The Capri Chair in Brown Leather — the Reading Chair, Perfected and Powered
Somewhere in your imagination there's a chair: brown leather, lamp beside it, book open, the rest of the world politely declined. The Capri armchair in brown leather is that chair, rebuilt for this century.
It still has the warm, literary presence of the classic club chair — hand-stitched top-grain leather, deep and dignified. But now the recline is powered and stops exactly where you want it, the headrest rises to meet your neck, gentle warmth and a massage sensation settle into your lower back, your drink keeps its temperature beside you, and your phone charges without a cable while the reading light does the lamp's job better.
The chair you imagined never did any of that. This one does it all, every evening — the best reading chair upgrade there is.
The Colour Story
A Real Leather Recliner in Brown
Brown leather is the most companionable finish a chair can wear: it belongs beside bookshelves and bay windows, warms under low light, and takes on character with every year of use.
The Capri's brown is a genuine top-grain semi-aniline leather on every surface you sit and touch, including:
The non-touch outer panels are colour-matched man-made material — stated plainly, always.
The semi-aniline finish keeps the hide's natural grain visible while adding:
Real leather breathes where synthetics sweat. In brown, this electric recliner chair suits the study, the snug, the corner of the master bedroom — anywhere a person goes to be unbothered.
Who This Chair Is Perfect For
Is the Capri Chair Right for You?
The Capri chair is ideal for:
Tall users benefit from:
Shorter users enjoy:
For safety and longevity, we recommend a maximum user weight of 120kg. Beyond that is misuse and isn't covered.
If rising from a chair has become the hard part of sitting down, look at the Capri Riser Recliner Lift Chair — everything this chair does, plus dual-motor assisted rise.
Who It Isn't Designed For
The Capri isn't built for anyone wanting a soft, sink-in armchair. This one is structured, supportive, ergonomic and orthopedic-style by design.
Smart Features That Work Every Day
The Power Recliner Feature Walk
Relax in a fully reclining seat with a smooth electric reclining mechanism that glides you from upright to fully rested and stops anywhere between.
Comfort features include:
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Adjustable headrest, letting the chair carry the 10–12 lbs your head weighs so your neck muscles can stand down
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Mild heated seat
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Low heated lumbar
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Vibration massage — a gentle sensation for relaxation, backed by padded lumbar support
Drinks and charging:
Storage and surfaces:
Power and lighting:
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Power grommet, unlocking a family of optional accessories
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Power plug sockets in the console
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LED lights setting ambient evening mood
Underneath, every Capri is made to last and easy to clean, built using:
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Treated pine wood frame
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30+ pocket coil springs
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Layered high-density and soft comfort foams
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Motors independently tested to 25,000+ reclining cycles under load, silent-operation tested
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Wall-hugging design
Built Around How People Really Sit
One Electric Recliner Chair, Many Lives
The NHS recommends raising your legs to help reduce swelling in the ankles, feet and legs — and this chair raises them at the touch of a button.
Around 23% of remote workers regularly work from a sofa, and 45% of people working from home admit to napping (Dreams 2024 UK Sleep Survey): the Capri chair is built for exactly that real life.
Complete Your Living Room
Sets, Services and Our Dewsbury Recliner Sofa Showroom
The brown Capri chair completes the matching smart tech sofa 3+2+1 set.
White-glove delivery as standard. Our team will:
Your purchase is backed by:
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5-Year Structural Frame Guarantee
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14-Day Comfort Guarantee
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Fit-Through-Your-Door Guarantee
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Optional 5-Year Furniture Protection
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In-house repairs team for life
Sit in it at The Sofa Shop, our Dewsbury recliner sofa showroom, open 7 days, or order a swatch and book a video call.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep brown leather looking its best?
A soft dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth, spills blotted promptly, no harsh chemicals, and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight. Condition sparingly. Creasing with use is normal — it's the sign of real leather settling in.
Is this the same chair as the black Capri?
Feature for feature, yes — the same power recline, headrest, massage and heat, cup holders, tray and audio. The difference is the finish: brown is a certified top-grain semi-aniline leather; current-batch black carries Italian certification.
Can I use it as a work-from-home chair?
For calls, emails and laptop sessions on the removable table tray, absolutely — a slight recline with lumbar warmth is a superb second position. It complements a proper desk setup rather than replacing it, and switching between the two keeps your posture moving.
Do electric recliner chairs use a lot of electricity?
Very little. Motors draw power only while the chair is moving, and heat, massage and lighting only while running — idle consumption is near zero on the ultra-low-energy power system.
What if I'm not sure it fits my body?
Try it in the Dewsbury showroom, open 7 days, or book a live video fitting: seat height, depth and headrest alignment are personal, and we'd rather measure twice. The 14-Day Comfort Guarantee backs the decision either way.
Are recliner chairs good for back support?
Yes — a power recliner chair with high-back support, padded lumbar support and an adjustable headrest lets you change position instead of holding one, and the Capri adds soothing lumbar heat and a gentle massage sensation on top.
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