Manual recliner chairs | La-Z-Boy UK
Manual recliner chairs | La-Z-Boy UK
Relaxing has never been so easy as with a La-Z-Boy manual recliner chair.
Our classic latch release mechanism allows you to put your feet up in an instant and drift into a world of comfort.
We offer a selection of styles of manual recliner chairs, all exclusively designed for the UK and Ireland. And the majority of our ranges come in a choice of luxury fabrics or a selection of grades of leather, in an array of colourways, allowing you to customise your choice to fit with your tastes and décor.
Manual recliner chairs are often popular because they can fit flexibly within the layout of your living space, without the need to be close to a power supply.
Once you’ve found the perfect latch release recliner for you, visit our online store finder to find your nearest stockist and try out a La-Z-Boy recliner first-hand.
Anderson armchair
Anna armchair
Augustine armchair
Baxter armchair
Collins Armchair
El Paso armchair
Harper armchair
Kendra armchair
Nevada armchair
Paris armchair
Pittsburgh armchair
Spectator armchair
Tamla armchair
Winchester armchair
Designed and Manufactured in Britain
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The mark proudly demonstrates La-Z-Boy’s commitment to supporting the local economy and community.
You can identify our UK manufactured products by the Made in Britain flag on the product’s photos.
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Circle Furniture – Power vs. Manual Recliner: Pros, Cons, and More
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Sep 2021
When it comes to recliners, finding the perfect one for your home can be a challenge. Do you opt for something with power so you can recline with the push of a button? Or do you prefer a manual recliner that requires a little effort, but offers more of an aesthetic appeal?
Whether power or manual, you want a recliner that’s comfortable and on par with your style preferences. There are pros and cons to each, and we’re here to break them down so you can make the best decision for your home!
The difference between a power and manual recliner is simple: one is motorized and one is not.
A power recliner allows you to recline with the simple push of a button and needs to be plugged into a wall outlet. A manual recliner, sometimes referred to as a push arm recliner, requires your body weight to push back and recline by placing your hands on the armrests for leverage.
Costs for either type of recliner range depending on quality and brand. In our collection, you can find both power and manual recliners starting around the $1,500 mark to $4,000 or more.
Pros
A significant pro of a power recliner is its simplicity and ease of use. It’s a great choice for someone who wants to come home and instantly relax, or the individual who likes a little luxury in their life.
Power recliners may also benefit those with an injury or limited mobility because they require less of an effort to use.
“Since it is a power chair and one does not have to use any muscles to push off the arm rest or lean back, the motor does all the work,” our Online Store Manager, Stephanie Birchenough, said.
Cons
One con of power recliners is that most need to be close to an outlet in order for them to work. You can, however, purchase a separate battery pack so you have the ability to float your recliner and place it anywhere in your home.
Because power recliners are motorized, their longevity may not be the same as manual recliners.
Stephanie explained, “Power recliner motors can burn out or potentially be faulty down the line. This isn’t to say they can’t last a very long time, but it’s something to keep in mind.”
Additionally, power recliners tend to look bulkier and have the appearance of a recliner whereas a manual recliner blends in a bit easier with your décor.
However, this is subjective and comes down to your style preferences.
Pros
Manual recliners are a bit more carefree than power recliners. They have the flexibility to go anywhere in your house, they tend to be less bulky, and many styles don’t look like a “typical recliner.”
The Viceroy Recliner and Burke Re-Invented Recliner are two stylish and sneaky options – you wouldn’t know they recline until you push them back!
Some manual recliners, like the Quinton Re-Invented Recliner, can be equipped with power as long as the manufacturer has the ability to do so. If there’s a manual recliner you like that has this option, be sure to let your designer know when you go to purchase it so the manufacturer can build in space for the motor.
Cons
One significant con of a manual recliner is that it requires more of an effort to push it back. If you find that you struggle with this, it may not be the best option for you.
It’s important to note, however, that not all manual recliners are the same. As far as ease of use goes, Stephanie said, “Stressless recliners are probably the easiest to push back because of their continuous mechanism.”
Read more: American Leather Reinvented Recliner vs. Thayer Coggin Viceroy
When it comes to picking a recliner, there’s no right or wrong. Your decision will come down to personal preference.
“They’re both popular, and manual never went out of fashion when a power option came on the scene,” Stephanie explained.
Companies like Stressless and American Leather offer both options.
As far as Stephanie’s favorite goes…
“I have the Max Recliner from Lee in my house and I love it. It’s very comfortable and looks beautiful in my living room.”
