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What is Wall clearance?

Wall clearance (wall-hugger / zero-wall)

How far the chair must sit from the wall to recline fully.

Short answer

Measure fully-reclined length too — often 150–170 cm — before you buy.

Wall clearance when buying a recliner

How far the chair must sit from the wall to recline fully.

Why it matters: Standard recliners swing backwards; wall-huggers slide forward and suit small rooms.

Look for: Measure fully-reclined length too — often 150–170 cm — before you buy.

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