Here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet, we take pride in helping our customers shop smarter. That means offering trusted brands, honest insights, and the opportunity to try things out in person before making a buying decision. And when it comes to iconic American furniture brands, it doesn’t get much more recognizable than La-Z-Boy.
Whether you're shopping for your first recliner or furnishing a great room full of reclining sectionals and sofas, there's a good chance La-Z-Boy is on your radar. How could it not be? But how much do you really know about the brand behind the name?
Below, we’ll break down everything you should know about La-Z-Boy — from its history and furniture lineup, to products and features, to whether it’s the right fit for your home specifically. By the end, you’ll have answers to all the most relevant questions we see and hear from shoppers online and in our stores every day — and you’ll be much more informed and empowered as a result. Let’s dive in!
Who Is La-Z-Boy?
La-Z-Boy’s story began in 1927 in Monroe, Michigan, when cousins Edward Knabusch and Edwin Shoemaker invented a reclining wood-slat chair designed for lounging. This innovative design would go on to become one of the world’s earliest recliners — and certainly one of the first to popularize the concept with consumers. A seemingly small family collaboration launched in a garage would be the humble beginnings of arguably the household name in American upholstered furniture manufacturing. So much so, that to this day, the word “La-Z-Boy” has become synonymous with “recliner” in the minds of many furniture shoppers.
Through the decades, La-Z-Boy expanded its offerings well beyond recliners to include both reclining and stationary sofas, sectionals, loveseats, accent chairs, lift chairs, ottomans, and even a variety of other home decor goods — all with an emphasis on comfort, craftsmanship, and functionality. Despite growing into a global brand, La-Z-Boy still proudly designs and manufactures the majority of its upholstered furniture here in the United States, with largely American-sourced components and materials.
Today, La-Z-Boy is known not only for pioneering reclining comfort, but also for engineering innovation, custom order capabilities, and a broad catalog of motion and stationary seating designed to meet the needs of modern households.
What Kind of Furniture Does La-Z-Boy Make?
La-Z-Boy’s full catalog includes a wide range of furniture for the entire home, with a focus on comfort-driven, reclining, upholstered seating. Key product categories include:
- Recliners – Manual and power models, rocker recliners, wall-savers, gliders, swivel chairs, lift chairs, and zero-gravity recliners.
- Sofas & Loveseats – Stationary and reclining options with multiple configurations.
- Sectionals – Modular designs with recline function, storage consoles, chaise lounges, and more.
- Lift Chairs – Power lift recliners designed for mobility assistance and smooth transitions.
- Chairs & Ottomans – Accent chairs, swivel chairs, oversized chairs and matching footrests.
- Home Décor – Rugs, lamps, tables, and decor (available through La-Z-Boy retail stores and select retail partners).
Most La-Z-Boy seating comes with a range of custom order options including hundreds of fabric and leather choices, arm styles, cushion types, and reclining mechanisms. Here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet, you will find a curated selection of La-Z-Boy reclining upholstered seating, including in-stock and customizable options.
In addition to the La-Z-Boy branded products you’ll find here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet (and elsewhere), La-Z-Boy also operates a number of other brands within the La-Z-Boy family. Through these brands, they offer home furnishing products in a variety of product categories to shoppers in a variety of different markets. Brands under the La-Z-Boy umbrella also include Joybird, England Furniture, and Hammary. Read more about the La-Z-Boy family of brands here.
What’s So Special about La-Z-Boy’s Patented Reclining Mechanisms?
From the beginning, La-Z-Boy’s reclining mechanisms have been a defining part of the La-Z-Boy brand. After all, La-Z-Boy didn’t just popularize the recliner — they engineered it. Over nearly a century, the company has refined its reclining systems to focus on smooth motion, durability, and real-world comfort. One of the reasons manual La-Z-Boy recliners remain so popular is the user-friendly flexibility built directly into their patented mechanisms.
For example, La-Z-Boy manual recliners uniquely offer 3 locking footrest positions, allowing you to elevate your legs at different levels instead of just “all the way up” or “all the way down.” In addition, the chair back can move through up to 16 reclining positions, giving you fine-tuned control over your comfort. You can also recline the back independently by simply pushing back without activating the footrest at all — a feature many customers love when they want to lean back slightly while keeping their feet on the floor.
Under the hood, these chairs use heavy-gauge steel components that are cycle-tested thousands of times to ensure long-term performance. The recline mechanism is integrated into the frame — not added on as an afterthought — which helps improve stability and weight distribution over time. When you combine that thoughtful engineering with La-Z-Boy’s limited lifetime warranty on the reclining mechanism, it’s easy to see why many shoppers still choose manual recline. It offers dependable comfort, fewer electrical components, and long-term reliability — all with the smooth, controlled motion La-Z-Boy is known for.
For shoppers who prefer power recliners, La-Z-Boy’s power recline options build on that same foundation while introducing modern functionality. Many power models feature independent adjustable headrests and lumbar supports, allowing you to fine-tune neck and back comfort at the touch of a button. One final bonus feature found in La-Z-Boy’s power reclining models, is their wireless remote.
