Helpful Furniture Terms

Rocker Recliner

A reclining chair that rocks in the closed or non-reclining position.

Wall Hugger Recliner

A reclining chair that is stationary until it is moved into the reclining position. It then moves forward rather than back against the wall.

High Leg Recliner

A reclining chair whose mechanism has been lifted off the floor with decorative legs.

Power Reclining Furniture

Reclining furniture that reclines by pressing a button that moves the user effortlessly to any position of comfort desired.

Reclining Sofa

Three-seat sofa in which both ends recline to an infinite number of positions.

Reclining Loveseat

Two-seat loveseat in which both seats recline to an infinite number of positions.

Reclining Console Sofa

A two-seat sofa in which both seats recline to an infinite number of positions. The seats are divided by a console that serves as an armrest, contains a hidden storage compartment and offers two cup holders.

LAF

This identifies a one-arm piece of furniture from your standing position as LEFT ARM FACING. This type product is usually placed as part of a sectional.

RAF

This identifies a one-arm piece of furniture from your standing position as RIGHT ARM FACING. This type product is usually placed as part of a sectional.

Wedge

This is an abbreviated "pie shaped" piece of furniture use in a corner, positioned between a sofa and loveseat or an RAF and LAF. This type product is usually placed as part of a sectional.