What Is a Media Recliner?

Description

• A media recliner is a type of reclining chair with features that most standard recliners do not offer, such as cup holders. Media recliners are generally larger, more plush versions of the standard recliner with extra-cushy backs and leg rests, the latter of which many commercial recliners do not feature. Available in leather and fabric versions, media recliners come in a range of colors, allowing you to choose one based on your room theme or color scheme.

Function

• Media recliners are used to allow a person to enjoy a sporting event, movie or other television program while sipping beverages and consuming snacks or meals. They include a cup holder and storage table so you can easily eat and drink without the hassle or worry of spills and stains.

Room Ideas

• This type of recliner is frequently used in "game rooms," or rooms that feature big-screen televisions for enjoying sporting events, foosball or ping pong tables, sports memorabilia and other game-related items. Though they can be used as part of a living room set, the outsized nature of media recliners often make them ideal for game or rec rooms rather than a living room that otherwise contains antique furniture. However, media recliners work in almost any room that features a television.

Buying Tips

• Look for media recliners that feature steel seat boxes, springs and bases, which indicates durable structures. Shop with whomever will use the recliner the most and ask him or her to sit in the recliner for 5 minutes before purchase to ensure maximum comfort. It is also a good idea to check out the chair's density rating, which should be a 1.9 or higher to best maintain shape. Test the chair's leg rest, as it should be easy to use, and listen for squeaks, which can be indicative of issues, such as loose parts.