All reclining sofas will look like a reclining sofa, especially from the back where there are 'cutouts' for the recliner back to go down. As far as hidden mechanisms, I assume you mean no exterior handle? Many have that, where the lever is inside the cushion and arm.
Finally, don't buy a fabric one. They wear out extremely fast in motion furniture, especially on sofa recliner ends. I would ONLY buy leather for the durability.
Duane Collie
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