Yes, I agree that I need to sit in it. My issue is that petite/smaller recliners are so VERY hard to find to even test. I've been to every furniture store in a 20 mile radius and one or two MIGHT work, but the quality seemed "less" than I hoped for.

In regard to La-Z-Boy, those are the very two I already have, and due to some issues with them, I was hoping not to have to give them more business.

Pottery Barn offers smaller scale furniture pieces. Unsure of what you are looking for in regards to fabric, but here is one in leather. Sometimes they offer fabrics choices on some pieces. http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/furniture-upholstery/chairs-ottomans/recliners/?cm_type=lnav

Thanks so much, Maureen, I hadn't thought to look at Pottery Barn...I don't recall seeing a lot of selection of furniture in the store nearest me, but I will certainly stop by and inquire when I get that way next. I do, in fact, see a couple of options that might work on their website - thanks again!

Now THAT is a great idea, raineycarole - will do, thanks!

Maybe a comfy chair with an ottoman would work? I have an old one from Storehouse (not in business any more) that suits me fine.

gustaviatex, thanks, but unfortunately I just don't have room for an ottoman in the space I need this chair in....

raineycarole I appreciate the help! You would think, while shopping for a smaller recliner, that anyone who wants one is at least 6 ft tall! I'll bet you REALLY have a difficult time finding something comfortable to sit in and relax....

I think furniture manufacturers are really missing an opportunity, not to offer a "petite" line of all kinds of seating; after all, the average height of a US woman is 5'4" and that is up an inch from the last couple of decades!

http://www.ekornes.com/us/stressless-recliners

Their chairs are available in four (?) sizes. The smallest would fit you like a glove. Not cheap but they do go "on sale" once a year. Find a showroom, bring a book, spend 20 - 30 minutes trying it out.

As above, try the Stressless range. They make chairs in at least three sizes for different body lengths (and widths ;) ).

Chiflipper and jmm1837, thanks! I have actually looked at the Stressless chairs online but the style just would unfortunately not work for me. I suspect if I ever sat in one (that fit me) I might throw design to the wind, though.....

ccpo, thank YOU! I looked at the American Leather website and their style would work wonderfully...and I even have a showroom not that far from me to go try them. Their site doesn't seem to show prices, though...I googled to find a price and one result showed $3,099. If that is accurate, I just cannot afford that kind of money, alas.

Bassett has what looks to be like a fairly small recliner (dimensions referenced in link) and it's on sale. It's pretty neutral so could go with almost anything. Have you considered a chair and ottoman? https://www.bassettfurniture.com/Classic-Elegant-Neutral-Fabric-Recliner-With-Panel-Arms-DZ4089.asp

You might also find one at a used/antique furniture store. Until the recent past, furniture was sized for women. You might have to reupholster such a chair, but that gives you lots of choice. (Note: our Scandinavian design furniture from the 60s suits this height-challenged person well. Maybe this isn't your style, but who knows?)

Do you need an actual recliner, or would a chair with a built-in footrest work?

Maureen, I actually looked at the chair you linked to a couple days ago when I saw that Bassett was having a sale; unfortunately, I cannot spend $1800 for one chair. I love the style of the chair/ottoman combo you posted, but as I mentioned above, just don't have room for the ottoman. Thanks, though!

yvonnecmartin, that's a wonderful idea, and I wouldn't mind upholstering a chair that fit....I don't think one with a built-in footrest would suit, though.

As usually, anything that I find among the suggestions here or elsewhere are way, way expensive (for me)...I do believe in buying quality when possible, but simply cannot justify $2-3K for one chair to fit one person :-(

Here is a link to Houzz small recliners at quite decent prices from Great Deal Furniture - you would have to read up about the company and the quality. http://www.houzz.com/photos/recliner-chairs/query/small/nqrw

Take a look at Comfort Designs "First Lady" recliner. Many fabric choices. I have sat in this and is very comfortable for my petite clients. Seat depth is 22".

http://comfortdesignfurniture.com/ProductsRecliner.aspx

OasisDesign&Remodeling thanks for your comment and recommendation.

