How to choose a comfortable reclining chair and our top picks

Given the number of hours we spend in it, selecting reclining seating is on par with picking a comfortable bed

Buying furniture, it must fit and support your body perfectly. Given the number of hours we slouch in front of the television, this is on par with choosing a comfortable bed.

Glancing over from my crouched position, knees up to my nose, on the ancient and enormous two-seater leather sofa, I took a long, considered look at my husband of 20 years. It was time.

Cocked to one side, gripping his hip with braced fingers, the failing bottom cushions mashed flat — why would his back not be completely undone? With a frenetic online search, we found two DFS recliners locally.