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Why Quality Matters in Sleep Chairs
Flexsteel Zecliner: Our Top Choice
Top 8 Comfortable Sleep Chair Picks
Why Trust Urner's and Urner's Mattress?
For elderly customers and people with health concerns, sleeping in a chair can alleviate pain, help digestion, and offer easier access than a bed.
However, sleeping in just any chair can cause long-term issues. In this article, we explore the benefits of using a sleep chair, why quality is so important, and highlight some of the best sleeper chairs for adults who need extra support for a good night’s sleep.
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Shop Sleep ChairsWhy Quality Matters in Sleep Chairs
Sleeping in a standard living room chair can be more comfortable for people with limited mobility or health conditions, but a poor-quality chair can create further problems over time.
Using a standard chair for regular sleeping can lead to:
- Pressure sores from uncomfortable fabrics and unsupportive cushions
- Muscle stiffness and exacerbation of mobility problems
- Faster breakdown of the chair, leading to replacement costs
- Pain in hip and knee joints
A sleep chair is built specifically for support during long naps and night time sleeping.
Flexsteel Zecliner: Our Top Choice
One of the most comfortable sleeper chair options is the advanced Zecliner recliner chair from Flexsteel. These popular sleep chair models offer:
- Superior Strength: A patented blue steel spring system for durability and support.
- Zero Gravity Reclining: Weightless feeling recline for optimal relaxation and pressure relief.
- 360 Swivel Action: Swivel chair models to help you stay engaged with everyone in the room.
- Luxurious Upholstery: High-quality leather and upholstery options for comfort and style.
- Convenient Charging Options: Tech solutions such as USB charging ports always keep your devices on hand.
- Handy Storage: For people spending a lot of time in a sleep chair, models with storage options for magazines and remote controls offer easy access to essentials and keep the area clean.
- Durable lifespan: The Zecliner is engineered for support and stands up to heavy use over time, making it a solid investment over the chair's lifetime.
➝ Learn More: 12 Comfy Chair Ideas for Your Family Room
Top 6 Comfortable Sleep Chair Picks
At Urner’s, we help customers find the best sleeper chairs to match their mobility needs, home design, and budget. Below, we highlight 8 comfortable recliner chairs for sleeping that our customers love.
Signature Design by Ashley Warnerton Chocolate Power Recliner
Model #: (7540713)
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A luxuriously styled power recliner sleeper chair from Ashley, the Warnerton is designed for convenience. This sleep chair minimizes the need to get in and out during the night, featuring USB charging ports to keep your devices powered up, armrest storage, and handy cup holders.
Using a platform base that prevents sagging up to three times better than traditional springs, this durable chair resists wrinkles and keeps its shape. Featuring rich faux-leather upholstery, the Warnerton also includes:
- Quilted tufting for style and comfort
- Traditional design faux-wood block feet
- High resiliency foam cushions for additional comfort
➝ Learn More: 3 Top Rocker Recliners in Living Room Seating
Flexsteel Zecliner M2+ Shell Power Lift and Sleep Recliner with Heat and Massage
Model #: (1092-55P5-358-80)
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This Flexsteel Zecliner model is a great example of why this sleep chair brand is so popular with customers. A Zero Gravity reclining position provides wonderful pressure relief, while memory foam cushioning conforms to your body, providing support where you need it most.
Featuring both heat and massage, this chair’s Nanobionic fabric contains minerals to enhance your body heat and keep you warm through the night. Offering USB ports to keep your devices always charged, the Flexsteel Zecliner also includes:
- Motion detector LED base lighting to help you find your way in the dark
- The patented DualFlex spring system for strong support
- Memory foam cushioning for comfort that conforms to your body
- A wide, contoured seat for maximum relaxation
Homelegance Yerba Gray Layflat Reclining Chair
Model #: (9990GY-1)
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An affordable chair with a lay-flat option, the Yerba sleep chair from Homelegance features a wooden frame and a metal-reinforced seat for durability and support.
The polished microfiber upholstery is easy to maintain, and the high-density padding offers extra comfort. Holding weight up to 300lb, this heavy duty chair also includes:
- A simple, tab-pull, manual reclining mechanism
- Removable seat back for easy cleaning
- Thick white stitching for a stylish monochrome design
- Plush cushioning
- Durable metal legs for superior stability
Flexsteel Degree Light Gray Swivel Power Recliner with Power Headrest and Lumbar
Model #: (1514-52PH-050-01)
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Shopping for sleeper chairs for small spaces can be challenging. Flexsteel's advanced model provides high support while occupying minimal space in your living room.
