy an electric recliner sofa set or browse the individual sofas in the same ranges.

The main difference between our electric sets is what comes built in, so start with the features you'd actually use:

• Lakelyn reclines electrically on every seat of both sofas, so no one is left on a fixed middle seat, and each control has its own USB and USB-C ports
• Naples keeps things straightforward, with push-button reclining, USB and USB-C charging and pull-down cup holders in grey chenille
• Orlando adds wireless charging, reading lights and ambient lighting along the base, in black or grey Aire leather
• Hanna pairs soft beige micro fabric with blue LED lighting along the base and USB charging
• Forbes, Sianna, Saxon and Tech 8 Smart go further still, with the entertainment features compared below, and come as 3+2 or 3+2+1 sets

Smart and cinema-style recliner sofa sets

Some of our electric sets are built for long film nights and gaming sessions, with extras such as Bluetooth speakers, wireless charging, LED lighting and storage consoles. These features add to the price, so it's worth deciding which ones you'll actually use. A power headrest and massage matter more if you spend whole evenings on the sofa, while charging points are handy in almost any home. For more sofas built around home entertainment, see our cinema sofas.

• Tech 8 Smart has 8-point vibration massage and heating for long evenings, plus a tray table and a storage console that keep snacks and remotes within reach
• Sianna has an automatic headrest that adjusts to support your head when you're reclined, along with a Bluetooth speaker, a wireless charging point and reading lights
• Forbes plays music or film audio from your phone through Bluetooth speakers and a subwoofer, and adds a dropdown table and wireless charging
• Saxon reclines electrically on every piece, including the armchair in the 3+2+1, and its heated and cooled cup holders help keep drinks warm or cold

Leather recliner sofa set

A leather recliner sofa set gives you a smooth, wipeable surface that copes well with spilt drinks and everyday use, which matters on a sofa you'll spend long evenings in. The leather-look finish also suits a modern living room.

All of our leather recliner sofa sets are upholstered in Aire leather or faux leather rather than real leather. Aire leather is smooth and slightly cool to the touch, with a softer, more breathable feel than standard faux leather. Faux leather is firmer and hardwearing. Both wipe clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Keep them away from direct heat and harsh cleaners, as these can dry out the surface over time. You can also shop leather recliner sofas individually.

Every leather-look set comes in black or grey, so the bigger choice is the mechanism:

• For manual reclining at the more affordable end of the range, the Sorrentino in Aire leather or the Roma in faux leather
• For electric reclining with charging and lighting built in, the Orlando
• For more entertainment features and the option of a 3+2+1, the Forbes, Sianna and Tech 8 Smart, compared in the smart section above

Fabric recliner sofa set 3+2

A fabric recliner sofa set feels warmer and softer than a leather-look one, without the cool first touch, and the texture gives a living room a cosier look. The choice of fabric makes a real difference. Chenille is soft and slightly velvety, cord has a ribbed texture you can feel, micro fabric is velvety like suede but more resistant to marking, and suede has a soft nap that's easy to brush clean.

Fabric does need a little more care with spills. Blot them straight away rather than rubbing, avoid soaking the upholstery, and vacuum regularly with an upholstery attachment. Our sofa fabrics guide explains how each finish wears and how to clean it.

Every fabric recliner sofa set in our range comes as a 3+2. Here's how they compare by fabric:

• Chenille: the Sorrentino and Classic for manual reclining, or the Naples if you'd prefer electric
• Cord: the Rio, in grey cord with faux leather detailing for a more textured look
• Micro fabric: the Hanna, in a beige that suits lighter rooms
• Chenille with suede-effect sides: the Lakelyn, in grey or beige
• Suede: the Saxon, in light grey polyester suede with an anti-scratch surface treatment, also available as a 3+2+1

For single sofas and corner designs in the same materials, shop fabric recliner sofas.

Grey recliner sofa set

Grey is an easy colour to build a room around. It sits comfortably with wood, white or patterned flooring, works with almost any wall colour, and is more forgiving of everyday marks than cream. It's also the colour with the widest choice across our sets, in both leather-look and fabric finishes.

Grey recliner sofa sets in our range include:

• Roma, Sorrentino, Orlando, Forbes, Sianna and Tech 8 Smart in grey Aire leather or faux leather
• Sorrentino, Classic and Naples in grey chenille
• Rio in grey cord
• Lakelyn in grey chenille
• Saxon in light grey suede

Black recliner sofa set

A black recliner sofa set makes more of a statement. It works as a focal point against light walls, looks sharp with chrome or glass furniture, and suits a dedicated TV room or home cinema setup. Black leather-look upholstery also hides darker everyday marks well, although it shows dust a little more than grey.

