Not sure if these Stressless chairs have any appeal to you, but we think its the most comfortable chair we've ever sat in!

Here is a link that might be useful: Stressless Chairs

Yes, there are lots of recliners that are not "puffy." The secret is to find one that looks nice and fits his body. Go to a Lazyboy store together and see what works for him. But honestly, if it is for his study and not a family room, I would agree to any chair he wanted.

Restoration Hardware has two that aren't hideous looking, but the price might be. (linked below)

I was in your shoes and looked for ages. It is hard to find something attractive, but comfortable. I didn't buy from RH, fyi.

Here is a link that might be useful: [http://www.restorationhardware.com/search/results.jsp?query=recliner&hidden=&go.x=0amp;go.y=0(http://www.restorationhardware.com/search/results.jsp?query=recliner&hidden=&go.x=0&go.y=0)

This post was edited by lolauren on Sun, Feb 10, 13 at 11:17

West elm has a recliner.

Here is a link that might be useful: West elm recliner

I don't know about rocking AND reclining but Arhaus had several that were really nice looking & my husband found comfortable last year... we opted against getting one b/c of price & we weren't quite sure how it would fit in our room.

When it comes to recliners, I've found that you can have semi-attractive or super comfortable. If it's for his private study, I would suggest letting him have exactly what he wants. He will be happy and you can close the door and not look at it.

Stickley's Morris chair... DH LOVES ours.

I second the recommendation for a Stickley Morris chair. We looked at one yesterday. I didn't think my husband was going to get out of it to leave the store. Definitely in our future.

Do price shop. The 'retail' price was more than twice the sale price - looking online we found similar discounts in other stores. Also there are other places making morris chairs. I don't know if they are as comfortable - that research is in our future.

Doesn't rock, but the Streeter leather recliner from Crate and Barrel is very comfortable. We bought it as Dh's chair and he loves it. I think it is pretty nice looking and the leather has held up very well for us.

Here is a link that might be useful: Streeter recliner from Crate and Barrel

Bassett furniture has the 'Hamilton' leather recliner that is very comfortable and reasonably priced. My ID friend also has given it her stamp of approval to several family members and friends. DH likes it but we haven't bought it just yet but still considering it for our den. He also has a Stressless in his mancave and loves it.

The only thing you might check to see if the chair is a "wall-away". That is a chair that can be placed against a wall. If it is not a "wall-away" then the chair should be about a foot from the wall or placed in a corner. Unfortunately both of ours are have to be placed in a corner.

I had a great recliner that looked like a chair, but it only held up for about 9 years, then the mechanism broke. Now, I have a giant, ugly thing that DH bought at a fundraiser for a friend, and now I deal not only with style, or lack of, but his emotional attachment.....and I don't have a basement!!!

Nancy

I agree with Fun2BHere. If it is for his room and not a "public" room, I'd let him get exactly what he wants.

Which isn't to say that I'd do a little research and take him to test-sit a few other leather recliners that I could find, in the hopes that there could be a compromise--something he likes that I could live with.

But in the end, if it is for him and it will be in his study, I'd let him get the chair that he thinks is most comfortable.

I bought my husband the Hancock and Moore Austin high back chair which is very nice and not overstuffed. Went with an unprotected pull up leathee in a mocha stain and it is very nice looking. Honestly, though, I cannot,in good conscience, recommend Hancock and Moore. We had issues with it the day it was delivered and still have issues. This chair with ottoman was over $2000 and the seat has buckled and looks very sloppy. The stitching on each of the arms was uneven and the arm panels were different sizes on eAch arm. The nail heads on the ottoman were sewn crookedly and the top part of the ottoman is on an angle. The myrtle beach store did not stand behind it and after much back and forth, and my contacting H and M, and trying to remedy the problem, another furniture store stepped in and had their local rep take a look and they took care of the problem. It was a long ordeal and I will never recommend this high-end, rather reputable, or so I thought, furniture mfr.

More than you probably need to know,but just because you buy high-end doesn't guarantee quality.

I found a very attractive recliner at Haverty's once that I felt would be no good since it was attractive. It turns out it was even better than the LaZBoys that I had in the den and not ugly like them and plus it did not have that "wet tennis shoe" smell in damp weather like so many of them have. I know, I know, I have a sensitive smeller.

We have a Sherrill leather chair and ottoman (like the picture) and a recliner (looks just like the chair). They don't look like recliners at all. They are very comfortable. Neither are this color, but it was the first picture I found:

No offense, but that post about Hancock & Moore is hard to believe. They have some of the best customer service and warranty/replacement coverage in the industry. The only issues I could foresee would be ordering from the Town & Country ones (the ones that have the Chinese components for a slightly lesser price). And nail heads are not sewn on; they're hand applied with a mallet. If the seat buckled, you should have just had the seat replaced because they're covered under warranty and many (reputable) dealers will get you new cushions for life. (And if it's all down, they warn you about that ahead of time.) The price you suggested "over $2000" also seems too low for a chair and ottoman (should be over $3K).

