How much should I spend on a recliner?

The candidate pool here ranges from about $117 to $800. Sub-$300 chairs draw consistent complaints in community threads about thin padding, slow motors, and short lifespans. The $500–$700 band is where most well-reviewed power and lift recliners sit, and chairs in that range from brands like CHITA and Watson & Whitely earn the most consistent praise across both expert and retailer reviews. Premium heritage brands (La-Z-Boy, Stressless) typically start above $1,000 and aren't represented in this pool.