Is La-Z-Boy Furniture Good Quality?
La-Z-Boy furniture is widely considered a dependable and well-made option by the industry and by consumers, especially for shoppers looking for long-lasting comfort and motion features. Here’s what contributes to La-Z-Boy’s reputation for quality and comfort:
- Made in the USA – Most La-Z-Boy upholstered furniture is made or assembled in U.S.-based facilities, using a mix of domestic and globally sourced materials.
- Patented Reclining Mechanisms – La-Z-Boy holds a number of patents for their smooth-operating, durable reclining systems — known for lasting performance and unique recline functionality.
- Kiln-Dried Hardwood Frames – Frames are built for strength and stability.
- ComfortCore® Cushions – Multiple layers of high-resiliency foam provide balanced support and pressure relief.
- Custom Order Program – The ability to customize style, fabric, and features ensures that shoppers get exactly what they want.
While La-Z-Boy isn’t considered a high-end luxury brand, it is often viewed as a solid, mid-range to premium option that delivers comfort, durability, and value — especially for motion furniture. Their competitive limited lifetime warranty on frames, springs and reclining mechanisms also demonstrates a commitment to quality and customer peace of mind.
Where Is La-Z-Boy Furniture Made?
La-Z-Boy proudly manufactures most of their furniture in North America. According to La-Z-Boy, they make the vast majority of their upholstered furniture here in the United States, with a handful of additional facilities in Mexico. In addition to their corporate headquarters in Monroe, Michigan, La-Z-Boy’s primary U.S. manufacturing facilities include factories in Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas. Here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet, all of our La-Z-Boy products are made right next door at their Tennessee furniture factory.
While La-Z-Boy also owns and operates global manufacturing and distribution centers, their American-made roots remain a central part of the brand’s identity. That’s why La-Z-Boy also sources most of their components and materials domestically from suppliers in places like Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and North Carolina. The company’s domestic manufacturing allows La-Z-Boy to maintain greater control over quality, reduce lead times on placed orders, and support American jobs — all of which contribute to their longstanding popularity among American furniture shoppers.
What Kind of Warranty Does La-Z-Boy Offer?
La-Z-Boy stands behind its furniture with a limited manufacturer warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship. Most upholstered furniture comes with:
- Limited Lifetime Warranty on mechanisms, frames, and springs
- 3-Year Warranty on electrical components on power recliners, lift mechanisms on lift chairs, motors, heat and massage systems, sleeper sofa mechanisms, and air foam cushions
- 1-Year Warranty on fabric, leather, and foam resiliency
Warranty terms may vary by product and use, and coverage typically applies to the original purchaser only with adequate proof of purchase. Like most furniture warranties, it does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse, or damage from accidents. Still, La-Z-Boy’s willingness to stand behind its craftsmanship is one of the reasons the brand has earned such a trustworthy reputation for almost a century. As always, when in doubt, check the provided manufacturer warranty card for your specific model since coverage can vary by product, component and usage.
Is La-Z-Boy Furniture Right for Me?
La-Z-Boy might be a great fit for your home if you:
- Prioritize comfort above all else — especially for seating you’ll use every day
- Are looking for reclining furniture from a manufacturer with a proven track record
- Prefer manual reclining upholstered seating and more traditional designs
- Want the ability to customize fabric, feel, and function
- Prefer to buy from a brand with American-made products
However, La-Z-Boy may not be the best fit if you:
- Prefer minimalist, contemporary or European-style designs
- Are seeking highly-specialized, ultra-firm or extra-soft seating as many La-Z-Boy models aim for balanced comfort
- Want luxury-tier upholstery with boutique-style tailoring
In short, La-Z-Boy is ideal for customers who value tried-and-true comfort, functional design, and a brand with nearly a century of furniture-making experience.
Where to Buy La-Z-Boy Furniture Near Me?
You can now find a curated selection of La-Z-Boy furniture right here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet! We're excited to offer La-Z-Boy alongside other trusted brands in our North Georgia and Atlanta area furniture stores in Woodstock/Acworth, Dallas/Hiram, Rome, and Covington.
If you’d like to try a La-Z-Boy in person, stop by one of our showrooms and let us help you find the perfect piece to sit back, relax, and stay comfortable for years to come. Whether you’re shopping for a recliner to relax in, a sectional to seat the whole family, or a custom sofa that fits your home’s style perfectly, we invite you to stop by and experience La-Z-Boy comfort for yourself.
Our knowledgeable team is always ready to help you compare options and find the right fit — no pressure, just honest guidance. And if you'd like a closer look at the specific La-Z-Boy collections and models available in our showrooms, read our product highlight here. Lastly, in addition to our La-Z-Boy product offerings, we also have loads of furniture from other La-Z-Boy brands like England Furniture, Hammary and Joybird. We hope to see you soon!
