This range brings together leather reclining furniture for the living room: single recliner chairs and armchairs, 2 seater recliner sofas, and larger reclining sets. If you are looking for one chair to relax in, or a full matching suite for the family, both sit within this collection. Use the size filter above the grid to jump straight to single chairs or to sofa sets, depending on what you need.
The reclining action is available in both electric and manual forms, and several of the electric models include two built-in cup holders. If it is specifically the powered single chairs you are after, our dedicated electric recliner chairs collection focuses on those.
For a full matching suite of reclining seats rather than a single piece, our recliner sofa sets range gathers the sofa sets together. Both sit alongside this collection, so you can move between a single chair and a coordinated set easily.
Because this collection deliberately spans both single chairs and multi-seat sofas, the quickest way to shop it is to decide first whether you want one seat or several, then use the filters to narrow by size, colour and mechanism. That saves scrolling past sofa sets when you only want a chair, or past single chairs when you are furnishing a whole room.
You can choose a single recliner chair, a 2 seater recliner sofa, or a larger set in 2+1, 2+2, 3+1, 3+3, 3+2+1, 2+1+1 or 3+1+1 layouts. That range covers everything from one seat in a bedroom or study to a full family suite in a large living room. Exact measurements, including the important reclined depth, are listed on each product page.
Because a reclining set takes up considerably more room than a single chair, it is worth being clear on how many seats you actually need before choosing. If a full matching suite is your goal, our sofa sets show how coordinated pieces work together in a room.
As a rough guide, a single chair suits a bedroom, study or a spare corner of the living room; a 2 seater works for a couple or a compact room; and a larger set such as a 3+2+1 seats a whole family with a matching look throughout. The set layouts here pair larger and smaller pieces – for example a three-seat sofa with a two-seat sofa and an armchair – so you can spread reclining seats around the room rather than lining everyone up on one sofa.
The Dandrea sets in this collection are made from genuine leather, as their product titles confirm. Genuine leather is a natural material that develops character over time and benefits from occasional specialist conditioning. It is the choice to consider if you want a hide that ages and softens with use.
The Cinema and Valencia ranges are described as leather, without a genuine-leather claim, so we recommend checking the exact upholstery specification on each product page rather than assuming a single description across the whole range. If you would like to browse leather seating more widely, our leather sofas range gives you the full picture.
The Cinema range is electric, moving smoothly at the touch of a button and offering a wide range of positions, though it needs to sit near a power socket. The Valencia recliner chair is manual, using a side handle you operate yourself, with no socket to plan around and generally fewer components to maintain.
Neither is better outright. Choose electric if you value effortless, adjustable comfort and have a socket nearby; choose manual if you prefer simplicity and flexibility over placement. Where a model's mechanism matters to you, it is always confirmed on the product page.
With single chairs and full sets, two mechanisms and several colours to weigh up, it helps to take each decision in turn.
If you want one comfortable seat for reading or television, a single recliner chair is the simplest choice and needs the least floor space. If you are seating a couple or a family, a 2 seater or a larger reclining set keeps everyone comfortable and the look consistent.
Match the seat count to your room. Mark out the footprint on the floor with tape, remembering to allow for the extra depth when the recliner is fully extended, then leave room to walk around it comfortably.
Decide based on whether there is a power socket near where the recliner will sit, and how much you value button-operated positions over a simple manual handle. Both give you the reclining comfort; the difference is convenience against simplicity.
The range includes black, tan, grey and cream. Darker tones such as black hide everyday marks well, while lighter shades like cream keep a room feeling bright but show marks a little more readily. To picture a darker option, our black leather sofas show how black leather sits in a living room.
For a warmer mid-tone instead, our tan sofas are worth comparing before you settle on a colour. Cream and grey each strike a lighter, more neutral balance if that suits your scheme better.
