How to Use a Reclining Chair as an Office Chair
Looking for a more comfortable--yet still stylish--chair for your office? A bulky, traditional living room reclining chair will not work in an office set up. Traditional recliners were made for living rooms, dens and TV rooms. But there are ways to get the benefits of a recliner without sacrificing looks. Consider a wingback chair with hidden reclining capabilities. A wingback or wing chair is a upholstered armchair with a solid back and angled sides.
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Measure the height and width beneath your desk--where your feet would go--and decide on your office color palette. These two details are critical in deciding on the right wingback chair for your office. You do not want to buy a chair that is not tall enough or is too wide to fit beneath your desk. You also do not want to purchase a chair that does not complement your existing or planned office decor and design.
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Conduct an online search by typing "wingback recliner" in your search engine box. This will give you a good idea of the kinds of wingback recliners available online and the patterns and colors that may complement your office decor. Print a few photos of the chairs you like and take them with you to a furniture store. You will want to try to buy a chair from a store--as opposed to online--so that you can sit in the chair and get a feel for its comfort and design.
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Visit a furniture store in your city and ask the floor salesperson for a wingback chair that also reclines. You will want to purchase a recliner that does not have an obvious handle to release the footstool and cause the chair to "stretch." Look for wingback chairs that have a reclining button just below the chair arm, advises Berkline.com. Also, there are chairs that do not have buttons but will recline when you sit in them and push back.
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