Suppose I wanted a really good recliner chair. Suppose I wanted a fabric that was forgiving of cat claws. Suppose I was a short person. Suppose I wanted a well-built one.
Anyone have a good suggestion?
Quote from: Cavebear on February 19, 2018, 06:20:55 AM
Suppose I wanted a really good recliner chair. Suppose I wanted a fabric that was forgiving of cat claws. Suppose I was a short person. Suppose I wanted a well-built one.
Anyone have a good suggestion?
My mother always bought leather recliners .. cats love those too. My first recliner was fabric ... cat hair and stain city. Forget the recliner, and sit on the floor.
Quote from: Baruch on February 19, 2018, 07:35:34 AM
My mother always bought leather recliners .. cats love those too. My first recliner was fabric ... cat hair and stain city. Forget the recliner, and sit on the floor.
Thank you for your opinion. Now, if I could get suggestions from someone beyond "sit on the floor", that might be helpful.
http://leaderpost.com/life/chill-out-with-la-z-boys-recliner-with-built-in-cooler
Quote from: Gawdzilla Sama on February 19, 2018, 07:59:36 AM
http://leaderpost.com/life/chill-out-with-la-z-boys-recliner-with-built-in-cooler
I have to say that that one is promising. Keep the ideas coming, friends...
Quote from: Gawdzilla Sama on February 19, 2018, 07:59:36 AM
http://leaderpost.com/life/chill-out-with-la-z-boys-recliner-with-built-in-cooler
This!
For overall quality, La-Z-Boy would be my first choice. Go to one of their stores and sit in them and compare for fit and comfort. Leather makes sense around pets, but don't blame the chair if it's destroyed by an obsessed cat, which you could have had declawed. If you refuse that option, you can budget for new recliner every year.
Quote from: SGOS on February 19, 2018, 08:48:03 AM
For overall quality, La-Z-Boy would be my first choice. Go to one of their stores and sit in them and compare for fit and comfort. Leather makes sense around pets, but don't blame the chair if it's destroyed by an obsessed cat, which you could have had declawed. If you refuse that option, you can budget for new recliner every year.
Thanks. I've also been told to look at Wisconsin chairs for the solid build.
Quote from: Cavebear on February 19, 2018, 09:01:27 AM
Thanks. I've also been told to look at Wisconsin chairs for the solid build.
I've never heard of them.
Quote from: Cavebear on February 19, 2018, 08:17:42 AM
Which? I didn't see a new link.
Seconding my beer cooler link.
I'll second or third or fourth Lazyboy. I'm not too sure about the forgiving of cat claws requirement though. You might need to upgrade to the chain mail upholstery for that one. Having said that I've got a cloth Lazyboy that lived with cats for several years that isn't in too bad shape. Had to shave the stings off it a couple times a year to keep it looking presentable, but they never managed any large holes.
Quote from: PopeyesPappy on February 19, 2018, 02:04:53 PM
I'll second or third or fourth Lazyboy. I'm not too sure about the forgiving of cat claws requirement though. You might need to upgrade to the chain mail upholstery for that one. Having said that I've got a cloth Lazyboy that lived with cats for several years that isn't in too bad shape. Had to shave the stings off it a couple times a year to keep it looking presentable, but they never managed any large holes.
Have form fitting covers made for the arms. Good investment for the long-term life of the chair. I have a Laz-y-boy double recliner that I bought 20 years ago, still in good shape, I could sell it as "slightly used" without a problem. The arm covers and the ones for the head rest area have been replaced three times.
Quote from: Cavebear on February 19, 2018, 07:49:44 AM
Thank you for your opinion. Now, if I could get suggestions from someone beyond "sit on the floor", that might be helpful.
You can sit on a cushion, like a pasha, and it is cheaper to throw away. Being too comfortable is bad for your health anyway.
Quote from: Gawdzilla Sama on February 19, 2018, 04:34:06 PM
Have form fitting covers made for the arms. Good investment for the long-term life of the chair. I have a Laz-y-boy double recliner that I bought 20 years ago, still in good shape, I could sell it as "slightly used" without a problem. The arm covers and the ones for the head rest area have been replaced three times.
I like the form-fitting arm cover idea. Marley has spent some years on the top of my vinyl computer chair flexing his claws and I can't see much actual damage there. So maybe, vinyl wouldn't be bad.
Quote from: Cavebear on February 25, 2018, 01:19:54 AM
I like the form-fitting arm cover idea. Marley has spent some years on the top of my vinyl computer chair flexing his claws and I can't see much actual damage there. So maybe, vinyl wouldn't be bad.
You can put a fabric cover over the vinyl. "Water" proof and nice to the touch. The company might even sell you some of the fabric they use for the chairs.
Karen has decided to get rid of my Lazyboy which has been in the master bedroom ever since we put a reclining loveseat in its place in front of the TV a while back. It's a rocking recliner with a swivel. Fabric cover that has survived a fair amount of cat lovin'. It's yours if come and get it...
I ordered a recliner through Amazon the other day. I had it in my cart as the best option, but hadn't decided on it for sure. But then I had something to order and hit 1-click. I forgot the recliner was in the cart...
And between being tired and having a dental appointment the next morning, I didn't notice the recliner had been ordered past the time to decline the recliner. So I have one coming. LOL! Well, it seems a good choice...