Because the backrest tilts back as the footrest rises, a recliner takes up more depth than its upright measurement suggests, and a reclining sofa or set needs more clearance than a single chair. The reliable approach is to check the reclined dimensions on the product page and measure that depth in your actual room before ordering, including clearance behind for the backrest.
Recliners are also heavier than standard seating, so check doorway and hallway widths for delivery access. If space behind the sofa is tight, a single chair or a smaller configuration is often a smarter fit than a large set.
Yes. Many of the Cinema electric models include two built-in cup holders, as stated in their product titles, which is a genuinely useful feature for film nights and longer relaxing sessions. Not every model in the collection has them, so if cup holders are a must-have, check the product title and description before ordering. The cup holders are typically set into a central console or the armrest, keeping drinks and a remote within easy reach without needing a side table.
Wipe the leather with a soft, slightly damp cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners. For the genuine leather Dandrea sets, occasional specialist conditioning helps keep the hide supple and looking its best. Vacuum gently around the seams and cushions, and blot any spills promptly rather than rubbing them in.
It also pays to look after the mechanism as well as the upholstery: keep the moving parts clear of items slipping down the sides of the seat, operate the recliner smoothly rather than forcing it, and on electric models avoid trapping the cable behind the furniture. A little routine care keeps both the leather and the reclining action in good order.
Leather is a hard-wearing, easy-to-wipe surface that suits busy living rooms, and the frames across this collection are built for regular daily use. Both the single chairs and the reclining sofas are designed for everyday relaxation rather than occasional use. Genuine leather ages gracefully with a little care, while the leather Cinema and Valencia ranges offer a practical, wipe-clean finish.
Durability in practice comes down to how the furniture is used and cared for, and how the reclining mechanism is treated, rather than the colour or configuration you choose.
It is also worth matching the material to how hard the seat will work. A recliner that sees daily use from several people benefits from the wipe-clean practicality of leather, while a chair used mainly by one person for evening relaxation is a good place to enjoy the character of the genuine leather Dandrea range. Either way, the collection meets UK fire-resistance requirements, so you can order with that reassurance in place.
A single recliner chair is flexible to place, in a living room corner, a bedroom or a study, facing the television or a window. A reclining sofa or set works best facing the room's main focal point, with enough clearance behind for the backrest to tilt fully. If you have chosen an electric model, position it within reach of a power socket, and keep any leather out of prolonged direct sunlight.
If your layout would suit an L-shape rather than separate reclining pieces, it is worth comparing against our leather corner sofas before you decide.
Most in-stock leather recliners arrive within 7–10 working days, with free delivery to England and Wales. A two-person team brings the chair, sofa or set into your chosen ground-floor room, access permitting, and fits any feet or sections on-site. Electric models simply need plugging in near a socket once positioned.
If you are adding matching pieces to complete the room, including footstools in the same order can keep everything arriving together.
You can spread the cost with PayPal Pay in 3, Klarna Pay in 3 or Pay in 30 (both interest-free), Clearpay in 4 interest-free fortnightly payments, or DivideBuy for longer-term plans. All finance is subject to a credit check, and you simply choose your preferred provider at checkout.
We offer leather recliners in both chair and sofa formats, in electric and manual designs, across black, tan, grey and cream, including genuine leather sets from the Dandrea range. Every item in this collection is currently in stock, the range holds a 4.8★ Excellent rating from over 4,800 genuine Trustpilot reviews, and you are welcome to visit our Coventry showroom to try the reclining action before you buy.
If you want a matching leather sofa in a lighter tone, our cream leather sofas range is worth a look.
For a single occasional seat rather than a recliner, our cream armchairs offer a simpler armchair option.
If you would prefer the warmth of upholstery to leather, our fabric recliner sofas give you the same reclining comfort in fabric.
And if you also need occasional guest sleeping space, our corner sofa beds combine a corner layout with a pull-out bed. Call us on 02476 705 600 if you would like a hand choosing between a chair, a sofa or a full set.
