Rank #5 in Best Recliner Armchairs 2026: 10 Ranked, Specs Fact-Checked
HOMCOM Swivel Manual Recliner Rocker Armchair, Dark Brown
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The HOMCOM Recliner Armchair Swivel Manual Reclining Rocker Chair is fifth in this guide, and at £229.99 it is the cheapest chair in it. This is a manual chair rather than a powered one: the back goes to a maximum 135°, the footrest lifts separately, and the seat swivels. It is rated to a maximum load of 150kg, uses a pocket spring system with a high back and armrests, and is covered in dark brown faux leather that wipes clean. Two cup holders and two pockets sit on the sides.
The catch is in the numbers around the product itself. The listing shows 4.3 out of 5 from 226 ratings, yet the star breakdown beside it covers only 100 of them: 69 five-star, 12 four-star, 10 three-star, 3 two-star and 6 one-star. The product name promises a rocker as well as a recliner and a swivel, while the bullets describe the recline and the swivel and never mention rocking at all. The copy says two pockets, while the Special Features field lists 'Side Pocket' in the singular. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing as it is written — we have not tested the chair ourselves.
How those 226 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £229.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5, from 226 ratings |
| Star breakdown | 69 five-star, 12 four-star, 10 three-star, 3 two-star, 6 one-star — 100 in total |
| Maximum recline | 135°, manual, with a separate lifting footrest |
| Maximum load | 150kg |
| Dimensions | Upright 102H x 86W x 93Dcm; reclined 84H x 86W x 162Dcm; seat 50H x 44W x 53Dcm |
| Warranty | 6 months against manufacturer defects |
| Manufacturer (as listed) | Sold by MHSTAR |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This is a great chair can sit in it and relax or make it rock good for stomach muscles. I have had a good sleep in it its a pound had it over a year still in great condition. The cup holders hold glass or tins and keep my paperwork and magazines in the side pockets.Would buy again.”
Verified purchase“Delivery men complained that they had to climb stairs, had to give them £40 to assemble instead of stated £35. Chair good though!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Recliner Armchairs 2026: 10 Ranked, Specs Fact-Checked.
Questions people ask
Does the HOMCOM recliner have a motor?
No. The listing describes manual reclining and swivelling, with the back going to a maximum 135° angle and a separate lifting footrest.
How much weight will it take?
The HOMCOM listing gives a maximum load of 150kg.
Does it arrive assembled?
No. The listing states that assembly is required, and that the chair is made from flame retardant materials.
How many cup holders and pockets does it have?
The copy says two cup holders and two pockets, while the Special Features field lists 'Side Pocket' in the singular.
How big is it when reclined?
Reclined: 84H x 86W x 162Dcm, against 102H x 86W x 93Dcm upright, with a seat of 50H x 44W x 53Dcm.
What warranty does the HOMCOM chair come with?
A 6 month warranty against manufacturer defects, as stated in the listing.
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