Yahoo LifestyleYour Guide to Zero-Gravity Chairs—Plus, the Chicest Ones to Buy for Your Apartment
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Your Guide to Zero-Gravity Chairs—Plus, the Chicest Ones to Buy for Your Apartment
Everyone has their own way of relieving stress—pouring a big ol’ glass of merlot, buying tons of stuff you don’t actually need on Amazon, watching an entire season of Love Island in one sitting, etc.—but if you’re looking for an ~ergonomic~ solution to stress relief, then we’ve got just the thing for ya. Enter: zero-gravity chairs. Designed by NASA (because ofc), zero-gravity chairs are designed to mimic the position that astronauts are in during blast off to put the least amount of strain on their bodies, and no, you don’t need to be an astronaut (or Jeff Bezos) to own one.
“A zero-gravity chair places us in a position that allows our feet to be above our heart so that our body is fully supported in a neutral posture,” explains ergonomist Audrey Mitchell, COTA/L, CEAS, founder of Bloom Ergonomics. “I recommend these for people that spend most of their day upright and/or have lower-back pain—but they also have benefits for people with heart health issues.” Because gravity is constantly putting strain on our bodies, the best zero-gravity chairs work to relieve tension on the muscles, which is something e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e could use, IMO. “While in the chair, our feet and brain are at similar levels to our heart, which allows better circulation because oxygen moves more effortlessly throughout the body,” Mitchell adds. The result: easier, deeper breathing and reduced stress. (*Frank Costanza voice* Serenity now!!)
Here’s the problem: Most zero-gravity chairs are designed to look like the kind of fold-out lawn chairs parents sit in during their kids’ soccer games, which is...not always the vibe. And if you want something that doesn’t look like a piece of patio furniture for your living room, then you’re gonna have to shell out the big bucks—but it’ll be well, well worth it, promise. If you’re looking for a zero-gravity recliner that’ll help you lounge in style and won’t be a total eyesore in your home, then shop our top picks ahead.
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1) Lite Zero-Gravity Recliner
Svago
amazon.com
$1499.00
Svago is probs the biggest name in the world of luxe zero-gravity recliners, so you can trust this faux leather lounger to get the job done. It comes with a handheld remote to help you find your perfect position, and as a bonus, this bad boy will give you a full back massage with heat therapy. Sign! Me! Up!
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2) Vala Swivel Recliner
Design Within Reach
dwr.com
$3990.75
Yes, it’s a lil pricey, but how gorge is this sleek recliner? It comes in just about every color and material imaginable, so you can totally customize it to match your decor, and with a simple seated push, you can go from upright to a full, weightless recline.
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3) Althena Zero Gravity Rocker
Wrought Studio
wayfair.com
$1059.99
This bb looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, and I’m here! for! it! Topped with a soft grain leather cushion, this stainless steel lounge chair easily slides to adjust to whatever position you’d like and will look like a damn work of art in your living room.
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4) Lafuma Zero Gravity Recliner
Pottery Barn
potterybarn.com
$219.00
Okay, yes, I said no patio furniture, but if you’re not looking to drop more than a few hundred bucks, then this pretty pastel bb from Pottery Barn is your best option. It’s ergonomic, elegant, and—most importantly—affordable, and it’ll legit make you feel like you’re floating on air.
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5) Deep Thoughts Leather Chaise
Blu Dot
bludot.com
$2395.00
Available in three muted color options, this wildly stylish chaise lounge chair from Blu Dot combines comfort with aesthetic to make you feel like you’re lounging in the world’s best hammock. You’ll love its sleek steel tube frame and aniline leather seat, and your body will love its perfectly ergonomic design.
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6) Perfect Chair PC-420 Classic Manual Plus
Human Touch
amazon.com
$2299.00
Human Touch is another big name in the world of indoor zero gravity recliners, and the Perfect Chair PC-420 is the ~perfect~ balance of function and style. Available in a leather or vegan leather finish with a hand-carved wooden base, this stunner is the kind of chair you’ll never wanna leave.
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7) Ellow Recliner
Article
article.com
$1099.00
Article is the place to go for mid-century modern furniture without the super modern price tag, like this stunning high density foam-filled lounger. The three-point push back reclining mechanism lets you lounge way, waaaay back, and you can get it in your choice of four pretty color options.
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8) Amani Tufted Recliner
Kathy Kuo Home
kathykuohome.com
$1299.00
This mid-century modern lounger from Kathy Kuo Home is upholstered with gorgeous top grain leather and designed to give you that weightless-feeling recline (while looking WAY prettier than a fold-out camping chair).
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9) Risa Recliner
Design Within Reach
dwr.com
$3395.75
Another $$$ but seriously stylish option from DWR: this molded foam-cushioned recliner that comes in TONS of upholstery and color options. The cool cast-aluminum frame makes this piece look so refined, while the full recline position will give you that fun, floating sensation.
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10) Ferndown Leather Power Recliner
Macy's
macys.com
$1259.10
Made with buttery soft cowhide leather, this power recliner will tilt you suuuper far back while keeping you feeling totally supported, and it even has a USB port built into it, so you can charge your phone while you lounge.
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11) Jupiter Zero Gravity Recliner
Southern Motion
wayfair.com
$1379.99
This super-plush lounger may not be the sleekest piece around, but it’s probs the most comfortable. The Jupiter Zero Gravity Recliner comes with a remote that lets you adjust the back, headrest, and footrest as you like, and it’s whisper-quiet too.
Wayfair
