Your Complete Guide to Motion & Reclining Furniture Warranties

“I’m sorry, but your warranty has expired.” Sound familiar? It always seems to happen at the worst possible time — just when you need it most. Let’s be honest: most of us don’t think about warranties until something breaks. And by then? It’s often too late. That’s why as consumers it is critically important to inform ourselves about warranties. Not only on the products we already own, but on the products we’re researching as well!

There’s an old proverb that states that the more complex something is, the more that can go wrong with it. So when it comes to shopping for furniture with lots of moving parts, having a good manufacturer warranty is key. We understand that motion furniture like reclining sofas, reclining loveseats, reclining sectional, swivel chairs, lift chairs, gliders, sleeper sofas, etc. can represent a real investment for consumers. As a result, knowing the warranty info beforehand could save you money and stress down the road!

Are you shopping for reclining furniture for your living room? How about a new recliner or power lift chair? If so, keep reading, because today we are comparing manufacturer warranties from some of the top furniture motion upholstery brands out there.

But First, A Few Notes About Furniture Warranties

Before we get into the warranties for each specific motion and reclining upholstery brand below, please keep a few things in mind. As a general rule:

• Most manufacturer warranties in our industry only cover manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, not normal wear and tear or accidental damage.
  
  
• Damage from using furniture in a way other than intended by the manufacturer, lack of routine care, or abuse is almost always excluded from warranty guarantees.
  
  
• Most furniture manufacturers will tell you that their products are made for personal and/or residential use. As a result, commercial use is typically excluded under most warranties.
  
  
• Coverage periods vary by manufacturer and also vary depending on the component in question. For instance, frames and other components like mechanisms and springs often carry longer warranties than cushions, upholstery leathers or upholstery fabrics.
  
  
• Warranties typically apply only to the original purchaser and require proof of purchase.

[Editor’s Note: For more info, read up on the most common reasons furniture warranties are denied here.]

Our Motion / Reclining Upholstery Brands & Their Warranties

So, who has the best motion and reclining furniture warranty? Well, the answer depends on what you’re looking for in a warranty. However, if you’re curious about how the different manufacturer warranties stack up, we’ve compiled an alphabetical list of the warranty info for every single motion and reclining upholstery brand we carry. Obviously, these are just the highlights, so you’ll still need to check with the companies themselves for all details, limitations and exclusions. Wherever possible, we have linked below to each manufacturer's warranty page.

Ashley Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

There are few furniture makers as well-known as Ashley Furniture or their Signature Design by Ashley brand. The Ashley furniture warranties for their motion and reclining pieces are shown below. All of these warranties include 1 year of labor coverage.

• • Limited Lifetime Warranty on frames
  • 5-Year Limited Warranty on reclining mechanisms, springs, and webbed seating systems
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty on sleeper mechanisms
  1-Year Limited Warranty on cushioning, upholstery fabric and leather

BarcaLounger Manufacturer Warranty

BarcaLounger has been producing recliners and motion furniture for nearly a century. Their name is practically synonymous with recliners. Here’s what their warranty includes:

• 3-Year Limited Warranty on frames, mechanisms, and springs
• 2-Year Limited Warranty on cushion cores, power recline and electrical components

1-Year Limited Warranty on filling materials, upholstery leathers and upholstery fabrics

Best Home Furnishings Manufacturer Warranty

Best Home Furnishings, formerly Best Chair Inc., began from a desire to make the best possible chairs at the lowest possible price. Although they make lots of stationary upholstered seating too, Best Home Furnishings specializes in swivel chairs, gliders, etc. Their warranties include:

• Limited Lifetime Warranty on frames and reclining mechanisms
• 5-Year Limited Warranty on encased spring foam cushions
• 3-Year Limited Warranty on lift/power component motors, hand wands, AC adapters, and junction boxes

1-Year Limited Warranty on fabric/covers, foam, padding, sinuous wire and coil springs, cup holders, metal seat support systems, heating components, massage motors and sleeper mechanisms

Bradington-Young Manufacturer Warranty

Bradington-Young has been selling some of America’s finest leather upholstered furniture for over 40 years. Their catalog also includes reclining pieces. Bradington-Young’s warranties include the following:

• Limited Lifetime Warranty on frames and cushion cores
• 5-Year Limited Warranty on reclining mechanisms and springs
• 3-Year Limited Warranty on power recline components

1-Year Limited Warranty on filling materials and battery packs

Catnapper Manufacturer Warranty

Catnapper has been in the business of making reclining furniture for a long time now. That’s why it should be no surprise that the Catnapper brand comes with a competitive slate of warranties:

