Lounge Seating — Expert Answer
Are commercial recliners appropriate for an office lounge?
Commercial recliners are appropriate in specific office contexts: wellness rooms, nap pods, on-site medical offices, break rooms at long-shift workplaces (healthcare, manufacturing), and employee rest areas. They are less appropriate in client-facing spaces where a professional image is important. Commercial-grade recliners (as opposed to residential models) are built with steel reclining mechanisms, higher-density foam, and commercial fabrics that withstand the cleaning protocols of an office environment. If you are specifying recliners for a healthcare or shift-work environment, look for BIFMA-tested commercial recliners. OfficeFurniture2go.com can source commercial-grade recliner and wellness seating for appropriate workplace applications — call 1-800-460-0858.