What's in this collection
The 2 seater sofas here fall into three distinct types, and they're genuinely different from each other.
The fabric electric recliner is the most practical everyday option. Both ends recline independently at the press of a button, and the 2 seater version runs to around 185cm wide, which sits comfortably in most smaller or medium rooms. It's a sofa you can use heavily without thinking too much about it.
The velvet Chesterfield has deep-buttoned detailing and a rolled-arm profile, upholstered in plush velvet rather than leather. It's a more statement-led choice and suits a room where you want the sofa to set the tone. That said, velvet is honest to describe as higher maintenance. It flattens in the areas that get used most, shows pet hair, and needs more care after a spill than a woven fabric does. Worth thinking about in a busy household before committing.
The Chesterfield sofa beds carry the same design profile but fold out into a sleeping surface of around 114cm x 185cm. Comfortable for one adult guest. They're available in more than one finish and are worth considering if you occasionally need to put someone up without a separate spare room.
Choosing the right size and fit
The stated width is the sofa itself, but there's more to the room calculation than that. You'll want around 90cm of clear floor in front of the sofa for comfortable seating, more if there's a coffee table in the gap. Think about how the sofa sits in relation to other furniture, not just whether it physically fits through the door.
For the electric recliner, the footrests extend out when both ends are fully reclined, adding roughly 40 to 50cm to the depth. The sofa needs clear space in front of it and enough clearance behind for the backrest to tilt without pressing into a wall. A sofa pushed against a wall won't recline fully.
Doorframes and hallways are worth measuring before delivery day. The route from your front door to the room matters as much as the room itself, particularly if there's a narrow hallway or a tight turn at the foot of the stairs. If you'd like to check your dimensions against a specific sofa before ordering, get in touch and we can help.
Fabric or velvet: what to consider
Fabric is the more forgiving day-to-day choice. It feels warm and comfortable from the moment you sit in it, holds its shape well with regular use, and doesn't show every mark or pet hair the way velvet does. For a sofa that's going to be used heavily, most evenings, possibly by children, fabric is the lower-maintenance option.
Velvet looks rich and has a real warmth to it. In a room that doesn't see heavy daily traffic, it's a perfectly reasonable choice and will look good for a long time with moderate care. In a busy family room it asks more of you. The pile flattens with regular use, particularly on the seats and where people lean. Pet hair sticks and doesn't brush off easily. Spills need to be dealt with promptly. None of that makes velvet a bad choice, but going in clear-eyed about the upkeep is better than being surprised by it three months later.
If you're primarily comparing materials across the wider range, the fabric sofas and velvet sofas pages let you browse by material across all sizes.
Spreading the cost
A sofa is a meaningful spend, and a 2 seater is still something most people want to plan for rather than buy on impulse. Finance is available on many of our sofas, subject to status, which means you can spread the cost across a period that works for your budget rather than paying everything upfront. Details are on our finance page, or ask us when you get in touch and we'll walk you through what's available before you order.
Why buy from Shawcross
We're a Manchester-based retailer with a showroom where you can sit in the sofas before you buy. For a recliner especially, that makes a real difference. Whether the mechanism feels right, whether the seat depth suits you, whether the velvet is what you expected in person, none of that comes through clearly on a product page.
For customers elsewhere in the UK, we deliver nationally, with sofas typically arriving within 28 days. We're also happy to help at any stage before you order, whether that's talking through measurements, comparing materials, or working out whether a 2 seater is genuinely the right size for your room. We'd rather you got it right first time.