• Limited Lifetime Warranty on frames, springs, and reclining mechanisms
• 5-Year Limited Warranty on their Comfort Coil seat cushions

1-Year Limited Warranty on sleeper mechanisms and all other parts

Chairs America Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

Chairs America specializes in upholstered seating, including a selection of customizable reclining and other motion chairs. Their warranty coverage includes:

1-Year Limited Warranty on all parts and components aside from fabric wear

Craftmaster Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

While primarily known for their customizable stationary upholstery, Craftmaster also offers motion furniture options in their lineup like swivel gliders and push-back recliners:

• Limited Lifetime Warranty on frames
• 10-Year Limited Warranty on seat cushions
• 5-Year Limited Warranty on springs and sleeper mattresses
• 3-Year Limited Warranty on power recline mechanisms and motors
• 2-Year Limited Warranty on swivel rocker, glider and sleeper mechanisms

1-Year Limited Warranty on fabric and leather upholstery, back cushions, toss pillows, and electrical components

England Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

England Furniture is a leader in custom upholstery. Many of the products you’ll find in their massive catalog have reclining functions – and they’re all backed by one of the better warranty packages in the industry. England Furniture warranties include:

• • Limited Lifetime Warranty on frames
  • 10-Year Limited Warranty on seat cushion foam
  • 5-Year Limited Warranty on springs, reclining, gliding and sleeper mechanisms, and innerspring sleeper mattresses
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty on visco sleeper mattresses
  1-Year Limited Warranty on legs, casters, upholstery fabric and leather, power and lift mechanisms, arm foam, back foam, and sleeper air mattresses

Flexsteel Manufacturer Warranty

Flexsteel specializes in recliners and other reclining furniture, and proudly builds their durable products to last. Flexsteel’s warranty includes one of the longest lists of items covered by a lifetime warranty:

• Limited Lifetime Warranty on wood frames, metal bases, springs, reclining mechanisms, seat cushion foam, and feathers
• 5-Year Limited Warranty on electrical and mechanical components, sleeper mechanisms, and sleeper mattresses

1-Year Limited Warranty on upholstery materials, filling materials, finished wood, plastic and metal components, air mattresses and pumps, heat and massage components, and battery packs

Four Hands Manufacturer Warranty

Four Hands is a world-renowned, designer-favorite brand known for blending contemporary global design and artisan craftsmanship. While they have a catalog of whole home furnishings that include casegoods like tables, desks and cabinets, their catalog also includes select motion pieces:

1-Year Limited Warranty across the board on all Four Hands products

Fusion Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

Fusion Furniture primarily produces stationary upholstered seating, but they also produce motion furniture like swivel chairs and swivel gliders:

• 5-Year Limited Warranty on frames, springs, swivel, glider and sleeping mechanisms
• 3-Year Limited Warranty on foam seat cushion cores and sleeper mattresses

1-Year Limited Warranty on upholstery fabrics

HF Custom Manufacturer Warranty

HF Custom, formerly Sam Moore Furniture, offers high quality upholstered seating of both stationary and motion seating varieties:

• Limited Lifetime Warranty on frames and cushion cores
• 5-Year Limited Warranty on reclining mechanisms and springs
• 3-Year Limited Warranty on power recline mechanisms
• 1-Year Limited Warranty on upholstery fabrics, filling materials and battery packs

Homelegance Manufacturer Warranty

Homelegance provides a broad variety of furniture with accessible style and pricing, including upholstered seating with recline, swivel and other motion functions:

1-Year Limited Warranty covering frames, upholstery fabrics and leathers, cushion and sleeper foam, and sleeper / recliner mechanisms

HomeStretch Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

HomeStretch is another quality maker of recliners and other motion furniture that is proudly made here in the USA. The HomeStretch warranty is one of only a few that offers a lifetime guarantee on their reclining mechanisms:

• • Limited Lifetime Warranty on all reclining mechanisms (manual, power, and lift)
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty on lift chair motors, and power headrest / lumbar motors
  1-Year Limited Warranty on frame, seat, springs, fabrics, power-recline motors, remote controls, and associated labor expenses

Hooker Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

As one of America’s premiere makers and importers of furniture, Hooker Furniture has been around for nearly a century. The Hooker Furniture Warranty for motion furniture covers the following things:

• 1-Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship or material

KUKA HOME Manufacturer Warranty

KUKA HOME is a global furniture manufacturer with a strong focus on contemporary design and ergonomic comfort. With manufacturing facilities and sellers around the world — including in North America — KUKA specializes in sleek, modern upholstered seating made with precision and consistency.

