This article was written by Ryan Podnar, furniture expert at La-Z-Boy South Texas
It’s no secret that modern styles have become more popular over the years. While many still do prefer traditional and formal furniture, the modern and contemporary furniture styles have developed more and more.
When you think of La-Z-Boy, you may only think of our classic recliner. While we still have those options, La-Z-Boy South Texas has evolved to provide many modern furniture options for our customers to choose from.
With the help of this article and our designers, we will walk you through the best modern furniture options at La-Z-Boy South Texas to help you find the right choice for you.
Coming Up...
- Cleo Chaise
- Emric Sectional
- Harbor Town Gliding Recliner
- Laurel Sofa
- Scarlett High Leg Reclining Chair
Key Takeaways
- The Cleo Chaise is one of our most unique, modern furniture options available
- The Emric and Laurel are some of our most modern sofas and sectionals
- The Harbor Town Gliding Recliner and Scarlett High Leg Reclining Chair are great options to pair with a modern sofa or sectional
1. Cleo Chaise
If you’re looking for an oversized chaise lounge as your ideal seating option, the Cleo Chaise is just right for you.
Typically, our chaise options are paired with our sectionals. This is what makes the Cleo Chaise so unique.
The Cleo is essentially a chair with an extended seat cushion so you can sit and kick your feet up without having to find your ideal reclined position. It is the perfect option for readers, afternoon nappers, and even dog cuddlers!
With its featured fine lines and curved arms, you’ll find that the Cleo can fit into any modern living area. If you want to store a blanket, book, remote or anything else for the next time you sit in it, it also offers storage space by simply lifting up the long end of the seat.
Cleo Chaise Size & Dimensions
Cleo Chaise Options & Upgrades
- 6 Select Fabric Options:
- Dove
- Steel
- Peppercorn
- Hickory
- Atlantic
- Spa
- 4 Wood Leg Finish Options:
- Brown Mahogany
- Coffee
- Graphite
- Driftwood
- Cushion Upgrade (TEMPUR-Response Memory Foam Cushioning)
2. Emric Sectional
The Emric Sectional is a sophisticated, low-profile modern sofa that perfectly balances contemporary design with luxurious comfort. This sectional is ideal for those seeking to enhance their living space with a piece that embodies both style and functionality.
In addition to its long, clean lines and fresh, spacious design, one of the most striking features of this modern sofa sectional is its slender shelter-style track arms. These elegantly wrap around to form the back, creating a seamless and cohesive look that exudes sophistication.
The plush loose blown-fiber knife-edge back cushions and elongated lumbar pillows not only add to the sectional's on-trend style but also provide superior support. These cushions ensure that you and your guests can enjoy maximum comfort, whether lounging or sitting upright.
This l shape sectional couch is designed with loose box border bench seats featuring t-cushion styling, offering extra legroom for an expansive and inviting seating experience. This thoughtful design element ensures that every inch of the sectional is optimized for comfort and relaxation.
The neat topstitching adds a touch of refinement, highlighting the sectional's clean lines and modern aesthetic.
Adding to its visual appeal, the Emric Sectional is supported by decorative wood legs that provide a sturdy foundation while enhancing its overall elegance. These legs complement the sectional's sleek design, making it a sophisticated centerpiece in any living room.
The high grade foam seat cushions of the Emric Sectional are crafted to maintain their comfort and appearance over time. This ensures that the sectional remains as inviting and supportive as the day you brought it home, providing a lasting investment in your comfort and style.
Emric Sectional Size & Dimensions
Emric Sectional Options & Upgrades
- 5 Select Fabric Options:
- Natural
- Whisper
- Onyx
- Porcini
- Ocean
- 3 Wood Leg Finish Options:
- Brown Mahogany
- Coffee
- Graphite
- Cushion Upgrade (TEMPUR-Response Memory Foam Cushioning)
3. Harbor Town Gliding Recliner
The Harbor Town Gliding Recliner is the perfect blend of sleek, modern design and luxurious comfort, making it an ideal choice for any contemporary living space. This recliner is designed to deliver an unparalleled seating experience with its combination of innovative features and stylish aesthetics.
The standout feature of the Harbor Town Gliding Recliner is its ability to swivel, glide, and recline, providing versatile functionality that caters to your every need. Whether you want to rock gently, pivot effortlessly, or recline back for a relaxing nap, this chair offers it all.
The chair back can recline independently of the legrest, allowing you to customize your comfort level without needing to adjust the entire chair. This independent reclining mechanism ensures that you can find the perfect position for any activity, from reading a book to watching TV.
This swivel gliding recliner is designed with a chaise seat and leg rest that provide an unbroken line of comfort, ensuring full-body support and relaxation. This seamless design element eliminates any gaps between the seat and the legrest, creating a smooth, continuous surface that cradles your body in comfort.
