This article was written by Ryan Podnar, furniture expert at La-Z-Boy South Texas
The Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner from La-Z-Boy is a generously scaled lift chair that combines style, comfort, and functionality in one sleek design. Known for its durability and high-quality craftsmanship, this power lift recliner is designed to offer superior comfort, especially for those who need assistance with sitting down or standing up.
Whether you're recovering from surgery, dealing with mobility issues, or just looking for an ultra-comfortable recliner, the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner is an excellent choice. Here’s a detailed review of its features, comfort, and overall performance.
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- Unique Features of the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner
- Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner Size & Dimensions
- Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner Options & Upgrades
- Cost of the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner
- Does the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner Come With a Warranty?
- Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner Customer Reviews
- Is the Astor Right For You?
Key Takeaways
- The Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner is built with safety and maximum comfort in mind
- It is the perfect power lift chair for taller individuals
Unique Features of the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner
The Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner is a generously scaled lift chair and power recliner that combines exceptional comfort, advanced features, and a sleek design, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking for a supportive, comfortable, and versatile recliner.
Perfect for those who require assistance in rising from a seated position, this recliner offers the benefits of a power lift mechanism combined with the luxurious feel of a premium recliner. Its thoughtful design ensures that it meets the needs of users seeking both functionality and comfort, whether for daily relaxation, reading, or unwinding after a long day.
One of the key features of this power lift chair recliner is its tall base, which adds 1.5 inches to the overall height of the chair. This extra height makes it particularly well-suited for taller individuals, providing enhanced comfort and making it easier to get in and out of the chair.
The tall base ensures that the user can sit more comfortably without straining their legs or back, offering a more ergonomic seating experience. Complementing the tall base is the chair's tall back, which features three semi-attached cushions that can be individually adjusted for optimal support.
This power lift reclining chair features padded flared arms that enhance both the chair's style and comfort. The flared arms are generously padded, providing ample space for resting your arms while maintaining a sleek, modern profile.
These arms, along with the plush seating and backrest, create a luxurious sitting experience that promotes relaxation. The chaise seat and leg rest work together to form a continuous line of comfort, eliminating any gaps between the seat and footrest.
The recliner's power tilt mechanism is designed to offer smooth and precise adjustments for optimal comfort. The independent motion of the back and leg rest means that you can recline to your preferred angle without having to adjust both the backrest and footrest simultaneously.
One of the standout features of the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner is its zero-gravity position, which helps alleviate pressure on the lower back and spine. By raising the legs above the heart and reclining the back to a near-horizontal position, this feature distributes the body’s weight more evenly, providing relief to pressure points and promoting improved circulation.
The recliner chair is equipped with an easy-to-use wired controller that allows users to adjust the position of the chair with minimal effort. The controller provides simple, intuitive buttons for adjusting the backrest, leg rest, and lift mechanism, ensuring that users can find their perfect seating position with ease.
In the event of a power failure, the power reclining lift chair also features a battery backup system (requiring two 9V batteries) to ensure that you can still operate the lift mechanism, offering peace of mind in case of an emergency.
Designed with safety in mind, the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner includes a leg rest autostop safety feature, ensuring that the leg rest will automatically stop moving if it encounters resistance, preventing any injury or damage.
Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner Size & Dimensions
Because of its taller seat back height, the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner is a great recliner for tall people. It is particularly ideal for individuals who are between 6’3” and under.
It is important for you to know that height guidelines are not set in stone at La-Z-Boy South Texas. Different furniture fits everybody differently, which makes it most important to sit on this La-Z-Boy power lift recliner yourself to see how it fits you.
Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner Options & Upgrades
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.
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.
Cushion Upgrade
At an additional cost, the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner cushion can also be upgraded to include firmer cushioning, meaning over time, your furniture will remember your unique figure and enhance the comfort of your furniture.
This could be a great option for people with mobility issues, allowing you to get in and out of your furniture more comfortably.
Power Upgrade with Adjustable Headrest & Lumbar Support
Unlike manual furniture that uses a handle or latch, power recliners come with a control panel or a wireless remote for easy reclining at the touch of a button. You can also adjust the headrest support with this convenient feature.
The adjustable headrest allows you to move the head of the power lift chair from 0-55 degrees, giving you more range of motion with your reclining positions.
You can also 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.
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 favourite relaxing positions. This way, you can easily recline back to the position you favour quickly and accurately.
Cost of the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner
The Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner has a starting cost of $2,649. Keep in mind that this is only a starting cost that 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 worth noting that 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.
Please note that La-Z-Boy prices listed in this article are subject to change without notice. Information is current as of January 3rd, 2025.
Does the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner Come With a Warranty?
If you’re interested in a furniture protection plan, the Astor comes with a limited lifetime warranty!
The limited lifetime warranty covers the repair or replacement of the frame, meaning that if your power lift chair recliner gets accidentally damaged, it will be covered.
For a given period of time, the fabric will also be covered under our protection plans as well. Please note that the material is not meant to last a lifetime, and that’s why it is only covered for a period of time.
Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner Customer Reviews
“Great
Love it. Our rep. was not only fantastic to deal with but also very knowledgeable in helping to make the right purchase for my elderly mother. Thank you.” - Linda and Tammy E.
“Purchased for medical reasons. The chair lift was perfect for easy sitting to standing position.” - Gail B.
“Very comfortable Chair
This is a wonderful chair and my elderly mother finds it very comfortable.
We are happy we purchased it :)” - Sharon W.
Is the Astor Right For You?
The Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner from La-Z-Boy South Texas is an excellent choice for anyone seeking comfort, support, and functionality in a modern recliner. Its generous size, adjustable backrest, padded arms, and zero-gravity position make it an ideal option for users with mobility challenges or those seeking a high-quality lift recliner.
The advanced features like independent back and leg rest motion, power tilt, and battery backup enhance the overall user experience, making it both convenient and safe.
If you're looking for a recliner that provides a perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and durability, the Astor Platinum Power Lift Recliner is a top choice that delivers exceptional value. To see how it fits you, come into your nearest La-Z-Boy South Texas store.