• 5-Year Limited Warranty on frames
• 2-Year Limited Warranty on cushioning material, sleeper mattresses, manual and electric mechanisms, suspension systems, wood trim, finishing, upholstery fabrics and leathers

Liberty Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

Known for case goods and occasional furniture, Liberty has recently branched out into making reclining chairs and motion seating. The warranty terms for their new upholstery lines are as follows:

1-Year Limited Warranty from the date of purchase on all Liberty Furniture products

Mega Motion Manufacturer Warranty

Mega Motion is a motion furniture manufacturer that focuses on power lift recliners designed for comfort and mobility assistance:

• Lifetime Warranty on steel lift mechanisms

2-Year Limited Warranty on motors, hand controls, scissor mechanisms, transformers / control boxes, along with associated labor, service, shipping and transportation costs.

MotoMotion Manufacturer Warranty

MotoMotion began as a specialized maker of components, mechanisms, and electronics for other reclining furniture brands around the world before deciding to make their very own advanced recliners, lift chairs, and reclining sectionals and sofas. Their warranties are as follows:

• 3-Year Limited Warranty on frames, motors and electrical components

1-Year Limited Warranty on parts and labor

Parker Living Furniture / Parker House Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

With nearly 80 years manufacturing home furnishings, Parker House (and their Parker Living brand) offer a wide-range of furniture, including reclining furniture. Their manufacturer warranties include the following:

1-Year Limited Warranty on all Parker House and Parker Living furniture

Simon Li Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

• Known for their thoughtful design and quality leathers, Simon Li Furniture makes luxurious, leather seating. As such, their catalog includes many reclining options. Their warranty details are as follows:

  • Limited Lifetime Warranty on frames
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty on seat and back suspension systems, reclining and sleeper mechanisms, and sleeper mattresses (prorated)
  1-Year Limited Warranty on leather and upholstery fabrics, cushioning, electric reclining motors, finishes, and all other parts/components

Southern Motion Manufacturer Warranty

From the very beginning, Southern Motion set out to make high quality reclining furniture right here in the USA. As a brand that specializes in recliners, reclining sofas and more, the Southern Motion warranty policy includes a lifetime warranty on reclining mechanisms:

• Limited Lifetime Warranty on reclining mechanisms
• 5-Year Limited Warranty on wooden frame components, springs, and cushions
• 3-Year Limited Warranty on motors

1-Year Limited Warranty on fabric/leather, heaters, massage units, wands, lumbar units, and other electrical components

Steve Silver Furniture Manufacturer Warranty

As a leading global importer of home furnishings, Steve Silver Company offers a wide variety of furniture. While they offer much more than just motion furniture, the Steve Silver furniture warranty policy for seating and upholstery includes:

• 5-Year Limited Warranty on reclining mechanisms, wooden frame components, cushions and springs
• 3-Year Limited Warranty on power reclining motors

1-Year Limited Warranty on leather/fabric, lumbar units, and other electrical components

UltraComfort Manufacturer Warranty

If you’re shopping for a power reclining lift chair, it doesn’t get any better than UltraComfort. At the time of this article’s writing, there are a few variations on the UltraComfort warranty depending on which lift chair you own::

• Limited Lifetime Warranty on all lift frames, wood chair frames, recline bars and scissor mechanisms
• 7-Year Limited Warranty, 3-Year Limited Warranty, or 1-Year Limited Warranty on electrical components depending on the product line

1-Year Limited Warranty on all fabric, foam, pocketed coils, padding, and labor

The Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet Promise

We hope today’s article has helped you find who has the best furniture warranty when it comes to reclining furniture. Or that it at least helped you determine which brand is the best fit for your home.

At Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet, we want you to have peace of mind when it comes to your new furniture purchase. That’s why our own commitment to your satisfaction extends beyond the manufacturer warranties above. We stand by the products we sell and offer our own additional 1-year warranty against defects on every purchase**. With the exception of clearance and as-is merchandise, if you have any issue within the first year, we will send one of our highly qualified technicians to inspect your furniture and help find the solution that’s best for you.

Additionally, we also offer an optional, 4-year extended protection plan for added peace of mind**. This protection plan covers everything from manufacturer defects to accidental damages, such as tears, stains or liquid damage. Check out our warranty page for more information on our Furniture Care Protection plan.

Whether you decide to take advantage of our own protection plans or any of the manufacturer warranties above, we hope this info helps you have a better furniture buying – and furniture owning – experience! Ready to shop worry-free? Visit us in-store or online and let our team help you find the perfect reclining furniture with the coverage that fits your lifestyle.

**Neither our 1-year warranty nor our 4-year extended protection plan covers as-is or clearance merchandise. Contact us for details.