Over many decades, the La-Z-Boy recliner has become a staple in many living rooms. Whether it’s an oversized recliner or a swivel recliner, there are so many different recliner options at La-Z-Boy South Texas.
La-Z-Boy has also evolved its recliner chairs over that timespan. While there are still plenty of classic-looking recliners available, we have developed plenty of new and modern-looking recliners as well.
If you’re looking for a classic recliner at La-Z-Boy South Texas, you may have heard about or seen the James Recliner. This casual recliner has become a customer favorite because of its inviting qualities.
While many customers love the James Recliner, is it the right reclining chair for you?
This article will help you find out by providing you with a full review of the La-Z-Boy James Recliner.
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- Unique Features
- James Recliner Size & Dimensions
- Options & Upgrades
- Cost
- Warranty
- Customer Reviews
- Is the James Recliner Right For Me?
Unique Features
The James Recliner offers the perfect combination of comfort and function. Its casual and family-friendly styles are highlighted by its tall, stitched pillow back and pillow top arms.
What separates the James Recliner from other La-Z-Boy recliners is that the James can be upgraded and customized to fit many different styles. It is available as a wall recliner, and a rocker recliner, and can be additionally upgraded to a power recliner!
It is also available in several different leather and fabric options. Whether you’re looking for a leather power recliner or just a simple fabric recliner, the James will be able to accommodate you.
To see the different fabric and leather options, check out the James Wall Recliner on La-Z-Boy’s product page.
James Recliner Size & Dimensions
Due to its body height, the James Recliner is known for being a great recliner for tall people and the best fit for individuals between 5’10” and 6’2”.
Please note that it’s important to take your own body type into consideration when buying furniture. While the James is known as one of the top recliners for tall people, height guidelines are not set in stone. Furniture fits everybody differently!
It is also recommended that you measure the size of your room before making a decision. If you have a smaller space and are interested in a power recliner, the power wall recliner would be a better option than the power rocking recliner.
If you’d like to see how the James Recliner fits you, feel free to schedule an appointment with one of our in-store designers.
Options & Upgrades
La-Z-Boy South Texas furniture can be upgraded and customized!
Whether you’re looking for a power fabric recliner or a power rocker recliner, the James can be customized so it feels like it’s made just for you.
Fabric Cover Options
The James Recliner carries a variety of different fabric cover options. Let’s take a closer look below!
Stain Resistant Covers
Innovative iClean Technology surrounds each fabric fiber, creating a barrier that repels spills before turning into stains. This is a great cover if you have messy kids or pets.
Pet-Friendly Fabrics
Tested and formulated to withstand the scratches and wear that a pet can cause to ensure a durable and easily washable fabric. Consider pet-friendly fabric if you have pets who live inside and use furniture.
Antimicrobial Covers
Antimicrobial properties surround each cover to protect against mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria. This cover selection would be great for those who live in older homes that are prone to mold exposure.
Performance Fabric
Superior stain and fade resistance properties make fabrics easy to clean and incredibly durable. This cover is great for individuals looking for the highest quality cover to avoid color fading and durability issues.
Eco-Friendly Fabric
Conserve Sustainable Fabrics are soft, durable, and made from recycled water bottles. This cover is great for those concerned about conserving the environment.
Energy Restoration
Restore by Nanobionic® features a mineral-based fabric coating that transforms natural body heat into energy using infrared technology.
If you’re interested in finding the perfect fabric for the James Recliner, you can order free swatches to help you decide.
Leather Options
In addition to the multiple fabric options, the James Recliner is available in leather! Let’s learn more about the leather cover options below.
Crypton Leather
Similar to high-performance fabrics at La-Z-Boy, our Crypton leathers repel dust, dirt, and stains. It also protects against harmful UV damage and replenishes natural oils.
Antimicrobial Leather
As with antimicrobial fabrics at La-Z-Boy, antimicrobial leathers help protect the surface from mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria to appear.
Additional Upgrades
Aside from the different fabric and leather options, the James can be further customized to suit your needs. Let’s take a look now.
Cushion Upgrade
At an additional cost, the James Recliner cushions can also be upgraded to include firmer cushioning. Over time, your new favorite recliner chair will remember your unique figure and enhance the comfort of your furniture. This could be a great option for people with chronic pain, allowing you to get in and out of your furniture more comfortably.
Handle Options
To add more style to your La-Z-Boy manual recliner, you have the option to customize the length and material of the convenient reclining handle.
At an extra cost, you can opt to elongate the handle if you find it too short for your comfort. Additionally, you can choose from a variety of materials for the handle, including wooden, brushed nickel, or matte black. The chrome handle can also be elongated, matching the wooden one in size.
