Conway Grey Recliner Sofas

About the Conway grey recliner range

This is the Conway grey fabric manual recliner range, and every piece is currently in stock. It brings together a recliner armchair, single 2 and 3 seater recliner sofas, and a full ladder of recliner sofa sets — all in the same coordinated grey fabric and manual reclining design. It is the place to shop if you want relaxed, adjustable seating for a whole room in one consistent look.

Because it is one design in a single colour, the pieces coordinate exactly, so you can start with a single sofa or the armchair and build up to a full suite. For the wider choice of reclining designs across other brands and colours, see our recliner sofas collection.

What a manual recliner offers

A manual recliner lets you tilt the backrest and raise a footrest by hand — usually with a side lever or a push-back action — so you can settle into a relaxed position for reading, watching television or simply unwinding, then return it yourself. There is no motor or power supply involved, which keeps things simple.

The Conway range is designed for comfortable, everyday relaxation, and comfort is a personal thing, so trying a recliner in our showroom is worthwhile if you can. To see powered options that adjust at the touch of a button, browse our electric recliner sofas range.

Because the reclining action is built into each seat, a recliner sofa gives everyone their own adjustable position rather than a single fixed angle, which suits a household where people like to sit differently. When upright, the pieces look like standard sofas, so you get the relaxed function without committing the room to a permanently reclined look.

Manual versus power recliners

The key difference is how the recline is operated. A manual recliner, like the Conway range, uses a hand lever or a push-back movement and needs no electricity, so it can sit anywhere in a room without a nearby socket and has no motor to maintain. A power recliner adjusts at the push of a button but needs to be near a power point.

Both offer the same reclined comfort; the choice comes down to whether you prefer the simplicity and placement freedom of a manual mechanism or the effortless adjustment of a powered one. The whole Conway grey range is manual.

Why grey fabric

Grey is one of the most versatile upholstery colours — a cool, contemporary neutral that suits almost any scheme and pairs easily with other colours, woods and metals. It keeps a room feeling modern and calm, and it is more forgiving of everyday marks than a pale shade, which makes it a practical choice for a family living room.

Because the whole range is one grey fabric, every piece coordinates exactly, so a sofa, a set and the armchair all sit together seamlessly. To compare grey across other designs and materials, see our grey sofas collection.

What is in the range

The range covers the recliner armchair, single 2 and 3 seater recliner sofas, and a full ladder of sets. That means you can furnish anything from a single relaxing chair to a full three-piece reclining suite, all in the same grey fabric.

Every piece reclines, so whichever format you choose, you get the same adjustable comfort. If you want to start with a compact option, the 2 seater or the armchair is a good entry point; compare two-seaters across ranges in our 2 seater sofas collection.

The recliner armchair

The Conway grey recliner armchair is a matching single seat in the same fabric and reclining design as the sofas. It works well as a dedicated relaxing chair beside a recliner sofa, or on its own in a reading corner or snug, giving one person their own adjustable spot.

It can be bought individually or as the single seat within the sets that include a 1, such as the 2+1 or 3+2+1. Like the sofas, it needs clearance in front for the footrest. For matching chairs across other ranges, see our armchairs collection.

The recliner sofas

The single 2 and 3 seater recliner sofas are the core of the range. A 2 seater suits smaller living rooms and snugs, while a 3 seater suits most main living rooms and pairs well with the matching armchair for a coordinated look.

Both recline and both are in stock, so you can choose the size that suits your room and add to it later. Remember to allow clearance for the footrests when planning the layout. To compare three-seaters across colours and brands, see our 3 seater sofas range.

The recliner sofa sets

For larger rooms, the range offers a full ladder of sets: 2+1, 3+1, 2+2, 3+2 and 3+3, plus three-piece 2+1+1, 3+1+1 and 3+2+1 combinations. The numbers are the pieces, so a 3+2 is a three-seater plus a two-seater, and a 3+2+1 adds the recliner armchair — a full reclining suite in one purchase.

A set needs considerably more floor space than a single sofa, and because every piece reclines you must allow clearance for all the footrests, so plan the combined footprint carefully before ordering. Because the sets arrive as separate pieces, they are also easier to manoeuvre through doorways.

Choosing the right size and allowing for recline

Start with how many people you seat and the space you have, then add the recline clearance. A single 2 seater or the armchair suits a smaller room; a 3 seater or a 3+2 set suits most living rooms; and a large three-piece set needs a generous space. Plan for the reclined depth, not just the upright footprint.

Exact dimensions are not confirmed in the current data, so treat the product-page measurements as the deciding factor, and mark the footprint plus footrest clearance on your floor before committing, especially for a set. If a suite looks larger than your room can take once reclined, a single sofa with the armchair may suit better.

It also helps to think about where the recliners will face and how people will move around them, since a raised footrest extends the effective depth of each seat into the room. Leaving a clear walkway in front, and not pushing a manual recliner hard against a wall unless the design allows it, means every seat can be used to its full reclined position comfortably.

Measuring and delivery access

Measure the length and depth of the space each piece will sit against, allowing for the footrest when reclined, and for a set plan the full footprint. Then measure the width and height of every doorway, hallway, stairwell and tight turn each piece must pass through, plus lift dimensions if you are above ground level.

Delivery to England and Wales is free and handled by our two-person team, and sets arrive as separate pieces, which helps with access. Whether a single recliner can be dismantled is not confirmed in the current data, so confirm the packaged dimensions before your delivery date; full details are on our delivery information page.

Before you finalise your choice, measure the room and every access point — awkward corners, fixed features and tight turns — and call us if any doorway or turn is likely to be tight.

Caring for a grey fabric recliner

Vacuum the fabric regularly with an upholstery attachment, and blot spills promptly rather than rubbing, working from the outside in. Grey is reasonably forgiving of everyday marks, but prompt attention still helps. Avoid soaking the fabric or using harsh chemical cleaners, and keep the sofa out of prolonged direct sunlight.

With a recliner, it is also worth operating the mechanism smoothly rather than forcing it, and keeping the moving parts clear of obstructions. Product-specific care codes and whether the covers are removable are not confirmed in the current data, so always follow the care label on the individual product, and consider a fabric protector for heavy use.

Stock and availability

At the time of writing, all 11 pieces in the Conway grey range are in stock, so you can order the armchair, any recliner sofa, or any set now without waiting for a restock. Stock changes constantly, so treat the live product pages as authoritative and use the back-in-stock option on anything that becomes temporarily unavailable.

Because the range is fully available, it is a good time to choose the exact configuration you want as a coordinated reclining suite. To compare coordinated options across other ranges, see our wider sofa sets collection.

Why choose Furniture Instore for the Conway grey range

We offer the full Conway grey manual recliner range — an armchair, recliner sofas and sets, all in stock — with honest colour, material and comfort information, backed by a 4.8★ Excellent rating from over 4,800 genuine Trustpilot reviews.

You can spread the cost with PayPal Pay in 3, Klarna Pay in 3 or Pay in 30, and Clearpay in 4 interest-free fortnightly payments, or DivideBuy for a longer-term plan, interest-free where stated and subject to credit check. Order with confidence under our 14-day returns policy, and call our Coventry showroom on 02476 705 600 if you would like help choosing a size or configuration, or would like to try a recliner in person. You can also compare tan options in our tan sofas range.

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