The high-quality polyurethane foam seat cushion is another highlight of this gliding swivel recliner, offering superior comfort and support. This premium foam cushion is engineered to maintain its shape and plushness over time, ensuring that the recliner remains as inviting and comfortable as the day you brought it home.
With its sleek, modern design, the Harbor Town Gliding Recliner seamlessly integrates into any contemporary décor. Its clean lines and sophisticated silhouette make it a stylish addition to any room, while its versatile functionality ensures that it meets all your seating needs.
Harbor Town Gliding Recliner Size & Dimensions
Harbor Town Gliding Recliner Options & Upgrades
- 6 Select Fabric Options:
- Oyster
- Ash
- Iron
- Almond
- Mocha
- Eclipse
- 2 Base Finish Options:
- Brown Mahogany
- Coffee
- 5 Handle Upgrade Options:
- Elongated Handle
- Arc Handle
- Arc Left Side Handle
- Left Elongated Handle
- Left Side Handle
- Cushion Upgrade (TEMPUR-Response Memory Foam Cushioning)
4. Laurel Sofa
The Laurel Sofa is a masterpiece of unique, sophisticated style, designed to elevate any living space with its elegance and charm. This sofa perfectly blends timeless design with modern comforts, making it an essential addition to any discerning home.
The Laurel has beautifully decorative wood legs, which provide a sturdy foundation while adding a touch of classic refinement. These legs enhance the sofa’s overall aesthetic, creating a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary design elements.
Included with this modern living room sofa are two 18” stylish accent pillows. These pillows not only add a splash of color and texture but also enhance the sofa's comfort, making it the perfect spot to relax and unwind.
The welt trim further accentuates the sofa's clean lines and sophisticated profile, adding a subtle yet impactful detail that elevates its overall look.
The Laurel Sofa is designed with double-picked blown fiber fill, ensuring improved shape retention and long-lasting comfort. This advanced filling technique guarantees that the cushions remain plush and inviting, providing consistent support and maintaining their pristine appearance over time.
Laurel Sofa Size & Dimensions
Laurel Sofa Options & Upgrades
- 9 Select Fabric Options:
- Smoke
- Charcoal
- Taupe
- Indigo
- Mist
- Oatmeal
- Linen
- Haze
- Latte
- 3 Wood Leg Finish Options:
- Brown Mahogany
- Coffee
- Graphite
- Cushion Upgrade (TEMPUR-Response Memory Foam Cushioning)
5. Scarlett High Leg Reclining Chair
The Scarlett High Leg Reclining Chair seamlessly blends the elegance of a stationary chair with the ultimate relaxation of a pushback recliner, making it a sophisticated addition to any living space.
This chair is meticulously crafted to provide both style and comfort, ensuring it stands out in any room while offering an inviting place to unwind.
At first glance, the Scarlett High Leg Reclining Chair exudes a refined charm, thanks to its solid foam back cushion. This cushion not only provides exceptional support but also gives the pushback recliner chair a clean and structured look, maintaining its pristine appearance over time.
The casual, tapered arms add a touch of contemporary flair, perfectly balancing the chair's classic and modern elements. It’s also elevated by its decorative wood legs, which not only add to its aesthetic appeal but also provide sturdy support. These legs enhance the chair's elegant profile, making it a stylish focal point in any setting.
The chair's 2-position reclining mechanism allows for effortless transition from an upright seated position to a relaxing recline, offering customized comfort at your fingertips.
One of the key features of the Scarlett High Leg Reclining Chair is its double-picked blown fiber fill. This advanced filling technique ensures improved cushion loft and shape retention, so the chair remains plush and comfortable with regular use.
The high grade foam seat cushions are designed to maintain their comfort and appearance, providing a firm yet inviting seating experience that doesn't compromise over time.
In addition to its functional benefits, the Scarlett is truly a visual delight. Its elegant design is complemented by thoughtful details, creating a harmonious blend of form and function.
Scarlett High Leg Reclining Chair Size & Dimensions
Scarlett High Leg Reclining Chair Options & Upgrades
- 3 Wood Leg Finish Options:
- Brown Mahogany
- Coffee
- Graphite
- Cushion Upgrade (TEMPUR-Response Memory Foam Cushioning)
Ready to Find the Best Modern Furniture For You?
Over the years, La-Z-Boy South Texas has become known for more than just our traditional recliners. We have evolved to offer more options for modern living areas.
While we are very confident in our modern living room options, we recognize that La-Z-Boy is not for everyone. For example, if you’re looking for a modern sofa in the $500 price range, the Laurel may not be for you. You may be better served looking at the Oliver Sofa at West Elm.
If you do love the Laurel Sofa or any of our other options, the best way to identify if it’s the one for you is to sit in it yourself. Come into your nearest La-Z-Boy South Texas store to sit in our modern furniture!