To determine whether a power or manual recliner is best for you, try them both out in person. Come visit a showroom to chat with one of our Design Consultants and check out our options!
Author: Guest Author
Wheelchair: types and features of use
A huge number of manufacturers offer users a variety of options for wheelchairs – depending on the needs and lifestyle, today the market offers a wide variety of configurations of these devices related to the technical means of patient rehabilitation.
In this article we will talk about the main types of wheelchairs. Consider their purpose, differences and features of use. But in the beginning, we offer a brief look at the changes that have occurred with wheelchairs over the period of their historical development.
Unique historic wheelchairs
It is believed that the first wheelchair appeared in 525 AD. This is confirmed by an engraving on a stone found in China. However, it is not excluded that some wheelchairs could have been used even before this period.
Modern wheelchairs have incorporated innovative ideas and design features from unique inventions such as the Chinese wheelbarrow, King Philip II of Spain’s wheelchair, Stefan Farfleur’s self-propelled wheelchair, or Meredith Thring’s stair-climbing wheelchair.
Chinese car
Wheelbarrows were used in China as early as the third century. In this design, heavy loads and people were transported. The elderly and the sick were mainly taken to the “Fountain of Youth” – to the source that bestows youth and health.
Chair on wheels of King Philip II of Spain
The wheelchair of King Philip II is considered the basis of the modern wheelchair.
But, unfortunately, the name of the creator is not mentioned anywhere in history.
King Philip II (1556-1598) was a very influential ruler. He was king of Spain, Portugal, Naples, Sicily, England and Ireland. In the last years of his life, the king developed gout. Because of his illness, it was difficult for him to walk. But one day, one of the subjects attached wheels and a comfortable footrest to the heavy royal throne. The wheels were very small and probably needed help to push the chair. But, most likely, the king had enough assistants.
This is how the prototype of the modern wheelchair appeared.
Stefan Farfleur self-propelled wheelchair
Wheels at the chair help to transport a person to different places, but at the same time, sitting in a chair, remains dependent on outside help. The desire for independent movement prompted the paralyzed German watchmaker Stefan Farfleur to invent a self-propelled wheelchair for himself.
In 1655, the 22-year-old Farfleur used his watchmaking skills to develop a three-wheeled self-propelled device.
Today, Stefan Farfleur’s wheelchair is not only the ancestor of wheelchairs, but is also considered the forerunner of modern bicycles.
Meredith Thring wheelchair for climbing stairs
Meredith Thring has developed a wheelchair that can help a paralyzed person go up and down stairs. It was a four-wheeled electric chair. To avoid slips and falls, the wheels were designed without a rim but with rubber spokes. The design was very good, but due to the lack of some of the features needed for a person with a disability, the wheelchair did not become popular. Although, of course, it served as the basis for the design of modern stair lifts.
Other wheelchair designs have been invented, but the aforementioned ones deserve special attention due to their innovative ideas and features. Further in the article we will consider modern types of wheelchairs.
Modern wheelchairs
What are the types of wheelchairs? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question.
There are dozens if not hundreds of types of wheelchairs on the market, and every user has their own needs.
Despite this diversity, we have tried to fully cover all the main characteristics of wheelchairs and divided them according to the following criteria:
Purpose
– basic wheelchairs
– children’s wheelchairs
– wheelchairs for the elderly
– sports wheelchairs
– wheelchair-toilet
Control type
– wheelchair
– with manual control
– with mechanical drive
– electrical
Frame design
– solid
– folding
Weight
– bariatric
– light and ultralight
Width
– for home
– outdoor
Availability of additional equipment
– wheelchair with sanitary equipment
Basic wheelchairs
Any model of a wheelchair has a mandatory set of elements – a frame, wheels, footrests, armrests and a parking brake.
The maximum overall dimensions of the device are regulated by GOST – length no more than 1200 mm, width no more than 700 mm, height no more than 1090 mm. And for wheelchairs with increased load capacity, their own standards are provided – length up to 1750 mm, width up to 810 mm.
Basic models, without additional options, are usually used during the period of temporary restriction of mobility and in hospitals.
Children’s wheelchairs
Children’s wheelchairs are designed specifically for pediatric purposes. These models are manual and electric. Often they are equipped with specialized options, for example, seat height adjustment, rain and sun canopy, seat belts. Most children’s devices are small, light weight and brightly colored.
