One Seater Sofas — Armchairs, Recliner Chairs & Riser Recliners
One seater sofas give you a proper seat of your own — a single, comfortable place to sit that works on its own or alongside a larger sofa. They suit smaller rooms where a full three seater won't fit, and they earn their place in bigger rooms too: a reading corner by the window, an extra seat for guests, or a matching piece that completes a suite.
This page helps you find the right type of single seat. Below you'll find three routes depending on what you need — a fixed armchair, a reclining chair, or a chair that helps you get up and sit down. Pick the one that fits how you'll use it.
Types of one seater sofa
A one seater sofa is a single-seat chair built for one person, with full back and arm support. The right one depends on whether you want a simple fixed seat or a chair that moves with you.
Armchairs
A fixed one seater sofa with no moving parts — the classic single seat. Choose an armchair when you want a straightforward, comfortable place to sit that adds seating without taking up the floor space of a full sofa. Good for living rooms, bedrooms, reading nooks and home offices.
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Recliner Chairs
A one seater sofa that reclines back and raises a footrest, so you can sit upright or lie back for relaxing, reading or watching television. Available with manual and powered mechanisms. Choose a recliner chair when comfort over longer sittings matters more than a fixed upright seat.
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Riser Recliners
A powered one seater sofa that reclines and also lifts and tilts forward, gently helping you from sitting to standing. Choose a riser recliner if getting in and out of a chair is difficult, or if you want that support for someone in the household. This is the option to look at where ease of standing up is the priority, not just reclining.
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Choosing the right one seater sofa
Start with how the chair will be used day to day. If you mainly want an extra seat that looks good and fits a smaller space, a fixed armchair is usually enough. If you settle in for longer — an evening in front of the television, an afternoon with a book — a recliner chair earns its keep. If standing up from a low seat is a strain, a riser recliner is the one worth trying.
Space matters too. Reclining and riser chairs need clearance behind and in front to work safely, so measure the room before you buy, not just the chair. Some models sit close to the wall to save space, but always allow room for the seat to move.
A one seater sofa is also a personal choice, and comfort is hard to judge from a photo. Seat height, depth and firmness all change how a chair feels once you're in it, and with reclining and riser models the movement is worth trying first. You're welcome to sit and test the full range at our Enniskillen showroom at Lakelands Retail Park before you decide.
One seater sofa FAQs
What is a one seater sofa?
A one seater sofa is a single-seat upholstered chair designed for one person, with full back and arm support. It's the same piece many retailers call an armchair. It can stand alone as a single seat or sit alongside a larger sofa as part of a suite.
What's the difference between the types of one seater sofa?
A fixed armchair has no moving parts. A recliner chair reclines back and raises a footrest for relaxing. A riser recliner does both and also lifts and tilts forward to help you stand up, which makes it the right choice where getting in and out of a chair is difficult.
Are one seater sofas good for small rooms?
Yes. A one seater sofa takes up far less floor space than a two or three seater, which makes it a practical choice for smaller living rooms, bedrooms and studies. Fixed armchairs suit tight spaces best, as reclining and riser models need clearance to move.
Can I use a one seater sofa with my existing sofa?
Yes. A one seater sofa works well as an extra seat next to a larger sofa, either matching the suite or chosen as a contrast for a bit of character. Many people use one to add a single seat without the bulk of another full sofa.
Can I try one seater sofas before buying?
Yes. You can sit and test our full range of armchairs, recliner chairs and riser recliners at our Enniskillen showroom at Lakelands Retail Park, County Fermanagh. Trying a chair in person is the best way to judge seat height, comfort and, for reclining models, the movement.