7 Best Leather Reclining Loveseat Reviews – Our Top Picks

1. Christies Home Living Contemporary Reclining Loveseat

Up first on our top is the Christies Home Living contemporary dual reclining loveseat. With slight classical touches, this reclining loveseat should pair well with interiors that combine traditional and contemporary elements.

With overall dimensions of 40 x 60 x 35 inches (H x W x D), this is one of the more compact reclining loveseats on our top. At the same time, it’s pretty roomy and provides a good amount of seating space for two.

In terms of reclining, the Christies Home Living loveseat is pretty simple yet functional. Both its back sections can be reclined independently. The same goes for the footrests. All adjustments in this loveseat are done manually.

Construction-wise, the Christies Home Living loveseat feels pretty solid. It’s built on a hardwood frame, while the movable parts are based on a heavy-duty steel rail system.

For comfort, you are getting foam cushioning that is pretty firm and supportive. The foam is encased in polyester, which is a great material for most needs – it’s stain-resistant (except for oil-based stains), durable, and rather breathable. This loveseat has thick and cushioned armrests for better rest too.

All in all, if your space is kind of scarce but not too limited, then this recliner loveseat is a great option to consider. It’s comfy, built well, and should aesthetically fit many interiors.

2. Signature Design by Ashley Tulen Reclining Loveseat

If you have the room for a larger loveseat, then consider the Tulen loveseat from Signature Design by Ashley. Sized at 87 x 40 x 40 inches (W x D x H), this loveseat offers far more seating space than the Christies Home Living loveseat – but, of course, it also occupies more space.

The seat depth in this loveseat is also pretty nice. At 30 inches, we wouldn’t say that it’s very deep in loveseat or sofa terms, but it’s rather deep compared to some of our other picks. Christies Home Living doesn’t provide seat depth specs for its loveseat, but it’s probably maybe 3-4 inches shallower.

When it comes to the construction, the Tulen dual reclining loveseat resembles the Christies Home Living loveseat. Signature Design by Ashley doesn’t specify what the loveseat’s frame is made of, but we’d imagine that it’s more or less similar to the Christies Home Living loveseat’s build.

The cushioning and shell fabric feel very similar too. The foam cushioning is firm and supportive, and so are the plush armrests. The loveseat shell is again made from polyester, so it’s going to feel and perform in the same fashion.

Like the Christies Home Living loveseat, the Tulen loveseat has 2-section manual reclining. There’s nothing really new to add here – the two loveseats are pretty close in the reclination department and should offer comparable comfort.

What we also like about this loveseat is that it’s available in 3 colors – chocolate, gray, and mocha. Most of our other picks have only one color, so the Tulen loveseat provides you with a little more variety.

3. Christopher Knight Home Calliope Reclining Loveseat

The Christopher Knight Home Calliope loveseat is a wonderful buy if you have very little space in your living room. This loveseat is one of the two most compact loveseats on this top (the other one coming up next).

Needless to say, to save room, you need to sacrifice some seating space. The seat in this loveseat is rather narrow and shallow – although this is still a 2-seater, it’s much more limited than our other picks.

The reclining in the Home Calliope loveseat is single-section two – unlike our most picks on this top, each occupant doesn’t get separate seat controls. Oh well, that’s what you have to accept if you want a space-saving loveseat.

Style-wise, the Home Calliope loveseat is pretty interesting. Although this loveseat is predominantly traditional, it also has a contemporary vibe thanks to its flat edges and straight lines. We personally aren’t fans of this combo, but it looks interesting and will surely work with some interiors amazingly.

As for fabric and feel, the Home Calliope loveseat doesn’t offer anything new. The outer shell is again polyester, while under the polyester is firm and supportive cushioning.

However, the overall build in this small reclining loveseat is excellent. Well, we wouldn’t expect otherwise from a piece of furniture with such a steep price tag.

4. Christopher Knight Home Halima Reclining Loveseat

This is that second small reclining loveseat we’ve talked about in the previous review. Again from Christopher Knight, the Home Halima recliner offers excellent space efficiency. There are some important differences though.

Although the seating space in Home Halima is sized virtually the same as in Home Calliope, the loveseat itself is a little bulkier. So Home Halima isn’t as space-saving as Home Calliope, though it still is much, much more compact than other loveseats on this top.

The style in the Home Halima loveseat is different as well – it’s more contemporary, though it has a slight traditional vibe too. We like the looks of Home Halima a little more, mostly because it has a more focused contemporary design.

Materials in this loveseat are the same as in the Home Calliope loveseat. The seat is firm, while the polyester shell is tough and rather breathable. The reclining here is manual single-section too like in Home Calliope.

Home Halima is a little cheaper than Home Calliope though, so we’d expect that Home Calliope will serve you a little longer. The Home Halima loveseat is still pretty well-built though, so it’s a good buy for the money.

5. Zinus Josh Traditional Loveseat

The Zinus Josh loveseat offers traditional grace – this sofa is very simple for a traditional piece of furniture yet offers remarkable elegance. Thanks to its simplicity, the Josh loveseat will fit pretty much any interior style.

What’s also notable about this loveseat is that its polyurethane foam is certified for health safety by CertiPUR-US. The foam is not only safe but also supportive and firm. The cushioning foam is encased in what seems to be polyester, so this loveseat should be rather easy to take care of too, and it should also withstand abuse well.

The sizing in the Zinus Josh loveseat is on the more compact side. You aren’t getting a lot of seating area, but if your living room space is limited, then this loveseat might be the perfect buy.

6. Zinus Jackie Classic Loveseat

The Zinus Jackie offers a clean-looking contemporary design along with high build quality. 

This loveseat is designed to support up to 500 pounds, which is more than enough for its size. The shell fabric appears to be made of polyester and is designed to be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Additionally, the fabric doesn’t make you sweat and should take heavy use well.

The Jackie loveseat is also rather compact yet offers a good amount of seating room for two. It’s a little more compact than the Josh loveseat as well, so it’s a better pick if your space is limited.

The style in the Jackie loveseat seems more traditional than in Josh – the Josh loveseat had a more streamlined shape and a sleeker, perhaps more modern design. We personally like Josh more, but Jackie, like mentioned, is a better suit for space-limited interiors.

7. Harper & Bright Designs Recliner Loveseat

Lastly, we have this PU leather reclining loveseat from Harper & Bright Designs. Made of faux leather, this recliner loveseat allows you to enjoy many of the key benefits of genuine leather without the hefty price tag.

Though we’ll cover the benefits of sofa shell materials later, faux leather generally offers comparable stain resistance, durability, and feel to genuine leather. Of course, the longevity isn’t the same, but with proper care, this recliner loveseat should serve you for a long time.

Of course, we also can’t ignore the aesthetic benefits of faux leather. This recliner loveseat looks absolutely gorgeous and can fit a wide range of interiors. It might even work for office use too!

The construction in the Harper & Bright Designs loveseat is very tough as well. The base features a combo of steel and solid wood, while the weight capacity is a whopping 660 pounds. The dense sponges used for cushioning seem durable too and should last a long time.

In terms of reclination, the Harper & Bright Designs loveseat is great as well. The back reclines up to 160 degrees, and you can adjust the sections independently. The same applies to the footrests.

This loveseat offers ample seating space too, though, of course, it accordingly occupies considerable room.

In the end, if you really want leather but can’t afford it, then strongly consider purchasing this PU leather loveseat. It’s not quite a genuine leather loveseat, but for the money, you probably won’t find anything better.