What’s more, for all left-handed users, you can change your handle from the standard right side to the left. This also comes at an additional cost.
Optional Swivel Base
The James Rocking Recliner is available with a swivel base for an extra cost. La-Z-Boy's swivel bases provide a 360-degree rotation, allowing you to easily turn and face any direction.
You can also upgrade your swivel base into a power swivel recliner, which can swivel at the touch of a button. The power swivel base, however, only rotates 165 degrees to prevent the power cord from getting tangled within the furniture frame.
Power Upgrade
The James is also available as an upgrade in a Power Recliner, which offers a convenient alternative to the traditional manual recliner. Instead of having to push back on the arms to recline, the power recliner features a 4-button control panel for easy adjustment.
This control panel provides you with multiple reclining positions to recline and raise your feet. In addition, each power recliner comes equipped with USB charging ports for convenient electronic device charging.
Power Upgrade With Adjustable Headrest
The adjustable headrest allows you to move the head of the recliner from 0-55 degrees, giving you more range of motion with your reclining positions. This puts the James among the best recliners for neck pain.
What’s more, the recliners have USB ports next to the control panels to charge your electronic devices and two memory settings that allow you to save any of your favorite relaxing positions. This way, you can easily recline back to the position you favor quickly and accurately.
All power upgrades can be cordless, thanks to our rechargeable battery pack. With this, you can place your power recliners anywhere without worrying about plugging them into an electrical outlet.
Adjustable Lumbar Support
The James can also be upgraded to include adjustable lumbar support for an additional cost when choosing the power option.
Like the headrest feature, you can control the lower lumbar area of your recliner with the wireless remote. In this case, the lumbar support can expand 3 inches out or deflate to perfectly match the unique curvature of your lumbar spine. This feature helps the James Recliner claim its stake as the best recliner for lower back pain.
Heat & Massage Upgrade
The James Power Recliner can be upgraded to include Heat & Massage.
Customers can enjoy this incredibly comfortable recliner with two high and low heat settings and six motor-massage settings for their back and thighs.
PowerReclineXR® is also included in this upgrade, which lets the user experience full reclining comfort in any position, thanks to an independently operating back and leg rest.
Cost
The James Wall Recliner has a starting price of $1,599, and the rocking recliner at $1,499. Please note that this is only the starting price and does not include any of the potential upgrades listed above.
While this price is considered to be standard at La-Z-Boy South Texas, it is important to understand why La-Z-Boy furniture is considered more expensive than other Texas furniture. The cost is reflected in the quality of materials and high-end craftsmanship in our furniture.
La-Z-Boy prices listed in this article are subject to change without notice. Information is current as of February 1st, 2024. Please contact your nearest La-Z-Boy South Texas store location for up-to-date pricing.
Warranty
If you have an interest in a protection plan for your La-Z-Boy furniture, you may be pleased to know that the James Recliner can be backed by a limited lifetime warranty!
The limited lifetime warranty covers the repair or replacement of the frame. This means that if the frame of your new favorite leather rocking recliner gets accidentally damaged, it will be covered.
For a given period of time, the fabric or leather of the Pinnacle will also be covered under our protection plans as well. It is important to note that the material is not meant to last a lifetime, and that’s why it is only covered for a period of time.
Customer Reviews
While reading this review should help you in your decision-making process, reading customer reviews is arguably even more important.
Read on to see real customer reviews about the James Recliners!
“So comfortable I can sleep in it
Wonderful! Great back support, reclining glides so nice! I even sleep in it.” - Tina H.
“James Recliner
I probably should have shopped around & sat in a few more recliners before I choose this recliner. It's not that it isn't comfortable it's just the back is too high for me & I wish it were lower, I am 5'4" Plus the plush, soft leather floor sample was quite a bit more comfortable.” - Reba C.
“Very Pleased
Beautiful Burnt Orange microfiber recliners! I'm soo over beige, tan, gray, greige. I love rocking. I'm hopeful that they will stand the test of time. Seems like more padding could have been used in the arms.” - Deborah G.
Is the James Recliner Right For Me?
The James Recliner has become a customer favorite due to its classic style and comfort. From the rocker recliner edition to the wall recliner, the James has accommodated many customer preferences because of its versatility.
That being said, it is important to remember what your specific preferences are. For example, if you want a power rocker recliner, the James would be a great fit. However, if you’re looking for a small recliner that has a modern and formal look, the James isn’t the right fit for you.
Even if you are interested in the James Recliner, the last step you must take to ensure it’s right for you is to sit in it yourself! This is the only way you will know how the James fits you specifically.
To sit in the James Recliner yourself, come visit us at your nearest La-Z-Boy South Texas store.
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