The premium leather upholstery offers a luxurious touch, and the 360-degree swivel mechanism is perfect for those with neck issues or mobility problems. This Flexsteel lay-flat sleep chair also features:
- Power control headrest and lumbar support
- A divided chaise option for a greater variety of seating positions
- One-touch home button to reset the chair to its original position
- USB charging port for easy access to your devices at all times
Signature Design by Ashley Shadowboxer Chocolate Power Lift Recliner
Model #: (4710212)
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Extremely soft to the touch for customers who want a cozy chair to settle into, the affordable Shadowboxer sleep chair from Ashley offers one-touch power reclining for a user-friendly experience.
With built-in USB ports, these advanced charging stations draw zero power when your devices are not plugged in, reducing energy usage, and saving money on your electric bill. Featuring a metal reinforced seat and high-resiliency foam cushions, this traditional sleep chair also includes:
- EasyView™ adjustable headrest to keep your neck comfortable and secure
- Single motor lift for help getting in and out
- An emergency power backup pack
- A corner blocked frame for durability over the years
Flexsteel Degree Blue Swivel Power Recliner with Power Headrest and Lumbar
Model #: (1514-52PH-050-40)
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A modern sleeper chair built with Flexsteel’s classic patented DualFlex blue steel system, this feature-filled model offers lay-flat positioning and 360-degree swivel capability.
A power-controlled recliner with a one-touch home button returns the chair to its original position, and the high-quality leather upholstery is comfortable for extended sleeping.
With USB charging ports to keep your devices nearby and a design that blends with most living room decor, this Flexsteel recliner also includes:
- High-density cushions for premium support and durable wear
- Extended footrest to support taller customers
- Heavy thread top stitching for a luxurious style
- Power control headrests to stay comfortable through the night
Why People with Health Concerns Should Prioritize Quality
If you have health concerns that affect your sleep, choosing living room furniture is a serious business. It is an investment in your health as well as your home design.
Chairs that turn into beds can be an ideal solution if you suffer from digestive issues and mobility problems, but not just any chair can be a healthy sleep chair for the long term. A high-quality, dedicated sleep chair can provide:
- Easier Access: Getting in and out of a traditional bed can be challenging for elderly customers. A chair, especially one with a lift feature, provides easier access to a comfortable sleep spot.
- Help with Digestive Problems: People with upper digestive problems who suffer from reflux can benefit from not lying flat while they sleep.
- Breathing Help: For people who suffer from breathing problems, lying flat in bed can exacerbate these issues, making it more difficult to sleep comfortably. The raised position of a recliner can help the lungs breathe more easily and alleviate discomfort throughout the night.
➝ Learn More: 5 Surprising Health Benefits of Lift Chairs
Risks of a Bad Sleep Chair
Sleeping in a chair can solve some major issues for the elderly or those with health concerns, but low quality sleep chair options can end up causing further problems, including:
- Pain and discomfort from an unsupportive base and cushions
- Risks of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) from poor circulation
- The cost of replacing a low quality chair regularly
- Pressure sores and skin problems
Final Thoughts
A sleeper chair can be a great way to improve sleep quality for the elderly and people with health concerns, but the quality of the chair can make a huge difference to overall health.
Investing in a high-quality chair like a Flexsteel Zecliner can improve your sleep and last, so you don’t fall into the trap of constantly replacing low-quality chairs.
At Urner’s, our experienced staff are trained to help customers find the ideal chair to help with sleeping problems while still looking stylish in their living room. Visit one of our 4 Bakersfield locations to try out options to transform your sleep.
Why Trust Urner's and Urner's Mattress?
Urner’s started on the back of a bicycle - yup! A bicycle! David E. Urner, a local high school teacher, who spent his summer months selling Wear Ever cookware off the back of a bicycle (think 100+ degrees). David teamed up with another local teacher, Errol P. Janes to create “a new type of store – one that would cater exclusively to providing an easier way of living for the women of Kern County”, and on September 19, 1919, Home Appliance Store was opened to the public. The store boasted a rather impressive selection of “modern” appliances, including a washing machine, a freezer, a gas range, an automatic dishwasher, and an assortment of small appliances. Since then, Urner’s has expanded selections to appliances, furniture, mattresses and cabinetry!
For nearly one century, the Urner family and Urner’s business have both been an integral part of Bakersfield and Kern County, with contributions to the community (Better Business Bureau, Sister City Projects, Bakersfield Symphony), charity (Ronald McDonald House, St. Jude’s Dream Home, House of Hope) and education (CSU Bakersfield, Ray Dezember Leadership Development Center. Explore the website, visit the store, or join us socially. We’re all about home, all about fun, and all about you… and we’re ready to make you a part of the Urner’s family today.
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Stop by any of the 6 Urner’s and Urner’s Mattress locations in Bakersfield, CA to see what a difference buying local with an experienced staff can make. Or shop chairs online! Our friendly experts are always happy to help you find the best sleep chair for your home— whether you call us at 661-396-8400, use our online chat feature, or visit us in person.