Your Favorite Reading Chair for Everything (Including Reading)

Baer's Furniture
4 min readMay 22, 2024

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Whether you enjoy classics, historical fiction, romance novels, news articles, magazines, or listicles, reading remains one of the best ways to spend your free time. If you’re a reader, you already know this. Baer’s Furniture has its finger on the pulse of the Florida reading populace and knows exactly the types of chairs that people want for reading — or gaming, meditating, enjoying a coffee or a cocktail, or whatever you enjoy doing in your free time.

While a bed may be the most important single piece of furniture in your home, a nice easy chair may be a close second. We’re going to break down several styles of reading chairs and provide pro tips for the types of décor that they fit best in.

Qualities of a Top-Notch Reading Chair

Before you begin looking for your new favorite reading chair, you’ll want to consider the following factors:

Style

There are enough amazing chairs on the market that you should have no problem finding a chair that not only meets all of your criteria but also matches your design aesthetic. Fans of the show “Frasier” will remember the constant battle that the title character had with his father over a beat-up recliner sitting in the middle of his minimalist Seattle apartment. Buying furniture should be a “have your cake and eat it too” endeavor.

Material

For maximum comfort, you should select a chair with padding, which usually means the exterior will be constructed of soft leather or fabric. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Leather is durable and beautiful, but if you spend a long period of time in your chair, it can trap the heat against your body. Fabric is soft and breathable but may not last as long as leather. If you intend to have the chair for many years, it may need to be reupholstered in a few years.

Reclining vs. Fixed

If you used to love the feel of kicking back in a good recliner but lately have had a little trouble getting up and down, we have some excellent news for you. Many top-tier furniture designers are now producing lift recliners. This innovative feature is usually found in power recliners. The chair moves in such a way that your feet hit the floor, and the seat assists you in getting the rest of the way up.

How often do you read from your electronic devices? Or a better question might be, “How often do you sit down to watch television while you scroll through your phone.” Many brands provide a USB port so you can charge your phone or tablet while you relax in your favorite chair. This Transitional Power Recliner from American Leather’s Gordon Collection has a charge port built into the inside of the right arm. It also happens to be a stunning, well-made power recliner with a gorgeous wooden base.

Comfort

The best way to determine whether or not a chair is the best fit for you is to go to a retailer like Baer’s Furniture and sit in it. If it’s a recliner or lift chair, try the different functionalities. A chair should offer good lumbar support and appropriate padding where you sit. It should not only feel great when you’re sitting, but you should be able to get in and out of it as well. Finally, your reading chair should not leave you sore. The Large Opal Classic Chair by Stressless will make you feel like you’re floating. Ekornes — the maker of the Stressless product line — is a Scandinavian furniture company that sought to reinvent the chair. The Stressless Line is known for its high-quality materials, innovative designs, fun colors, and sublime comfort.

Fit

One of the factors that many people forget when they’re buying a recliner is the fit. Many consumers only consider the space the chair will take when it’s closed in the upright position. However, most recliners require a little clearance from the wall. Notice how far back this Lyndon Power Lift Recliner from the world-renowned Barcalounger brand extends. If you have a smaller space, it’s an important consideration.

With 16 furniture showroom locations throughout Florida, Baer’s Furniture has hundreds of chairs on display. Their helpful staff can guide you through their selections, and you will be encouraged to try any chair out before you purchase it. Shop at Florida’s number-one furniture retailer today!

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