But, for the OP, Hancock & Moore is really expensive (but not overpriced), so keep that in mind if you don't want to invest that much in this chair. And whatever chair you get, make sure he gets to sit in it. I'd never order an everyday chair without sitting in it first. I went everywhere to find my Hancock & Moore chair to sit in first before shelling out $2700. Also, make sure you get protected leather if you are worried about scratches/scuffs and if your pet(s) will be getting in/on it and marks will bother you. If not, embrace the wear.

Finally, consider press backs, which are becoming more common. Typically, the back leans back with a simple mechanism, and you can get an ottoman, too, without the flip out foot thing.

I'm replacing my four-year-old Bernhardt leather chair now. Although it looks brand new, when you sit in it it's pretty much shot. I guess that's what being made in China and used daily will do.

This post was edited by KevinMP on Sun, Feb 10, 13 at 22:10

I, too, have trouble believing the negative info on Hancock & Moore. We have one of their press back recliners and ottoman. The nail heads are the heads of brass nails/tacks that are nailed in, not sewn.

We have had ours about 15 years and it still looks and feels great. I would highly recommend them.

What's the time frame between the other H&M purchases? Could production have changed more recently, as with other things?

I took my dad's lazyboy rocker recliner from the 60's after he passed and had it reupholstered. His chair is petite - my mother didn't like overstuffed ones either - this one still works great and is comfy!

Allison,

We have a pair of the same Sherrill chairs! What a coincidence.

DH wanted a recliner, but i think they are so ugly. But he also wanted to do a home theatre so our compromise was to do recliners in the home theatre.

This post was edited by pps7 on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 0:13

I would also suggest LaZBoy.

Cotton: If you think the Stressless style would be something he'd like, I've seen kinda-similar versions in Macy's circulars, at a lower price. But I admit I've never sat in the Macy's version (and in a Stressless only in a store, so it was probably worn-in!).

Allison: I'm curious why the chair has casters on the two front legs -- do you have any hunch what the purpose is? Other than making the chair easier to move when you need to move it, but I wouldn't think that'd be frequent, so why bother having them ...

Pammyfay, makes it easier to move when you pick up the back. The chair is heavy, so the casters don't allow it to move around the room, unless you want it too. I think they are basically for looks too. We have a great room, so the chair is floating. DH tends to work it backwards over a few days, so it makes me pushing it back toward its spot easier. The chair back/sides and shape are attractive, so good looking at any angle.

I love this chair -- it's from Arhaus

Here is a link that might be useful: Recliner

allison, I don't see a recliner in the sherrill line on the website, do you think it is discontinued?

Sorry, razmatazzy, the recliners by Sherrill are in their Motion Craft line. DH is the 3330, page 2.

Here is a link that might be useful: Motion Craft

This one is at Macy's but doesn't list the manufacturer, just says imported, but what's the possibility of finding one build it the US w/o spending $3.000? Sure looks similar to a few of the more expensive ones posted. I've purchased furniture as well as mattresses w/ Macy's in the past and have never had a problem.

Here is a link that might be useful: Macy's

I have been researching recliners at work, and the best "manchair" recliner I have found so far is Natuzzi Editions A457 recliner, but I do not know how well it is made. I also do not know what you mean by "ugly". The furniture that I design must be mininalist and modern, as that is our current style, and so most "manchairs" fit into the "ugly" category.

This is my favorite of what I have found so far, but I also like this one, although it may not appeal to your husband or be appropriate for his study, depending on your decor.

Most American made (and some foreign made) recliners use the same Leggett & Platt mechanisms, and so there is not a lot of variety available. I think that for me to design an attractive recliner to fit the "manchair" category, I will have to design a new reclining mechanism, and that will not be easy at all. I have gotten a lot of information from the furniture forum, which you may want to visit.

Lars

Here is a link that might be useful: Furniture forum

Re: H&M recent purchases. We bought two of the Hancock & Moore Austin tilt back chairs/ottomans last year and they were delivered in perfect condition. DH's chair is well used and still looks and feels brand new.

The H & M Austin tilt back & ottoman is the one we have had for the past 15 yrs.(approx.) and are quite pleased with looks, quality and comfort.

I too have been keeping an eye out for a leather recliner that is not fugly...

I found the "Alex" recliner from Arhaus, but it's a tad small for my husband's size.

I'm interested in checking out some Barcalounger's, as they have a line that is more classic styling but the overall size seems like it might be a better fit.

Here is the chair

Here is a link that might be useful: Alex Recliner

This post was edited by Zoey_B on Tue, Feb 12, 13 at 9:14