Elderly wheelchairs
Wheelchairs for the elderly have a number of features:
1. Light weight. This is important because older people get weaker as they age.
2. Easy to use. Unfortunately, not all older people have a person nearby who can support and help.
3. Foldable frame. This mechanism saves storage space and allows you to travel.
In old age, people face the problem of diseased joints and a lack of physical strength. Therefore, it is recommended to choose a light electric wheelchair. With a motor it is much easier to move around without wasting your energy.
If the user feels the strength to control himself, you can choose a manual type model. A specialized feature of the wheelchair for the elderly is the reclining backrest. This model allows you to avoid problems with blood circulation, which often occur in case of limited mobility.
Sports wheelchairs
Sports wheelchairs are designed for professional athletes and people who are fond of various sports.
Most sports wheelchairs are made from ultra-lightweight metal and have a maneuverable frame design that allows the user to quickly move and change positions.
Sports models are made to order and can be adapted for movement on grass, sand or dirt surfaces.
Wheelchair toilet
A separate category of wheelchairs includes sanitary chairs-toilets. Such a device makes it easier for people with limited mobility to cope with their natural physiological needs. The chair toilet can be mobile and folding.
Wheelchair
Wheelchairs are driven only with the help of an attendant. At the back there are handles for which the assistant pushes the wheelchair forward. The wheels on wheelchairs are usually smaller than those on self-propelled models. There are parking brakes. Sometimes the brakes are integrated into the handlebars.
These wheelchairs are commonly offered at airports, train stations, hospitals and other public places. Where they may be needed for temporary use.
Manual wheelchairs
Manual wheelchairs are operated by the user’s hands.
Grasping the handrail around the wheels, the patient moves the chair forward, backward, and also rotates it. A person can get very tired while driving a chair, so such models always have handles so that someone else can push the stroller.
Power wheelchair
Such models are also called lever. The control is carried out by the user using two levers. To move on such a wheelchair is faster than on devices with a conventional manual drive. In addition, the lever mechanism performs the function of a simulator. Such models are used to maintain good physical shape and to recover from injuries.
Electric wheelchairs
The frame of the electric wheelchair is equipped with a battery and an electric motor. The control is carried out using a joystick mounted on the armrest. If the wheelchair is to be controlled by an attendant, the joystick can be mounted on top of the wheelchair.
Electric wheelchairs can easily cover more than 15 km on a single battery charge.
But they are not suitable for wet conditions and can be more costly to maintain than manual wheelchairs.
Solid frame wheelchairs
Solid frame wheelchairs are recommended for users who travel long distances and road obstacles on a daily basis. The one-piece design provides reliable connections and stable running. Such models do not lose inertia in turns and have good grip on bumps.
Folding wheelchairs
The folding frame wheelchair can be folded vertically. In this form, the stroller takes up less storage space. The foldable wheelchair can be easily placed in the trunk of a car, stored compactly at home or in the office. Folding models are mainly chosen by active users – motorists and travelers.
Bariatric wheelchairs
Heavy wheelchairs, also known as bariatric wheelchairs, are designed to carry up to 325kg. They are very durable, as a rule, made of classical steel.
Due to this, this type of wheelchair is heavier than conventional models and more difficult to transport.
Lightweight and extra-light wheelchairs
Lightweight wheelchairs are designed for maximum mobility. Frames are made from lightweight yet durable materials such as aluminium, titanium and carbon.
Lightweight wheelchairs are often foldable and smaller to make travel even easier.
The weight of such models starts from 6.5 kg and usually does not exceed 15. Due to the nature of the materials used, the price of a light wheelchair can be higher than the cost of a standard model.
Home wheelchairs
Wheelchair dimensions are selected taking into account the user’s clothing size and operating conditions.
Home wheelchairs are slightly smaller than street options. Usually, the length does not exceed 110 cm, the width is up to 67 cm.
Such strollers easily maneuver in narrow corridors and easily pass through doorways.
Outdoor wheelchairs
Models of wheelchairs for outdoor use have stronger wheels with a larger diameter and larger dimensions. Length – 120 cm, width 70 cm. Despite this, wheelchairs for the street can also be used at home – they freely pass through standard doorways.
Sanitary wheelchair
For completely immobile people, a wheelchair with sanitary equipment has been developed. The device is equipped with a removable vessel. Such models are made of waterproof materials and are resistant to disinfection with chemicals.
People with limited mobility may have completely different needs when choosing a comfortable wheelchair, so manufacturers are trying to improve their models by equipping and supplementing them with new features.
In the article, we have listed the types of wheelchairs and the features of their use.