Where to Buy an Electric Recliner Sofa in the UK: 7 Shops Compared

An electric recliner sofa is a combination of furniture and machinery. The upholstery has to be comfortable, but the motors, the controls and the guarantee on the electrics matter just as much. Choosing the best electric recliner sofa shop is therefore about more than price: it is about range, mechanisms and after-sales support.

The key questions are simple. Does the shop offer dual motor mechanisms, so the back and footrest move independently? Are there powered headrests and wall hugger designs for smaller rooms? How long are electrics covered, and who repairs them if something goes wrong?

This comparison covers seven UK shops selling electric recliner sofas, ordered by the breadth of their reclining range, the choice of mechanisms and the support offered after delivery.

What to check before you buy

Check the number of motors per seat, whether the headrest is powered, how many seats actually recline, the clearance needed behind and in front, and whether battery packs are available where there is no socket. Then compare the guarantee on frames and electrics separately, because they are rarely the same.

1. Delux Deco

Delux Deco comes first because reclining seating is its speciality rather than one category among many. Its range of electric recliner sofas from Delux Deco runs from two to four-seater frames to recliner corner sofas, modular recliners and dedicated dual motor models, in fabric and leather.

The detail is where it stands out. Dual motor recliners drive the back and footrest separately, many frames add a powered headrest, and selected models include powered lumbar support, USB charging, cup holders and memory settings. Wall hugger designs need as little as 10 cm behind the sofa, and battery packs are available on many models where a socket is not practical. The team can also prepare 2D scale drawings of modular and reclining layouts for your room.

The guarantee covers frames for 10 years, with recliner mechanisms and electrical components covered for 24 months, and repairs are handled nationwide through Homeserve. Most sofas are made to order directly from the factory, which keeps prices lower than traditional retail. Leather recliners can be compared in person in the Windsor showroom, and 0% APR finance is available over 12, 18 or 24 months.

• Best for: dual motor recliners, modular and corner reclining layouts
• Range: 2, 3 and 4-seater recliners, corner recliners, modular recliners, leather and fabric
• Showroom: Windsor, with recliners and swivel recliner chairs on display

2. La-Z-Boy UK

La-Z-Boy has 99 years of expertise and describes itself as the inventor of the world’s number one recliner. Its UK products are handmade to order with a wide choice of leathers and fabrics, using its patented reclining technology. Options include hidden storage, lumbar support and built-in speakers, and the products are sold through a network of retailers that can be found with its store locator.

3. Furniture Village

Furniture Village offers manual and electric recliner sofas with power recliners, power headrests and lumbar support, in leather and fabric. Its exclusive Cinemax collection adds wireless and USB charging, retractable cup holders and storage for home cinema use. Its stores make it easy to test different mechanisms.

4. Sofa.com

Sofa.com sells power recliner sofas in which the head and footrests adjust separately at the touch of a button. They can be upholstered in more than 100 fabrics, with matching recliner armchairs available. Frames carry a lifetime guarantee, and delivery takes four to six weeks.

5. Sofology

Sofology’s recliner range includes electric and power recliners in sizes from compact sofas up to 6, 7 and 8-seater layouts, as well as curved and corner recliners. Fabric options include velvet, chenille and suede, alongside leather in a wide range of colours.

6. Barker and Stonehouse

Barker and Stonehouse sells classic manual and modern electric recliner sofas, made from high-quality materials and assembled by experts, with ergonomic designs. It also stocks recliner chairs, including the Stressless brand, and has stores across England.

7. Honeypot Furniture

Honeypot Furniture sells manual and electric recliner sofas online, including corner sets and 3-seaters, with electric ranges such as Harald and Alva. Delivery takes one to seven days with two-person assembly, and frames carry a five-year guarantee. It suits buyers who need a recliner quickly rather than made to order.

Making the final choice

If you want a recliner for long evenings and different sitting positions, choose dual motors and a powered headrest, and buy from a shop that can show you the mechanism working. If speed of delivery matters more than specification, stock-holding retailers will get a sofa to you faster. In both cases, read the guarantee on the electrics, not just the frame.