Here's why I haven't been happy with La-Z-Boy: I honestly don't think we received the same chairs we sat in on the showroom floor, but it took nearly 8 weeks (not a special order fabric...just a match to the one on the floor) and lots of inquiries to finally get some, that I had forgotten exactly what they looked like. When they arrived, it was "pretty close", but didn't seem the same...and the floor model we looked at was gone (it was on sale and they had only one, but the salesman told us we could order the same style). We also realized that they had NOT added the fabric protection we paid for (didn't notice that until a spill months later)

Anyway, I realize this is partially my own fault, and that I could be "misremembering" the style...but I don't think so and I could not prove anything. The bill had a model number on it, but it didn't match anything on their website when I checked.

Also, AFTER I took delivery and kept wondering, I checked out a lot of sites to find reviews of La-Z-Boy, the company. And I found a bunch of complaints either similar to mine, or worse.

https://www.google.com/search?q=la-z-boy+complaints&rlz=1C1AVNG_enUS615US638&oq=la-z-boy+complaints&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.6072j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

I just now reviewed several potential models on their current website and read reviews. Many/most complained of shoddy workmanship and recliners that broke and the company would not make good. I really don't want to give them any more business. Perhaps when you worked there things were better.

Maureen - thank you! How did I miss this search criterion? I see several traditional styles (not fussy, not like the Michelin man, lol) I like; however, I can't figure out how I could actually TRY them. I am fearful of buying blind online :-(

Decor & More, LLC - thank YOU! I see the First Lady style definitely could work! I will have to check out the stores to see if I can find one to actually sit in.

I don't recommend the LZB Rowan at all. Mine is way too big (in seat depth) and oddly sort of a bucket seat that I find uncomfortable. Of course, I'm sure it varies by person size/shape!

We had a great pair of LazyBoy Recliners that lasted almost 15 years and had a lot of use. We replaced them with custom fabric LazyBoys and the quality of the frame and mechanism was glaringly inferior - they didn't last but about 4 years before there were major issues. We would never consider them again. We needed smaller chairs, too, and found recliners made by Best Chair Co. for about $650 each and it took about 6 weeks in our choice of fabrics. I don't remember the name of the style, but we're very pleased with them. They fit our bodies well and look good with our traditional style couch.

Hello. Like you I am a petite lady. I have been looking for a long, long time for a recliner that fit me. I am 5'1" tall. Finally found one that fit. Hope you can find some one in your area that sells this line of furniture. The manufacturer is Best Home Furnishings and it is in their Petite line. The model SONDRA is their smallest one in the petite line. Seat W 16" --Seat D 19.5" and Seat W 16". You can order it in any fabric or style. Found it in our area for about $600. Hope this helps and I hope you can find one you can test out. Best of luck to you. Let us know if you already found something. All of us Petite gals will be interested. Here's the link: http://www.besthf.com/best/Furniture/Recliners/Petite/SONDRA  

I'm very happy with a chair i found on Wayfair. It's small and does not look like a recliner. the big win is that it is <$200

product link

https://www.wayfair.com/Varick-Gallery%C2%AE-Recliner-Club-Chair-VKGL2061.html

Thank you so much, Rita! I'm so glad you found one in your area...I knew about this model from Best Home Furnishings from online searches, but was never able to locate a retailer who carried it so I could go and TRY it out first. I did finally buy one at Haverty's...and with custom cover material and a 5 week wait, got mine for about $600 also. This one looks VERY similar to the Sondra, don't you think?

Here's a pic and link to it on the store.

https://www.havertys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?item=9380-266&langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051

To: amfranki62 Intravaia Thanks very much for your recommendation! I liked that one on Wayfair, as well, but really, REALLY wanted to go to a brick and mortar store to try it out before committing. I've purchased a LOT from Wayfair, though, and they always give great value and fantastic shipping. Thanks again.

Happy you found one and you are welcome.

to: mhundt1 are you happy with your purchase yet?