CHITA Elvin Recliner and Ottoman: Fit, Features, and Room Placement

Elvin’s separate footrest gives you two pieces to position in the room. To judge the fit, consider how you sit with your feet on the floor, where your head rests as you recline, and how you will move around the ottoman. These checks are useful whether the chair will sit beside a sofa or in a reading corner.

Understand the chair and separate ottoman

Two pieces with different jobs

Our Elvin recliner and ottoman set combines a reclining seat with a separate footrest. Both pieces have a wood shell and metal base. The chair uses layered foam cushioning, and its headrest adjusts separately from the seat height.

You can position the ottoman for leg support and move it aside to enter or leave the chair. Plan a place for it in both positions. A footrest set directly in the room’s main walking route will need a different position even if it aligns well with the chair.

Swivel, recline, and headrest adjustment

Elvin’s swivel is specified at 180°, with a memory-return base that brings the chair back toward its original position after you get up. Its headrest can be raised or lowered. The headrest angle has a neutral position and two forward settings; advancing it through the release position returns it to neutral, as described in the supplied instructions. When comparing our swivel recliners, record each model’s stated rotation and clearance alongside Elvin’s 180° range.

Make adjustments while checking your actual activity. When reading, place the book where you normally hold it and adjust the headrest so the padding meets your head comfortably. For watching television, test the headrest position and screen angle as the back reclines. Return the chair to an upright position before changing how far away the ottoman sits.

Identify the recline control in the instructions supplied with your chair and follow that operating sequence. If movement catches or a control feels unusually resistant, stop and contact us with the order number and a short video of the behavior.

Use the dimensions to check your sitting position

Compare Elvin with a chair you already use

Measure a familiar chair with a seat you like. Compare its seat height, usable depth, and width with Elvin’s dimensions below. For depth, measure from the front of the seat to the back support at sitting level. Keep the full chair footprint separate from the space available between the arms.

Start with the feet-on-floor position described in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust’s seat-height and seat-depth guidance. Sit back against the support and notice whether your feet rest comfortably, whether the seat edge presses behind your knees, and whether your arms rest naturally. Then stand up using your usual movement. Repeat the comparison with the ottoman in place if you expect to use it often.

Check leg support and headrest position for your proportions

A shorter user should pay particular attention to the fixed seat height and the distance to the backrest. If you need to slide far forward to reach the floor, compare a shallower or lower chair. A taller user should check where the raised headrest contacts the head and where the ottoman supports the lower legs.

Height alone leaves out differences in torso and leg length. If two people will share the chair, have each compare the familiar seat and try the headrest positions. Record which ottoman position works for each person so repositioning it is straightforward.

Place the chair and ottoman in the room

Make the reading corner usable

Place a side table beside the chair where a seated person can reach a drink or book without twisting around the back. Put the reading light where it illuminates the page and stays outside the moving chair’s path. Keep the lamp cable along the room’s edge, outside the path of the base and away from places where the chair could pinch it. This follows the U.S. Fire Administration’s guidance on cords around rugs and furniture.

In a conversation area, aim the chair’s resting position toward the sofa. In a window corner, test the view and the lighting at the time of day you normally sit there. For leather upholstery, choose a position away from direct sunlight and heat.

Leave room for recline, turning, and entry

1. Mark the upright chair. Use a 31.1-inch-wide by 34.3-inch-deep outline as the starting footprint.
2. Reserve the rear clearance. Allow the specified 11 inches between the chair and wall for reclining, and check the full movement during setup.
3. Check the extended chair. Its fully reclined depth is 45.3 inches. Keep the ottoman’s footprint and your walking route separate from this chair-only measurement.
4. Position the ottoman. Move it to suit your leg support, then test getting in and out of the chair.
5. Test the turn. Check the back, arms, and base through the intended swivel movement with the table and lamp in place.

A rectangular footprint helps with planning; the moving chair also needs a clear path as it turns. Finish the layout by testing the chair in the directions you will use, including toward the television, sofa, or window.

Choose the upholstery and check the order details

Materials and care

Elvin is offered in top-grain semi-aniline leather and a polyester fabric option. Select the exact material and color on the product page, and compare a sample in your room if one is available for that option.

For the leather version, dust with a clean, dry, non-abrasive cloth and absorb spills promptly. Keep it away from direct heat and sunlight. The fabric version’s care instructions specify spot cleaning with a water-based upholstery shampoo or foam cleaner. Follow the care instructions for your chosen covering when treating a mark. The Canadian Conservation Institute’s leather-preservation notes on light and heat explain why prolonged light exposure and local heat can damage leather.

Assembly and delivery

Elvin requires assembly and ships in two boxes. Prepare enough space to unpack both pieces, identify the hardware, and follow the included assembly sequence. Check the packaged route through doors, stairs, elevators, and tight turns before delivery.

Our shipping policy describes standard delivery as delivery to the ground floor, lobby, or nearest covered area, with unpacking and assembly handled by the customer. Confirm the estimated delivery and available service for your address when ordering.

Warranty and return conditions

Our limited warranty generally covers defects in materials and workmanship for one year from receipt under normal use, subject to eligibility and exclusions. Keep the proof of purchase and any photos needed to describe a problem.

Our return policy lists a 30-day eligibility window for most items, with unused condition and original packaging required. The policy currently states a 10% restocking fee for categories outside sofas and sectionals; return shipping deductions can also apply. Confirm the deadline and charges for your order before arranging a return. These terms were checked on October 31, 2026.

FAQ

Does Elvin include the ottoman?

Yes. The Elvin recliner and ottoman set includes a separate matching ottoman for leg support. Position it to suit your sitting position, and leave a clear way to enter and leave the chair.

How does Elvin’s swivel work?

Elvin swivels through 180°, so you can turn toward the sofa, television, or another part of the room. Its memory-return base brings the chair toward its original position after you get up. Keep nearby tables and lamps outside the path of the arms and back.

What is Elvin’s seat height?

Elvin’s seat is 17.3 inches high and stays at that fixed height. The adjustable headrest lets you change head support separately. Compare the seat height with a chair you use comfortably, then check that your feet are supported when you sit back.

How much room does Elvin need behind it?

Allow 11 inches behind the chair for reclining. The chair measures 45.3 inches deep when fully reclined; plan extra floor space for the separate 20.5-by-17.3-inch ottoman and a route into the seat. Check the full swivel movement with your side table and lamp in place.

How do I check whether Elvin fits my height?

Compare its 17.3-inch seat height and 19.3-inch seat depth with a chair you already use comfortably. Sit back and check foot support and clearance behind your knees. Adjust the headrest to meet your head, then position the ottoman to support your lower legs without sliding forward in the seat.

Where should I place Elvin’s ottoman?

Place it in front of the chair where your lower legs can rest on it while your back stays supported. Adjust the gap while seated upright, then check the position as you recline. Use it as a footrest and leave enough room at the side to enter and leave the chair.