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    Default Rocker/recliner chair

    Duane, I'd like to get my parents a decent chair. The reclining rocker has always been the most popular chair in their living room and when I was visiting I sat in it and its trashed. They've had a fabric lazy boy as long as I can remember. Is there a "best" quality chair when it comes to a rocker and reclining chair?
    I have a Austin recliner which they like but I know it's not what they prefer. If Dad isn't rocking in his chair then he's swinging in his swing on the porch. They are in their mid-60s and I'd like to treat them to a chair that will last longer than the last one they bought.
    Thanks for any guidance you can provide.

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    Default Re: Rocker/recliner chair

    The Recliner-Rocker is a declining category. Very few models from the premium makers. I'd say look at these (they will be gliders rather than rockers, but the function is the same).

    https://www.taylorking.com/product.asp?PID=5675&CID=10

    or any of the B-Y units where you see the "ring" on the base as they can accommodate a glider mechanism:

    https://www.bradington-young.com/ite...=Reclining#top
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    Default Re: Rocker/recliner chair

    Thank you for the suggestions. Is there a chair within those that you find comfortable? My mom is petite but my dad is 6'1 240.

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    Default Re: Rocker/recliner chair

    Really depends on who the primary user will be - as what fits your Dad is not likely to fit your Mother.

    I'd stay with B-Y depending on the model style that will work for them as they specialize in that category and will have a significantly lower price than the Taylor Kind (or H&M units) while still being considerably higher quality than a Lay-Z-Boy brand piece.
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    Default Re: Rocker/recliner chair

    I am going to try and find the B-Y models on display locally to check out myself. This chair will be my Dad's chair but mom will use(sleep in it lol) it too, thanks again.

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