All of our black sets are leather-look:

• Roma in black faux leather
• Sorrentino, Orlando, Forbes, Sianna and Tech 8 Smart in black Aire leather

Brown recliner sofa set

Brown brings warmth to a room and suits traditional interiors, wooden floors and natural materials. Our choice of brown recliner sets is smaller than for grey or black, so if brown is a must, this set from our wider electric recliner range is currently the one to look at:

• Toronto Brown 3+2 electric recliner sofa set in micro fabric, with concealed cup holders and magazine pockets on the arms, and a centre console with reading lights and a wireless charger on the 2 seater

For styling ideas and other brown sofas, read our brown sofa guide.

Cream recliner sofa set

We don't currently have a recliner sofa set described as cream, but beige is the closest match. It's a slightly warmer, deeper shade than cream, which also makes it more forgiving with everyday use. Both of these work in a light, neutral room:

• Hanna 3+2 electric recliner sofa set in beige micro fabric, with blue LED lighting along the base
• Lakelyn 3+2 electric recliner sofa set in beige chenille with suede-effect sides, where every seat reclines

How to choose the right recliner sofa set

Start with the room. Measure the walls you plan to use and compare them with the sofa lengths in the table above, then think about depth. A recliner needs space in front for the footrest when it's open and a gap behind the backrest so it can tilt, so a set that fits when upright can feel cramped once both sofas are reclined. Leave enough room for people to walk past without stepping over a footrest.

Next, check the route in. Measure the front door, any internal doors, hallways, stairs and lifts, including tight turns, and compare them with the width, height and depth of each sofa. If a doorway or lift looks tight, call our team to check the packaged size before you order. Our sofa dimensions guide shows you exactly where to measure.

Then decide how you'll use it. For a household of four or five, a 3+2 is usually enough. If you regularly have six people watching TV together, a 3+2+1 sofa and recliner set avoids anyone perching on a dining chair. Choose manual if you want to keep costs down or place the sofas away from sockets, and electric if you'll recline every day or want features like USB charging and lighting. Finally, pick the upholstery that suits your home: Aire leather or faux leather for easy wiping, or fabric for a softer, warmer feel. Colours can look slightly different depending on your lighting and screen settings, so look through all the product photos and read the description before deciding.

Buy your recliner sofa set from Furniture Direct Online

We deliver free to eligible mainland UK postcodes, and in-stock sofa sets can arrive in as little as 5 days. A two-person team carries your sofas into the room of your choice, and you'll get a text to arrange a delivery slot before they arrive. Most sets need some simple assembly once they're in place, and an assembly service is available if you'd rather not do it yourself. Our sofa delivery guide covers the details.

If you'd like to spread the cost, you can choose between DivideBuy or Snap Finance, subject to status and provider terms. Our sofa finance guide compares each option.

Several sets are often reduced, so check the sofa sale for leather recliner sofa sets and fabric sets at a lower price. If you'd like to try before you buy, our Ossett showroom has display models set up so you can test the reclining mechanisms in person. Call us on 01924 279 403 first if there's a particular model you want to see, and we'll also help you compare sizes, materials and features. You can find all our details on the contact page.

FAQs

What is included in a recliner sofa set?

A 3+2 set includes a 3 seater and a 2 seater sofa, and a 3+2+1 set adds a matching armchair, which is why it's sometimes called a recliner sofa and chair set. The product page lists what's included in each set.

Do all seats recline in a recliner sofa set?

Not always. Some sets recline on every seat, like the Lakelyn, while on others the middle of the 3 seater holds cup holders or a console, so check the product page or ask our team if this matters to you.

How do you set up a recliner sofa?

Most sets need some simple assembly, so follow the supplied instructions and leave enough space in front and behind for each sofa to recline. For electric models, plug in and keep the cables clear of the mechanism, or book our assembly service instead.

Are your leather recliner sofa sets real leather?

No, our leather recliner sofa sets are upholstered in Aire leather or faux leather, not genuine leather. Aire leather has a softer, more breathable feel, and both wipe clean easily.

What is the best recliner sofa set?

The best set is the one that suits your room, your budget and the way you relax. The Sorrentino is our best-selling recliner range, while the Sianna adds an automatic headrest and the Tech 8 Smart adds massage and heating.

Which recliner sofa is the most comfortable?

Comfort depends on seat depth, cushioning and how easily you can adjust the position, and the Sianna's power headrest lets you adjust your head support as well as the recline. You can also try the display models at our Ossett showroom, so call ahead if you want to see a particular model.

Which brand of recliner sofa is best and most durable?

Durability depends more on how a sofa is built and used than on the brand, so compare the frame, foam and mechanism details on the product pages and ask our team about anything that isn't listed. For extra cover, you can add Loxa product protection to eligible purchases, which, depending on the product and plan, can cover accidental damage and mechanical or electrical breakdown not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

What are the disadvantages of recliner sofas?

Recliner sofas need more space than fixed sofas because the footrest and backrest move, and they usually cost more. Electric models also need to be near a plug socket.

What is the life expectancy of a recliner sofa?

There's no fixed lifespan, as it depends on how the sofa is built, how often it's used and how well it's looked after. Using the mechanism as intended and following the care advice for the upholstery helps it last longer.