Recliner

An upholstered chair with an adjustable backrest and footrest that lets its occupant lean back into a reclining position.

Reclining mechanism: A linkage or powered assembly that moves a chair between upright and reclined positions. It coordinates backrest tilt and footrest movement in many recliners.
Home theater: A room or venue designed for watching films and other audiovisual entertainment. Recliners provide individually adjustable seating for long viewing sessions.
Armchair: A chair with armrests, typically designed for one person. A recliner is a movable, reclining form of the broader armchair type.
Chair: A piece of furniture designed to support one seated person. A recliner is a specialized chair with adjustable reclining parts.
Footrest: A support for the feet, either built into a seat or used as a separate piece of furniture. Its extension helps support the legs as the chair reclines.
Lift chair: A powered chair that tilts to help a seated person stand up or sit down. It adapts recliner-style seating for people who need assistance transferring.
Rocking chair: A chair mounted on curved runners that allow it to rock back and forth. It moves through rocking rather than changing its backrest and footrest position.
Lever: A rigid bar that pivots around a fulcrum to transmit force or movement. Manual recliners often use a lever to release or operate the reclining mechanism.
Backrest: The part of a chair that supports a seated person's back. Its adjustable angle determines how far a recliner's occupant can lean back.
Dental chair: An adjustable chair used to position patients during dental examination and treatment. Its reclining position supports access to the mouth during procedures.

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Sofa bedCompared with: It changes posture for lounging but is not designed to create a sleeping surface.