I’ve been using a BarcaLounger recliner for about ten years and while it has some good attributes, it has lousy lumbar support (for me at least, I’m currently using a small pillow for lumbar support). The lousy lumbar support is compounded by the leather being slippery. By that I mean as I sit over time my butt slides along the seat providing even less back support. I must have never been smacked for slouching in my chair as a child....
I recently tried a Poang chair and while it is pretty comfortable, I was still sliding a little and it was quite a bit lower than the BarcaLounger. The lack of recline feature was disappointing too. I also borrowed a Stressless chair from the in-laws and it was pretty comfortable in a normal sitting position, but in the reclined position it was just not right. The Stressless also has very slippery leather, so it was a no go for me (even though I could have gotten it for free!). I also had a chair similar to the Freedom Chair at work, but I could never get comfortable in it even though it had all kinds of adjustments.
So the search continues. I will say that the most comfortable seat I have is the drivers seat in my Chevy Silverado, wonderful adjustable lumbar support (usually on max) and non-slip fabric!
I recently tried a Poang chair and while it is pretty comfortable, I was still sliding a little and it was quite a bit lower than the BarcaLounger. The lack of recline feature was disappointing too. I also borrowed a Stressless chair from the in-laws and it was pretty comfortable in a normal sitting position, but in the reclined position it was just not right. The Stressless also has very slippery leather, so it was a no go for me (even though I could have gotten it for free!). I also had a chair similar to the Freedom Chair at work, but I could never get comfortable in it even though it had all kinds of adjustments.
So the search continues. I will say that the most comfortable seat I have is the drivers seat in my Chevy Silverado, wonderful adjustable lumbar support (usually on max) and non-slip fabric!